CPD focus: a critical examination of five common wound care myths
To ensure that your wound care practice is evidence-based and aligned with contemporary scientific understanding
To shape your professional learning more flexibly around your busy work schedule
To count towards revalidation as part of your 35 hours of CPD (UK readers)
To contribute towards your professional development and local registration renewal requirements (non-UK readers)
Wound care is a complex and evolving practice. Despite a growing body of evidence on wound healing processes and wound infection management, misconceptions about wound care remain entrenched in nursing practice. These misconceptions can result in suboptimal patient outcomes and increase the economic burden on healthcare services. This article critically examines five common wound care myths – regarding moisture balance, wound sterility, wound swabbing, slough and dressing products – and provides guidance for nurses to support them to provide evidence-based wound care aligned with contemporary scientific understanding and principles of best practice.
