Resources

Nigel Denby outlines the role of diet and nutrition as simple treatments for the management of constipation.
Nigel Denby BSc Hons, is a Nutrition Consultant and Registered Dietician, Bedfordshire.
Article accepted for publication: January 2006

Topics:  Fluids

Rebecca Neno describes the essential training required before undertaking ear wax removal.
Rebecca Neno MSc, BSc (Hons), SPDN, N prescriber, RN Dip HE, Cert Health Promotion is Primary Care Development Lead, Thames Valley University, London.
Article accepted for publication: July 2006

Hanne Vogensen presents a case study which outlines the care of a Danish leg ulcer patient.
Hanne Vogensen, RN is a Tissue Viability Specialist, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
Article accepted for publication: June 2006

Topics:  Wound pain

Willie Doherty argues that intermittent self catheterisation should be acknowledged as the first option in treatment of bladder emptying dysfunction and management rather than initiating indwelling catheterisation as first line management.
Willie Doherty, RNLD, RGN, D/N Cert, ENB 978 is clinical nurse specialist at North Herts and Stevenage PCT.
Article accepted for publication: July 2006

Topics:  Quality of life

Karen Spowart gives an overview of atopic eczema and its management.
Karen Spowart is a Paediatric Nurse Specialist at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
Article accepted for publication: May 2006