Partners in Care…Pressure Ulcers for Patient Education (Program 8)

Award(s):
Columbus International Film and Video Festival, Honorable Mention

This program gives patients and their caregivers need-to-know information on how to prevent pressure ulcers and understand best care practices for their specific type of chronic wound.

Clinical Advisor(s):
Frank Ferris, MD
Diane Krasner, PhD, RN, CWCN, CWS, BCLNC, FAAN
Gary Sibbald, MD

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Learning Objective: To give patients and their caregivers need-to-know information on how to prevent pressure ulcers and understand best care practices for their specific type of chronic wound

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Pressure ulcers, also called bedsores or decubitus ulcers, are chronic wounds of the skin caused by pressure, friction, shear and excess moisture on the skin. After viewing this program patients will be able to:

• Identify causative factors
• Discuss preventative techniques
• Better understand current treatment
• Explain the do’s and don’ts of caring for pressure ulcers
• Identify coping strategies

Presented in easy-to-understand language, this patient education program will help your patients become a partner in their care.

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Use this program for:

• Patient and Family Education

 

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