Specialization of nursing is a global strategy and direction for the development of clinical nursing. Wound, ostomy, and incontinence care involves key areas such as trauma care, ostomy management, incontinence and chronic wound management, and is highly technical and specialized. With the increase in chronic diseases, aging populations, and rising demand for wound care, international communication in the specialized field of wound ostomy incontinence care is becoming increasingly important.

This program aims to establish an international platform that integrates clinical practice and teaching, combining academic exchanges, case studies, simulation training, hands-on practice and other teaching forms to improve trainees' skills and management experience in ostomy, wound, and incontinence care. Through the exchange and integration of cultural and professional perspectives, our program can promote the standardization and specialization of global wound, ostomy, and incontinence care, supporting the strategic goal of hospital internationalization.

(1) Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Personalized Guidance

As part of the training, each trainee can participate in an interdisciplinary team consisting of colorectal surgery, urology, vascular surgery, ICU, and wound ostomy care specialists, with the opportunity to participate in physician rounds as well as patient management discussions.

Trainees can receive one-to-one personalized guidance from senior wound and ostomy care nurses, who develops an exclusive learning plan and goals based on the trainee's experience level and learning needs, ensuring that each trainee receives adequate attention and support.

(2) Targeted Training and Hands-on Practice

We provide a strong training program and targeted special courses, trainees can learn knowledge and patient management experience in wound, ostomy, and incontinence care through rounds, lectures, MDTs, and academic seminars.

Trainees can participate in wound assessments, ostomy care and treatment plan development to gain a deeper understanding of the latest standards and best practices in wound and ostomy care.

(3) Intercultural Interaction and Academic Exchange

Trainees can interact and learn with nurses from diverse countries and regions, and gain broader international perspective by sharing and comparing nursing experiences and practices across different cultures and healthcare systems.

Workshops covering the latest research findings, nursing techniques, and case studies can provide outstanding research opportunities for learners.

The program is designed to enhance the trainees' professional knowledge and practical skills in wound and ostomy care through systematic training and education, including core knowledge of wound assessment, wound management, ostomy care, and the ability to use advanced wound care products, assess and manage different wounds, prevent and manage complications. Dedicated research time and resources will allow our trainees to develop and execute independent research projects with appropriate mentorship, thus ensuring their success in academic medicine.

This cross-cultural exchange program can improve trainees' communication and teamwork skills, promote international cooperation and information exchange in nursing. It will contribute to the standardization of nursing practices globally and advance the field of wound and ostomy care.

The program provides a full-time, 2-week to 6-month training experience. In special circumstances, arrangements can be made for other lengths of training depending on your needs and interests.

Residents:

Be qualified as a registered nurse.

Students:

1. Must be a final-year nursing student when you are scheduled to participate in the rotation. This means all your core / required clerkship rotations are complete at the time of the clinical elective.

2. Medical School Approval - Letter of good standing from the dean’s office of your medical school indicating you are in the final year with your expected graduation date, in good academic standing and meet all requirements to complete an elective for academic credit.

Focus areas & Subspecialties:

1. Enterostomy

2. Urostomy

3. Pressure injury

4. Poor surgical wound healing.

5. Lower extremity ulcers

6. Incontinence-associated dermatitis

7. Scald

8. Adhesive related dermatitis

9. Skin tears

Skills:

1. Pocket changing

2. Stoma positioning

3. Management of stoma complications

4. Dressing changes

5. Body position management

6. Vacuum sealing drainage

7. Prevention of various skin injuries

Training schedule

Monday

1st Week: Introduction & Welcome, Program overview and objectives, Department introduction

Weekly: Outpatient observation, Clinical skills training, Mentor one-on-one training

Biweekly: Case-based discussion, Complicated case study

-Topics (Wound ostomy clinic):

· Ostomy bag changing techniques

· Causes, prevention, and treatment of common ostomy complications

· Causes and prevention of common chronic wounds

· Principles and treatment of various chronic wounds

Tuesday

Weekly: Clinical rounds, MDT conferences, lectures

Biweekly: Mentor one-on-one training, surgical observation in colorectal surgery

-Topics (Colorectal surgery):

· Types of diseases and surgical procedures related to wound ostomy incontinence in colorectal surgery

· Surgical modalities and procedures related to ostomy

· Perioperative care of ostomy surgery, such as preoperative positioning, postoperative observation

· Colonoscopy

Wednesday

Weekly: Clinical rounds, Academic lecture

Biweekly: Mentor one-on-one training, Surgical observation in urology surgery

-Topics (Urology surgery):

· Types of diseases and surgical procedures related to wound ostomy incontinence in urology surgery

· Urostomy surgery procedure

· Perioperative care of urinary stoma

· Cystoscopy, urodynamic testing

· Pelvic floor muscle training

Thursday

Weekly: Case-based discussion, Academic lecture

Biweekly: Mentor one-on-one training, clinical skills training

-Topics (Rehabilitation medicine)：

· Prevention and management of incontinence dermatitis

· Management and precautions for patients with neurogenic bladder

· Intermittent catheterization technique, biofeedback therapy

Friday

Weekly: Clinical rounds, Clinical skills training

Biweekly: Complicated case study, seminars

Last Week: Wrap-Up & Reflection, Participant presentations or discussion of key takeaways, Feedback session

-Topics (Vascular surgery)：

· Common related diseases in vascular surgery

· Surgical principles of lower extremity arteriovenous ulcers

· Wound management of lower extremity arteriovenous ulcers

· ABI measurement method and compression therapy

Upon completion of the training, trainees will be assessed on basic knowledge, skills, research, and general management. Basic knowledge is assessed by an objective theoretical examination, and skills are evaluated through specifically designed evaluation forms to gauge trainees' proficiency in ostomy bag changing and sterile dressing techniques.

Faculty members meet with fellows individually for verbal feedback and evaluation.

The program is free of charge.