Depok-The Family Women’s Association (IWK) of the Universitas Indonesia (UI) Vocational Education Program held a seminar entitled “Small Wounds Should Not Be Underestimated: Modern Wound Care Innovations in the Era of Evidence-Based Practice” on October 7, 2025 in the Intraco Room, UI Vocational Education Program. The activity, which was attended by the administrators and members of the UI Vocational Education Program, presented a resource person, Irma Puspita Arisanty, S.Kp., M.Kep., ETN., CTN., CFCN., Director of the Professional Learning Center of PT. Pusat Latih Cendekia. This seminar aims to increase awareness and knowledge of women in the UI Vocational Education Program regarding the importance of proper and scientific wound care.
In her presentation, Irma explained that even small wounds should not be taken lightly, as improper care can lead to infection or chronic wounds that are difficult to heal. Irma explained the difference between acute wounds—which generally heal within a normal time of around 3-5 days—and chronic wounds, which are wounds whose healing is hampered by factors such as age, nutrition, comorbidities, or inappropriate treatment methods.
(Photo: Irma explains the difference between acute and chronic wounds)
Irma introduced a modern wound care concept based on moist wound healing, which has been proven to accelerate the healing process up to two times faster than wounds left dry. “In modern practice, wounds need to be kept moist to allow for optimal growth of new cells. This approach not only accelerates healing but also prevents infection, reduces pain, and makes patients more comfortable,” Irma explained.
In addition, the members of the UI Vocational IWK, consisting of lecturers and educational staff, were also introduced to modern antiseptic and dressing products that support the moist wound healing method, such as tribee oil, tribee salf, and albuban vitamin albumin, which help overcome infection, pain, and swelling effectively.
In her remarks, Dewi Anggraeni Padang, Head of the UI Vocational Student Association (IWK), expressed her appreciation for the participants’ enthusiasm and the importance of this activity for family health. Dewi said, “This seminar not only provides new insights into proper wound care, but also demonstrates our commitment to improving the quality of life of the UI Vocational environment. Through understanding modern wound care practices, we contribute to improving the health and well-being of the community.”
(Photo: Atmosphere of the educational seminar on skin injury care attended by UI Vocational IWK)
This activity also supports Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) point 3, namely Good Health and Well-Being, and point 5, namely Gender Equality. UI Vocational IWK strengthens evidence-based health education to improve the well-being of the community, especially women.
One of the members of the UI Vocational Student Association (IWK), Erna Susanti, S.E., M.M., said she gained many benefits from this activity. “I just learned that a wound that looks dry doesn’t necessarily mean it’s completely healed. Through this seminar, I’ve learned more about how to properly care for wounds at home without worsening the condition,” Erna said.
Through this activity, UI Vocational IWK hopes that its members can apply the knowledge and practical experience gained from this training in their daily lives and become agents of change in spreading health education to their families and those around them.
