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
Carol Graham, Claire Robson & Shirley Whitford give a reflective account on collusion in palliative care by district nurses.
Carol Graham RGN, NDN, BSc (Hons)
Claire Robson RGN, NDN, BSc (Hons)
Shirley Whitford RGN, NDN
All three authors are link group nurses, Northern Cancer Network, Gateshead. Article accepted for publication: April 2005
Claire Rowley gives an overview of health visiting and the assessment of health need.
Claire Rowley RGN, RHV, CPT, BSc (Hons) is a Health Visitor at Airedale Primary Care Trust, Yorkshire. Article accepted for publication: April 2005
Vivien Ogden discusses the ethical and legal rights of a mentally frail elderly patient who required an invasive nursing procedure in order that his family could cope with him at home.
Vivien Ogden BA (Hons), RGN, NDN is a District Nursing Sister, Reading, Berkshire.
Article accepted for publication: April 2005
Sylvie Hampton discusses the evidence base for the use of short stretch bandaging on immobile patients.
Sylvie Hampton, MA BSc (Hons) DpSN RGN is a Tissue Viability Consultant, Eastbourne
Article accepted for publication: April 2005
