In the fourth episode of Convasations, an educational podcast series by Convatec Learning, our host, Nancy Livada, continues her conversation with mental fitness expert, Luke Evans, offering practical strategies for enhancing mental well-being.

This episode covers easy and effective techniques that healthcare professionals and listeners can use in their everyday lives. Luke explains the science behind stress, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. He then introduces actionable tools like the "3, 4, 5" breathing method, the power of positive self-talk, and the benefits of visualization.

This episode focuses on empowering listeners to build resilience, prevent burnout, and reconnect with their purpose by actively training their minds. It highlights how these mental fitness tools can be applied to both personal well-being and professional effectiveness, even in challenging healthcare settings.

Follow Luke Evans on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/luke-evans-49b44227
Find out more about the tools Luke discussed: https://luke-ceygyeyl.scoreapp.com/

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In the third episode of Convasations, an educational podcast series by Convatec Learning, our host, Nancy Livada, begins a two-part deep dive into the crucial topic of mental fitness.

Joined by Luke Evans, the esteemed founder of Heddway, a company leading the mental fitness movement, this episode uncovers Luke's personal journey to becoming a leading expert in mental resilience. He shares how his own experiences, including how recovering from a somewhat self-inflicted injury shaped his understanding and passion for mental well-being.

This episode focuses on the importance of mental fitness for healthcare professionals, highlighting how it can help build resilience, prevent burnout, and reconnect with purpose in the demanding world of wound care. It also introduces the "Red Queen Effect" and the value of routine in reducing stress, setting the stage for practical tools in the next episode.

You can find more information on the “Red Queen Effect” here: https://fs.blog/the-red-queen-effect/
Follow Luke Evans on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/luke-evans-49b44227

In the second episode of Convasations, an educational podcast series by Convatec Learning, our host, Nancy Livada, explores the transformative power of the Wound Hygiene protocol of care.

Joined by Kate Moran, an esteemed Tissue Viability Nurse at the Western Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland, the episode uncovers how the implementation of Wound Hygiene created a morale shift within her healthcare trust.

This episode focuses on the positive impact Wound Hygiene had on healthcare professionals' confidence and career development, and inspiring patient stories showcasing significant improvements in wound healing. It also highlights the importance of proactive wound care and the value of engaging with industry representatives for continuous innovation.

You can find more information on the Wound Hygiene protocol and its impact below:

Wound Hygiene | 4 steps to improved wound healing: https://www.convatec.com/en-gb/advanced-wound-care/wound-hygiene-homepage/wound-hygiene/

Defying hard-to-heal wounds with an early antibiofilm intervention strategy: wound hygiene: https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10.12968/jowc.2020.29.Sup3b.S1

Improving outcomes for patients with hard-to-heal wounds following adoption of the Wound Hygiene Protocol: real-world evidence: https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10.12968/jowc.2024.33.5.304

In the inaugural episode of Convasations, an educational podcast series by Convatec Learning, host Nancy Livada delves into the topic of pressure injury prevention using prophylactic dressings.

Joined by Dr. Tod Brindle, a seasoned Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse and co-chair of the NPIAP Prophylactic Dressing Standards Initiatives, the episode provides insights into the mechanisms of pressure injury formation and the advances in prophylactic dressing technology.

Key takeaways include understanding the multi-factorial causes of pressure injuries, the importance of hospital-acquired pressure injury protocols, and the role of advanced dressings in reducing these injuries.

The episode also discusses the disparities in the adoption of these preventive measures and the future of risk assessment with artificial intelligence. NPIAP’s Prophylactic Dressing

Standards Initiative: https://npiap.com/page/PDSI
EPUAP’s Educational Hub: https://epuap.org/education/

This podcast is brought to you by Convatec – a leading provider of advanced wound care solutions for the management of hard-to-heal wounds, and prevention of wound occurrence. In each bite-size episode we introduce you to Wound Hygiene, a simple four step protocol of care that anybody can do. 

In episode 10, we meet Tissue Viability Nurse Laura Hollins to explore the topic of Wound Hygiene in Wolverhampton. Laura shares how she used evidence to incorporate Wound Hygiene into local formularies and care pathways, as well as the fantastic results they have achieved.For information about Convatec and Wound Hygiene, visit https://www.convatec.com/en-gb/advanced-wound-care/wound-hygiene-homepage/wound-hygiene/ 


Disclaimer: The views, information and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent Convatec

This podcast is brought to you by Convatec – a leading provider of advanced wound care solutions for the management of hard-to-heal wounds, and prevention of wound occurrence. In each bite-size episode we introduce you to Wound Hygiene, a simple four step protocol of care that anybody can do. 

We sit down with Anita Charters, Tissue Viability Nurse from Birmingham, about her experience implementing Wound Hygiene across the region. Anita shares insights from her rollout journey and real-world examples of applying Wound Hygiene in clinical practice.For information about Convatec and Wound Hygiene, visit https://www.convatec.com/en-gb/advanced-wound-care/wound-hygiene-homepage/wound-hygiene/ 


Disclaimer: The views, information and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent Convatec

This podcast is brought to you by Convatec – a leading provider of advanced wound care solutions for the management of hard-to-heal wounds, and prevention of wound occurrence. In each bite-size episode we introduce you to Wound Hygiene, a simple four step protocol of care that anybody can do. 

In this episode, we speak with Jennifer (Jay) Hughes, Tissue Viability Nurse from the Wirral, about the implementation of Wound Hygiene in her care settings. Jay explains why she chose to introduce the approach and shares the outcomes of her local Wound Hygiene Challenge. For information about Convatec and Wound Hygiene, visit https://www.convatec.com/en-gb/advanced-wound-care/wound-hygiene-homepage/wound-hygiene/ 


Disclaimer: The views, information and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent Convatec

This podcast is brought to you by Convatec – a leading provider of advanced wound care solutions for the management of hard-to-heal wounds, and prevention of wound occurrence. In each bite-size episode we introduce you to Wound Hygiene, a simple four step protocol of care that anybody can do. 

In this episode, we speak with Jo Wilkins, Clinical Strategy Manager at ConvaTec and Tissue Viability Nurse based in the North West of England. Together, we explore the ‘Dress’ step of the Wound Hygiene protocol and discuss how to make the right dressing choice following holistic assessment.For information about Convatec and Wound Hygiene, visit https://www.convatec.com/en-gb/advanced-wound-care/wound-hygiene-homepage/wound-hygiene/ 


Disclaimer: The views, information and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent Convatec

Now for Step 4 of Wound Hygiene, ‘Dress’. Listen to Adam Campbell-Train, Brand Manager at Convatec discussing appropriate dressings for combatting biofilm, as well as addressing myths that are sometimes associated with using antimicrobial dressings.

For information about Convatec and Wound Hygiene, visit https://www.convatec.com/en-gb/advanced-wound-care/wound-hygiene-homepage/wound-hygiene/

Meet Jo Wilkins, Clinical Strategy Manager at Convatec and Tissue Viability Nurse in the North West of England. In this episode we share Step 3 of Wound Hygiene, ‘Refashion’, including what makes the proactive management of the wound edges so important, and what clinical skill sets and tools should be considered in this step.

For information about Convatec and Wound Hygiene, visit https://www.convatec.com/en-gb/advanced-wound-care/wound-hygiene-homepage/wound-hygiene/