Evidence-based practice and advances in malignant fungating ulcer 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

Date: 24 September 2011

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

OBJECTIVES
Through the workshop, participants will:

  1. review the pathophysiology and development of malignant fungating ulcers.
  2. identify common features of malignant fungating ulcer.
  3. discuss evidence-based treatment options and various dressing materials for the management of malignant fungating ulcers.
  4. be encouraged to share their expertise and experience of malignant fungating ulcer management

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