Wound Care Resources

Electric stimulation (E-Stim) to initiate healing of recalcitrant wounds has been discussed in the literature for many years and many publications indicate its efficacy. This review by Keith Moore considers the clinical and laboratory evidence underpinning the use of E-Stim for treatment of chronic wounds.
Keith Moore PhD, BSc is a Freelance Scientist at WoundSci.
Article accepted for publication: December 2006

Topics:  Wound Care

In her second article Maureen Benbow identifies the need for nurses to be aware of their accountability particularly within the fields of wound healing/management.
Maureen Benbow MSc, BA, RGN, HERC is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Chester.
Article accepted for publication: November 2006

Topics:  Wound Care

Irene Cooke gives an overview of nurse prescribing in relation to wound management.
Irene Cooke, RGN, SCM, DN, MPH, BSc (Hons), Non-Medical Prescriber, PGCHE is a Senior Lecturer/Pathway Leader in District Nursing, University of Chester.
Article accepted for publication: January 2007

Topics:  Wound Care

Maureen Benbow gives an overview of wound dressing formularies
Maureen Benbow MSc BA RGN HERC is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester
Article accepted for publication: February 2007

Topics:  Wound Care

Maureen Benbow gives an overview of the structure and functions of the skin and discusses the financial implications to the health service of skin failure
Maureen Benbow MSc BA RGN HERC Senior Lecturer, University of Chester
Article accepted for publication: March 2007

Topics:  Wound Care

Maureen Benbow continues her series of articles with an overview of patient assessment and wounds
Maureen Benbow MSc BA RGN HERC is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester
Article accepted for publication: April 2007

Topics:  Wound Care

Maureen Benbow gives an overview of wound assessment and classification
Maureen Benbow is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Health & Social Care, University of Chester
Article accepted for publication: June 2007

Topics:  Wound Care

Sylvie Hampton gives an overview of wound bacteria and their effect on wound healing
Sylvie Hampton MA BSc (Hons) DpSN RGN Tissue Viability ConsultantEastbourne
Article accepted for publication: August 2007

Topics:  Wound Care

Sylvie Hampton discusses the use honey in modern cost effective wound management
Sylvie Hampton, MA, BSc (Hons), DpSN, RGN, Tissue Viability Consultant, Eastbourne.
Article accepted for publication: June 2007

Topics:  Wound Care

Maureen Benbow discusses the professional and legal requirements of nurses when documenting care
Maureen Benbow. MSc BA RGN HERC
Senior Lecturer University of Chester
Article accepted for publication: September 2007

Topics:  Wound Care