Module code: NUR7061-C
To provide students with an opportunity to critically review wound assessment and management approaches of relevance to their own clinical practice leading to the development of practice which will enhance patient care. To develop a critical understanding of wound assessment and management.
Anatomy and physiology of the skin. The patho-physiology of wounds and the physiology of wound healing 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 developing wound treatment strategies.advances in complex wound management. Surgical wound management, Management of pain. Role of specialist practitioners, guidelines related to local practice.
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