School of Medicine and Health Sciences Poster Presentations
Poster Number
286
Document Type
Poster
Keywords
Wound Care; Dermatology; Rheumatology; Quality Improvement; Medical Students; Burns; Diabetic Ulcers; Diabetic Foot Ulcers; Ulcers; Vascular Ulcers; Medical Education
Publication Date
3-2016
Abstract
Chronic wounds that have failed to heal after 3 months of appropriate wound care affect approximately 6.5 million people in the US with a prevalence of 1% and costs estimated at $25 billion per year. Medical students currently receive limited wound care training, yet to effectively manage chronic wounds, providers must both understand the biology of healing, and also remain up-to-date with wound care guidelines published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The purpose of this student-led project was to investigate medical students' knowledge and comfort with wound care guidelines.
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Medical Student Competency in Wound Care Guidelines
Chronic wounds that have failed to heal after 3 months of appropriate wound care affect approximately 6.5 million people in the US with a prevalence of 1% and costs estimated at $25 billion per year. Medical students currently receive limited wound care training, yet to effectively manage chronic wounds, providers must both understand the biology of healing, and also remain up-to-date with wound care guidelines published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The purpose of this student-led project was to investigate medical students' knowledge and comfort with wound care guidelines.
Comments
Presented at: GW Research Days 2016