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In a bid to enhance clinical practice through the application of practice Jane Board discusses impact of tissue stretch and interstitial fluid flow on fibroblasts and collagen fibres in lymphoedema
Jane Board, RGN, Dip N., is an Independent Practitioner, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Article accepted for publication: December 2008
This article was written in part fulfilment of an MSc, Advancing Practice in Tissue Viability, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Evelyn Frowen discusses a case report demonstrating improvements in quality of life for a patient with a non-healing venous ulcer using a short-stretch bandage system
Evelyn Frowen RGN is an Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist (Community), Cardiff & Vale NHS Trust
Article accepted for publication: April 2009
Andy Kerr & Sylvie Hampton discuss the use of the Clini Duo40 venous ulcer compression system in treatment and prevention of venous ulceration.
Andy Kerr RN, Dip HE is a Tissue Viability Consultant.
Sylvie Hampton MA, BSc (Hons), DpSN, RGN is a Tissue Viability Consultant. Wound Healing Centre, Eastbourne.
Maureen Benbow gives an overview of the potential causes and management of secondary lymphoedema
Maureen Benbow BSc, BA, RGN, HERC is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Chester
Article accepted for publication: August 2009
Maureen Benbow explores the aetiology of fungating wounds and their management, the patient and the associated quality of life issues
Maureen Benbow MSc BA RGN HERC, is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester
Article accepted for publication: August 2009
Morag McKenzie discusses the use of compression therapy for a variety of leg ulcers
Morag McKenzie RGN, BSc Community Health Nursing, PG Dip Wound Healing & Tissue Repair is a District Nurse, Ormiston, Lothian Health Board, Scotland,
Article accepted for publication: December 2009
Anne Williams discusses the literature around self-care and self-management in lymphoedema, and considers the implications for supporting people with lymphoedema.
Anne Williams RGN, MSc, RNT, DN, Onc Cert is a PhD Student, Edinburgh Napier University.
Article accepted for publication: March 2010
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
Jeanette Muldoon discusses the measurement of oedema as a diagnostic and monitoring tool, highlighting the need for practitioners to reassess within agreed timelines to ensure constant monitoring of treatment effectiveness or the need to refer.
Jeanette Muldoon, Head of Clinical Services, Activa Healthcare.
Article accepted for publication: August 2011