Mary Adams gives a personal account of learning through reflection and empowering patients to self-care.
At the time of writing, Mary Adams RGN, was a third year Student Nurse (Adult branch), the University of Plymouth.
Article accepted for publication September 1999.
Helen Cawthorne discusses the role of D/Nâs in the assessment of management of diabetic foot ulcers
Helen Cawthorne RGN, DN, BSc (Hons) is a District Nurse, Central Nottinghamshire Healthcare (NHS) Trust.
Article accepted for publication August 1998.
Lynn Walker discusses recent advances in the management of diabetes and suggests that nurses responsible for educating patients need the ability to subscribe to a more holistic view of health and diabetes management.
Lynn Walker EN(G), RGN, RM is a Community Staff Nurse, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.
Article accepted for publication September 1999.
Kate Gerrish, Alison Ferguson, Nicki Kitching and Jane Mischenko discuss the development of an NDU site in Leeds.
Kate Gerrish RGN, RM, DN Cert, PhD, MSc, B.Nurs, Reader, School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Sheffield.
Alison Ferguson RGN, ONC, BA (Hons), MSc, PGDE, Programme Director, Practice Development, Centre of the Development of Nursing Policy and Practice, University of Leeds.
Nicki Kitching RGN, NDN, BSc (Hons) & Jane Mischenko RGN, RHV, BSc (Hons) are both Joint Clinical Leaders, Middleton Clinic, Leeds Community and Mental Health Trust.
Article accepted for publication February 2000.
In the next in our series of research articles, John Playle explores the general meanings of research design, distinguishing design from data collection methods.
John F. Playle MSc, BSc(Hons), RN, Dip Counselling, CPN Cert, RNT, Lecturer in Nursing, School of Nursing Studies, The University of Manchester.
Article accepted for publication March 2000.
