Caring for self-harming patients in general practice.

INTRODUCTION Intentional self-harm is an international public health issue with high personal, social and financial costs to society. Poor relationship dynamics are known to have a negative influence on the psyche of people who self-harm, and this can increase anxiety and decrease self-esteem, both shown to be significant contributors to self-harm behaviours. Positive and functional social supports have been proposed as a cost-effective and constructive approach in diminishing self-harming behaviours.

Dunedin's free clinic: an exploration of its model of care using case study methodology.

Introduction: Models of care are important therapeutic modalities for achieving the goals of health care teams, but they are seldom explicitly stated or investigated.

Aim: To describe the model of care at Dunedin's free clinic, and assess whether this model catered to the particular needs of enrolled patients.

Methods: A mixed methods study was conducted using case study methodology to construct the clinic's model of care from multiple data sources, and to create a profile of patients' needs.

Evaluation of the BladderScan(®) in estimating bladder volume in paediatric patients.

Objective: To evaluate the reliability of estimates of bladder volume (BV) in children with the BladderScan BVI 9400 (BS) compared with the volume obtained at catheterization (CV).

Materials And Methods: BV was measured using the BS in 50 children (age range 6 weeks-14 years) who required urinary catheter placement during surgery or urodynamic studies. BS measurements were taken prior to catheter insertion.

Clinical effectiveness of barrier preparations in the prevention and treatment of nappy dermatitis in infants and preschool children of nappy age.

Nappy dermatitis is a broad term used to describe an acute inflammatory reaction of the skin in the nappy area because of irritation from urine, faeces, moisture or friction. The prevalence is estimated to be between 7% and 35% in infants. Regular application of a barrier preparation at every nappy change may be a valuable component of nappy dermatitis prevention and/or treatment.

Clinical effectiveness of barrier preparations in the prevention and treatment of nappy dermatitis in infants and preschool children of nappy age.

Nappy dermatitis is a broad term used to describe an acute inflammatory reaction of the skin in the nappy area because of irritation from urine, faeces, moisture or friction. The prevalence is estimated to be between 7% and 35% in infants. Regular application of a barrier preparation at every nappy change may be a valuable component of nappy dermatitis prevention and/or treatment.