Service development and delivery

Clinical Guidelines Resources

DEKUBITUSPROPHYLAXE Prävalenz und Inzidenz im Kontext VIEW PDF
Die Vermeidung und Versorgung von Dekubitus stellen weltweit eine Herausforderung für die Gesundheitssysteme dar. Da es viele Betroffene gibt, sind erhebliche Ausgaben im Gesundheitswesen die Folge. In dem Bestreben, die Zahl betroffener Personen zu reduzieren, zogen...
PHMB and its potential contribution to wound management VIEW PDF
This consensus document provides a framework for clinical use of PHMB, to educate and inform clinicians and to provide industry with key performance indicators based on the questions that arose from a consensus meeting in Spring 2010.
Template for management: Developing a negative pressure wound therapy service VIEW PDF
This practical document is designed to support healthcare professionals and managers in developing a managed negative pressure wound therapy service. By providing clear guidance on how to secure funding and how to set up an effective service, this document...
Vacuum Assisted Closure® in paediatrics and young people: a consensus document VIEW PDF
This useful document presents guidelines that provide clarification and practical assistance to healthcare professionals who work with children and young people receiving V.A.C.® Therapy, whether in the acute sector or in the community.
Skills for practice: Management of chronic oedema in the community VIEW PDF
Chronic oedema of the lower limb is a prevalent condition which is frequently encountered and managed in the community. As the older adult population increasesit is reasonable to expect a parallel increase in co-morbidities, many of which are risk factors...
Best Practice for the Management of Lymphoedema: an international consensus. English language edition VIEW PDF
The Lymphoedema Framework presents a model for best practice in lymphoedema in adults with the aim of raising the profile of the condition and improving the care that patients receive.
Best Practice for the Management of Lymphoedema: an international consensus. Japanese language edition VIEW PDF
The Lymphoedema Framework presents a model for best practice in lymphoedema in adults with the aim of raising the profile of the condition and improving the care that patients receive. This Japanese edition was produced in 2009.
Template for management: developing a lymphoedema service VIEW PDF
This practical document is the second in the template series, launched by the Lymphoedema Framework. It is designed to support healthcare professionals in setting up and developing much needed lymphoedema services.
International Guidelines. Pressure ulcer prevention: prevalence and incidence in context. A consensus document VIEW PDF
This document is of interest to all those involved in the field of pressure ulcers, including those who deliver healthcare, conduct research and develop policy.