Sylvie Hampton, Dr Stephen Young, Cathie Bree-Aslan and Anna Colbourn discuss the use of Parafricta ™ material in community care homes
Sylvie Hampton MA, BSc Hons, DpSN, RGN is a Tissue Viability Consultant, Eastbourne; Dr Stephen Young BSc, PhD, FRSM, Cathie Bree-Aslan RGN, DipN RSHom, DipHERB is a Tissue Viability Consultant, Eastbourne and Anna Colbourn RGN is a Tissue Viability Nurse, Wound Healing Centre, Eastbourne
Acknowledgements: This article was commissioned by APA Parafricta Ltd. Website for further information: www.parafricta.com
Jackie Vasey discusses the ethical and legal dilemmas facing health professionals who work with children and young adults
Jackie Vasey RGN, RSCN, BHSc Hons, PG Dip HPE is a Senior Lecturer – Child Nursing at the University of Huddersfield
Article accepted for publication: August 2008
Mary Partis discusses the concept of a relationship approach to care for elderly people living in care homes and emphasises the importance of good communication between staff and clients
Mary B Partis MA, MSc, BA (Hons), PG Dip, RN, DN, RHV, RHVT is a Lecturer in Public Health at the School of Community & Health Sciences, City University, London
Article accepted for publication: May 2009
Jane Mair reflects on the nature of chronic pain and its management
Jane Catherine Mair BN (Glasgow University), RGN, SCM, DN, BA Palliative Care, MSc in Pain Management (Edinburgh University) is a Specialist Community Palliative Care Nurse, Inverurie Medical Centre, Aberdeenshire
Dr Karen Ousey briefly explores the prevention of pressure ulcer development and tissue damage
Dr Karen Ousey RGN, PhD is a Principle Lecturer/Divisional Head for Acute & Critical Care Nursing, Dept of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Huddersfield
Dr Jacqui Hewitt-Taylor gives and overview of the experiences of staff who provide support at home for children who have complex and continuing health needs
Jaqui Hewitt-Taylor PhD, BA (Hons), RGN, RSCN. Practice Development Fellow, Children with Complex and Continuing Health Needs, School of Health & Social Care, University of Bournemouth
Article accepted for publication: August 2008
Lynda Eastwood discusses the need for innovation in catheter care practice
Lynda Eastwood, Senior Territory Manager (Fylde Coast), Bard Limited
Article accepted for publication: February 2009
