By Moya Morison, BA, BSc(Hons), MSc, PhD, PGCE, RGN, Christine Moffatt, CBE, MA, PhD, RGN, NDN and Peter Franks, BSc, MSc, PhD
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This comprehensive text adopts a unique problem-based learning approach; a separate section on case studies helps students link theory to practice. It has been written by an international group of 35 contributors and is in full colour throughout. The breadth and depth of the material should make this book a core reference text and will appeal to both nurses and medical staff involved in the management of leg ulcers.
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This comprehensive text adopts a unique problem-based learning approach; a separate section on case studies helps students link theory to practice. It has been written by an international group of 35 contributors and is in full colour throughout. The breadth and depth of the material should make this book a core reference text and will appeal to both nurses and medical staff involved in the management of leg ulcers.
New to this edition
new approach: problem-based learning
international team of contributors
full colour throughout
fully updated and current
much bigger extent, more comprehensive.
Key Features
A comprehensive approach incorporates up-to-date clinical information.
Problem-based learning allows readers to learn through real-life situations relevant to their clinical area.
Reflective case studies encourage readers to explore new ideas and challenge the basis of their practice.
Sources of knowledge chapter assists readers in identifying up-to-date sources of information to enhance their professional practice.
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By Moya Morison, BA, BSc(Hons), MSc, PhD, PGCE, RGN, Formerly Chair, School of Nursing, University of Abertay, Dundee, UK; Christine Moffatt, CBE, MA, PhD, RGN, NDN, Professor of Nursing and Co-director, The Centre for Research and Implementation of Clinical Practice, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Thames Valley University, London, UK and Peter Franks, BSc, MSc, PhD, Professor of Health Sciences and Co-director, The Centre for Research and Implementation of Clinical Practice, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Thames Valley University, London, UK
By Moya Morison, BA, BSc(Hons), MSc, PhD, PGCE, RGN, Formerly Chair, School of Nursing, University of Abertay, Dundee, UK; Christine Moffatt, CBE, MA, PhD, RGN, NDN, Professor of Nursing and Co-director, The Centre for Research and Implementation of Clinical Practice, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Thames Valley University, London, UK and Peter Franks, BSc, MSc, PhD, Professor of Health Sciences and Co-director, The Centre for Research and Implementation of Clinical Practice, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Thames Valley University, London, UK
Section 1: INTRODUCTION1. What is problem-based learning?2. Sources of knowledge, evidence-based practice and the development and effective use of reflective portfolios to enhance professional practice3. How to make the most of this bookSection 2: CASE STUDIESA simple venous ulcerNon-healing venous ulcerationComplex venous/lymphatic ulcerationAn arterial ulcer progressing to below-kneeMixed venous/arterial ulcerArterial ulceration in a patient with rheumatoid arthritisA neuropathic diabetic foot ulcerAn ischaemic diabetic footAn ulcer due to Waldenström’s cryoglobulinaemiaMalignancy in a long-standing venous ulcerAn ulcer associated with pyoderma gangrenosumAn ulcer associated with tuberculosisAn ulcer associated with sickle cell diseaseA tropical ulcer (yaws)A self-inflicted ulcerSection 3: LEG ULCER MANAGEMENT: PRINCIPLES AND RESOURCES4. Epidemiology5. Health economics6. Models of service provision7. A framework for patient assessment and care planning8. Causation of venous leg ulcers9. Venous ulcers: patient assessment10. Compression therapy in leg ulcer management 11. Surgery and sclerotherapy in the management of venous ulcers12. Surgical treatment to cover skin defects, including skin grafting and tissue extension13. An overview of pharmacological treatment options for venous leg ulcers14. Lymphoedema of the lower limb: causation, assessment and management15. Arterial ulcers: theories of causation16. Ischaemic ulceration: investigation of arterial disease17. Leg ulcers associated with arterial insufficiency: treatment18. The diabetic foot19. Malignancy, including surgical management20. Inflammatory ulcers21. Tropical ulcers22. Leg ulcers in sickle cell disorders23. Wound bed preparation for venous leg ulcers24. Skin substitutes25. Wound infection26. Adjuvant therapies: ultrasound, laser therapy, electrical stimulation, hyperbaric oxygen and vacuum-assisted closure therapy27. Dermatological aspects of leg ulcers28. Nutritional assessment and support29. Principles of best practice minimizing pain at wound-dressing-related procedures: a consensus document30. Health-related quality of life with chronic leg ulceration31. Psychological aspects of wound healing32. Health promotion and patient education
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<P>This comprehensive text adopts a unique problem-based learning approach; a separate section on case studies helps students link theory to practice. It has been written by an international group of 35 contributors and is in full colour throughout. The breadth and depth of the material should make this book a core reference text and will appeal to both nurses and medical staff involved in the management of leg ulcers. </p> <p>The eBook version of this title gives you access to the complete book content electronically*. Evolve eBooks allows you to quickly search the entire book, make notes, add highlights, and study more efficiently. Buying other Evolve eBooks titles makes your learning experience even better: all of the eBooks will work together on your electronic "bookshelf", so that you can search across your entire library of Nursing eBooks. </p>
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