Mental health settings, physical health needs—specifically wound care—are often overlooked or deferred. This comprehensive one-day course is specifically designed for psychiatrists and mental health practitioners to bridge the gap between psychiatric care and physical wound management.
From managing self-harm injuries to treating wound complications, this session provides the practical skills and clinical confidence required to assess and treat wounds effectively within a psychiatric environment.
Throughout the day, participants will cover assessment and classification techniques to identify different wound types, including lacerations and infected sites. The curriculum explores the science of healing, focusing on the physiological stages of recovery and the specific factors that can delay healing in psychiatric patients. Attendees will engage in practical skills training, including cleaning, dressing selection, and basic closure techniques by using fresh tissue .
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