Wound Care
Wounds affect millions of patients, from surgical incisions to pressure injuries and chronic leg ulcers. Good wound care speeds healing, prevents infection and greatly improves comfort and quality of life.
At Nursing Science 2027, wound care research is presented mainly in the nursing in different fields and specialties session. Tissue viability nurses, clinical nurses and researchers share proven approaches to assessment and treatment.
Key Topics in Wound Care
- Wound assessment and documentation
- Pressure injury prevention and staging
- Chronic wounds and leg ulcers
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Surgical wound care and dehiscence
- Wound infection and biofilm management
- Dressings and advanced wound therapies
- Negative pressure wound therapy
- Nutrition and wound healing
- Patient education and self-care for wounds
Recent Advances in Wound Care
Digital wound photography and measurement apps are making assessment more accurate and helping nurses track healing over time. Preventing wound infection and managing antimicrobial use are key themes shared with nursing and infectious disease.
Pressure injuries remain a major problem for older and immobile patients, linking wound care with geriatric nursing and elderly care and rehabilitation nursing. More chronic wounds are now treated at home, with nurse-led clinics reducing hospital visits.
Who Should Attend
- Tissue viability and wound care nurses
- District and community nurses
- Surgical and orthopaedic nurses
- Care home nurses
- Podiatry and diabetes nurses
- Wound care researchers and educators
Why Present Your Wound Care Research
Nursing Science 2027 gives you an international audience for wound care research. You can compare treatment pathways and connect with colleagues in community and public health nursing who manage most chronic wounds at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I present a wound care case study?
Yes. Case studies with clear learning points are welcome. Make sure photos are anonymised and consented.
Are dressing product studies accepted?
Yes, if they report research findings rather than product promotion.
When is Nursing Science 2027?
Nursing Science 2027 runs from 17 to 19 May 2027 in London, UK.