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How to Improve Wound Bed Preparation Techniques: Hands-on Education

Shannon Solley, Assistant Editor, WoundSource

10/13/2022

When it comes to wound care, many experts agree that hands-on education stands out as an effective teaching model.^1,2 "Hands-on opportunities provide a rounded experience that is more meaningful and longer lasting than in a pure lecture format," says Dr. Paul Kim. These workshops present an opportunity for clinicians not only to obtain CME credits but to acquire wound management skills that can be applied to their practice tomorrow.

SAWC Fall saw a pre-conference workshop that used hands-on education. The following highlights faculty insights and experiences in hands-on clinical education as well as wound bed preparation.

Practical Wound Care Education in Action

Little over a year ago, WoundCon held its first hands-on, virtual workshop on “Biofilm-Based Wound Care." The workshop employed creative, inclusive methods so virtual attendees could follow along. They used household items such as pastries, yogurt, oranges, and squash.^3,4 Cathy Milne, co-presenter to Dr. Jayesh Shah, commented on the importance of attendee involvement:³

“We were showing what to do on a real patient and how to translate it to practice. You must have muscle memory to do that. We came up with really creative ideas to get those concepts across…”

For its ingenuity and contribution to wound care education, this workshop received international acclaim. The Journal of Wound Care’s World Union Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) awarded Cathy Milne and Dr. Shah Gold in the Wound Hygiene Implementation category.³