Wound Care Nursing: A Guide to Practice

At some time, all nurses can expect to manage a person with a wound and because they spend so much time with their patients, nurses have a special opportunity to provide modern, evidence-based wound care with a person-centred focus. The contributors to this book are nurses and other health professionals who are acknowledged experts in their various fields. This wealth of clinical experience has produced a practical informative text that is enhanced with illustrative case studies and explanatory diagrams and photographs. In keeping with the evidence-based nature of the text, the book concludes with a list of references and a comprehensive, cross-referenced index.

Kathryn Nattress is a registered nurse who holds a bachelor's degree in science (nursing), a master's degree in medical science (palliative care), and a specialist practitioner qualification in palliative care. Kathryn has worked as a cancer nurse in Scotland and Australia for more than ten years and is currently the clinical nurse consultant for gynecological oncology at the Sydney Cancer Centre. Kathryn has provided nursing representation on a variety of national working parties and has been involved in the development and implementation of guidelines for quality assurance, accreditation, and the management of ovarian cancer.

Tish Lancaster is a registered nurse who holds an oncology certificate and bachelor's degree in health science (nursing). She is a fellow of the College of Nursing (NSW), a fellow of the Royal College of Nursing, Australia, deputy chairperson of the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia, and the chairperson of the society's Research Advisory Committee. Tish has worked as a cancer nurse for more than 20 years, and is currently the clinical nurse consultant for gynecological oncology at Westmead Hospital (Sydney, Australia).