E Lupon1, U Turrian2, J Malloizel-Delaunay3, A Bura-Rivière3, J L Grolleau4. 1. Service de chirurgie plastique, Université Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, 1, avenue Jean-Poulhès, 31059 Toulouse cedex 9, France. Electronic address: elise.lupon@gmail.com. 2. Service de médecine vasculaire, Université Toulouse III Paul-Sabatier, 1, avenue Jean-Poulhès, 31059 Toulouse cedex 9, France. 3. Service de médecine vasculaire, 1, avenue Jean-Poulhès, 31059 Toulouse cedex 9, France. 4. Service de chirurgie plastique, 1, avenue Jean-Poulhès, 31059 Toulouse cedex 9, France.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Around 2.5 million wounds are recorded in France, representing, in terms of cost and quality of life, a real problem of public health issue. In France, residents are among the first line personnel having to manage wounds and their complications: this study is carried out to identify the view and feelings of residents concerning their preparation and training in this field. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A questionnaire was distributed to residents throughout France. Residents' characteristics, interests and training in wound healing, training courses and opinions concerning their training were recorded. RESULTS: Seven hundred and eleven French residents answered the questionnaire, the majority of whom (79 %) had not experienced training in wound healing. The majority of residents (69 %) believe that all physicians are concerned. Training in wound management and wound healing is considered insufficient (94 %) and most (79 %) had never received any training in wound management and wound healing. Ninety-eight percent stated they needed additional training courses in wound management. CONCLUSIONS: Wound management and healing is a topic of interest to residents. Residents need more training in wound management in their curriculum to improve their practice.
OBJECTIVES: Around 2.5 million wounds are recorded in France, representing, in terms of cost and quality of life, a real problem of public health issue. In France, residents are among the first line personnel having to manage wounds and their complications: this study is carried out to identify the view and feelings of residents concerning their preparation and training in this field. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A questionnaire was distributed to residents throughout France. Residents' characteristics, interests and training in wound healing, training courses and opinions concerning their training were recorded. RESULTS: Seven hundred and eleven French residents answered the questionnaire, the majority of whom (79 %) had not experienced training in wound healing. The majority of residents (69 %) believe that all physicians are concerned. Training in wound management and wound healing is considered insufficient (94 %) and most (79 %) had never received any training in wound management and wound healing. Ninety-eight percent stated they needed additional training courses in wound management. CONCLUSIONS: Wound management and healing is a topic of interest to residents. Residents need more training in wound management in their curriculum to improve their practice.