Volume 29 Number 1

Welcome to our first edition of the Australian and New Zealand Continence Journal for 2023. This is the first publication I have worked on as the Editor in Chief and Chair, and it’s been an absolute delight to progress these fantastic submissions. I am continually impressed at the quality of publications we receive, and the growing impact that our journal demonstrates as an independent and high quality outlet for research. The recent move to an online journal has occurred without any hiccups, and we are looking forward to a positive future as the journal expands in both publications and an international readership.

This edition features two articles. Adams and colleagues submitted a recommendation for a gynaecology trial of void (TOV) protocol. This work presents insights from this protocol’s use in a large tertiary hospital, and aims to assist with the standardising of practice. Leahy and colleagues have provided insights and learning from their multidisciplinary prevention and management intervention to assist with a case of incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD). This study, undertaken in a rural health setting, provides guidance, information and best practice recommendations for this type of presentation.

The journal continually encourages submissions of quality research and, if you are a first-time author, our reviewing and editorial teams offer feedback and support to assist. Conducting research not only helps our community with increased knowledge and insights, but also advances the vision and purpose of both the Continence Foundation of Australia and the New Zealand Continence Association to promote bladder and bowel health, and to eliminate the stigma and restrictions of all aspects of incontinence. We work hard to ensure visibility of published works in the journal and, to facilitate this, all publications are available online, as full open access, with no cost to readers. Each article is also allocated an individual doi number which assists with referencing and tracking. It’s these types of features that help our journal stand out, and present it as an excellent outlet for the submission and eventual publication of quality works.

Lastly, we thank Jacinta Miller for her incredible service to the journal. Jacinta retired as the Managing Editor, after 18 years in the role. It has been an absolute pleasure to have worked with Jacinta on the editorial committee since 2018. While in transition to a new managing editor, Jacinta continues to offer her support, and has  gone the extra mile to assist us with this current issue. On behalf of the journal, I would like to express our incredible gratitude to Jacinta for her management, leadership and guidance for both our teams and the many researchers she has helped and supported over this time.

I hope you have a fantastic start to 2023 and enjoy reading the articles in this Autumn edition of the journal.

Christian Moro
Editor Australian and New Zealand
Continence Journal

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Christian Moro
Editor Australian and New Zealand Continence Journal