Interprofessional education (IPE) enhances wound care management and improves patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration
IPE recognizes other professions’ contributions in wound care treatments
Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses (CWOCN) have an arsenal of knowledge about dressings, biological tissue replacements, cell-based treatment options, positioning, and psychosocial support available for wound management
History
Citation
Monahan, L., Sandrik, M. (2022, June 8). Medical residents shadowing a Wound/Ostomy/Continence Nurse to develop interprofessional competencies. Wound/Ostomy/Continence Next Global Conference, Lecture Presentation, Fort Worth, TX.