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Elizabeth A Ayello

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At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed2007

Certification and education: do they affect pressure ulcer knowledge in nursing?

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether wound care certification and education affect nursing knowledge. This study examined pressure ulcer knowledge among registered nurses who were (1) certified in wound care, (2) certified in specialty areas other than wound care, or (3) not certified in any specialty area. DESIGN: A convenience sample of 460 nurses, located in both urban and rural areas, provided demographic information and completed a standardized pressure ulcer knowledge test using (Pieper Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Tool). RESULTS: The mean standardized test score for the total sample was 78%, with nurses certified in wound care scoring 89%, nurses certified in specialties other than wound care scoring 78%, and nurses receiving no certification scoring 76.5%. CONCLUSION: Wound care certification and education significantly affect nursing knowledge.

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PubMed2007

The role of moisture balance in wound healing.

PURPOSE: To provide an overview of moisture balance and its importance in wound healing. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in wound care. OBJECTIVES: After reading this article and taking the test, the reader should be able to: 1. Discuss the wound healing process and wound assessment. 2. Describe the types of dressings available and how they meet the needs of the individual patient.

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PubMed2006

Increased bacterial burden and infection: the story of NERDS and STONES.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to provide practitioners with an overview of wound infection/inflammation and bacterial balance and to offer a guide to assessment and treatment of chronic wounds. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses who assess and treat wound infections. OBJECTIVES: After reading this article and taking this test, the participant should be able to: 1. Discuss factors associated with infection of the chronic wound, including the concept of bacterial balance and burden. 2. Identify signs of infection in the chronic wound and applicable diagnostic tests. 3. Describe appropriate treatment for the infected chronic wound.

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PubMed2005

What does the wound say? Why determining etiology is essential for appropriate wound care.

PURPOSE: To provide physicians and nurses with an overview of factors to consider in determining wound etiology. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in understanding how determining wound etiology affects wound care. OBJECTIVES: After reading the article and taking the test, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe the etiology and characteristics of pressure ulcers, skin tears, and diabetic ulcers. 2. Describe the etiology, characteristics, and management of venous and arterial ulcers. 3. Identify factors needed to determine the etiology and management of specific atypical wounds.

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PubMed2005

A survey of nurses' wound care knowledge.

PURPOSE: To provide information about nurses' knowledge and practices in the prevention and care of wounds, based on responses to a 2004 survey in Advances in Skin & Wound Care and its sister publication, Nursing2004. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in understanding best practices for preventing and treating wounds. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After reading the preceding article and taking this test, the participant should be able to: 1. Discuss the Advances in Skin & Wound Care and Nursing2004 wound care survey results. 2. Relate the survey responses to best practice standards for for preventing and treating wounds. 3. Identify implications for improvements in wound care education and practice based on survey results.

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PubMed2004

Debridement: controlling the necrotic/cellular burden.

PURPOSE: To provide physicians and nurses with an overview of the options for debriding a chronic wound to improve wound healing. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in learning about methods for debriding chronic wounds to promote wound healing. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After reading the article and taking the test, the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the 4 types of debridement most commonly used in clinical practice. 2. Describe when to debride a wound and how to determine which method to use.

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