MWC5204 · Acute and chronic wounds

Overview

In this unit you will distinguish the clinical presentation of acute, chronic and atypical wounds, and determine the most appropriate diagnostic pathways. You will consider evidence-based approaches in the management of these wound types and integrate knowledge from wound assessment and wound management principles, to assess, diagnose and manage the different wounds. Your knowledge will enable you to develop strategies to optimise patient outcomes and address barriers affecting adherence to wound management, ensuring that there is effective communication for all involved in the care of patients.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Distinguish the clinical presentation of acute, chronic and atypical wounds, and determine the most appropriate diagnostic pathways.
2. Apply an evidence-based approach to the distinct management of acute, chronic and atypical wound types.
3. Evaluate critically how associated complications impact on the management and treatment of a variety of wounds.
4. Develop strategies to optimise patient outcomes and address barriers affecting adherence to wound management.
5. Communicate effectively with patients to improve concordance with wound care management plans for a variety of wounds.

Workload

Three, two hour, interactive seminars delivered during the semester. 10 hours of self-directed learning and independent study including preparation for assessments per week. Total per week =8- 12 hours

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.