In the first of a series of articles, Sylvie Hampton discusses the role of HCA's in the management of pressure ulcer prevention
Sylvie Hampton MA, BSc (Hons), DpSN, RGN is a Tissue Viability Consultant, Eastbourne.
Article accepted for publication: November 2004
Ian Pomfret and Frank Booth discuss the benchmarking of continence services and describe the experiences of neighbouring primary care trusts Flyde Coast PCT and Chorley and South Ribble PCT
Ian Pomfret RGN, DN Cert, PWT, is District Continence Adviser, with Chorley and South Ribble PCT. Frank Booth RGN, DN Cert, is Head of Continence Services with Fylde PCT.
Article accepted for publication: July 2004
Jacky Edwards et al. describe a study to establish the level of wound management knowledge and skill of community practitioners
Jacky Edwards RGN, DPSN, BSc (Hons), PGDE
Amanda Mitchell RGN, DPSN
Ardershir Bayat - SpR Plastic Surgery, Honorary Lecturer, PhD, BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCS
Ken Dunn BSc, FRCS Plast
Article accepted for publication: January 2005
Connie Adsett & Anne Maddock discuss the process of change involved in the trial of a systematic medication incident management system in Australia
Connie Adsett, RN, is a Clinical Nurse Consultant, Northern Public Programs, Royal District Nursing Service of South Australia.
Anne Maddock RN, RM, BSc, MSc (Primary Health Care), Royal District Nursing Service, South Australia.
Article accepted for publication: December 2003
Lydia Green describes a project designed to improve the health and well-being of people resident in nursing homes and discusses how increased pro-active, additional medical input/ management, and preventative measures could have a major health gain effect.
Lydia Green BSc (Hons), Dip.N., RN., DN. Nurse Adviser - VascularCARE Programme and was Flintshire Rapid Response & Rehabilitation Team Senior Nurse. Flintshire Local Health Group Additional Medical Input into Nursing Homes Project Co-ordinator between Dec 2000-Dec 2002.
Article accepted for publication: September 2004
Dr Iain Foulds explains the incidence and nature of this form of eczema
Dr Iain Foulds is a Consultant Dermatologist.
Article accepted for publication: January 2005
