Jane Mair reflects on the nature of chronic pain and its management
Jane Catherine Mair BN (Glasgow University), RGN, SCM, DN, BA Palliative Care, MSc in Pain Management (Edinburgh University) is a Specialist Community Palliative Care Nurse, Inverurie Medical Centre, Aberdeenshire
Dr Karen Ousey briefly explores the prevention of pressure ulcer development and tissue damage
Dr Karen Ousey RGN, PhD is a Principle Lecturer/Divisional Head for Acute & Critical Care Nursing, Dept of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Huddersfield
Dr Jacqui Hewitt-Taylor gives and overview of the experiences of staff who provide support at home for children who have complex and continuing health needs
Jaqui Hewitt-Taylor PhD, BA (Hons), RGN, RSCN. Practice Development Fellow, Children with Complex and Continuing Health Needs, School of Health & Social Care, University of Bournemouth
Article accepted for publication: August 2008
Lynda Eastwood discusses the need for innovation in catheter care practice
Lynda Eastwood, Senior Territory Manager (Fylde Coast), Bard Limited
Article accepted for publication: February 2009
Elizabeth Haidar discusses how diagnosis can be ascertained utilising frameworks, strategies and practice skills
Elizabeth Haidar BSc (Hons), MSC, AHEA is a Lecturer in Prescribing & History Taking, School of Health Science, University of Southampton.
Article accepted for publication: May 2009
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
