TASK DEFINITIONS

Table 1: Physical Task Definitions

Physical Tasks	Definitions
Extracting topicals	Taking out topicals from its container to utilize during care
Internal material manipulation	Deforming an item's shape, like fluffing gauze, for better care use
Manipulating clothes	Manipulation of articles of clothing such as briefs, socks, hospital gowns, etc.
Moving equipment	Adjusting machinery used for wound care, like the pump for an inflatable bed, pushing a wheelchair, adjusting a side table, etc.
Open/closing materials	Opening or closing materials such as bottles, straps, packages, etc.
Raising/lowering bed	Adjusting the bed height, usually by lifting, pressing down, or using a remote
Relocating materials	Moving materials from one location to another
Severing materials	Cutting materials with scissors (or other tool) or ripping materials with hands
Wetting materials	Wetting material with liquid (saline, water, etc.)
Writing	Using a writing utensil (sharpie, pen) to date, initial, or take notes about patients or mark the wound dressing
Moving bedding around patient	Manipulating sheets, blankets, or pillows on or around patient
Moving patient	Relocating or adjusting a patient or their body part to a new location or position
Application of topicals	Spreading topicals such as creams, ointments, etc. on the patient's wound or body, more generally
Assessing	Evaluating and observing the wound through sight, touch, and smell
Covering and securing dressing	Protecting the wound by covering it with a dressing
Drying	Drying with fabric or fanning the wound or skin
Measuring	Measuring the wound using a ruler or measuring tape
Manipulating ostomy bag	Pressing around or on the ostomy bag to empty or adjust it for the patient
Open/Closing ostomy bag	Pulling or twisting ostomy bag open or closed
Packing wound	Putting material inside the wound
Undressing wound	Removing dressing from a wound
Unpacking wound	Taking old packing material out of the wound
Wetting wound	Irrigating the wound with cleaner or water
Wiping	Cleaning the wound and surrounding area with a wet material

Table 2: Social Task Definitions

Social Tasks	Definitions
Answering questions	Nurse answers questions from other healthcare workers helping them
Asking questions	Nurse asks other healthcare workers questions, e.g., about patient condition
Directing	Nurse delegates a task to another healthcare worker
Retrieving material	Nurse requests a healthcare worker to get care materials
Instructing	Nurse teaches a visitor how to care for the patient's wound
Retrieving medical information	Nurse obtains history of present illness, including wound-related information
Asking patient history	Nurse asks for patient's past medical history
Briefing/communicating	Nurse informs patient of care and other important information
Checking need/comfort	Checking patient's comfort or if they need anything
Comforting patient	Nurse comforts patient either through verbal communication or touch
Getting consent	Nurse obtains consent to do wound care
Receiving requests or questions	Nurse receives questions or requests during care
Salutation	Greeting and saying goodbye to patient