March 2007 Volume 3 Issue 1

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Editorials
In difficult times the NHS still delivers top quality care
Are we closer to being a research-based profession?

Research/Audit
The nurse’s experience of dressing changes

Practice Development
Preventing amputation in patients with diabetes
Holistic management of chronic wound pain

Wound healing science
The role of the fibroblast in wound contraction and healing

Review
Ageing and its influence on wound healing
Optimising nutrition to prevent pressure ulcer development

Product Review
The use of Mepilex on dehisced amputation wounds
The use of an oxygenating hydrogel dressing in VLU
Managing wound sinuses using Advadraw Spiral

Case Report
Managing an extravasation wound in a premature infant

Debate
Is the RCT really the gold standard of clinical evidence?

Comment
Ethical sponsorship boosts learning and will benefit all

Correspondence

Meeting reports

TVNA policy

Society update

Leg Club Update