CHSU Discovery

Abstract

There is a prevalence of chronic wounds in the United States affecting over 6 million people. Many factors contribute to this high prevalence, including lack of education on when to seek care for their wounds, contributing to the high prevalence of chronic wounds. Spreading awareness to the community through educational pamphlets could promote a better understanding of how to care and prevent chronic wounds.​ SMART Aim: After a non-medical individual learns about wounds, infection, and when to seek medical attention for a wound, their wound care medical knowledge and understanding will increase, and they will be able to better determine when to seek medical attention for a wound. ​