2013
DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2013.22.sup8.s24
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Chronic wounds: management of healing and wellbeing

Abstract: This article discusses the impact of living with a chronic wound including the individual's wellbeing and the need for clinicians to consider the complex and often challenging factors that can help or hinder the patient experience. Patient engagement in the care planning process is an important consideration in promoting concordance (Gray et al, 2011). When choosing a dressing regimen, clinical decision-making should be based on holistic assessment and include the patient's perspective, expectations and attitu… Show more

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“…It is well known that living with a chronic wound has an impact on quality of life for patients and their carers. Problems such as leakage, malodour, fear of bumps and knocks, slippage of dressings, loneliness and restricted social activity as well as painful dressing changes and slow wound healing have been reported in a number of studies . Treatment is designed primarily to promote wound healing but also aims to improve comfort, reduce pain and enhance well‐being.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is well known that living with a chronic wound has an impact on quality of life for patients and their carers. Problems such as leakage, malodour, fear of bumps and knocks, slippage of dressings, loneliness and restricted social activity as well as painful dressing changes and slow wound healing have been reported in a number of studies . Treatment is designed primarily to promote wound healing but also aims to improve comfort, reduce pain and enhance well‐being.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%