Abstract
The German wound healing society ICW (Initiative Chronische Wunden) started a training program for nurses in 2005. Certified by TÜV Rheinland the courses are regularly audited and the quality is ensured. More than 30000 nurses attended these courses in Germany. In three Chinese hospitals the ICW courses have been adopted. A close collaboration between Chinese and German experts in wound healing let to their further development and improvement. The article reviews the need for education in the treatment of chronic wounds for medical personnel - nurses and doctors. Experiences and perspectives are discussed.
Highlights
The topic of chronic wounds has become increasingly important in all developed countries of the world
The Initiative Chronische Wunden (ICW) approached the Technischer Überwachungsverein (TÜV) and asked for indefinite control of its content, as well as the organization of all courses held in Germany on behalf of the ICW, including the qualification of lecturers
The ICW has taken this development into account and is offering two more advanced courses for those who passed the basic course and have proven that they are continuing to the field of wound healing
Summary
The topic of chronic wounds has become increasingly important in all developed countries of the world. Chronic wounds have become a significant problem for health care systems. The principles for the treatment of chronic wounds are not included in the curricula of doctors and nurses worldwide, which leaves health care professionals largely to their own educational development, and patients experience disparate treatment quality, depending on the individual quality of the centers to which they are admitted.
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