In this article, Margaret Cox, Chief Executive of the National Eczema Society discusses the link between eczematous skin and infection.
Acknowledgements:
Reproduced with kind permission from the National Eczema Society (NES): This article first appeared in Exchange - National Eczema Society Members Magazine, Issue 136, pp 16-17, July 2010. For more information please visit www.eczema.org. Alternatively ring the Healthcare Professional Information Line on 020 7561 8230 or the Patient Helpline on 0800 0891122.
Margaret Cox is Chief Executive of the National Eczema Society.
Article accepted for publication: January 2011
Jennie Burch discusses stomas and the reasons for their formation.
Jennie Burch RN, MSc, BSc is an Enhanced Recovery Nurse Facilitator, St Marks Hospital, Middlesex
Article accepted for publication: March 2011
Jeanette Muldoon discusses the challenges of managing patients with lymphoedema and chronic oedema.
Jeanette Muldoon is a PhD student at King's College, London and Head of Clinical Services, Activa Healthcare.
Article accepted for publication: March 2011
Barbara Borwell discusses how an individual’s ability to deal with the practical features of stoma care will differ, therefore, requiring unpredictable levels of intervention. This article focuses on the principles of stoma care acknowledging the importance of factors, which can enhance the quality of life
Barbara Borwell MA (Ed), RGN, ENB 216, ENB 980, Dip. Counselling, Cert. Psychosexual Counselling & Therapy, NDN Cert. City & Guilds FETC, BCN is an Independent Nurse Consultant/Lecturer, Nationally/Internationally
Article accepted for publication: April 2011
Carol Jones discusses what can be done to reduce the risk of hip fracture for elderly people living in a care home environment
Carol Jones, Osteoporosis Dorset, Bournemouth
Article accepted for publication: March 2011
