Overview

Wound healing is a complex process that can be influenced by various factors, including the type of wound, individual health conditions, and the quality of the care provided. Whilst most wounds heal without complications, an estimated 30% of all wounds remain unhealed at 12 months (Guest et al, 2020).

This study day provides a holistic overview that aims to encourage clinicians to consider the physical, psychological and scientific influences on wound healing as well as offering some practical solutions to patient care.

Who’s the Optimising wound healing study day suitable for?

This study day is aimed at any clinician involved in the prevention and management of wounds or those with a particular interest in the topic through roles in education or research. The sessions delivered are a step up from a basic wound care level and will help add some depth to the knowledge and skills of those routinely working in this area of practice.

Where and when is the study day taking place?

Tuesday 16 September, online via the Zoom webinar platform

Programme – please note timings may be subject to change

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09.30-09.45           Welcome & Introduction – Sarah Gardner, Society of Tissue Viability Education Facilitator/Director, Wound Matters Ltd

 9.45-10.15           Optimising healing through effective debridement – Sharon Neill, SOTV Vice Chair & Lecturer in Nursing, Ulster University and Joanna Swan, Senior lecturer in Tissue Viability, Birmingham City University

10.15– 10.25         Q&A

10.25-10.40           Industry presentation by Coloplast

10.40-10.50           Comfort break

 10.50-11.20          Recognising and managing excess inflammation in non-healing wounds – Dr Breda Cullen PhD, Director & Co-founder RedC Consultancy

11.20-11.30           Q&A

11.30-12.00           What is Lifestyle medicine and how can this help with wound prevention and management – British Society of Lifestyle Medicine

12.00-12.10           Q&A

12.10-12.25           Industry presentation by Hartmann

12.25-13.00          Lunch

13.00-13.30          Non-pharmacological interventions for managing chronic pain in patients affected by venous leg ulcers – Francesco Carolla, Tissue Viability Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Oxford University Hospitals

13.30-13.40           Q&A

13.40–13.55          Industry presentation by Convatec

13.55-14.25          Seal the Deal! Don’t be scared of negative pressure wound therapy – Irena Pukiova, RN, MSc. Advanced Nurse Practitioner for Tissue Viability and Negative Wound Pressure Therapy Consultant

14.25-14.35           Q&A

14.35-14.50           Industry presentation by Smith + Nephew

14.50-15.00           Comfort Break

15:00-15:30           The impact of prescribed medication on wound healing – Dr Nada Atef Shebl, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice/Patient Safety Post Graduate Medicine, University of Hertfordshire

15.30-15.40           Q&A

15.40-15.45           Round up of the day / close

Industry presentations

There will be an interactive presentation of wound care products and preventative aids from our industry partners:-

Coloplast

Hartmann

Convatec

Smith + Nephew

Our Trustees look forward to welcoming you all virtually to the classroom