Maureen Barrett discusses the treatment of primary lymphoedema.
Maureen Barrett RGN is a Community Staff Nurse, Fareham, Portsmouth.
Article accepted for publication February 2002
Jacky Edwards gives an overview of the current management of scars.
Jacky Edwards BSc (Hons), PGDE, DSPN, RGN, ENB 264; 998; 870; N49 is a Clinical Nurse Specialist, South Manchester University Hospitals Trust.Article accepted for publication October 2002.
Anne Williams discusses the causes and treatment of lymphoedema.Anne F. Williams RGN, MSc, RNT, ENB 237, RDN is a Lecturer in Chronic Oedema, University of Glasgow, Division of Nursing and Midwifery, Glasgow. Article accepted for publication: February 2003
Dr Kate Springett discusses the reasons why all practitioners have a responsibility for caring for the 'at risk' foot - and gives a few pointers on how this should be done.
Dr Kate Springett, Senior Lecturer, MSc Podiatry Course Leader, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton. Article accepted for publication: September 2003
Anne Williams explores the impact of lymphoedema, describes how various factors contribute to oedema formation in advanced cancer and discusses the management strategies appropriate for this group, within the context of palliative care.
Anne F. Williams RGN, MSc, RDN, RNT, ENB 237 is a Lecturer in Chronic Oedema/ Lymphoedema Practitioner, University of Glasgow, Division of Nursing and Midwifery, Glasgow - Article accepted for publication: July 2004
Information on lymphoedema courses are available from:
British Lymphology Society
1 Webb's Court, Buckhurst Avenue, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1LZ
Tel: 01732 740850 Fax: 01732 459225
http://www.lymphoedema.org/bls
University of Glasgow
Division of Nursing and Midwifery
59 Oakfield Avenue, Glasgow G12 8LW
Tel: 0141 330 2070
http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/nursing/cpd
Lesley Ogden and Dr Stephanie Honey describe a study which aimed to elicit patients' views of a new, pilot, community leg ulcer clinic.
Anne Williams gives an overview of Actico cohesive short stretch (inelastic) bandages in the management of lymphoedema.
Anne F. Williams RGN, MSc, DN, RNT, Onc Cert is a Lymphoedema Specialist Practitioner, Dalkeith, Scotland.
Article accepted for publication: December 2005
With grateful thanks to participating centres/practitioners:
A. Batchelor, Specialist Lymphoedema Nurse, St Margaret's Hospice Taunton.
M. Boyle, Specialist Lymphoedema Nurse, Forth Valley Lymphoedema Service.
E. Jennings, Lymphoedema Nurse, Ardgowan Hospice.
M. Key, Specialist Lymphoedema Nurse, Greater Glasgow NHS Board.
M. Lewis, Macmillan Lymphoedema Specialist, Singleton Hospital, Swansea.
U. Oja, Lymphoedema Therapist/ Senior Physiotherapist, Truro.
M. Todd, Specialist Lymphoedema Nurse, Greater Glasgow NHS Board.
J. Wigg, Clinical Nurse Manager, Wolverhampton Lymphoedema Service.
Anne Williams gives a guide to patient self massage in the management of lymphoedema.
Anne F. Williams RGN, MSc, DN, RNT, Onc Cert, is a Lymphoedema Specialist Practitioner Dalkeith, Scotland.
Article accepted for publication: November 2005
Andrea Stigant gives an overview of the role of the lymphoedema practitioner and using a case study approach provides information on lymphoedema and its treatment.
Andrea Stigant MSCP, ENBN34 is a Clinical Lymphoedema Specialist, Eden Valley Hospice.
Article accepted for publication: September 2006
