Wound Care: Pressure Injuries

Chronic wounds are such a significant health problem worldwide that they are considered the “new global epidemic.”  These wounds are often initially managed with various focal treatments, commonly for weeks or months, until involving a specialist. Even then, practices are inconsistent among practitioners and clinics, and although numerous guidelines are available, they are also inconsistent, mainly due to the lack of high-level evidence. 

The program is delivered in video format with a visual PowerPoint presentation and case scenarios. The program is approximately one hour in duration. Participants must complete all assessments and videos within the course.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, pharmacists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, fellows, medical students, nursing students, health care administrators, and other health care professionals.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After participating in this activity, clinicians will be able to:

• Identify risk factors associated with the pressure injury development
• Explain the pathophysiology of the disease
• Describe the social and economic severity of the problem 
• Explain how appropriate treatment modalities for pressure injuries affect patient outcomes and
• Describe the role(s) of healthcare team members in managing pressure injuries

Estimated Time to Complete: 45 minutes

Providership and Support
This educational activity is jointly provided by Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center and Kaplan Medical.

This activity is not supported by grants from ineligible companies.