EWMA Masterclass on compression therapy

Target audience

Clinicians who already use compression therapy in their daily practice and seek a deeper understanding of material properties, pressure profiles, and clinical application to enhance more advanced treatment options, adaptations and patient tolerance.

At registration, participants must confirm that they use compression therapy in daily practice.

Entry level

Participants are expected to assess patients for compression therapy, be able to utilise a range of compression, and review outcomes of their interventions.

The new format requires 4 hours of personal time in which to watch 4 pre-recorded videos and reading of suggested material.

Learning outcomes

After the masterclass, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the key properties of compression materials and systems and be able to translate this knowledge to selection of products and personalised care.
2. Have greater awareness of the compression range and how these can be used to adapt compression safely in complex or challenging clinical situations.
3. Evaluate treatment effectiveness across different forms of compression.
4. Greater knowledge of the requirements of the vascular examination of the lower limbs through the use of vascular Doppler and its relevance to compression therapy and decision making
5. Translate new knowledge into driving an increase in use of compression therapy in your sector.

In this masterclass, the participants gained a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements in compression therapy techniques and best practices across Europe, via participating in carefully designed workshops and insightful presentations by leading experts in the field. Participants practiced compression therapy to enhance their clinical proficiency.

The masterclass was designed for practitioners to optimize their wound healing practice by introducing or further advancing their use of compression therapy.

The aim of the course was to familiarize participants with the latest compression therapy techniques and best practices. Through this course, participants gained comprehensive knowledge about wound evaluation and the objectives of compression therapy, including when, how, and why to perform it.

The workshop covered the practical skills and the common pitfalls associated with compression therapy. Attendees were able to practice compression therapy during the workshop, enhancing their ability to effectively integrate this essential practice into their wound care management.