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Wound-care resources on the Internet: a second update.
Charles R Fikar1, Brigitte Delinois
1St. Vincent Catholic Medical Centers, Woods Health Sciences Library, 88-25 153rd Street, Jamaica, NY 11432, USA.
Summary
This report presents curated online resources for wound and ulcer care, including hyperbaric medicine and prevention strategies. It aims to support podiatric medical professionals and students with valuable educational and practice-enhancing tools.
Area of Science:
- Podiatric Medicine
- Dermatology
- Online Medical Education
Background:
- Effective wound and ulcer care is crucial in podiatry.
- Access to up-to-date information is essential for practitioners.
- Existing online resources require evaluation for quality and relevance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and present high-quality Internet resources for wound and ulcer care.
- To provide a reference for podiatric medical practitioners, educators, residents, and students.
- To include resources on related topics such as hyperbaric medicine, antibiotic use, and prevention.
Main Methods:
- Systematic search and evaluation of Internet websites.
- Assessment of resource relevance to podiatric medicine practice and education.
- Selection based on quality, comprehensiveness, and potential to enhance clinical practice.
Main Results:
- An updated selection of evaluated Internet resources is presented.
- Included websites cover wound and ulcer care, prevention, hyperbaric medicine, and antibiotic use.
- Resources were chosen for their potential to enhance podiatric medical practice and education.
Conclusions:
- The curated list serves as a valuable quick reference for wound and ulcer care.
- These online resources can support the educational and clinical needs of podiatric professionals.
- Utilizing these evaluated resources can improve the standard of care in wound and ulcer management.