Wound care during the COVID-19 pandemic: Improving outcomes through the integration of telemedicine

Publication Date

2021

Journal Title

J Wound Care

Abstract

© 2021 MA Healthcare Ltd. All rights reserved. COVID-19 is highly contagious and its rapid spread burdens the healthcare system. As the number of confirmed cases goes up, the shortage of medical resources has become a challenge. To avoid the collapse of the healthcare system during the fight with COVID-19, all healthcare workers, including wound care practitioners, should adapt to new roles and use any appropriate methods available to slow the spread of the virus. Integrating telemedicine into wound care during the outbreak helps maintain social distancing, preserve personal protective equipment and medical resources, and eliminate unnecessary exposure for both vulnerable patients and high-risk healthcare workers.

Volume Number

30

Pages

S12 - S17

Document Type

Article

Status

Faculty

Facility

School of Medicine

Primary Department

Surgery

Additional Departments

COVID-19 Publications

PMID

33573492

DOI

10.12968/jowc.2021.30.sup2.s12

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