Wound Medicine: A New, Yet Old Horizon for Physiatry-Wound Medicine: A New, Yet Old Horizon for Physiatry

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In this video, Dr. Aslam and Dr. Rosenberg discuss the need for physiatrists to be involved in training the next generation of wound care physicians. They highlight the growing burden of chronic wounds in the US, with statistics showing millions of patients affected and billions of dollars spent on treatment. They emphasize the complexity of wound care, both in terms of patient needs and the scientific understanding of wound healing. They argue that physiatrists are well-positioned to provide comprehensive care for wound patients due to their expertise in multidisciplinary approaches and their focus on outcomes. However, they note that there is currently a lack of education and training in wound care for physiatrists. They advocate for the establishment of wound fellowships under the umbrella of physical medicine and rehabilitation to address this gap. Dr. Morse provides a departmental perspective on establishing a wound fellowship and emphasizes the need for clinical collaboration, financial and operational support, and system-wide involvement. Dr. Kaufman, the first fellow in the University of Minnesota's wound fellowship program, shares her experiences and highlights the broad exposure and expertise she hopes to gain through the fellowship. Overall, the speakers stress the importance of developing high-quality wound care training programs to meet the growing demand for wound care and improve patient outcomes.

Keywords

physiatrists

wound care physicians

chronic wounds

comprehensive care

wound healing

wound fellowships

education

patient outcomes

training programs