Development of EPUAP pressure ulcer e-Learning to improve knowledge in pressure ulcer/injury management.

Abstract

Education for health professionals has changed significantly over the last decade due to technological advancements, the increased demand for remote education and computerisation, as well as due to the potential likelihood of remote teaching in the event of future major emergencies (e.g. a pandemic). The European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) Education Committee, having recently issued the EPUAP Pressure Ulcer Curriculum, has decided to develop a living educational resource. This article presents the process of preparation and development of one of the EPUAP Pressure Ulcer Curriculum modules to facilitate the orientation and planning of the content and individual components of e-Learning. A module on the epidemiology of pressure ulcers/injuries has been piloted and provides materials in the context of what to teach as well as tailored guidelines on how to teach e-Learning. This paper demonstrates the capability of e-Learning in pressure ulcers/injuries management and education to improve performance and efficiency. Based on this work, the creation of e-Learning for all modules is the goal for further activities of the EPUAP Education Committee and its work group.