Advances in Wound Management

Module code: NUR6017-C

To develop knowledge and skills relating to the assessment and management of wounds that can be applied to own specialist area of practice.
To manage a process of evidence based care in wound management.

Anatomy and physiology of the skin
The patho-physiology of wounds and the physiology of wound healingClassification of wounds
The assessment / management of wounds using an evidence based approach
The impact of bacterial load and infection on wound/care healing
Factors that delay wound healing.Interventions and developeing wound treatment strategies
New innovations in complex wound management and benefits of using cost effectiveness models
The role of the multiprofesssional team
Management of pain
Role of specialist practitioners in the prevention and management of wounds
NICE guidelines related to local practice
Determination of the effectiveness of interventions by clinical audit and research