Polly Buchanan
Scottish Dermatology Nursing Society
UK
Biography
Polly has 30 years experience in dermatology nursing within NHS, Academia and Pharmaceutical Industry. She currently completing a PhD (health psychology), witin St Andrews University, Medical School. Her achievements include being appointed the first skin cancer nurse specialist in UK, appointed the first Dermatology Nurse Consultant in UK. She has over 50 publications in peer reviewed journals and books. Specialist areas of interest,: dermatology nursing research, professional development, skin cancer, inflammatory skin disease, psychosocial impact of skin disease and psychosocial aspects of care. Currently employed as Lead Nurse, Research and Development, NHS Fife
Abstract
Abstract : Strategies to improve adherence: A bio-psycho-social approach