Different Types of Wounds and The Principles of CareLaajuus (7 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- identify different types of wounds and apply their key treatment principles to patient-specific care.
- to analyse and evaluate factors influencing the development of a wound from the perspective of the patient and the care community, and to be able to prevent the development of a chronic wound
- make decisions on the care of the wound patient independently and in multidisciplinary co-operation in various treatment settings as a representative of his/her own profession
- implements patient-oriented wound care based on evidence-based information and evaluates existing treatment practices in an ethically sustainable manner

Content

Topics:
Orientation to wound care studies and learning environments; personal study plan, online learning, online learning environments.
Prevention of chronic wounds; assessment, identification and prevention of pressure ulcers, venous and arterial leg ulcers, risk factors. Identifying and Preventing Diabetic Foot Problems.
Planning, implementation and evaluation of wound care; etiology of different wounds and the principles of their care, local wound care products and medical devices, evaluation and treatment of wound pain.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of local care; ethical decision-making and multiprofessional cooperation as part of wound care, wound prevention, aseptics of wound care and prevention and treatment of wound infections.