Bariatric - Wound Care

Bariatric Care - Wound Care - A Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Staff

This fully editable training pack gives you everything needed to deliver a confident and accurate session on bariatric wound care. It includes a 56‑slide presentation, handouts, and a multiple‑choice end‑of‑session assessment.

All resources are delivered in an emailed zip folder for download so you can access and edit them if needed.

This pack supports safe practice by helping learners understand the unique challenges of wound care in bariatric individuals and the essential strategies required to prevent deterioration and promote healing.

🔍 Why this topic is important

Bariatric individuals face higher risks of wounds due to reduced mobility increased moisture skin folds and comorbidities. Staff must understand risk factors, assessment techniques, and evidence‑based interventions to prevent avoidable harm and maintain dignity and comfort.

Taining ensures consistent safe practice across all care settings.

🎯 Who this pack is for

This pack is ideal for

• Health and social care trainers

• Care providers supporting bariatric individuals

• Nurses and clinical educators

• Training agencies delivering sector‑wide programmes

• New staff who need a clear introduction

• Experienced staff who require a refresher

⭐ What makes this pack different

• Fully editable so you can adapt every slide and document

• Clear structure covering wound types risk factors assessment and treatment

• Sector‑specific language written for UK health and social care

• Ready to deliver with presentation handouts and assessment included

• Practical focus supporting real‑world decision making

• Professional formatting for consistent delivery and easy customisation

• Access via emailed zip folder for download

📘 What learners will understand

By the end of the session learners will understand

• How obesity affects wound development and healing

• How to identify risk factors including moisture friction shear and comorbidities

• How to carry out thorough wound assessments

• How to recognise common bariatric wound complications

• How to apply evidence‑based interventions to support healing

• How to use assessment findings to support safe care planning

• How to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams

Presentation in sections you can choose which sections to use. Aims and Objectives included if you want to use the presentation as it has been written. Comes with 7 Handouts and a multiple choice end of session assessment.

Overall Aim: To equip healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and skills in wound care management to optimise patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:​

Understand the principles of wound assessment, classification and management to tailor treatment plans effectively.
Implement advanced wound care techniques and innovative solutions to address complex wound healing challenges.

Presentation (69 Slides)
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Importance of Wound Care in Bariatric Patients

SECTION -Understanding Bariatric Patients
Definition and Characteristics
Common Health Challenges

SECTION - Types of Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Surgical Wounds
Diabetic Ulcers
Other Wounds

SECTION - Risk Factors for Wound Development
Obesity Related Factors
Mobility Issues
Comorbidities
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SECTION - Assessment of Wounds
Introduction​
Initial Evaluation
Classification
Staging - Pressure Ulcers  (NPUAP/EPUAP System)
Staging - Diabetic Foot Ulcers (WAGNER CLASSIFICATION)
Other Wound Classification Sytems

SECTION - Assessment of Wounds - Diagnostic Tools
Introduction
Wound Measurement Tools
Wound Assessment Scales and Scores
Clinical Evaluation Tools and Laboratory Tests
Advanced Imaging Techniques, CT, Microvascular Assessment, Histological Examination

SECTION - Cleaning and Debridement
Cleaning (Wound Irrigation)
Debridement
Timing and Frequency
Patient Comfort, Pain Management
Documentation and Monitoring

SECTION - Moisture Balance
Introduction
Purpose of Moisture Balance, Assessment of Wound Moisture
Techniques to Manage Moisture Balance
Addressing Excess Moisture (Maceration)
Preventing Dryness, Monitoring and Adjustments

SECTION - Infection Control
Introduction
Assessment and Monitoring, Wound Cleansing
Debridement, Dressing Selection
Antibiotic Therapy, Preventative Measures
Patient Education, Documentation and Monitoring

SECTION - Advanced Techniques
Introduction
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Biologic Dressings

SECTION - Role of Nutrition in Wound Healing
Introduction
Role of Nutrition in Wound Healing
Specific Nutrients for Bariatric Patients

SECTION - Pre and Post Operative Wound Care
Preoperative Assessment and Skin Preparation
Postoperative Wound Care in Bariatric Surgey
Managing Complications in Bariatric Surgery

SECTION - Summary of Key Points​
References and Further Reading

Word Documents
Handout x 7
Multiple choice end of session assessment

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