Laser in wounds: knowledge translation to an effective and innovative nursing practice

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective To describe the knowledge translation obtained through research of low-level laser therapy to wound treatment in the clinical practice. Methods Experience report about implementation strategies of this new technology in a university hospital, being an extension course the main one, developed between May and December 2019. Results The course was carried out by researchers in partnership with clinical nurses to 13 nurses from different areas with previous experience in wound care. Were taught 30 theoretical-practical class hours, part of them supervised in a real clinical setting, besides case studies. From that, an exclusive nursing consultation schedule of laser therapy was created at the outpatient and its use was also improved to patients admitted in several units of the hospital. Final considerations The knowledge translation developed about laser therapy allowed its implementation as a technology in wound treatment, qualifying the professional practice and benefiting the treatment of patients with wounds.

Keywords

• Low-level light therapy
• Translational medical research
• Wound healing