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Publications

The AWMA will make available from time to time various documents that pertain to the management of the Association or recommendations for clinical practice relating to the care of patients with wounds. Currently available for downloading from this site are

 

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Standards for Wound Management

Written standards of care provide a framework for clinical practice grounded in theory. The Standards for Wound Management aim to provide a foundation for promoting best practice in wound management to maintain and improve quality care outcomes for persons with a wound or potential wound. Organisations, institutions and individuals can use the Standards to lead clinical practice and guide the development of policies, procedures, tools and education programs.

AWMA released the first edition of the Standards in 2002. Whilst there are many similarities with the 2002 Standards, this revised and expanded 2nd edition includes a new Standard and increased detail concerning assessment and practice. Underpinning the Standards the evidence base has been updated to reflect contemporary practice and expectations. All wound practitioners are encouraged to obtain a copy of the Standards for Wound Management 2nd Edition.

The Standards are currently available as a free downloadable PDF file or in a professionally printed booklet . The document can be ordered in hard copy by using the downloadable order form. This document is sold at a minimal cost that covers the costs of printing and distribution.

Standards for Wound Management

To cite the Standards:
Australian Wound Management Association, Standards For Wound Management , West Leederville WA, Cambridge Publishing, 2010

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Australian and New Zealand Clinical Practice Guideline for Prevention and Management of Venous Leg Ulcers

This guideline was developed by the Australian Wound Management Association and the New Zealand Wound Care Society. The guideline presents a comprehensive review of the assessment, diagnosis, management and prevention of venous leg ulcers within the Australian and New Zealand health care context, based on the best evidence available up to January 2011.

This guideline has been approved by The National Health & Medical Research Council and The New Zealand Guideline Group.

 

Venous Leg Ulcer Guidelines
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Patient Information - A4

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Pan Pacific Clinical Practice Guideline for the
Prevention and Management of Pressure Injury

The Clinical Practice Guideline for the Prevention and Management of Pressure Injury has been developed by the Australian Wound Management Association (AWMA) and its subcommittee the Australian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel in partnership with independent, multidisciplinary experts throughout Australia and the New Zealand Wound Care Society, the Nursing Service, Ministry of Health, Singapore and Hong Kong Enterotomal Therapists Association.

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Diagrams of Pressure Injury Stages are available in JPG format
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Photos of Pressure Injury Stages are available in JPG format
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Bacterial impact on wound healing: From contamination to infection

Wound infection is a significant issue. Wound infection results in impaired healing, increased hospitalisation, increased health care costs, loss of productivity, pain, inconvenience and, sometimes morbidity or even mortality. This Position Document is a guide for practitioners and service providers in identification and management of wound infection. The document is a consensus paper of the Australian Wound Management Association – not a comprehensive literature review. However, it is based on contemporary literature and other, existing international guidelines on the topic.

This Position Document provides guidelines for practice that aid in identification and treatment wound infection to promote optimal outcomes. It includes recommendations directed at practitioners, service providers and the health system to promote efficient, effective and consistent management of wound infection. Practitioners and service providers are encouraged to incorporate the principles and recommendations within the Position Document into local policies, practices and frameworks. With consistent diligence and practices, the costly and incapacitating scourge of wound infection can be contained to improve outcomes for the patient, their wound and the health system.

This Position Document underwent minor review and update in October 2011.

Bacterial impact on wound healing

PDF Bacterial impact on wound healing: Covering Letter

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Inventory of Wound/Skin Care products and devices

Recommendation by Australian Wound Management Association (AWMA) for Residential Care Facilities
Background
The residential aged care standards: Aged Care Assessment and Approval Guidelines - September 2006 include a recommendation for residents receiving high level care with regard to medical and pharmaceutical supplies.

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PDFInventory of Wound/Skin Care products and devices

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