WOUND MANAGEMENT: CONDUCTING AN ASSESSMENT

DURATION

30 minutes

COURSE DESCRIPTION

A holistic approach to wound assessment is essential for effective wound management. This course outlines common types and characteristics of wounds and demonstrates how to conduct a comprehensive wound assessment. Why is this course important?

Inadequate wound management is one of the most common clinical complaints in the aged and social care sector. Common mistakes can include infrequent wound assessments, failing to document key information (such as wound dimensions and the amount and type of discharge) and failing to re-assess the wound when it deteriorates. Effective wound management is essential in preventing complications and ensuring optimal healing. A comprehensive wound assessment is fundamental to this process. All staff providing wound care need to understand how to conduct an initial and ongoing wound assessment and what action is required when signs of infection or deterioration are identified.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand normal wound healing processes
• Assess and document the characteristics of a wound using a systematic approach
• Explore factors that affect wound healing