Think Beyond the Wound 

ABOUT THE DAYS

This one-day event explores the multifaceted challenges of diabetic foot management, recognising

that wound healing is influenced by much more than the choice of dressing. Participants will explore

neuropathy, vascular disease, infection, pressure and biomechanics, comorbidities, patient behaviours and

the wider social and clinical environment, focusing on practical assessment, clinical decision making and

translating evidence-based principles into everyday practice.WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This workshop is recommended for qualified health professionals-Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Podiatrists, and Doctors-who are currently involved in wound care and perform wound management procedures on a regular (at least weekly) basis.

WHAT YOUʼLL LEARN?

Workshop 1 · Dressing Selection for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Morning session · Practical wound bed preparation and evidence-based dressing selection

+ Wound bed preparation & assessment

+ Management of bioburden, slough & exudate

+ Wound hygiene & wound environment

+ Evidence-based dressing selection

+ Matching dressings to clinical need

+ Tissue & wound environment assessment

+ Assessment & management of the wound

+ Select dressings with best evidence

+ Optimising the wound environment

+ Practical application & case discussion

Workshop 2 · Diabetic Foot Offloading

Afternoon session · Pressure, mechanical load and patient-centred offloading strategies

+ Practical offloading strategies & devices

+ Footwear selection & fitting

+ Pressure redistribution principles

+ Adherence & patient-centred planning

+ Footwear & devices for diabetic foot

+ Incorporating offloading into daily practice

+ Realistic patient-centred care

+ Interactive case studies & activities

SPEAKERS

Ann Fowler

Director of Fowler Wound Consultancy CNC, M Wound Management (Monash)G Cert Community Health, G Cert Pain Management

Dr Ryan James

Podiatric Surgeon, BPod · BHSc (Hons) · MPH (Distinction) · FACPS

Dr Hilton Beck

Medical Practitioner, MBBCh · FRACGP · MMed Skin Cancer