Wound Bed Preparation Using the TIMERS Approach

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For the last decade or so, the best practice approach to wound care has been based on the TIME (tissue, inflammation or infection, moisture, and edge) framework. More recently, TIME was updated to TIMERS, a more patient-centered approach ensuring that all aspects of wound care are addressed.

This extensively referenced white paper describes in detail each element of the TIMERS framework for wound bed management and wound care. The addition of regenerative processes (R) and social factors (S) to the original TIME model enriches this framework with a holistic approach to achieving the patient’s wound care goals.

Wound care professionals will appreciate this helpful guide to the TIMERS framework, which takes wound management to a new level. The following topics are covered in depth:

This white paper discusses the following topics:

Removal of devitalized tissue or debris from the wound bed

Infection and inflammation management

Maintaining a moist healing environment

Edges or epithelialization across the wound bed

Regenerative processes to aid healing

Social factors affecting wound healing