Education

Fabulous opportunity to begin your career!

• Prize of $100 for the top 6 published entries
• The overall winner also receives a NZWCS one-year subscription for Full Membership
• The top six entries will be published in the Tissue Issue, the NZWCS e-newsletter
• Editorial support supplied by NZWCS
• Submission due December 31st 2024

In your final year as an undergraduate, you'll encounter numerous fascinating wound care cases that will leave a lasting impression throughout your career. Sharing these cases with peers and colleagues can be instructive, but knowing how to effectively convey the story can be challenging.

Below is a structured formula that will aid in crafting a compelling case study, please be mindful of patient confidentiality and ensure that your tertiary institution or tutor is aware of your application.

1. Introduction:

• Begin by introducing the patient, using a pseudonym like George or Susan.
• Provide a brief overview of their medical history and any relevant medications.
• Describe the circumstances surrounding their presentation, which may include social or medical factors.
• If there's a connection between their presentation and medical history, briefly mention it.
• Including a photo can enhance understanding.

2. Patient's Journey:

• Discuss the course of treatment administered to the patient, whether by you or others.
• Detail the types of dressings utilized or interactions with healthcare professionals.
• Include any pertinent photos for clarity.
• Summarize the patient's journey, offering final advice or insights. Add any omitted details due to case-specific circumstances.

3. Connecting Theory to Practice:

This section bridges the individual case to broader themes or theories.

• If the focus is on a specific condition and wound, discuss relevant theoretical concepts.
• For cases involving drug interactions, elaborate on the drugs involved, their actions, and contraindications.
• If the narrative centres on the patient's interaction with the healthcare system, analyse the system's strengths and weaknesses and how they influenced the healing process.
• Use this opportunity to underscore the significance of the case study and impart valuable lessons to the reader.

4. Proofreading and Word Limits:

• Utilize the free version of Grammarly to ensure the text is error-free before submission.
• 2,000-word limit

By following this structured approach, you can effectively capture and convey the essence of complex wound care cases for educational and professional purposes.

Email your submission in Word format to the Administrator  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Winners will be announced by the end of February.

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