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Leader: Robyn Wright
Offered:
Parkville Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis: The Unit explores the complex issues and challenges associated with non-healing wounds. Students will gain an understanding of palliation, management of odour, exudate and pain management for people with fungating, cancerous wounds, radiation ulcers and non-healing chronic wounds.
Objectives: At the completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the aetiology and physiology of non-healing wounds; 2. Identify the types of wounds that require palliative management; 3. Discuss the palliative care and challenges associated with the management of: a. fungating wounds b. cancerous wounds c. radiation ulcers d. non-healing chronic wounds (pressure and arterial ulcers) 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiology of pain in palliative wound care; 5. Demonstrate and understanding of pain assessment techniques in palliative care; 6. Identify the treatment modalities for pain and critically appraise their effectiveness.
Assessment: Two minor assignments (1000 words each) (40%), One Major Assignment (2500 words each) (60%),