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Advertising enquiries should be directed to the Leaf Dressing publishers. 158 Joanna Briggs Institute: Evidence Summary: Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by authors are their Turmeric (curcumin) in wound management — own and not necessarily those of Wounds Australia, the Editors or the Editorial Board. (Limited Resources Communities — LRCs) Front cover image from article by Terence Ryan. 160 Joanna Briggs Institute: Recommended Practice Potato Peel Dressings CRICOS provider: Monash University 00008C CRICOS provider: 17P-0674 T2 - Master of Wound Care Advert - update.indd 1 8/06/2017 2:36 PM Wound Practice and Research Aims and scope Wound Practice and Research is a world leading journal addressing wounds, wound healing and tissue repair. It particularly focuses on how these issues are addressed in Australia and New Zealand, the rest of the Asia Pacific region, Africa and South America. The primary aim of the journal is to reduce the burden of wounds on those in this region through improved knowledge and practices. The journal focuses on publishing high quality pre-clinical and clinical research, translational research, clinical practice and policies that impact upon the burden of wounds. The scope of publications in the journal covers: • Translating research and knowledge into practice • Case studies and case series • Clinical practice guidelines • Original research on • Reviews of • Molecular and cellular processes • Research • Clinical practice • Practice • Wound healing technologies including dressings • Commentaries and editorials • Wound prevalence and incidence • Updates on recent research from other sources • The cost and burden of wounds • Reviews of publications and electronic media relevant to wounds • Policies and practices and tissue repair Editorial Board Editor Prof Allison J Cowin PhD Professor of Regenerative Medicine, University of South Australia, SA Associate Editors Basic Science Dr Rachael Murray PhD, Assistant Editor Brisbane, QLD Journal Watch Charne Miller, Sue Templeton Melbourne, Vic RN, BN, MNSc (NP) Case Studies Mrs Terry Swanson, Adelaide, SA NPWM, MHSc, PGC (Periop), RN, FAWMA, FMACNP, Warrnambool, VIC Book Review Donna Angel, Clinical Research A/Prof Bill McGuiness Perth, WA RN, DipT, BEd, MNS, MRCNA, PhD, Melbourne, VIC Board members Prof David G Armstrong DPM, MD, PhD, Tucson, USA • Prof Keryln Carville RN, PhD, Perth, WA Greg Duncan BPharm, MPH, Melbourne, VIC • Prof Helen Edwards RN, PhD, Brisbane, QLD Laurence Foley DipCh, MSc, FAPodA, Fremantle, WA • Ms Nicoletta Frescos BApplSci (Pod), MPH, Melbourne, VIC Prof Anne Gardner RN, PhD, Townsville, QLD • A/Prof Emily Haesler, PhD, BN, PGradDipAdvNurs (Gerontics), Canberra, ACT Prof Chris Jackson PhD, Sydney, NSW • Prof Jan Kottner PhD, Berlin, Germany A/Prof Sue McLennan PhD, Sydney, NSW • Pam Morey RN, BN, MN (NP), STN, MRCNA, Perth, WA Dr Jenny Prentice RN, BN (Nsg), STN, PhD, Perth, WA • Prof Hiromi Sanada PhD, RN, WOCN, Tokyo, Japan Prof Nick Santamaria, Melbourne, VIC • Prof Lisette Schoonhoven PhD, FEANS, Southampton, UK A/Prof Geoffrey M Sussman OAM, Melbourne, VIC • Prof Zee Upton PhD, Singapore Dr Carolina Weller BN, MEd (Research), GCHE, PhD, Melbourne, VIC • Prof Heinz Rode, Rondebosch, South Africa Prof Gregory Schultz PhD, Florida, USA • A/Prof Michael Woodward AM MBBS, MD, FRACP, Melbourne, VIC Editorial correspondence Prof Allison J Cowin PhD GPO Box 2471, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia Subscriptions Indexed and abstracted in Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Wound Practice and Research is posted to all members of Wounds Australia and subscribers to the journal four times each year. Annual subscriptions are available to individuals and institutions. Non-members individual: Non-members institutional: Please contact: Wounds Australia – Australia: A$176 (incl. GST and postage) – Australia: A$385 (incl. GST and postage) PO Box 7182 – Overseas: A$180 (incl. postage) – Overseas: A$370 (incl. postage) Watson ACT 2602 [email protected] Wound Practice and Research 122 Leukomed® LEUKOMED® CONTROL ACUTE POST-OPERATIVE DRESSINGS 07/2017 BSN0303 LEUKOMED® CONTROL RECEIVES 2017 GOOD DESIGN® AWARD IN PRODUCT DESIGN CATEGORY Wound visibility is important for the early identification of Surgical Site Infections. Leukomed® Control helps maintain the sterility of the Operating Theatre to the Ward without the need for dressing changes. The wound site remains protected for the benefit of the patient and healthcare professional. On receiving the Good Design® Award for Leukomed® Control, the Jury commented: “Brilliant design in every regard. This is a highly innovative product that solves an existing problem with elegance. The innovative transparent pad allows wounds to be inspected without the need to remove the dressing thereby reducing the risk of infection. Simple, effective and innovative design has resulted in a high quality, functional product with massive market appeal. The Jury applauds this design.” To enquire about Leukomed® Control call or email BSN medical on: AU 1300 276 633 [email protected] NZ 0508 276 111 [email protected] THERAPIES. HAND IN HAND. www.bsnmedical.com.au Editorial Editorial Low resources and traditional medicine: Addressing global practice changes White W At first glance, the theme for this edition - low resource and low resource settings, volunteering, empowering local tradition medicine - may have you thinking, “well, this one’s communities, global initiatives, principals of practice and not for me”. But I suggest you may want to take another traditional dressings/topical agents. look. Low resource settings and communities