Volume 62 - Issue 11 - November 2016 ISSN 1943-2720
Department
11/14/2016
In April 2016, the NPUAP (National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel) announced changes to the pressure ulcer staging system after holding a consensus conference.
Most significantly, they decided to change the term "ulcer" to the term...
In April 2016, the NPUAP (National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel) announced changes to the pressure ulcer staging system after holding a consensus conference.
Most significantly, they decided to change the term "ulcer" to the term...
In April 2016, the NPUAP...
11/14/2016
Wound Management & Prevention
Department
11/09/2016
This special AAWC edition of OWM includes extended news for 2016. The AAWC is grateful OWM provides the Association with the opportunity to highlight AAWC activities and programs throughout the year. The AAWC is the leading multidisciplinary,...
This special AAWC edition of OWM includes extended news for 2016. The AAWC is grateful OWM provides the Association with the opportunity to highlight AAWC activities and programs throughout the year. The AAWC is the leading multidisciplinary,...
This special AAWC edition of OWM...
11/09/2016
Wound Management & Prevention
Department
11/09/2016
Wound Management & Prevention
Department
11/09/2016
Wound Management & Prevention
Special Report
11/09/2016
In the Fall of 2015, Dr. Oguz, a physical therapist and a wound care specialist, applied and was selected for an international volunteer assignment in the island of St. Lucia. Here is her story, excerpted from the AAWC 2016 Annual...
In the Fall of 2015, Dr. Oguz, a physical therapist and a wound care specialist, applied and was selected for an international volunteer assignment in the island of St. Lucia. Here is her story, excerpted from the AAWC 2016 Annual...
In the Fall of 2015, Dr. Oguz, a...
11/09/2016
Wound Management & Prevention
11/09/2016
As discussed in previous columns, venous leg ulcers (VLUs), also known as venous stasis ulcers, are 1 of the most common chronic wounds, impacting nearly 3 million people worldwide. About 1% of the western population will experience a VLU in...
As discussed in previous columns, venous leg ulcers (VLUs), also known as venous stasis ulcers, are 1 of the most common chronic wounds, impacting nearly 3 million people worldwide. About 1% of the western population will experience a VLU in...
As discussed in previous...
11/09/2016
Wound Management & Prevention
PEARLS FOR PRACTICE
11/08/2016
Wound Management & Prevention
Department
11/08/2016
Let’s raise a glass to AAWC’s twenty-first anniversary, September 18, 2016! I’ve enjoyed working with the organization’s leadership and members for nearly 18 years. As I look enthusiastically to the future of our Association, I am grateful to...
Let’s raise a glass to AAWC’s twenty-first anniversary, September 18, 2016! I’ve enjoyed working with the organization’s leadership and members for nearly 18 years. As I look enthusiastically to the future of our Association, I am grateful to...
Let’s raise a glass to AAWC’s...
11/08/2016
Wound Management & Prevention
Column
Guest Editorial
11/08/2016
In my 30 years as a surgeon, new research and better science have resulted in great advancements in medicine. Technology has changed how surgery is performed and improved outcomes. In wound care research, we are developing a body of science...
In my 30 years as a surgeon, new research and better science have resulted in great advancements in medicine. Technology has changed how surgery is performed and improved outcomes. In wound care research, we are developing a body of science...
In my 30 years as a surgeon, new...
11/08/2016
Wound Management & Prevention
Feature
Empirical Studies
11/08/2016
Wound Management & Prevention
