Population Considerations in Wound Care

Charleen Singh, PhD, MBA, FNP-BC, CWOCN, RN

 

This presentation will explore how to provide wound care in diverse patient populations. As global migration, whether voluntary or forced, increases, wound care practitioners must develop clinical skills that take into account the needs of diverse populations. Diversity can be thought of as what makes us different and can include factors such as age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, among others. However, let’s consider what connects us and how we can use that connection to appropriately care for populations that are diverse in age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and overall health … read more