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Maureen Benbow gives an overview of living with a pressure ulcer

Maureen Benbow MSc BA RGN HERC is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester.

Article accepted for publication: September 2009

Topics:  Cost to the NHS

Dr Karen Ousey & Dr Warren Gillibrand discuss the need for thorough assessment for individuals presenting with faecal incontinence.

Dr Karen Ousey PhD, RGN is a Principal Lecturer, Department of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Huddersfield,

Dr Warren Gillibrand PhD, RGN is a Senior Lecturer, Department of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Huddersfield.

Article accepted for publication: July 2009

Topics:  Quality of life

The winner of the 2009 JCN Excellence in Practice Awards - Patricia McDermott reviews the contextual factors of culture, attitudes, education and training that may influence proactive continence care

Patricia McDermott BSc (Hons), DN, NP, Dip RN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist Continence/Urology. Community Services Dept., Castel Hospital, Guernsey

Topics:  Education

Dr Karen Ousey gives an overview of the prevention and aetiology of heel pressure ulcers

Dr Karen Ousey PhD, RGN is a Principal Lecturer, Department of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Article accepted for publication: October 2009

Urban Fröderberg Global Business Area Manager, Healthcare, Anoto AB, Lund (Sweden).

www.anoto.com

urban.froderberg@anoto.com

Topics:  Product News

Julie Evans presents a case study of a wound infected with MRSA and its treatment using hydration response technology

Julie Evans (TVN), Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, Rehab Engineering Unit, Morriston Hospital, Swansea

Article supported by an educational grant from H&R Healthcare Ltd

Tzu-I Chiu discusses the use of aromatherapy in nursing care

Tzu-I Chiu PhD, RN is Assistant Professor Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Article accepted for publication: January 2009