22 May 2018

The use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy has the potential to heal complex wounds, manage wound symptoms and improve patient quality of life since its use results in a number of beneficial effects that promote wound healing.

22 May 2018

Living with a wound is not just about having an injury which requires treatment, it can also cause life-changing events. Healthcare professionals need to empathise with patients to understand the impact that the wound is having on their quality of life, and ensure that they choose treatments which help to improve the patient experience by relieving wound-related complications.

22 May 2018

Debridement is a key component of wound bed preparation for acute and chronic wounds because it helps to improve conditions at the wound bed to encourage healing. This, in turn, helps to reduce the risk of infection and improve patient quality of life.

22 May 2018

A venous leg ulcer is an open lesion below the knee that occurs in the presence of venous disease and takes more than two weeks to heal. The key to successful management is accurate diagnosis and subsequent treatment through comprehensive holistic assessment.

22 May 2018

Education for pressure ulcer assessment and prevention is essential to ensure that patients receive safe, effective, harm-free care. Aligning an effective care bundle with the best possible evidence-based practice helps to safeguard patients by reducing the risk of this classic avoidable harm.

15 May 2018

Exudate is produced as a normal part of wound healing. However, in excess volume or with chronicity, it can become a harming rather than healing agent. Exudate must be managed effectively to promote wound healing and alleviate symptoms.