23 September 2011 (1115 - 1245)

Evidence-based practice on central venous access device management
Ms Joan Hung, Mr Rayman Wan
Advanced Practice Nurses, Department of Clinical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
Ms Suzanne Mak
Ward Manager, Department of Clinical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China

This workshop is designed to increase nurses’ awareness of the contemporary trend of caring cancer patients with central venous access device (CVAD), and to promote evidence-based practice in the management of various types of CVADs through integration of therapy and practice.

Application of new technology for wound bed preparation
Ms Man Ying Lee
Nurse Specialist, Nursing Administration, North District Hospital, Hong Kong, China

This workshop will address the evidence-based practice and contemporary strategies of chronic wound management. It will provide participants with an opportunity to review the current evidence and share their personal expertise and experience in chronic wound management.

24 September 2011 (1100 - 1230)

Chinese massage (Tui Na) and acupressure for symptom management
Ms To Yi Lam
Registered Nurse & Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Department of Clinical Oncology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong, China
Mr Wai Man Ling
Nurse Specialist & Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Department of Clinical Oncology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong, China

This workshop will discuss the foundation knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the concept of using Tui Na and acupressure for symptom management in the oncology population. It will provide participants with an opportunity to practice the basic Chinese massage and acupressure techniques.

Evidence-based practice and advances in malignant fungating ulcer management
Ms Mei Lin Yuen, Mr Rayman Wan
Advanced Practice Nurses, Department of Clinical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
Ms Suzanne Mak
Ward Manager, Department of Clinical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China

This workshop will address the evidence-based practice and contemporary malignant fungating ulcer management.