For many long-term care facilities, wound care is largely tactical. Treatment protocol is often standardized and focused on the wound at hand. Best practice usually consists of placing medical ...

Artificial intelligence tools are dramatically cutting the time needed to diagnose, stage and treat complex wounds in the elderly. Ultimately, the promise of AI could lead to improved wound ...

Virtual program will deliver evidence-based learning for clinicians practicing in home-based, post-acute, and community ...

Wound care in long-term care is crucial. Understand the challenges and discover solutions for better resident health outcomes.

A lot of things change as you age — from mobility and balance to the strength and elasticity of your skin. As skin becomes more fragile, it tears more easily and often takes longer to heal.

The American College of Surgeons has a free Wound Management Home Skills resource that provides comprehensive information and ...

Nurses must be able to assess tissue condition, wound size, and signs of infection, and choose and apply various dressings, while also managing pain and preventing complications. Gain these skills and ...

Avulsion wounds of the skin are typically a severe type of skin injury. These wounds often require surgery to repair. While the treatment and care of avulsion wounds will depend on how severe the ...

At University of Utah Health, our team of highly trained physical therapists has years of experience and specialized training in lymphedema therapy and wound care. Our friendly and compassionate ...