A special issue on wound care management and wound care aspects relevant to nursing. Included are specific focus on pressure ulcers-injuries and hard to heal wounds.
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Wound care education in nursing : a European perspective
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Chapple's principles of wound care and healing : the physiological challenge
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Fragility Fracture and Orthogeriatric Nursing
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Port care : hygiene, dressing change, monitoring, complication management.
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Essential elements of wound diagnosis
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Chronic wounds, wound dressings and wound healing
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Science of wound healing and dressing materials
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Wound care manual
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The 'Wound care manual' is a comprehensive and practical reference for nurses, doctors and allied health professionals working in the acute, chronic and community setting - where optimal management of wounds is a must. The 'Wound care manual' promotes a collaborative approach to the assessment and management of people with wounds and provides
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society Core Curriculum: Wound Management
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Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society Core Curriculum Wound Management, 2nd Edition Based on the curriculum blueprint of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education Programs (WOCNEP) and approved by the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society(tm) (WOCN®), this practical text for wound assessment and management is your perfect source for expert guidance, training and wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) certification exam preparation. Written by expert clinicians, Core Curriculum Wound Management, 2nd Edition is one of the few nursing texts to offer the basic pathology, physiology and current clinical skills required for high-level wound care. Chapter features include: Objectives at the start of each chapter, Key Points that expand on important concepts, Tables that offer clinical guidelines and care strategies, Case Studies that optimize clinical decision-making, and End-of-Chapter Review Q&A''s -- multiple choice questions followed by answers and rationales. This is essential content for those seeking WOC certification, including nursing students in wound care programs; nurses involved in wound care; nurses in gastroenterology, urology, and surgical nursing; graduate nursing students and nursing faculty. Incorporating the latest developments in clinical practice, this evidence-based content is your complete map to gaining WOC certification -- and to providing safe, optimal patient care. Follow evidence-based best practices with this top-level nursing guide to wound care ... NEW chapter on professional practice NEW chapter on incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) Easy-to-follow format that breaks down pathology, physiology and patient management topics into easy-to-remember terms Numerous illustrations, full-color photos and tables Evidence-based guidelines that address all crucial facets of wound care nursing, including: General principles of wound management - goal-setting and systemic support Wound cleansing and dressing selection Skin and wound care for various populations - neonatal and pediatric, geriatric, bariatric, spinal cord-injured patients Management of surgical wounds Nutritional strategies Pathology and management of venous, arterial and neuropathic wounds Principles and guidelines for wound debridement Assessment and management of wound-related infections and traumatic wounds Prevention and management of moisture-associated skin damage, medical adhesive-related skin injury and skin tears Pressure injury prevention Fistula management Your purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook. The eBook includes powerful search tools, the ability to annotate content, videos, and additional resources. It can be downloaded to three devices, and easily converted to an audiobook. About the Clinical Editors Laurie McNichol, MSN, RN, CNS, GNP, CWOCN, CWON-AP, FAAN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist and WOC nurse at Cone Health in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was Co-Editor of the Core Curriculum Wound Care, first edition. She is a past President of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses SocietyTM (WOCN®) and the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP®). She has authored numerous key publications and is a well-known lecturer in the areas of wound, ostomy and continence management, and professional practice for the WOC nurse. Catherine R. Ratliff, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, FAAN is a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 25 years of wound care experience and research. A former Program Director for a WOCNEP offering graduate credits at the UVA School of Nursing, she is widely published in the field of wound and ostomy care and serves as Ostomy Section Editor for the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN®). Stephanie S. Yates, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, CWOCN is an Adult Nurse Practitioner and WOC Nurse at Duke University Hospital Cancer Center. She previously practiced in acute care and outpatient wound care. She is a past President of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society TM (WOCN®). She has lectured locally, regionally and nationally, and published wound care-related articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society Core Curriculum: Ostomy Management
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Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society Core Curriculum: Ostomy Management, 2nd Edition Based on the curriculum blueprint of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education Programs (WOCNEP) and approved by the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society(tm) (WOCN®), this practical text for ostomy care is your perfect source for expert guidance, training and wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) certification exam preparation. Full of expert advice on ostomy care, Core Curriculum Ostomy Management, 2nd Edition is one of the few nursing texts to cover this practice area in detail. Chapter features include: Objectives at the start of each chapter, Key Points that expand on important concepts, Tables that offer clinical guidelines and care strategies, Case Studies that optimize clinical decision-making, and End-of-Chapter Review Q&A''s -- multiple choice questions followed by answers and rationales. This is essential content for those seeking WOC certification; nursing students in ostomy programs; nurses caring for patients with an ostomy; nurses in gastroenterology, urology and surgical nursing; graduate nursing students and nursing faculty. From the