Big Challenges for Wound Care Providers: Understanding Obesity and Lipedema

Course Description

Moderator/Speaker: Heather Hettrick, PT, PhD, CWS, CLT, CLWT
Speaker: Janice Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCN, CRNP, FAAN, ANEF

Obesity and lipedema are misunderstood conditions affecting millions of individuals worldwide. This session will review the pathophysiology behind obesity and lipedema, and the direct impact these conditions have on the integumentary and lymphatic systems. Assessment and management strategies will be discussed to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.