The Many Ways of How to Treat Heel Pain
If there is a condition we can be sure we’ll always see a lot of, it’s heel pain. Even though so…
The impact of infection on the four stages of acute wound healing: an overview
The impact of infection on acute wound healing is multifaceted, resulting in disruption to every stage of wound healing. At…
Custom Orthotics
For many types of foot pain, the source of the trouble comes down to structure. Custom orthotics can be…
Best Practice Statement Compression hosiery: A patient-centric approach
The third edition of the Best Practice Statement on Compression Hosiery focuses on improving the patient experience of medical compression hosiery…
Over a million hospital admissions for obesity
The figures, published by NHS Digital, show a 17% increase in hospital admissions where obesity was a factor, compared with…
Hot Tips for Preventing Heel Pain
Heel pain is a very common condition with many potential causes. The good news is that it can often be treated…
Bridging the Digital Divide in Wound Care: Health Literacy and Access to Care
Relevant, accurate and useful health information can close health literacy gaps—and not just in wound care. Despite evidence that proficient health literacy improves…
Post-sepsis syndrome: the after-effects one cannot see
Sepsis is a traumatic condition, from which the body and mind may take a good deal of time to recover…
The psychological impact on family members of a patient experiencing pressure ulcers — a reflective account
Verbal communication is considered the most effective way in which humans communicate feelings, experiences and views (Parahoo, 1997). This article…