Resources

In the United States, carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental death by poisoning. Here Lisa Lesneski gives some pointers as to how the UK can benefit from American experiences

Lisa Lesneski, PhD, RN is Assistant Professor at the University of Scranton, Department of Nursing, USA

Article accepted for publication: July 2008

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

Katie O’Connell-Binns discusses the relationship between poor mental health and the birth of a new baby

Katie O’Connell-Binns RN (Child), BSC(Hons), SCPHN School Nurse is a Bank Children’s Nurse, West Yorkshire.

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

Topics:  Ethics

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

Topics:  Exudate levels