Kim PJ, Evans KK, Steinberg JS, Pollard ME, Attinger CE, et al.
Journal of vascular surgery. Date of publication 2013 Jun 1;volume 57(6):1703-9.
1. J Vasc Surg. 2013 Jun;57(6):1703-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.11.112. Epub 2013 Feb
8.
Critical elements to building an effective wound care center.
Kim PJ(1), Evans KK, Steinberg JS, Pollard ME, Attinger CE.
Author information:
(1)Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine, Department of Plastic
Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University
Hospital, Washington, DC 20007, USA.
There are a growing number of wound care centers being established globally. The
emergence of these centers reflects the increasing incidence and prevalence of
chronic wounds as well as the cost to the health care systems these patients
represent. A systematic approach to the development and implementation of a
comprehensive wound care program is necessary to provide quality wound care as
well as to establish a financially viable enterprise. A wound care center can
take shape in various forms from small free-standing clinics to large
hospital-based programs. Regardless of the physical location, the most important
factor for the success of the wound care center is a strong commitment by the
members of the multidisciplinary team. The capacity to effectively manage certain
wounds can be limited by the absence of key specialties within the team. The
physical space and financial support from the sponsoring institution are also
important components. This article reviews the critical elements to building and
sustaining a successful multidisciplinary wound care center.
Copyright © 2013 Society for Vascular Surgery. Published by Mosby, Inc. All
rights reserved.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.11.112
PMID: 23402873 [Indexed for MEDLINE]
