Electric stimulation (E-Stim) to initiate healing of recalcitrant wounds has been discussed in the literature for many years and many publications indicate its efficacy. This review by Keith Moore considers the clinical and laboratory evidence underpinning the use of E-Stim for treatment of chronic wounds.
Keith Moore PhD, BSc is a Freelance Scientist at WoundSci.
Article accepted for publication: December 2006
Karen Wigan, Barbara Caren & Tracey McKenzie describe how changes in the way community practitioners work can be integrated in a structured way.
Karen D. Wigan BSc, RHV, RGN, CPT. Community Specialist Practitioner Public Health Nurse.
Barbara A. Caren BA (Hons) Social Science, RHV, RGN, CPT. Community Specialist Practitioner Public Health nurse.
Tracey McKenzie BSc (Hons), RHV, RGN, RMN. Community Specialist Practitioner Public Health Nurse.
All the authors are employed by Chorley and South Ribble PCT.
Article accepted for publication: December 2006
Emma Fawcett discusses the evidence behind recent changes to the cervical screening programme in the UK.
Emma Fawcett RGN, DipN, BSc (Hons) is a Practice Nurse in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Article accepted for publication: December 2006
Helen Bishop gives an overview of how community nurses can relieve and prevent breakthrough cancer pain.
Helen Bishop is Clinical Trials Research Sister based at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester.
Article accepted for publication: January 2007
In her second article Maureen Benbow identifies the need for nurses to be aware of their accountability particularly within the fields of wound healing/management.
Maureen Benbow MSc, BA, RGN, HERC is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Chester.
Article accepted for publication: November 2006
