Dr Karen Ousey discusses the aetiology and classification of skin tears
Dr Karen Ousey, RGN, PhD is a Principal Lecturer, Department of Nursing and Health Studies, Centre for Health & Social Care Research, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK
Article accepted for publication: July 2009
Rev. Professor John Swinton discusses the significance of research ethics and encourages community practitioners to engage in ethical reflection in their day-to-day working lives
Rev. Professor John Swinton, Professor in Practical Theology & Pastoral Care. School of Divinity, History & Philosophy, King’s College, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
Article accepted for publication: January 2009
Ruth Thornton discusses the need for educationalists, students and qualified nursing staff to view working with older people as a positive and rewarding career move.
Ruth Thornton RGN,DPSN,BSc(Hons) MA Gerontology is a Senior Manager Primary Care Procurement, NHS Manchester & a Teaching Fellow (part time) School of Nursing Midwifery and Social Work University of Manchester.
Article accepted for publication: March 2009
Martin Tadej, Anna Colbourn, Andy Kerr & Cathie Bree-Aslan discuss the management of non healing leg ulcers
Martin Tadej RGN, BBA is a Tissue Viability Nurse. Eastbourne Wound Healing Centre
Anna Colbourn RGN is a Tissue Viability Nurse. Eastbourne Wound Healing Centre
Andy Kerr RNDip HE is a Tissue Viability Nurse. Eastbourne Wound Healing Centre
Cathie Bree-Aslan RGN, DipN, RSHom, DipHerb is a Tissue Viability Nurse. Eastbourne Wound Healing Centre
For further information please visit www.activahealthcare.co.uk/phmb/
Andrew McEwan & Dawn Taylor discuss a structured approach to implementing portfolio learning for health visitors
Andrew McEwan BSc (Hons), PGCE, RN is a Senior Lecturer
Dawn Taylor MSc, PG Dip, RN, RM, HV, Practice Teacher is as Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health, Leeds Metropolitan University
Article accepted for publication: December 2008
Acknowledgements: We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and technical skill of our former colleague Liz Hinchcliffe.
