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Susan Tregoning
School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of South Australia, SA
PP: 043 - 043
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Clinical issues related to diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a condition commonly encountered by nurses. I know that the rural areas, with their specialist resources already stretched to the limit, have established a network of Diabetes Educators and Resource Nurses via the Diabetes Outreach Service at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. I'm very keen to read articles about clinical issues related to diabetes, and other innovative projects developed by nurses.
Pauline Hill, Lecturer in Nursing, Underdale, South Australia
Technology assessment of the Passy Muir valve
I have read the manufacturer's literature about the Passy Muir valve, a small valve which allows ventilator-dependent patients to speak using finger occlusion. Part of the literature claims that the valve 'has numerous implications: in Paediatrics-babies can develop their speech, adults do not feel isolated or depressed ...'. Given the disadvantages of fenestrated tubes, I would be interested in reading any article based either on a case study or research which verifies the manufacturer's claim about the use of this valve.
Sveta Scheibakowa, Med, Essendon, Victoria
How nurses can best deal with their grief
Nurses work towards enabling clients to live and die with dignity, but at what cost to their emotional selves? I would be interested to read articles on grief coping strategies for health professionals working with long term clients. Nurses in particular, develop close relationships when caring for clients such as those with cystic fibrosis. Articles based on grief and how to handle grief may assist nurses not only to cope in a professional manner and gain insight into their emotional sensibilities, but should also enhance quality nursing care when dealing with the death of a respected client.
Elaine Listek RN, BN, Paralowie, South Australia
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