Episode 8

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Published on:

3rd Jul 2024

Wound Care in South Africa: A Heart for the Wounded

Proudly sponsored by Open Wound Research, https://www.openwoundresearch.com/ 

Exploring the unique approaches and challenges in wound care across different countries, with a focus on South Africa's methods and innovations. Featuring an insightful interview with Clinical Nurse Expert, Liezl Naude, who shares her expertise and international experience. 

Theme music is « Real as it Gets (Dirty Deed) », by Justin G. Marcellus 

 

Links from the show: 

Wound Healing Association of Southern Africa: https://www.whasa.org/ 

Wound Healing South Africa Journal: https://journals.co.za/journal/mp.whsa 

World Alliance of wound and lymphedema care: https://wawlc.org/ 

EWMA: https://ewma.org/ 

Eloquent Learning Health: https://elh.eduan71.co.za/learning-health/ 

International Infection Control Guidelines: https://www.who.int/teams/integrated-health-services/infection-prevention-control 

Granulox: https://www.molnlycke.ae/products-solutions/granulox/ 

ActiGraft: https://reddressmedical.com/technology/ 

Ubuntu Conference: https://ubuntu2024.com/ 

Heart for the Wounded: https://heart4thewounded.co.za/ 

 

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro 

02:15 Liezl’s Background 

08:24 Wound Care in South Africa 2000 - 2005 

10:47 Healthcare System in South Africa 

14:37 Development in Wound Care 

18:10 Differences between Europe / U.S. and South Africa when it comes to resources 

21:48 How Liezl has dealt with resource scarcity  

25:34 Most common wounds Liezl has seen in South Africa 

30:31 Dealing with underlying conditions 

39:24 Using Jump Kits in under resourced areas 

49:29 Heart for the Wounded 

51:17 Research that has impacted Liezl’s work 

56:09 Closing question 

 

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I think the biggest difference for me with how we in Africa do wounds is we improvise a lot. You will look at a product one way and think of 30 other ways of how you can use the one product to get a good result in irrespective of what it's been prescribed for, which means that we are really innovative in the way that we use products and what we use as material together with products.

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Open Wound Research
Welcome to our podcast channel, dedicated to all wound care clinicians, researchers, and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their knowledge and stay updated on the latest developments in the field of wound care. If you're eager to explore cutting-edge techniques, products, and their effectiveness in wound management, then you've come to the right place!

Here you'll hear from experts around the globe as they delve into a wide range of topics. From discussions on the nuances of diagnosing pressure injuries to exploring the role of cellular-based tissue products in wound healing, we cover it all. Whether you're interested in refining your clinical skills, staying informed about advancements in wound care technology, or simply passionate about improving patient outcomes, our channel is your go-to resource for insightful discussions and valuable insights in the field of wound care.

Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery and collaboration in the pursuit of excellence in wound care.

About your host

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ZWELITHINI TUNYISWA

Zweli is an experienced healthcare management professional and an entrepreneur with a background in quantitative marketing and data science. He has worked in wound care since 2011 when he joined, helped build, and became a partner at one of the largest post-acute wound-care consultancies in the nation.

It was during that time that he delved into the study of wound care, primarily at the market and institutional level, and secondarily at the clinical level. The challenges of wound care research led to his conversion to a Bayesian, commiserations with Ryan Dirks, and a partnership in the form of Open Wound Research, to bring cutting-edge statistical and data science methods to wound care research.