Hayley Grist discusses the need for clinically effective infection control policies in the management of indwelling urinary catheters
Hayley Grist RGN, Dip HE Nursing is a Staff Nurse at Leighton Hospital, Crewe, Cheshire
Article accepted for publication: March 2009
Samantha Mellor gives an overview of an elderly man with Parkinson’s disease and discusses the need for careful assessment and management for elderly patients presenting with dysphagia and COPD.
Samantha Mellor RGN, BSc (Hons), HV Cert is a Community Matron, Kirklees PCT.
Article accepted for publication: June 2009
Veronica Doody discusses a case study which describes the successful treatment of a recalcitrant rheumatoid ulcer using new active hydrogel wound dressings (IodozymeTM & OxyzymeTM, Archimed UK)
Veronica Doody, BSc (Hons), RGN, Dip. Prof. Studies (DN) is a Tissue Viability Nurse, South Staffordshire NHS PCT
Acknowledgements: The author would like to thank Archimed (Insense Ltd) for assistance in the preparation of this report. For more information contact Archimed Wound Care Division, Insense Ltd, Bedford, UK. www.archimed.co.uk or freephone 0800 756 9951
Jeff Fernandez discusses the growing role of specialist nurses and the importance of these roles to provide expert knowledge and guidance for primary care staff in managing patient with dependent pattern with alcohol.
Jeff Fernandez BA (Hons), MSc, MPhil is Alcohol & Drug Lead Nurse, NHS Islington, London
Article accepted for publication: March 2009
Margaret Barnett looks at improving healthcare professionals’ knowledge and skills to support the process of self-management for patients living with COPD
Margaret Barnett, RGN, MSc in Nursing Studies, COPD Dip.,COPD Specialist Nurse, Team Lead , Estover Health Centre, Plymouth.
Article accepted for publication: May 2009
