MasterSeries 60 Minute Interactive: Virtual Pressure Injury Workshop- Getting the Best Patient Outcomes

Introduction and Overview
- Welcome and introduction of speakers
Prof Sebastian Probst (past president EWMA), Prof Dimitri Beeckman (EWMA president-elect) and Prof Declan Patton (Full Professor and currently Director of Nursing and Midwifery Research and Deputy Director of the RCSI Skin Wounds and Trauma (SWaT) Research Centre)
- The burden of pressure injuries: Prevalence, costs, and impact on quality of life
- Objectives of the masterclass and expected outcomes

Pathophysiology and Risk Factors
- Understanding the etiology and pathophysiology of pressure injuries
- Identifying and assessing risk factors
- Strategies for risk stratification and early intervention

Comprehensive Assessment and Staging
- Conducting a thorough wound assessment
- Pressure injury staging systems and their application
- Documenting and monitoring wound progress
- Hands-on virtual workshop: Assessing and staging pressure injuries
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Prevention Strategies
- Implementing evidence-based prevention protocols
- Pressure redistribution devices and techniques
- Nutritional support, pain management and skin care
- Patient and caregiver education and engagement

Advanced Wound Therapies
Wound Bed Preparation
- Principles of wound bed preparation
- Dressing choice
- Negative pressure wound therapy: Indications and application
- Biological dressings and skin substitutes
- Growth factors and stem cell therapies
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and other adjunctive treatments

Interactive Case Studies and Panel Discussion
- Presentation of case studies
- Panel discussion with expert faculty
- Q&A session and open discussion

Panel Discussion
- Q&A with clinical experts
- Implementation tips and best practices

Conclusion
- Recap of key takeaways
- Call to action for integrating evidence based practice for pressure injury management.

This agenda covers a wide range of topics related to pressure injury management.
The interactive case studies and panel discussion allow attendees to gain practical experience and insights from experts in the field. By the end of the summit, participants should have a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively manage pressure injuries in their practice.

The interactive case studies and panel discussion provide opportunities for attendees to engage with experts and gain practical insights. The evidence-based protocols and guidelines section ensures that the presented information is grounded in current research and best practices.

We look forward to welcoming you to this event.

Kindly supported by Integra Tissue Academy