EVIDENCE IN WOUNDS: RESEARCH AND CASE MANAGEMENT

The high prevalence of wounds and the complexity of wound management is a major global problem for all health care systems, seriously affecting the quality of life of people and caregivers. This course focuses on the development of skills in wound research that will allow students to apply the principles of evidence-based practice, select tools for wound management, allowing a more comprehensive knowledge that will enhance a better resolution of the management of complex cases. The approach will be dynamic and based on the analysis of scientific articles and guidelines provided with subsequent analysis and transfer during discussion of real clinical cases.

Learning outcomes:

• To implement the evidence-based practice process in wound management.
• To use assessment tools in wound management.
• To apply recommendations and best practices available in wound care case management.

Objectives:

• To develop basic knowledge about wound research.
• To describe the importance of evidence-based practice in wound management.
• To identify tools and methods used in wound management.

Teaching language: English.

1. Mode of Delivery: online live and on-site – online materials provided by the teachers in EUNICE Moodle Platform.

2. Learning Resources and Tools: All support material (PPT, articles, guidelines, and videos) will be uploaded on the virtual platform and will be provided by the professor.

Units:

• Research and wounds: primary and secondary studies.
• Evidence in Wounds: Evidence Based Practice.
• Methods and Instruments used in Wound Assessment.
• Contributions of Research in Case Management.

Timetable:

Wednesdays (time slots: 17:00-19:00 CET) 2 hours per week

• EUNICE student: enrolled as a student (Bachelors, Masters) in one of the universities of EUNICE European University alliance.
• B2 level of English.

Study Level: Master

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU students: for questions about enrolment and recognition at your university, you can visit this website or contact Bernd.Groll@b-tu.de
• UC students: except for the Language courses, in order to ask for ECTS recognition at your university, you must also apply at the internal UC Virtual Mobility call available from 10 July 2023.
• UVAASA students: click here to know more about this course’s ECTS recognition at your university.
• UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• KU students: all students apply via UniversityAdmissions. Find more information here: apply to master’s (universityadmissions.se) and here: bachelor’s requirements (universityadmissions.se)
• UoP students: for questions about enrolment and recognition please consult  the responsible person  at your university (Director of Studies or ECTS coordinator) or contact a.vogopoulou@go.uop.gr

Any question? Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.