Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Erin Toomey, SPT Introduction: The National Cancer Institute, a component of the National Institutes of Health, estimates that one in eight women will develop breast cancer at some time during her life (Altekruse 2010). Those who elect … Read more
Wound Care Education Module
Why wound care? My first hands-on exposure to wound care was during my third clinical rotation in an outpatient setting. I had a blast performing pulsatile lavage on a lower extremity wound and went home that night trying to make … Read more
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Diabetic Ulcers
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy My project looks at adjunctive use of HBOT to treat patients with chronic diabetic ulcers. This became an interest after spending time at the wound care clinic at WakeMed hospital. I was impressed by the dedication of … Read more
An educational intervention for caregivers of children with burn injuries
My inspiration for this capstone project developed while completing a clinical rotation at UNC Hospitals Jaycee Burn Center and gaining experience in the specialized field of burn rehabilitation physical therapy. I was fortunate enough to be able to learn about … Read more