ConvaTec Receives International Award of Excellence.Interactive Solutions([R]) Algorithms offers streamlined and user friendly approach for treating wounds SKILLMAN, N.J. -- ConvaTec, a world-leading manufacturer of wound therapeutics and ostomy ostomy Surgical opening in the body, or the operation creating it, usually to allow discharge of wastes through the abdominal wall. It may be temporary, to relieve strain on damaged organs, or permanent, to replace normal channels congenitally missing or surgically removed care products, announced today that it has received a prestigious International Award for Excellence (IN-AWE) in this year's annual competition. The Healthcare Communication and Marketing Association (HCMA HCMA Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association ), sponsors of the awards, presented ConvaTec with a Bronze Award Several organizations issue awards with this name:
First launched by ConvaTec ten years ago, the Solutions([R]) Algorithms printed manuals have been content validated by multiple groups of wound care professionals and global opinion leaders. In 2007, Solutions([R]) Algorithms was accepted by the National Guideline Clearinghouse National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC) is a database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and related documents. It is maintained as a public resource by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (NGC NGC New General Catalogue (of Nebulae and Star Clusters; astronomy) NGC National Geographic Channel (TV) NGC National Guideline Clearinghouse ) as the only content-validated algorithm for pressure ulcers and lower extremity lower extremity n. The hip, thigh, leg, ankle, or foot. Also called inferior limb, pelvic limb. ulcers in the United States. The new interactive module supplements the in-depth printed resources. "While the original Solutions([R]) Algorithms pieces were extremely successful in print form, we wanted to provide a streamlined and more user friendly approach to accessing all the information in one easy to use interactive tool," said Stephen Forden, VP & General Manager US, ConvaTec. "As a leading company in modern wound care, we will continue to develop cutting-edge resources like this tool and provide trusted, proven evidence-based support for the busy clinician." Numerous clinical studies using the Solutions([R]) Algorithms in addition to other proven modalities of care have produced positive outcomes in multiple care settings.1-4 The latest review, presented at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care Wound Healing wound healing Physiology The repair of a wound Steps Inflammation, repair and closure, remodeling, final healing; repair of incisions may be either simple–'clean' wounds with little loss of tissue heal by 'primary intention', or 'dirty' wounds heal by Society (SAWC SAWC Symposium on Advanced Wound Care SAWC Siuslaw Area Women's Center SAWC Sector Air Warfare Commander SAWC Super All Wheel Control ) annual meeting in April 2008, found that using evidence-based products within standardized protocols was associated with faster pressure ulcer healing than using off-protocol wound care products within the same protocols of care.5 iMed Studios, a Publicis Healthcare Communications Group Company, developed the interactive Solutions([R]) Algorithm resource. Utilizing a user-friendly Decision Tree interface as well as Decision Tree database structure for algorithm assets, customized protocols are provided based on information that the health care professionals inputs throughout the different stages of the wound healing process. Each algorithm leads to Product Selection and contains the ability for users to print final protocols, product selections and directions on how to use the appropriate products. The IN-AWE Awards competition is one of the health care advertising and marketing industry's most prestigious honors since it was first started in 1985. This year's competition included more than 900 entries from over 140 companies seeking to compare their best work on measures of visual creative appeal, marketing strategy and performance. A panel of 38 judges with experience in health care marketing from both the industry-side and agency-side evaluated submissions looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. this year's best medical marketing. The winners were announced at the 24th annual IN-AWE Awards Dinner in Dallas earlier this month. About ConvaTec For over 30 years, ConvaTec has been a pioneer in developing and marketing innovative wound therapeutics and ostomy care products that have helped improve the lives of millions of people worldwide. Today, ConvaTec continues to be at the forefront of the movement to change the way health care professionals are managing chronic and acute wounds, emphasizing the principles of advanced wound care management and evidence-based medicine evidence-based medicine Decision-making 'The use of scientific data to confirm that proposed diagnostic or therapeutic procedures are appropriate in light of their high probability of producing the best and most favorable outcome'. See Meta-analysis. . From its headquarters in Skillman, New Jersey Skillman is an unincorporated area within Montgomery Township in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08558. As of the United States 2000 Census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08558 was 5,202. , the company oversees more than 3,400 employees in 91 countries serving patients and their health care professionals on six continents. For more information, please visit www.convatec.com. Solutions is a registered trademarks of E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. US-08-1540 References 1. Beitz J, van Rijswijk L. Using wound care algorithms: A content validation study. J WOCN WOCN Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society WOCN Women of Color Network (Harrisburg, PA) WOCN International Conference on Wireless & Optical Communications Networks 1999;26:238-249. 2. Lyder C, Shannon R, Empleo-Frazier O, McGehee D, White, C. A comprehensive program to prevent pressure ulcers in long-term care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. : Exploring costs and outcomes. Ostomy Wound Manage. April 2002; 48:52-62. 3. Bolton L, McNees P, van Rijswijk L, et al. Wound healing outcomes using standardized care in clinical practice. J WOCN 2004;31(3):65-71. 4. National Guideline Clearinghouse website. Solutions[R] wound care algorithms. Available at www.ngc.gov, Accessed June 18, 2008. Data on file, ConvaTec. 5. Bolton, Laura. Do products affect wound outcomes when using standardized algorithms? The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care and Wound Healing Society Meeting. April 2008. |
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