Maureen Benbow describes the stages of wound healing and the need for nurses to undertake accurate wound assessment
Maureen Benbow MSc, BA, RGN, HERC is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester
Article accepted for publication: June 2007
In the second article of our pain series Paula Smith, Pat Schofield, Barry Aveyard & Catherine Black discuss the key and controversial issues surrounding the management of pain in patients with terminal cancer. Assessment, education, the continued efficacy of the WHO pain analgesic level and the continuing debates about addiction and the ethics of the double effect of strong opioids continue to result in inadequate pain management in terminal cancer care.
Paula Smith, RN, BSc, MSc, PhD, C.Psychol
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Sheffield Hallam University, England.
Pat Schofield, RGN PhD PGDipEd DipN Senior Lecturer, University of Sheffield, School of Nursing & Midwifery England
Barry Aveyard, RMN RGN BA (Hons) Cert Ed RNT MA
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Sheffield Hallam University, England.
Catherine Black MAEd, BA (Hons), RNT, RN, DHSM,
Senior Lecturer, DHSS, Education and Training, Keyll Darree, Isle of Man.
Article accepted for publication: January 2007
First prize winner in the student category of our "Excellence in Practice" awards, Amy Cray discusses a case study which details the care of an elderly man with an arterial ulcer
Amy Cray is a second year student nurse studying at the University of Nottingham
Maureen Benbow explores the significance, nature and methods for managing wound exudate and associated skin problems
Maureen Benbow MSc. BA RGN HERC is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester
Article accepted for publication: July 2008
Dr Karen Ousey & Dr Warren Gillibrand discuss the need for thorough assessment for individuals presenting with faecal incontinence.
Dr Karen Ousey PhD, RGN is a Principal Lecturer, Department of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Huddersfield,
Dr Warren Gillibrand PhD, RGN is a Senior Lecturer, Department of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Huddersfield.
Article accepted for publication: July 2009
In the first of 3 articles, Kim Young & Linda Duggan discuss how community & district nurses can develop their history taking skills when assessing patient/client needs.
Kim Young. MSc, PGCE, RN (Adult), NT, Dip HE Nursing (Adult) is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing & Health Studies
Linda Duggan. MSc, BSc (Hons), Dip HE (District Nursing), RN, DN, NT is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing and Prescribing
Both authors work at the School of Nursing & Midwifery, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Truro
Article accepted for publication: November 2009
In their second article Kim Young & Linda Duggan examine the identification of ‘red flags’ when undertaking a history& address ‘safety-netting’
Kim Young MSc, PGCE, RN, NT, Dip HE Nursing is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing & Health Studies.
Linda Duggan MSc, BSc (Hons), Dip HE (District Nursing), RN, DN, NT is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing & Prescribing.
Both authors are employed at the School of Nursing & Midwifery, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth.
Article accepted for publication: March 2010
Jeff Fernandez discusses if offering a Librium detoxification regime to dependent drinkers is useful for patients and enables them to remain alcohol free
Jeff Fernandez, MSc, MPhil, RGN is Alcohol & Drug Nurse Consultant, NHS Islington, London.
Article accepted for publication: June 2010
In the first of two articles Gaye Kyle reviews the definitions of constipation, epidemiology, causes of constipation, symptoms and assessment.
Gaye Kyle RGN BA (Hons) Dip Ed MA Independent lecturer, University of Ulster
Article accepted for publication: June 2011
Maureen Benbow briefly considers different methods of wound debridement and focuses on the advantages associated with a novel, alternative method of debridement.
Maureen Benbow MSc, BA, RGN, HERC is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester
Article accepted for publication: July 2011