pathology basics to vital on-the-job skills, this evidence-based content is your complete map to gaining WOC certification -- and to providing safe, optimal patient care. Upgrade your ostomy nursing knowledge and skills and prepare for certification: NEW chapter on professional practice NEW chapter on surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease NEW "How to Pouch Over a Bridge" guide Highly rated case-based learning approach that demonstrates concepts, skills and patient-based care Easy-to-follow format that breaks down pathology, physiology and patient management topics into easy-to-remember terms Step-by-step instruction on the latest procedures and management, including: Pre- and post-op management for patients undergoing fecal or urinary diversion New surgical procedures and pouching techniques Patient education and rehabilitation issues Fecal and urinary stoma construction, and managing stoma and peristomal complications Diseases that lead to a fecal stoma - colorectal cancer Management of Crohn''s disease and ulcerative colitis Selection of pouching system Pediatric patient assessment and management Fistula management - etiologic factors, medical management, containment strategies, nutritional support, and more Detailed how-to on procedures such as fistula pouch changes, isolating a fistula for NPWT, and focused assessments Your purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook. The eBook includes powerful search tools, the ability to annotate content, videos, and additional resources. It can be downloaded to three devices, and easily converted to an audiobook. About the Clinical Editors Jane E. Carmel, MSN, RN, CWOCN has been Program Co-Director of Harrisburg Area Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Program (WOCNEP) and is on the faculty of Cleveland Clinic - R. B. Turnbull, Jr. MD WOC Nursing Education Program. She is also a consultant for home care and hospice agencies and has presented at regional and national conferences. Janice C. Colwell, APRN, CWOCN, FAAN is a former President of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society(tm) (WOCN®). She has practiced as an Advanced Practice Nurse at the University of Chicago Medicine in both the inpatient and outpatient areas, providing and supervising care to patients with ostomies. She has presented nationally and internationally, and published extensively in this field and is a past President of Friends of Ostomates Worldwide USA. Margaret T. Goldberg, MSN, RN, CWON is a former President of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society(tm) (WOCN®). She has chaired the WOCN guidelines task force and is a past President of the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel. She consults to Delray Wound Treatment Center, an outpatient center in Delray Beach, Florida.
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society Core Curriculum: Continence Management
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Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society Core Curriculum: Continence Management, 2nd Edition Based on the curriculum blueprint of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education Programs (WOCNEP) and approved by the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society(tm) (WOCN®), this practical text for continence care is your perfect source for expert guidance, training and wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) certification exam preparation. Full of expert advice, fundamental principles and vital clinical skills on continence care, Core Curriculum Continence Management, 2nd Edition is one of the few nursing texts to cover this practice area in detail. Chapter features include: Objectives at the start of each chapter, Key Points that expand on important concepts, Tables that offer clinical guidelines and care strategies, Case Studies that optimize clinical decision-making, and End-of-Chapter Review Q&A''s -- multiple choice questions followed by answers and rationales. This is essential content for those seeking WOC certification or recertification; nursing students in continence programs; nurses involved in continence care; nurses in gastroenterology, urology, and surgical nursing; graduate nursing students and nursing faculty. Incorporating the latest developments in clinical practice, this evidence-based content is your complete map to gaining WOC certification -- and to providing safe, optimal patient care. Follow evidence-based best practices with the optimal WOCN practice and study guide ... NEW chapter on professional practice NEW chapter on incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) NEW content on the fundamentals of bladder and bowel management, and advance pelvic health considerations for the APRN continence nurse NEW content on special populations - bariatrics, morbidly obese, patients with disabilities Written by nursing experts - authorized by the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society(tm) (WOCN®) Fully illustrated, easy-to-follow format - breaks down pathology, physiology and patient management topics into easy-to-remember terms In-depth discussion of normal bowel function - followed by chapters on motility disorders, and pediatric fecal incontinence and bowel dysfunction Evidence-based guidelines for continence care, including: Nursing management fundamentals Primary and advanced assessments of patients with urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction Overactive bladder/urgency urinary incontinence (UI) - pathology, presentation, diagnosis and management Lower urinary tract symptoms in men Advanced pelvic health for women - chronic pelvic pain syndromes, pelvic organ prolapse and vesicovaginal fistula Pathology, assessment and management of UI and lower urinary tract symptoms in the older adult Appropriate use of containment devices, absorbent products and adaptive aides Urinary tract infection (UTI) prevention and management in adults Your purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook. The eBook includes powerful search tools, the ability to annotate content, videos, and additional resources. It can be downloaded to three devices, and easily converted to an audiobook. About the Editors JoAnn Ermer-Seltun, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN is a WOC Nurse Clinician at MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa. She is President, Co-Director and Faculty at WEB WOC Nursing Education Programs in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has in-depth knowledge of the information needed by WOC nursing students. She has a number of publications and presentations in the area of WOC nursing. Sandra Engberg, PhD, CRNP, FAAN is a Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Clinical Education in the School of Nursing at the University of Pittsburgh. She is the Continence Section Editor of the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN®). She is a member of the Nursing Committee of the International Continence Society and Director of the School of Nursing, part of the ICS Institute. She has conducted several randomized controlled trials focusing on interventions for urinary incontinence in older adults and women.
