Keywords

wound care, wound prevention

Authors

1. Ayello, Elizabeth A. PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CWON, ETN, MAPWCA, FAAN
2. Baranoski, Sharon MSN, RN, CWCN, APRN, MAPWCA, FAAN

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide information about the results of a survey on wound care practices.

TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.

OBJECTIVES: After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to:

1. Analyze the survey results related to established wound care standards.

2. Identify evidence-based wound care interventions.

ABSTRACT: The results of the 2012 Wound Care Survey are presented. A total of 647 nurses participated in this follow-up to the 2005 survey conducted by the authors.