Objectives

• To issue a ‘call for action’ and propose a specific implementation programme regarding evidence proven delivery of care for patients in Sweden suffering from non-healing wounds (in particular diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers and lower leg ulcers)

• To document the state of play in terms of prevalence and perception of wounds of the main aetiologies in Sweden.

• Document the interrelation between wound care applied according to effective and improved treatment strategies and reduction in the use of antibiotics for treatment of infections.

• Document the full resource allocation relating to the treatment of wounds of the main aetiologies in Sweden.