RNAO BPG Pressure Ulcers Stage I to IV - Faculty of Health ...

Assessment & Management of Stage I to IV Pressure UlcersAppendix S: Educational ResourcesClinicians and educators will find the following resources useful on various levels.Users are encouraged to review and critique these resources based on their specific needs.Wound Related Journals:Advances in Skin & Wound Care – Lippincott Williams & WilkinsJournal of Wound Care – Tower PublishingJournal of the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists – Cambridge PrintingJournal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing – Lippincott Williams & WilkinsOstomy/Wound Management – HMP CommunicationsWound Related Websites:The development panel recommends the websites listed below as appropriate starting points for woundcare information. These sites have links to a variety of web-based resources related to pressure ulcerprevention, assessment and management.Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ previously AHCPR)http://www.ahrq.govCanadian Association for Enterostomal Therapyhttp://www.caet.caCanadian Association of Wound Carehttp://www.cawc.netEuropean Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panelhttp://www.epuap.orgNational Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panelhttp://www.npuap.orgWound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Societyhttp://www.wocn.orgWorld Council of Enterostomal Therapistshttp://www.wcetn.orgWorld Wide Woundshttp://www.worldwidewounds.comWound Care Products:Companies manufacturing wound care products often have educational resource material specific toproduct use. Many also have educational programs about wound care in general, and pressure ulcerassessment and management specifically. When selecting educational resources, filter out promotionalaspects of the material. Contact your company-specific representatives to determine educationalresources that may be appropriate for your specific needs and clinical setting.108