We are happy to share that the Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for the Topical Management of Malignant Cutaneous Wounds developed by Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada in partnership with Canadian Palliative Care Nursing Association (CPCNA) is now available in both English and French!
Malignant cutaneous wounds pose unique challenges in patient care, requiring specialized attention to alleviate local symptoms and enhance the overall quality of life. As the prevalence of these wounds continues to rise with improving cancer survival rates, it becomes imperative to establish comprehensive best practice recommendations for their topical management.
This project aimed to synthesize current evidence, expert insights, and patient-centred perspectives to provide a robust framework for health care professionals (HCPs) caring for individuals with malignant cutaneous wounds.
We encourage all NSWOCC Members to download and share these Canadian best practice recommendations with your colleagues.
We would also like to thank technical writer and project manager John Gregory, IIWCC, ISWA, Opencity Inc., who edited and produced these best practice recommendations in collaboration with a task force of volunteers.
The translation of this document to French could not have been possible without the help of this task force and especially the help of Valérie Chaplain.
Sincerely,
Debra Johnston, MN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C)
NSWOCC Core Program Professional Development lead and Malignant Cutaneous Wounds Best Practice Recommendations Project Lead