Introduction The demanding nature of wound care, coupled with increased reports of elevated stress among healthcare staff in Saudi Arabia, warranted the examination of burnout and job satisfaction in this healthcare domain.

Aim The study aimed to assess the prevalence of burnout and the level of job satisfaction among wound care professionals in Saudi Arabia.

Methods A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among wound care staff in Saudi Arabia. Participants provided demographic information and responded to standardised questionnaires measuring burnout and job satisfaction.

Results A total of 118 wound care professionals participated in the study. The results revealed alarming levels of burnout among wound care professionals, with many participants experiencing high disengagement (84.7%), exhaustion (83.1%), and burnout (79.7%). Job satisfaction scores were moderately low overall, highlighting the importance of addressing both burnout and job satisfaction in this workforce. Demographic factors such as age, gender, marital status, and working hours per duty showed no significant associations with burnout. However, differences were observed among professional roles, with nurses exhibiting lower burnout levels compared to other professions.

Conclusion The study findings highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions to mitigate burnout and enhance job satisfaction among wound care professionals in Saudi Arabia.

Aims The aim of this pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) is to evaluate feasibility and acceptability of a personalised medical nutrition therapy (MNT) intervention on wound healing in individuals with diabetes-related foot ulceration (DFU) attending high risk foot clinics in New South Wales. It’s hypothesised that the personalised MNT intervention will be more acceptable and will improve diet quality compared to standard care.

Methods A six week superiority pilot multicentre, parallel-group two arm RCT for individuals (n=40) with type 1 and 2 diabetes, living with active DFU classified as VL or L as per WIfI grading and recruited from two-high risk foot clinics. The primary outcome is feasibility and acceptability, assessed by a process evaluation. The intervention group will receive MNT delivered by a dietitian at baseline, and weeks 2 and 4, with nutrient-dense food boxes provided at MNT consultations. The control group will receive a healthy eating brochure. Both groups received standardised podiatry care.

Discussion The results from this pilot study will enhance understanding of feasibility and acceptabilty of MNT for those with DFU and its potential for impact on wound healing. Results will inform future fully powered RCTs investigating effectiveness of MNT in individuals with DFU.