NUR2447 Clinical concepts

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Explore the physiological aspects that influence wound healing;

2. 2

   Demonstrate the ability to undertake a comprehensive wound assessment, and to discuss wound characteristics and their relationship to type of dressing product selected;

3. 3

   Identify the principles of infection control relating to wound care;

4. 4

   Discuss the impact of appropriate wound assessment and provision of comprehensive wound management in the health care setting;

5. 5

   Examine the physiological and psychological effects of chronic and acute pain;

6. 6

   Analyse and develop a framework for the assessment of pain, disability and physical function, including the use of appropriate tools;

7. 7

   Identify current therapeutic and complementary measures to manage pain in the health care setting; and

8. 8

   Discuss social and cultural influences on pain and disability and he educational needs of clients in relation to the provision of evidence-based pain management.