Palliative Wound Care
- Speaker:
- Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, FNP-C, CWSP
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 03 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Jun 19, 2023
- Product Code:
- POS078643
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Palliative wound care utilizes mutual goal setting to maximize quality of life in patients where wound healing may not be the primary goal. Knowledge of pain management, decreased dressing change frequency, and infection prevention methods can facilitate successful outcomes in this specialized cohort of wound patients. Learn about the special considerations of palliative wound care including an increased emphasis on infection prevention, comfort, and pain management. In addition, hear which management strategies are contraindicated in certain palliative wound types to avoid complications.
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palliative Wound Care Manual (2 MB) | 37 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, FNP-C, CWSP Related seminars and products
Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, FNP-C, CWSP, is a family nurse practitioner and translational scientist at SkinGurus in Milwaukee, WI. Dr Swoboda is on the editorial board of American Nurse Journal, the official journal of the American Nurses Association, and WOUNDS journal. They represent North America on the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel and are President of the Milwaukee Metro Nurse Practitioner Association. Dr Swoboda has won two career lifetime achievement awards under the age of forty as a fellow of both the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Association.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Laura Swoboda has employment relationships with Third Coast Vascular, MCHC, Cathage College, Skin Gurus, and The Healing Institute. She receives a speaking honorarium and consulting fee from Histologics, Hartmann, HMP, Essity, Convatec, Aroa, AOTI, Innovacyn, Solventum, Smith & Nephew. Dr. Swoboda receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Laura Swoboda serves on the board of directors for the Wound Ostomy Continence Certification Board. She is an editorial board member of Wound Care Learning Network. Dr. Swoboda previously was a consultant for Essity and Innovacyn.
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Objectives
- Define palliative wound care and what constitutes a palliative wound.
- List common palliative care wound types.
- Describe core management concepts of palliative wounds.
- Determine interventions to treat common complications seen in palliative wounds.
Outline
Palliative wound care and what constitutes a palliative wound- When to choose palliative care
- Wound healing v symptom palliation
- How to prioritize symptom relief
- Wound in patients with cancer
- Fungating tumors
- Cancerous wounds
- Arterial ulcers
- Non-adherence to medical plans of can in medically complex patients
- Overwhelming comorbidities
- Infection prevention
- Pain reduction
- Odor and drainage management
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Physician
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