The optimal way to improve prophylaxis and treatment of patients with problem wounds is to
create an independent multidisciplinary wound-healing center that focuses on all types of
problem wounds and has an outpatient clinic, as well as an inpatient ward. An integrated
wound-healing department concept should be a standard in wound healing. A department
structure containing both an outpatient clinic and inpatient ward, employing full-time
personnel, allows the development of all features vital for optimal wound treatment. These …