Wounds Australia
As your peak body for wound care and management, it’s our vision to ensure the Australian community receives quality wound prevention and care. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to lead the way in wound care and prevention through advocacy, knowledge, innovation and collaboration.
Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society (WOCN).
"Founded in 1968, the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) is the largest and most recognized professional nursing community dedicated to advancing the practice and delivery of expert healthcare to individuals with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs."
Indigenous Wound, Ostomy and Continence Health - Sharing Circle
"The Indigenous Wound, Ostomy and Continence Health Core Program brings together Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC®), Skin Wellness Associate Nurses (SWAN™) and key healthcare stakeholders working with Indigenous people who collaborate to identify key issues in the care delivery of wound, ostomy and continence for indigenous, including Inuit and Metis, people."
Evaluation of Intensive Care Nurses' Skin Tear Knowledge, 2025
Koc, B, Erbas, D, Aslan, F. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2025;38(5):251-253
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Medical-grade honey: its definition and refined standards, 2025
Linsey JF Peters, Juraj Majtan, Dimitris Mossialos, Piotr Szweda, Cristina Mateescu, Ferhat Ozturk, Frank ADTG Wagener, and Niels AJ Cremers Journal of Wound Care 2025 34:6, 412-423.
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The implementation of the ‘Malignant Fungating Wound Guidelines and Pathway’ and its evaluation, 2025
Tracy Finley. Journal of Wound Care 2025 34:6, 398-410.
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Empathy in wound care: a scoping review protocol, 2025
Menon T, et.al. Wound Practice and Research. 2025;33(2):60-63.
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Updating Wound Care Algorithms: A Systematic, Focused Review, 2025
van Rijswijk, L & Beitz, J. J. wound ostomy continence nurs.. 2025;52(2):104-111.
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Antimicrobial stewardship in wound care: measurement of implementation and outcomes, 2025
Ousey K, et al. Wound Practice and Research. 2025;33(2) (Ahead of print)
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Feasibility and acceptability of the Smart Eating and Nutrition Supports solving Amputations, Toe loss and Exudate (SENSATE) Trial protocol of a pilot study, 2024 Hailey R Donnelly, Clare E Collins, Erin D Clarke, Diane White, Keisha Phillips, Chris Sankoorikal, Jye Hawkins, Michelle Kriss, Peta E Tehan.
Wound Practice and Research 2024;32(4):174-182.
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Specialized Nurse-led Care of Chronic Wounds During Hospitalization and After Discharge: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 2023
Sili, Alessandro, et al. Advances in Skin & Wound Care. Issue: Volume 36(1), January 2023, p 24-29.
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Surgical wound care preferences and priorities from the perspectives of patients: a qualitative analysis, 2023
Rachel M Walker et al, Journal of Wound Care 2023 32:Sup1, S19-S27.
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Medical and surgical nurses' approach to patient pressure injury prevention education: An integrative review, 2023
Deakin J; Latimer S; Walker RM; Gillespie BM. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2023, Jun 27.
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Australian Standards for Wound Prevention and Management, 4 ed, 2023. Haesler E. and Carville K. ISBN: 978-0-6487313-5-1. See PDF or use general link to download content.
Wounds Australia - Standards & Guidelines
(pressure injuries, chronic wound healing -teamwork, Australian Standards for Wound prevention and Management- includes free downloads eBooks)
Australian and New Zealand Clinical Practice Guideline for Prevention and Management of Venous Leg Ulcers
This guideline was developed by the Australian Wound Management Association and the New Zealand Wound Care Society. The guideline presents a comprehensive review of the assessment, diagnosis, management and prevention of venous leg ulcers within the Australian and New Zealand health care context, based on the best evidence available up to January 2011.
CPD professional guides
Wound care: A guide for healthcare professionals
Jan Rice. CPD development practice. Nov, 2019. ©Ausmed. (AU resource)
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Wound Management Hub
A comprehensive collection of wound management education for all healthcare professionals
51 Resources (including articles, videos and infographics) ©Ausmed
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