A research study being undertaken by SWHSI-COS, is a National Institute of Health Research funded study to develop a standardised guideline, called a "Core Outcome Set" (COS), to help improve research in Surgical Wounds Healing by Secondary Intention (SWHSI). 

The survey is asking the following clinical specialties for their views on which outcomes are most important to measure in research studies about SWHSI:

  • All surgical specialties
  • Elderly care
  • Acute, urgent and emergency care services
  • Diabetes care services
  • Gastroenterology services
  • Dermatology services
  • Tissue viability services
  • General practice
  • Community and district nursing
  • Wound care clinics and outpatient service

More information can be found in the attached document below.

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