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Continence care: home and dry

Article Abstract:

A case study of the assessment and treatment of 63-year-old Mary Harris illustrates the social aspects of incontinence. Harris had led an active social life but her problems with incontinence had made her increasingly reclusive. A specialist nurse discussed the problems, and negotiated treatment goals and a treatment plan with Harris. Harris worked on techniques to reduce void frequency and used a stimulator and an exercise programme to improve pelvic floor strength. The therapy eradicated the incontinence and Harris was able to resume her social activities.

Urinary incontinence

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Larvae help debridement

Article Abstract:

Sterile larvae supplied by the UK Surgical Materials Testing Laboratory have been shown to have a significant impact in improving the treatment of infected open wounds. Larvae can debride a wound which has not responded to more conventional treatment, and can be particularly useful in people who cannot take oral antibiotics. However, nursing and other medical staff are generally not in favour of using larvae in this way, and this is hampering the wider adoption of larval therapy.

Methods, Wound healing

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Using the internet to update practice

Article Abstract:

Advice on using the internet to gain access to latest wound care literature and educational materials is presented. The main types of wound care-related sites are evidence/guidelines, educational, discussion groups and online journals.

Usage, Internet, Wounds and injuries, Wound care

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