Accelerating Progress for Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Care Sustainability: An International Collaboration in Corporate Social Responsibility to Build Capacity in Argentina
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing)
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - March 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: NSWOCC Feature Source Type: research

Assessment and Management of Pressure Injuries
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing)
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - March 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Getting Ready for Certification Source Type: research

Cocaine Use and Levamisole-Induced Vasculitis: A Multiple Case Study
CONCLUSIONS: Our experience with these cases suggests that WOC nurses should consider levamisole-induced vasculitis in all patients presenting with unexplained vasculitis-type lesions, and particularly when these lesions occur in the context of known or suspected use of illicit substances such as cocaine. Given the absence of clinical guidelines for this increasingly prevalent condition, we recommend wound care based on principles of moist wound healing, combined with judicious use of therapies with antimicrobial activity and nonadherent dressings to reduce pain. Finally, we strongly recommend that care of these patients...
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - March 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Challenges in Practice Source Type: research

FOOTFIT Physical Activity mHealth Intervention for Minimally Ambulatory Individuals With Venous Leg Ulcers: A Randomized Controlled Trial
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing)
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - March 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: CE Tests Source Type: research

FOOTFIT Physical Activity mHealth Intervention for Minimally Ambulatory Individuals With Venous Leg Ulcers: A Randomized Controlled Trial
CONCLUSIONS: In a minimally ambulatory population with VLUs, our mHealth FOOTFIT intervention composed of progressive exercise “boosts” demonstrated minimal short-term effects. We recommend engagement with the app for a longer period to determine longer-term outcomes of lower extremity function. (Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing)
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - March 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Foot and Nail Care Source Type: research