Introduction to “Wound Healing: A Practical Approach”
摘要
Cutaneous wounds, resulting from skin integrity loss, pose a significant burden globally. Acute wounds, affecting all humans, are expected to heal. Chronic wounds—skin ulcers that fail to reduce by 50% in a timely manner—affect over 2.5% of the general population. In Europe, chronic wound care costs 2–4% of total healthcare expenditure. Wound care involves a multidisciplinary approach, connecting various specialists and healthcare professionals. Recognizing the absence of wound healing curricula in many European countries, the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) collaborates with professional organizations such as the European Wound Management Association (EWMA) and the European Association of Fellows in Wound Healing (EAFWH) to address this gap. Aligned with the wound healing teaching curricula of MJC-WH UEMS, this book serves as a valuable resource for colleagues interested in chronic wound management. It covers various aspects of chronic wounds, offering solutions from wound healing experts. The chapters provide a succinct overview of general pathology, referencing the European Training Requirements (ETR). Clinical case presentations highlight practical aspects, emphasizing the multidisciplinary nature of wound care. As Europe’s population ages, healthcare providers must consider chronic wounds within the broader context of patients’ overall health. The collaborative effort of authors from different European countries underscores the importance of patient quality of life in wound care decisions.