Commentary on packing vs non-packing of pilonidal sinus cavities after incision and drainage
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Mar 1;29(Sup3):S26-S30. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S26.ABSTRACTPilonidal sinus disease (PSD) manifests as an inflammatory skin condition typically emerging within the anal cleft. The prevalence of this disease varies in high income countries. This disease is associated with significant physical and psychosocial distress. Surgery is an option for managing PSD; yet, surgical methods vary, and a universally accepted gold standard approach is lacking, leading to current practices that are diverse and subject to ongoing debate. One such point of contention revolves around the decision to use packi...
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - March 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Angela King Kathryn Fegan Kathryn Morgan James Edward Hill Joanna Harrison Source Type: research

From rookie to Trustee: personal experiences of an industry representative
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Mar 1;29(Sup3):S38-S39. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S38.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38478418 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S38 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - March 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Sam Williams Source Type: research

Decision-making on the use of compression hosiery and compression bandaging: a systematic review
Conclusion: Management and prevention of venous ulceration is complex. The decisions should be made in partnership with the patient and will be influenced by context. Overall, compression hosiery was identified as the more favourable system.PMID:38478419 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S20 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - March 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Gregor Ferguson Fiona Baguley Source Type: research

Nutrition essential for wound healing
This article explores wound types, such as chronic wounds and burns, and discusses immunonutrition.PMID:38478420 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S32 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - March 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Sarah Jane Palmer Source Type: research

The link between underactive thyroid and leg oedema
This article presents a case study of a female known to have an underactive thyroid gland who developed symptoms and was referred to a local Lindsay Leg Club.PMID:38478421 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S40 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - March 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Sylvie Hampton Source Type: research

Nursing care in patients with dependency-related skin injuries in the community: a scoping review
CONCLUSION: Although most wounds occur in and are treated in the community, there is a paucity of research on wounds in this setting. The care of patients with DRSI in the community is complex and prevention according to the individual aetiology of each lesion is the key factor in wound care.PMID:38478422 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S8 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - March 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Natalia Maella-Rius Joan-Enric Torra-Bou Laura Mart ínez-Rodríguez Source Type: research

Multidisciplinary wound care in the community: is it becoming the norm?
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Mar 1;29(Sup3):S5-S6. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S5.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38478423 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S5 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - March 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Kate Williams Source Type: research

Commentary on packing vs non-packing of pilonidal sinus cavities after incision and drainage
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Mar 1;29(Sup3):S26-S30. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S26.ABSTRACTPilonidal sinus disease (PSD) manifests as an inflammatory skin condition typically emerging within the anal cleft. The prevalence of this disease varies in high income countries. This disease is associated with significant physical and psychosocial distress. Surgery is an option for managing PSD; yet, surgical methods vary, and a universally accepted gold standard approach is lacking, leading to current practices that are diverse and subject to ongoing debate. One such point of contention revolves around the decision to use packi...
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - March 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Angela King Kathryn Fegan Kathryn Morgan James Edward Hill Joanna Harrison Source Type: research

From rookie to Trustee: personal experiences of an industry representative
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Mar 1;29(Sup3):S38-S39. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S38.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38478418 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S38 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - March 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Sam Williams Source Type: research

Decision-making on the use of compression hosiery and compression bandaging: a systematic review
Conclusion: Management and prevention of venous ulceration is complex. The decisions should be made in partnership with the patient and will be influenced by context. Overall, compression hosiery was identified as the more favourable system.PMID:38478419 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S20 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - March 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Gregor Ferguson Fiona Baguley Source Type: research

Nutrition essential for wound healing
This article explores wound types, such as chronic wounds and burns, and discusses immunonutrition.PMID:38478420 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S32 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - March 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Sarah Jane Palmer Source Type: research

The link between underactive thyroid and leg oedema
This article presents a case study of a female known to have an underactive thyroid gland who developed symptoms and was referred to a local Lindsay Leg Club.PMID:38478421 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S40 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - March 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Sylvie Hampton Source Type: research

Nursing care in patients with dependency-related skin injuries in the community: a scoping review
CONCLUSION: Although most wounds occur in and are treated in the community, there is a paucity of research on wounds in this setting. The care of patients with DRSI in the community is complex and prevention according to the individual aetiology of each lesion is the key factor in wound care.PMID:38478422 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S8 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - March 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Natalia Maella-Rius Joan-Enric Torra-Bou Laura Mart ínez-Rodríguez Source Type: research

Multidisciplinary wound care in the community: is it becoming the norm?
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Mar 1;29(Sup3):S5-S6. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S5.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38478423 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S5 (Source: British Journal of Community Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - March 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Kate Williams Source Type: research

Commentary on packing vs non-packing of pilonidal sinus cavities after incision and drainage
Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Mar 1;29(Sup3):S26-S30. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.Sup3.S26.ABSTRACTPilonidal sinus disease (PSD) manifests as an inflammatory skin condition typically emerging within the anal cleft. The prevalence of this disease varies in high income countries. This disease is associated with significant physical and psychosocial distress. Surgery is an option for managing PSD; yet, surgical methods vary, and a universally accepted gold standard approach is lacking, leading to current practices that are diverse and subject to ongoing debate. One such point of contention revolves around the decision to use packi...
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - March 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Angela King Kathryn Fegan Kathryn Morgan James Edward Hill Joanna Harrison Source Type: research