Abstract: Our knowledge of patients’ concerns with regard to living with chronic ulceration remains incomplete. This cross-sectional survey collected the self-reported views of patients using a specifically designed questionnaire developed from issues relevant to UK patients captured through focus groups. More | From Wounds
Abstract: The Red-Yellow-Black (RYB) wound classification system was introduced to the US in the late 1980s for the purpose of simplifying wound assessment and guiding treatment. Although the color system was found to have limitations for wound care. More | From Ostomy Wound Management
Continuing education can be a blast! While we healthcare professionals often look forward to a weekend “away” or even a week if we can squeeze it in for a continuing education conference or symposium, the excitement usually revolves around the exhibit hall, a vendor educational demonstration or a side trip. More | From Today’s Wound Clinic
Mike Genau recently packed up his family and bid a fond farewell to Annapolis, Maryland and headed to San Antonio, Texas to become the Global President of the Active Healing Solutions™ division for Kinetic Concepts Inc (KCI). More | From Wounds
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Ghostwriting
Do you know any ghosts? There are numerous programs on television and movies about ghosts. My favorite is still Casper the Friendly Ghost. I know I should have outgrown him, but I am not a fan of the scary ghost stories and movies currently in vogue.