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Artificial intelligence in wound care education: scoping review

Background: Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare education, offering innovative teaching and skill development approaches. However, its implementation and effectiveness in wound care education remain unclear. Objective: To map and analyze the available evidence on the potential impact of artificial intelligence in wound care education, identify knowledge gaps, and provide recommendations for futur...

Necrotizing perineal fasciitis, a challenge in treatment!

Objectives: To present a case series of necrotizing perineal fasciitis; - To share expertise in the treatment of complex wounds with deep tissue infection, using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. Methodology: Case reports. Results: We presente threee cases. First one of necrotizing perineal fasciitis in a female patient, and second and third of necrotizing fasciitis due to Founier gangrene in males (ICD – 10 N49...

Algoritmos clínicos no apoio à tomada de decisão da pessoa com ferida complexa:...

Introdução: As feridas crónicas ou complexas representam um desafio crescente para a saúde pública global, sendo uma das principais causas de morbimortalidade em populações vulneráveis(1,2). A validação é um processo essencial para assegurar a precisão, eficácia e segurança na tomada de decisão clínica(3), especialmente no cuidado a pessoas com feridas complexas, onde algoritmos clínicos desempenham um papel cr...

Referencing criteria for specialised consultation in complex wound care

Objective: This study aims to validate a referral model for specialised nursing consultation in the treatment of patients with complex wounds. Methods: A sequential mixed-methods design was used. First, a focus group with national wound care experts was conducted to identify and discuss potential referral indicators based on current clinical practice and the existing literature. The preliminary criteria were th...

Relevância da nutrição na cicatrização de feridas complexas

Exploring the inflammatory profile of homelessness population: a comprehensive ...

Background: Homeless people are continuously facing adverse living conditions as poor access to basic nutrition, hygiene conditions and healthcare services, being at increased risk of severe infectious diseases as HIV and hepatitis as well as cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders. The characterization of homeless people’s health is fundamental to identify their health care needs. Considering that the afo...

Artificial intelligence in wound care education: protocol for a scoping review

As healthcare continues evolving in the age of digital technology, the integration of artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful force, particularly in wound care. The education of healthcare professionals in wound care is crucial for ensuring they acquire the necessary knowledge and skills, optimizing patient outcomes. This paper outlines the protocol for a scoping review with the goal of mapping and an...

Diagnosis and risk prevention of Covid 19 in homeless people in Lisbon

Background The study is part of a broader research project – Public Bathouse Nursing - dedicated to the study of vulnerable populations that use the Public Bathouse in the city of Lisbon [1]. When SARS-CoV-2 pandemic situation started, structures for homeless people, at that time counted as 3029, were reinforced in Lisbon city. These people do not manage health autonomously, thus requiring defnition of strategi...

Identificação dos fatores de risco associados à cicatrização da ferida a integr...

Decision-making support system in the diagnosis and treatment of person with ch...