TPT 6.04 Wound Care Education: Are you up to Standard?

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2026
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Abstract Aims Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a common post-operative complication associated with increased morbidity and prolonged hospital stay. Patient education on wound care is a key preventative measure. NICE NG125 recommends that patients receive clear and consistent information prior to discharge regarding wound care, hygiene, recognition of infection, and when to seek help. This two-cycle audit aimed to assess compliance with NICE NG125 wound care education standards, implement targeted interventions, and evaluate their impact. Methods A prospective service evaluation was conducted using a structured survey of adult post-operative patients on the day of discharge. Patients undergoing open, laparoscopic, or robotic surgery included. Exclusion criteria were lack of capacity, no operative procedure, or intentionally open wounds. Cycle one assessed baseline compliance with NICE NG125 standards. Interventions were then introduced, including departmental teaching sessions, a standardised wound care discharge checklist, and educational posters for staff. Cycle two repeated data collection using the same methodology. Verbal consent was obtained and no patient-identifiable data were collected. Results Cycle one demonstrated inconsistent wound care education, with low compliance for advice regarding signs of infection and hygiene. Following intervention, cycle two showed a significant improvement across all assessed domains. Average compliance across survey questions increased to 83%, indicating a marked improvement from baseline and improved consistency of education. Conclusions Targeted educational and structural interventions significantly improved compliance with NICE NG125 wound care education standards. Although full compliance was not achieved, these findings support the use of standardised discharge processes. Ongoing staff education and re-audit are recommended.
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Authors Tanvir Ahmed, Will Luffman, Amina Adnan, Aya Harish, Muhammad Zulhazmi, Shabuddin Khan
Journal the british journal of surgery
Year 2026
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10.1093/bjs/znag087.227
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https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znag087.227
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