Volume 55 - Issue 5 - May, 2009
Feature
Empirical Studies
05/01/2009
Abstract
Ostomy skin barriers can be difficult to size and shape; gaps between the skin and the appliance can compromise peristomal skin protection. A multicenter evaluation was initiated to assess the satisfaction of persons with ostomies...
Abstract
Ostomy skin barriers can be difficult to size and shape; gaps between the skin and the appliance can compromise peristomal skin protection. A multicenter evaluation was initiated to assess the satisfaction of persons with ostomies...
Abstract
Ostomy skin barriers...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
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
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
