Fiona Wondergem discusses the need for community practitioners to provide evidence of effectiveness when managing constipation and advocates a stepped approach to care. Fiona Wondergem RGN, RSCN, BSc (Hons) is a Student Health Visitor, Leeds Metropolitan University, West Yorkshire. Article accepted for publication: February 2005
Using applied wound management as an assessment tool Simon Barrett describes how district nurses could enhance their practice. Simon Barrett RGN, BSc Nursing is a Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist for East Yorkshire PCT. Article accepted for publication: February 2005
Teresa Burdett and Clare Wong give an overview of a community based initiative. Teresa Burdett RGN, RMN, DPSN, BSc, RHV, MSC is a Lifestyle Practitioner Smokestop Tutor, Walking for Health Accredited Leader and Health Visitor in Poole, Dorset.
Clare Wong RGN, BSc, RHV is a Smokestop Tutor, Walking for Health Accredited Leader and Health Visitor in Poole, Dorset. Article accepted for publication: March 2004
Georgina Sparrow et al. describe a qualitiative study which aimed to ascertain views of users and non-users of child health clinics about services provided using focus groups for data collection.
Georgina Sparrow, BSc (Hons), Public Health Nursing, RGN, DN Cert, RM, RHV. is a Public Health Practitioner (Dumfries and Nithsdale)
June Hay, RGN, SCM, HV Cert is a Bank Health Visitor/Public Health Nurse (Dumfries)
Isobel McGillivray, RGN, RHV is a Health Visitor/Public Health Nurse (New Abbey)
Mary Waugh, BSc Community Nursing, RGN, RHV, SCM, DN Cert is a Health Visitor/Public Health Nurse (Dumfries)
Focus Group Facilitator: Joyce Kerr, MPH, BA, SRN, DN Cert, HV Cert, Dip. in Hospital & Community Nursing. Area Clinical Audit Facilitator (Dumfries & Galloway) Article accepted for publication: January 2005
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to Professor David Hannay of 'Dumfries & Galloway Primary Care Research Network' for his support and encouragement, and Sheila Farries for efficient secretarial service.
Suzanne Williams gives an overview of a proposal to pilot a standard for screening the nutritional status of the over 65s. Suzanne Williams RGN, BSc Hons, District Nursing is a Community Matron, Norwich PCT. Article accepted for publication: February 2005
Joanne Wright discusses the need for good emotional support and understanding when dealing with patients/ clients with this distressing skin condition. Joanne Wright RGN, RM is a Practice Nurse in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. Article accepted for publication: February 2005
Carol Graham, Claire Robson & Shirley Whitford give a reflective account on collusion in palliative care by district nurses.
Carol Graham RGN, NDN, BSc (Hons)
Claire Robson RGN, NDN, BSc (Hons)
Shirley Whitford RGN, NDN
All three authors are link group nurses, Northern Cancer Network, Gateshead. Article accepted for publication: April 2005
