The winner of the 2009 JCN Excellence in Practice Awards - Patricia McDermott reviews the contextual factors of culture, attitudes, education and training that may influence proactive continence care
Patricia McDermott BSc (Hons), DN, NP, Dip RN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist Continence/Urology. Community Services Dept., Castel Hospital, Guernsey
Dr Karen Ousey gives an overview of the prevention and aetiology of heel pressure ulcers
Dr Karen Ousey PhD, RGN is a Principal Lecturer, Department of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Article accepted for publication: October 2009
Urban Fröderberg Global Business Area Manager, Healthcare, Anoto AB, Lund (Sweden).
Julie Evans presents a case study of a wound infected with MRSA and its treatment using hydration response technology
Julie Evans (TVN), Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, Rehab Engineering Unit, Morriston Hospital, Swansea
Article supported by an educational grant from H&R Healthcare Ltd
Tzu-I Chiu discusses the use of aromatherapy in nursing care
Tzu-I Chiu PhD, RN is Assistant Professor Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Article accepted for publication: January 2009
Margaret Barnett discusses the responsibility of health care professionals to provide patients/clients with accurate, evidence based information & education to enable informed choices of treatment and care & offers some practical advice
Margaret Barnett RN, MSc, COPD Dip. is COPD Specialist Nurse, Team Leader Plymouth PCT
Article accepted for publication: December 2009
