Sylvie Hampton explores the definition of slough and the biofilms of bacteria that inhabit it and will review methods of successfully debriding a wound of necrotic tissue and slough.
Sylvie Hampton MA BSc (Hons) DpSN RGN. Article accepted for publication: March 2005
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
