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A Simplified Technique for Producing an Ischemic Wound Model
Published on: May 2, 2012
Cultivating Clinical Judgment Through Wound Building: A Teaching Innovation
Cristena E Cook1, Heidi J G Niswander1
1School of Nursing, Baptist Health College, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Background:
Wound care is a critical competency for prelicensure nursing students, yet opportunities for authentic, hands-on practice contribute to students' limited exposure and decreased confidence in wound assessments and management.
Method:
Following INACSL Standards, students constructed hyper-realistic wounds using low-cost everyday materials. Students then rotated though peer-created stations to perform assessments, determine wound staging, and develop care strategies. Faculty-led debriefing concluded the sessions, focusing on AACN Essentials and clinical judgment.
Results:
Statistical analysis (N = 113) revealed significant gains from pretest (M = 59.7) to posttest (M = 80.6; p < .001). A large effect size (Cohen's d = 1.59) indicated substantial improvements in student knowledge and confidence. Qualitative themes included high engagement, improved theoretical application, and increased assessment confidence.
Conclusion:
This innovative activity effectively bridges the educational gap in wound care. By demonstrating measurable gains though a framework aligned with national standards, this scalable, low-cost strategy offers a validated model for nursing programs to cultivate clinical judgment in the classroom.
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