Journal of Community Nursing - JCN

03/06/2025

What a fantastic start to the JCN Study Day in Bournemouth! 🌟

We’re absolutely thrilled to see SO many of you here at AFC Bournemouth, thank you for showing up and filling the room with energy, questions, and a shared passion for learning.

We’ve had a brilliant morning so far, and there’s still plenty to come, with sessions on compression therapy, caring for complex wounds, and more on the agenda this afternoon. Plus plenty of time to explore the buzzing exhibition!

Here’s to a full day of learning and networking!💚

03/06/2025

Are you attending the JCN Study Day in Bournemouth?

Richardson Healthcare will be there, sharing insights on how to care for patients with malodorous wounds effectively and with dignity.

🔗 https://richardsonhealthcare.com/malodour/

📍 We’re at the Journal of Community Nursing - JCN study day in Bournemouth today!

Stop by and chat with us about an often-overlooked but important topic: wound malodour. It can have a serious impact on a patient’s overall quality of life.

We’ll also be showcasing C-Sorb Carbon, an innovative solution designed to absorb excessive exudate and neutralise malodour at the same time.

02/06/2025

Frequent compression bandage changes take time, add strain, and increase clinical waste. Supported self-care solutions like JOBST® wraps help reduce visits, empower patients, and ease clinical pressure.

Sign up to learn more about JOBST® STEP: https://www.woundcare-today.com/jobst

29/05/2025

Wound malodour is often under-recognised but can deeply affect patients’ wellbeing.

👉 Read more on patient and clinician perspectives: https://www.jcn.co.uk/journals/issue/04-2025/article/understanding-wound-malodour-patient-and-clinician-perspectives

Journal of Community Nursing (JCN) - Article: Understanding wound malodour: patient and clinician perspectives

22/05/2025

Are you a healthcare professional working in continence care?
The Clinical Leadership for Continence Care Facebook group is a space for education, collaboration, and professional growth.💙

The group offers peer support and clinical insights. Additionally, it offers access to the Clinical Leadership Programme Hub that provides resources to help you develop your skills and keep up to date with your CLP Revalidation.

Join the community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1112412826408194/

21/05/2025

🩹 Understanding Wound Malodour

Wound malodour is often an unpleasant side effect experienced by patients with hard-to-heal wounds.

This article presents findings on two surveys which aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the impact that malodour has on individuals and the challenges that healthcare professionals face when treating patients with malodorous wounds.

👉 Read more: https://www.jcn.co.uk/reader/jcn/04-2025/34/index.html

12/05/2025

📣 Shape the Future of Healthcare
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12/05/2025

Happy International Nurses Day to all nurses! 🌞
Today we’re celebrating the incredible care, compassion, and commitment you show every day.
Thank you for everything you do for your patients, your work makes a real difference. 💙

09/05/2025

🗣 Real voices, real impact.
These quotes were shared in response to our recent post on the physical strain of applying compression bandages.

Many healthcare professionals opened up about the long-term musculoskeletal impact of their roles.

👉 Learn how JOBST® solutions can support safer care, and help reduce the physical strain on nurses: https://www.woundcare-today.com/jobst

Let’s keep the conversation going, do you relate to any of these experiences?💬

The Journal of Community Nursing is a free online education resource for healthcare professionals in primary care: learning zone e-learning modules on clinical subjects for revalidation and CPD.

06/05/2025

Getting the right fit for compression hosiery is crucial for patient compliance and long-term effectiveness.

What’s your go-to tip for measuring hosiery? 💬

Whether it’s the time of day, a specific technique, or a digital tool like the Hosiery Hunter® made-to-measure app, every detail counts.

Drop your advice below and let’s help each other improve best practice!

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01/05/2025

What could you & your patients do with more time? ⏳

JOBST FarrowWrap & JOBST UlcerCare help save nursing hours & reduce clinical waste whilst ensuring quality compression care.

Sign up to learn how you can start making an impact today!
https://www.woundcare-today.com/jobst

30/04/2025

Attending the Society of Tissue Viability Conference today? 👥
Wound malodour is often overlooked in practice, despite its real impact on patients.

Are we talking enough about wound malodour?
At today’s SOTV Conference, delegates are being invited to share their experiences with one of wound care’s most under-discussed challenges.

Visit Richardson Healthcare Ltd’s stand (33-36) to tell us what you find most difficult when it comes to managing odour in wounds, and be in with a chance to win a £50 M&S voucher.