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  • Title: Chronic wounds: management of healing and wellbeing.
    Author: Grothier L, Pardoe A.
    Journal: Br J Nurs; ; 22(12):S24, S26-30. PubMed ID: 24151721.
    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 attitudes (Dowsett, 2008). Living with a chronic wound can have a significant impact on both the physical and psychological health of an individual and patients may suffer from multiple effects including reduced mobility, pain, poor nutrition and depression. Management plans that have been informed by patient feedback and are sensitive to their concerns can only serve to promote concordance and partnership and achieve a positive experience even when healing is not the endpoint.
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