Observation of patient performing wound care technique

The Instructional Unit on Wound Management: Education of Patients, Families, and Employees

Objectives of Instruction:

1. Patient Education: Patients will learn how to care for wounds and the benefits of doing so.
2. Family Education: Patients’ family members will understand how important wound care is in healing the wound and preventing infection. They will also be better equipped to help the patient with proper wound-care techniques.
3. Staff Development: To provide quality wound care, healthcare professionals will need to be trained in proper wound-care techniques. They also must understand the wound management principles.

Behavioural Objectives

Patient Education:

1. With verbal instructions, and after a demo the patient is able to show 100% accuracy when it comes to wound cleansing.
2. With verbal instructions, and with a demonstration the patient is able to recognize the symptoms and signs of a wound infection. They can then report these to the health care provider.
3. After reading and discussing the written material, patients will understand the need to keep the wounds clean and dry in order to facilitate healing.

Families Education

1. After verbal instruction and demonstrations, family members can assist patients in wound cleaning techniques that are 100% accurate.
2. The family member will learn to recognize the symptoms of a wound infection by verbal demonstration and instructions. They can then report these to their healthcare provider.
3. The family will understand the benefits of a dry and clean wound for healing if they are given written material and have a discussion.

Staff Development

1. The healthcare staff can demonstrate 100% accurate wound cleaning techniques after a demonstration and presentation.
2. After a discussion and presentation, healthcare professionals will be better able to recognize the signs and symptoms associated with wound infections and take appropriate measures.
3. The healthcare staff can explain to the patients the management of wounds by presenting and discussing the topic.

Lesson Content:

Patient Education:

Learner 1: Wound care

• The importance of wound care
• Different types of wounds
• Signs and symptoms
• Reporting signs of infection is important

Lesson 2: Wound Cleansing Techniques

• Use proper wound cleaning techniques
• Keep the wound dry and clean
• Demonstration on proper wound cleansing technique

The Advanced Care of Wounds

• Advanced wound care types
• Importance of following healthcare provider’s recommendations for wound care
• Use of bandages and wound dressings

Families:

Learner 1: Introduction of Wound care

• The importance of wound care
• Different types of wounds
• The signs and symptoms of wound infections
• Reporting signs of infection is important

Lesson 2: Wound Cleansing Techniques

• Use proper wound cleaning techniques
• Keep the wound dry and clean
• Demonstration on proper wound cleaning techniques

The Advanced Care of Wounds

• Advanced wound care types
• Importance of following healthcare provider’s recommendations for wound care
• Use of bandages and wound dressings
• Supporting the patient to adhere to a wound care plan

Staff Development

Learn the basics of wound care management

• Wound Care Management: An Introduction
• Wound care goals
• The types of wounds, their treatment and prevention

The Wound Assessor

• The importance of wound assessment
• Wound assessment techniques
• Wound healing factors

The Advanced Care of Wounds

• Advanced wound care types
• Following evidence-based wound treatment practices is important
• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize wound management

Evaluation:

Patient Education:

• Watching a patient perform wound care techniques