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Patricia Grocott presents a critical review of fungating wound management from a community perspective, using case study data from her study into the palliative management of fungating wounds.
Patricia Grocott PhD, BSc (Hons),
Dip.N (Lond), RGN, Research Associate, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery, Kings College Hospital, London.
Article accepted for publication November 1999.
Gill Ward takes us through the theory and assessment of cancer pain
Gill Ward RGN, RSCN, ENB237, ENB998 is a Macmillan Palliative Care Nurse Specialist, Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology, Wirral.
Article accepted for publication May 2000
Christine Moffatt describes advances in compression bandaging and discusses the role of the district nurse in improving outcome for patients with leg ulceration.
Christine Moffatt MSc, RGN, DN is Professor of Nursing and Co-Director of Centre for Research & Implementation of Clinical Practice, Thames Valley University, London.
Article accepted for publication July 2000.
Lynfa Edwards gives a brief overview of the use of silver and iodine to reduce bacteria in wounds.
Lynfa M. Edwards, MSc, RGN, NDN, Cert Ed, is a Senior Lecturer/Practitioner, Centre for Research and Implementation of Clinical Practice, Wolfson Institute of Health Sciences, Thames Valley University, London.
Article accepted for publication February 2001.
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.