Volume 55 - Issue 5 - May, 2009
Column
Guest Editorial
05/01/2009
I am both intrigued and annoyed by the term cultural competence. The term seems to imply that a person can achieve competence when it comes to knowing and understanding the beliefs, traditions, and values of people from a plurality of...
I am both intrigued and annoyed by the term cultural competence. The term seems to imply that a person can achieve competence when it comes to knowing and understanding the beliefs, traditions, and values of people from a plurality of...
I am both intrigued and...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Executive Spotlight
05/01/2009
In September 2008, Tom Dugan became the President for Smith & Nephew’s North American Advanced Wound Management Division (St. Petersburg, Fla). Tom joined the company and wound care market with an impressive 28 years of medical...
In September 2008, Tom Dugan became the President for Smith & Nephew’s North American Advanced Wound Management Division (St. Petersburg, Fla). Tom joined the company and wound care market with an impressive 28 years of medical...
In September 2008, Tom...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
PEARLS FOR PRACTICE
05/01/2009
The role of wound care professionals is changing worldwide. This is especially true when delivering care in community and long-term care settings, where much of wound care now is provided. At one time, the wound care professional’s...
The role of wound care professionals is changing worldwide. This is especially true when delivering care in community and long-term care settings, where much of wound care now is provided. At one time, the wound care professional’s...
The role of wound care...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Column
05/01/2009
The skin barrier is the most important part of the pouching system. It protects the peristomal skin, holds the ostomy pouch in place, and provides a level pouching surface. Ideally, a skin barrier should mirror the shape of the...
The skin barrier is the most important part of the pouching system. It protects the peristomal skin, holds the ostomy pouch in place, and provides a level pouching surface. Ideally, a skin barrier should mirror the shape of the...
The skin barrier is the...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Department
05/01/2009
There is nothing which persevering effort and unceasing and diligent care cannot accomplish. — Seneca (Roman philosopher, mid-1st century AD)
Geraldine (Gerry) Weathers, RN, is a long-term care Nurse Educator with Brogan &...
There is nothing which persevering effort and unceasing and diligent care cannot accomplish. — Seneca (Roman philosopher, mid-1st century AD)
Geraldine (Gerry) Weathers, RN, is a long-term care Nurse Educator with Brogan &...
There is nothing which...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Department
05/01/2009
Ostomy Wound Management presents this extended version of Nutrition 411 to help readers address transcultural nutrition concerns. We are grateful to the authors for their timely insights.
According to US Census Bureau data, as of...
Ostomy Wound Management presents this extended version of Nutrition 411 to help readers address transcultural nutrition concerns. We are grateful to the authors for their timely insights.
According to US Census Bureau data, as of...
Ostomy Wound Management presents...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
05/01/2009
At least a half-dozen myths about urinary incontinence continue to be perpetuated. Here is some information to help combat ignorance regarding incontinence in the elderly.
Myth #1: Urinary incontinence is a normal part of aging....
At least a half-dozen myths about urinary incontinence continue to be perpetuated. Here is some information to help combat ignorance regarding incontinence in the elderly.
Myth #1: Urinary incontinence is a normal part of aging....
At least a half-dozen myths...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Department
05/01/2009
Mere weeks ago at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) in Dallas, TX, 27-year old Charles (Chuck) Rakis received a standing ovation from more than 2,000 clinicians and other healthcare professionals. He spoke about his 10-year...
Mere weeks ago at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) in Dallas, TX, 27-year old Charles (Chuck) Rakis received a standing ovation from more than 2,000 clinicians and other healthcare professionals. He spoke about his 10-year...
Mere weeks ago at the...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Feature
Empirical Studies
05/01/2009
Abstract
Race/ethnicity, immigration, health insurance, and literacy — along with patient-provider communication and understanding of and adherence to treatment protocols — are societal factors that affect the provision of optimal...
Abstract
Race/ethnicity, immigration, health insurance, and literacy — along with patient-provider communication and understanding of and adherence to treatment protocols — are societal factors that affect the provision of optimal...
Abstract
Race/ethnicity,...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Empirical Studies
05/01/2009
Abstract:
Psoriasis is a prevalent immune disease most notably recognized for its involvement of the skin and joints and for its impact on patient quality of life. More recently, it has been shown that not only do patients with psoriasis...
Abstract:
Psoriasis is a prevalent immune disease most notably recognized for its involvement of the skin and joints and for its impact on patient quality of life. More recently, it has been shown that not only do patients with psoriasis...
Abstract:
Psoriasis is a...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
