Volume 55 - Issue 5 - May, 2009
Feature
Empirical Studies
05/01/2009
Abstract
Race/ethnicity, immigration, health insurance, and literacy — along with patient-provider communication and understanding of and adherence to treatment protocols — are societal factors that affect the provision of optimal...
Abstract
Race/ethnicity, immigration, health insurance, and literacy — along with patient-provider communication and understanding of and adherence to treatment protocols — are societal factors that affect the provision of optimal...
Abstract
Race/ethnicity,...
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
05/01/2009
At least a half-dozen myths about urinary incontinence continue to be perpetuated. Here is some information to help combat ignorance regarding incontinence in the elderly.
Myth #1: Urinary incontinence is a normal part of aging....
At least a half-dozen myths about urinary incontinence continue to be perpetuated. Here is some information to help combat ignorance regarding incontinence in the elderly.
Myth #1: Urinary incontinence is a normal part of aging....
At least a half-dozen myths...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
