Painful leg ulcers: community nurses’ knowledge and beliefs, a feasibility study

Abstract

This study suggested inadequate pain management practices despite the fact that there were a significant number of the nurses who were aware of the associated pain and possible outcomes. Pain assessment was lacking, suggesting a lack of formal pain assessment procedures. They described not using effective pain management techniques and were aware of their need for education in this area.

Physicians' knowledge and attitudes in the management of wound infection

“…Patient‐centred concerns such as pain and quality of life are important considerations in the management of chronic wound infections. However, pain management has been reported to be suboptimal in patients with chronic wounds . In this survey, 77% of respondents reported low levels (levels 1 or 2) of current knowledge for patient‐centred concerns.…”

Nurses' knowledge about venous leg ulcer care: a literature review

“…; Jones & Nelson ; Smith‐Strøm & Thornes ; Taverner et al. ; Weller & Evans ; Wong ), a new questionnaire was developed. Information about the names of the questionnaires was missing.…”

“…There were many questionnaires used to measure nurses' knowledge about VLU nursing care, and in almost every study (Ameen et al 2005;Graham et al 2001;Jones & Nelson 1997;Smith-Strøm & Thornes 2008;Taverner et al 2011;Weller & Evans 2012;Wong 2003), a new questionnaire was developed. Information about the names of the questionnaires was missing.…”

Validação clínica de protocolo para úlceras venosas na alta complexidade

“…These complications are more common in older female individuals, but affect both genders at different ages. These wounds account for 70% to 90% cases of lower extremity wounds and usually occur on the distal third of the medial side of the leg, typically around the medial malleolus (1)(2)(3) .…”