Self management Resources

Wound care presents a substantial burden on the NHS, clinicians, and patients. Promoting supported self-management has emerged as a key strategy to empower patients in proactively managing their wounds. When implemented appropriately, it can improve treatment adherence, enhance patient wellbeing, reduce the need for clinical appointments, and lower healthcare costs. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated this shift by limiting face-to-face care, highlighting the importance of equipping patients with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required for effective self-management. Clear terminology and standardised approaches are essential for enabling the successful implementation of patient selfcare. Products such as Flaminal® (an enzyme alginogel®), with its simplicity and versatility, offers a practical solution that supports patient-led wound care while promoting sustainable healthcare delivery.

Welcome to GPN’s learning zone. By reading the article in each issue, you can learn all about the key principles of subjects that are vital to your role as a general practice nurse. Once you have read the article, evaluate your knowledge on this topic by answering the 10 questions in the e-learning unit; all answers can be found in the article. If you answer the questions correctly, you can download your certificate which can be used in your continuing professional  development (CPD) portfolio as evidence of your continued learning and contribute to your revalidation portfolio.

This article helps to explain how C-reactive protein point-of-care works, and why using this diagnostic kit can help to reduce antibiotic prescribing.