These resources highlight the importance of structured, role-appropriate education for home care staff involved in wound management. They emphasise core competencies for registered and unregistered staff, including skin assessment, basic wound care skills, infection recognition, and clear escalation pathways.
The materials stress the need for practical, hands-on learning, use of case scenarios, and collaboration across healthcare and social care teams. A strong focus is placed on prevention, early recognition of deterioration, and supporting safe, consistent wound care delivery in the home setting.
Samantha Holloway, RN, MSc, SFHEA, Centre for Medical Education, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK
Paulo Ramos, RN, MSc; Community Care and Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care Specialist Nurse, ULS Póvoa de Varzim Vila do Conde, Portugal; APTFeridas; Invited Professor at Catholic University, Aveiro University and Coimbra Nursing School.
