Faculty of Human Medicine

Comprehensive Course on the Management of Complex Wounds and Ostomies

MODULE I: Fundamentals of Wound Management
  • Anatomy and physiology of the skin.

  • Wound healing process.

  • Factors that affect healing.

  • Classification of acute and chronic wounds.

  • Comprehensive assessment of the patient with wounds.

  • Principles of evidence-based care.

  • Biosafety and prevention of wound care-associated infections.

  • Nursing role in the comprehensive management of complex wounds.

MODULE II: Advanced Management of Complex Wounds
  • TIME model in wound bed preparation.
  • Infection control and bioburden.
  • Types of dressings and advanced technologies.
  • Rational selection of dressings according to wound type.
  • Debridement:
    • Autolytic
    • Enzymatic
    • Mechanic
    • Surgical (general concepts)
  • Negative pressure therapy.
  • Exudate management.
  • Prevention of pressure injuries.
  • Clinical registration and monitoring.
MODULE III: Comprehensive Ostomy Management (8 hours)
  • General concepts of ostomies
  • Types of ostomies (colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy).
  • Assessment of the stoma and peristomal skin.
  • Collection devices and systems.
  • Nursing care for the ostomy patient.
  • Common complications and their management.
  • Patient and family education.
  • Psychosocial adaptation and humanization of care.
  • The educational role of nursing in self-care.
MODULE IV: Comprehensive Management of Complex Wounds and Prevention of Complications
  • Early identification of complications in complex wounds.
  • Management of wound infections.
  • Strategies for preventing complications.
  • Pain management in complex wounds.
  • Care in patients with comorbidities.
  • Optimization of the healing process.
  • Clinical follow-up and continuity of care.
  • Interdisciplinary approach to wound management.
MODULE V: Comprehensive Approach and Humanization of Care
  • Pain associated with chronic wounds.
  • Psychological impact and quality of life.
  • Therapeutic communication.
  • Humanizing care for chronic patients.
  • Patient safety in advanced wound care.
  • Interdisciplinary work.
  • Continuity of care and home follow-up.
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