About Smith & Nephew

In a typical hospital setting today, up to 50%¹ of beds will be occupied by patients with wounds. In the community, management of wounds takes up over half of all resources².

The challenge is exacerbated by the varying levels of wound training currently available to healthcare professionals. The result is debilitating personal cost to the patient and a draining economic cost to the system.

To access further education following the completion of these e3learning wound care modules, click on the following web links.

• http://www.smithandnephewseminars.com.au

References:

1. Government of Western Australia, Department of Health. 2009 WoundsWest wound prevalence survey: key results at a glance. http://www.health.wa.gov.au/woundswest/publications/index.cfm on 11/10/2011
2. Posnett J, et al. The resource impact of wounds on healthcare providers in Europe. Journal of Wound Care 2009; 18:154-161