Zahra Pah-Lavan refers to what is known about the body's immune system and pathophysiology of allergic disease with a focus on hay fever.
Zahra Pah-Lavan RN, BSc (Hons) is a freelance medical writer.
Article accepted for publication: March 2005
Fiona Wondergem discusses the need for community practitioners to provide evidence of effectiveness when managing constipation and advocates a stepped approach to care. Fiona Wondergem RGN, RSCN, BSc (Hons) is a Student Health Visitor, Leeds Metropolitan University, West Yorkshire. Article accepted for publication: February 2005
Using applied wound management as an assessment tool Simon Barrett describes how district nurses could enhance their practice. Simon Barrett RGN, BSc Nursing is a Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist for East Yorkshire PCT. Article accepted for publication: February 2005
Teresa Burdett and Clare Wong give an overview of a community based initiative. Teresa Burdett RGN, RMN, DPSN, BSc, RHV, MSC is a Lifestyle Practitioner Smokestop Tutor, Walking for Health Accredited Leader and Health Visitor in Poole, Dorset.
Clare Wong RGN, BSc, RHV is a Smokestop Tutor, Walking for Health Accredited Leader and Health Visitor in Poole, Dorset. Article accepted for publication: March 2004
Georgina Sparrow et al. describe a qualitiative study which aimed to ascertain views of users and non-users of child health clinics about services provided using focus groups for data collection.
Georgina Sparrow, BSc (Hons), Public Health Nursing, RGN, DN Cert, RM, RHV. is a Public Health Practitioner (Dumfries and Nithsdale)
June Hay, RGN, SCM, HV Cert is a Bank Health Visitor/Public Health Nurse (Dumfries)
Isobel McGillivray, RGN, RHV is a Health Visitor/Public Health Nurse (New Abbey)
Mary Waugh, BSc Community Nursing, RGN, RHV, SCM, DN Cert is a Health Visitor/Public Health Nurse (Dumfries)
Focus Group Facilitator: Joyce Kerr, MPH, BA, SRN, DN Cert, HV Cert, Dip. in Hospital & Community Nursing. Area Clinical Audit Facilitator (Dumfries & Galloway) Article accepted for publication: January 2005
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to Professor David Hannay of 'Dumfries & Galloway Primary Care Research Network' for his support and encouragement, and Sheila Farries for efficient secretarial service.
Suzanne Williams gives an overview of a proposal to pilot a standard for screening the nutritional status of the over 65s. Suzanne Williams RGN, BSc Hons, District Nursing is a Community Matron, Norwich PCT. Article accepted for publication: February 2005
Joanne Wright discusses the need for good emotional support and understanding when dealing with patients/ clients with this distressing skin condition. Joanne Wright RGN, RM is a Practice Nurse in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. Article accepted for publication: February 2005
