Eleni Chambers, Amanda Clarke & Jo Cooke discuss the value of involving patients and the public in research
Eleni Chambers MSc, DipSW, BSc (Hons) is a User Researcher, Centre for Psychological Services Research, University of Sheffield,
Amanda Clarke, PhD, RGN, BA (Hons), MA is a Senior Lecturer, Centre of Advanced Studies in Nursing, University of Aberdeen,
Jo Cooke, B Nurs., RGN, RHV, NDN MA is a Programme manager to the Collaborqation and Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care for South Yorkshire (CLAHRC-SY), Honorary Senior Fellow ScHARR.
Article accepted for publication: January 2009
Joanne Wright gives a brief overview of daily living with a stoma and skin cleansing.
Joanne Wright RGN, RM is a Practice Nurse and Freelance Medical Writer, West Yorkshire.
Article accepted for publication: January 2009
Dr Karen Ousey gives an overview of the wound healing process of hard to heal or chronic wounds.
Dr Karen Ousey RGN, PhD is a Principle Lecturer/Divisional Head Acute & Critical Care Nursing, Department of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Article accepted for publication: March 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.
Hayley Grist discusses the need for clinically effective infection control policies in the management of indwelling urinary catheters
Hayley Grist RGN, Dip HE Nursing is a Staff Nurse at Leighton Hospital, Crewe, Cheshire
Article accepted for publication: March 2009
Samantha Mellor gives an overview of an elderly man with Parkinson’s disease and discusses the need for careful assessment and management for elderly patients presenting with dysphagia and COPD.
Samantha Mellor RGN, BSc (Hons), HV Cert is a Community Matron, Kirklees PCT.
Article accepted for publication: June 2009
