New Guides To Strengthen Pharmacists' Role In Luka Care Education

Illustration of pharmacist education in wound care. (Hansaplast)

JAKARTA As part of efforts to increase public knowledge about proper wound care, Hansaplast and the Indonesian Pharmacist Association (IAI) launched the first wound care educational guidance in Indonesia.

This guidebook was officially introduced at the First Aid Conference 2023 event which presents various educational activities for health workers.

This guide is specifically designed for pharmacists as a scientific evidence-based practical standard. The material in the guide includes education, initial wound screening, to the implementation of appropriate wound care products.

The presence of this book is expected to strengthen the role of pharmacists as the first line of health workers in treating patients who need wound care at pharmacies or clinics.

The First Aid Conference 2023 event lasted for two days with various activities including introduction of hydrocolloid technology, demonstrations of wound care, and interactive panel discussions.

This activity discusses the role of pharmacists in dealing with daily health problems, especially those related to injuries.

"The launch of the wound care guidebook for pharmacists is a concrete step towards increasing the role of pharmacists as the main source of information in handling wounds," said GM Consumer Director of PT Beiersdorf Indonesia, Vivilya Lukman from Hansaplast's official statement.

"Aporeker has a strategic role in building public literacy regarding wound care, including in the selection and use of the right products. With this guide, pharmacists are expected to be more confident and active in providing professional services that focus on patients," he continued.

The guide author, Apt. Dra. Lusi Noviani, MM said pharmacists hold a key role as the first health worker to provide education about wound care and product selection.

"This collaboration is expected to improve the competence of pharmacists, especially in the implementation of the right products, and become a national standard for pharmacists throughout Indonesia," he explained.

IAI General Chair, Apt. NoFendri, S.S., also expressed his appreciation for the launch of this guide. According to him, this initiative can increase pharmacist knowledge and professionalism, as well as strengthen their social role in society.

This guide is designed comprehensively and relevant to real needs in the field, so that it can be an important reference for pharmacists.

Selain peluncuran panduan, konferensi ini juga menyoroti inovasi terbaru dalam teknologi perawatan luka yang membantu mempercepat penyembuhan dengan menciptakan kondisi lingkungan damp yang optimal dan melindungi luka secara efektif.

This technology is expected to support pharmacists in providing modern solutions for handling acute and chronic wounds, so that people remain active and confident even though they are in the healing process.