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Wounds Among Persons Who Inject Drugs
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Identification: W300
This session will explore issues related to wounds and wound healing in persons who inject drugs (PWID). The presentation will include: an overview of heroin and cocaine, demographics, and treatment; two causative factors for development of wounds - abscesses and venous disease; treatment; and health/related factors that may affect healing (pain, nutrition, hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, mental health, etc.).
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An Update on Management of Fecal Incontinence
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Identification: C302
The goal of the lecture is to review the latest evidence for management of fecal incontinence for the wound ostomy continence nurse. Pharmacology, research, and psychosocial topics will be reviewed via case study and audience participation format.
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Fistula Management: Returning the Patient's Freedom
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Identification: O301
Patients with fistulae have often felt restricted in their ability to socialize and perform activities of daily living due to inadequate containment or restrictive systems. Fistulae containment options will be presented which allows patients the freedom to resume daily activities. Pouching techniques, devices, and the use of Negative Pressure Therapy in the management of fistulae will be discussed.
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What Stage is Your WOC Program?
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Identification: PP303
Learn how to stage your WOC program and the intervention you can apply personally and professionally. Demonstrate structures and processes that can help improve patient outcomes. Provide methods of communicating with leadership and partnering with interdisciplinary team.
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Cultural Competence – Best Practices: Thoughtful Conversations and Compassionate Care
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Identification: GS4
Diversity, Inclusion, Cultural Competence, Best Practices - terms we hear frequently, are often added as afterthoughts in addressing patient care, and are becoming increasingly important in our rapidly changing health care landscape and social climate. We can address this ongoing learning curve by developing skills and understanding concepts beyond the etiquette and protocol of diverse populations. This session will introduce, review and provide opportunity to apply this learning through thoughtful conversation and compassionate care for ourselves and our patients.
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Ostomy Abstract Presentations
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Identification: O305
This session will provide an opportunity for you to hear the latest research findings in WOC nursing. Research-based abstracts are selected by a rigorous, two-step peer review process. Clinical investigators will present their findings in a moderated session.
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Of All The Nerve: Skin and Wound Issues in Neurological Disorders
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Identification: W304
Because of its relationship with the peripheral, autonomic and central nervous systems, the skin constitutes a neuro-immuno-endocrine organ. Disorders affecting the nervous system directly or secondarily by infection or metabolic disturbances may manifest in the skin. This session will describe four disorders affecting the nervous system with cutaneous manifestations: Diabetes Mellitus, Neurofibromatosis, Parkinson’s Disease, and Syphilis. Pharmacological implications are emphasized.
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Constipation Update: Application for the WOC Nurse
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Identification: C306
Constipation is a symptom that requires careful evaluation and at times creative management. This session will review the latest evidence and management strategies for working with patients with constipation.
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Relationship of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Certified Nurses and Healthcare-Acquired Conditions in Acute Care Hospitals
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Identification: PP307
This session focuses on the impact of WOC nurse certification on patient outcomes. Diane Boyle and Sandra Bergquist-Beringer will present their study that evaluated the influence of certified WOC nurses on two common healthcare-acquired conditions prevalent in acute care facilities, pressure injury and catheter-associated urinary tract infection. These researchers will provide evidence that CWOCN, CWCN, and CWONs are an important factor in achieving better pressure injury outcomes in the acute care setting and will also describe the non-significant relationship found between hospital employment of certified continence care nurses and catheter-associated urinary tract infection rates. Dr. Boyle and Dr. Bergquist-Beringer will discuss the implication of their findings and strategies for further research.
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It’s More than Just Fungus: Nail Disease
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Identification: W308
Dystrophies of the toenails are commonly misdiagnosed as solely a nail fungus (Onychomycosis). There are a myriad of disorders that can mimic the appearance of a fungal nail. The presentation will provide an overview of the various different types of nail dystrophies along with techniques on how to identify the etiologies and provide either the appropriate treatment or the proper referral.
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