Creating innovation in lymphoedema nursing through collaboration

Davies, R. and Jones, J. (2009) Creating innovation in lymphoedema nursing through collaboration. British Journal of Nursing, 18(10), pp. 631-634.

Abstract

Against a background of fiscal and regulatory pressure to rationalize and justify health-care interventions, there is an underlying political message that greater cooperation and collaboration would improve health-care for all. This article uses the specialism of lymphoedema to illustrate the developments and improvements in care which can be achieved by harnessing the knowledge and skills of the multi-disciplinary team, and those people with vision, who are prepared to innovate to improve patient care. The article argues that it is the experienced specialist who advances care both by innovation and by working to achieve consensus, which can then guide the less experienced generalist. Using specific examples of published research drawn from other specialities - leg ulcer management, varicose vein treatment and dermatology - the article shows how this supports the practice of lymphoedema practitioners.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Noble-Jones, Dr Rhian
• Authors: Davies, R., and Jones, J.
• Subjects: R Medicine > RT Nursing
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care
• Journal Name: British Journal of Nursing
• Publisher: Mark Allen Healthcare
• ISSN: 0966-0461
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2009 Mark Allen Healthcare
• First Published: First published in British Journal of Nursing 18(10):631-634
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher