Smoking, Chronic Wound Healing, and Implications for Evidence-Based Practice

Activity Steps

1 Activity
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Purpose of Activity

To provide information on the implications of cigarette smoking on the healing of chronic wounds.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify the mechanisms through which smoking negatively impacts the wound healing process.
  2. Examine the current evidence-based guidelines for treating tobacco dependence.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed that they have no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.8 CH
  • DC - BON 2.8 CH
  • KY-BON 2.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.





Planner
Test Code: JWOCN0914
Published: Sep/Oct 2014
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Jodi C. McDaniel; Kristine K. Browning
Categories: Acute Care , Addiction , Advanced Practice Nursing , Diabetes & Endocrine , Skin/Wound Care
Specialties: Evidence-based practice, Family Practice, Holistic, Ostomy, Wound
Topics: Biologic Therapies , Cost Savings , Diabetes , Obesity , Ostomy , Pressure Ulcer , Smoking Cessation , Tobacco , Wound Care