title: Extrinsic factors affecting the management of chronic wounds.
abstract: The cost of managing chronic wounds in terms of staff time and dressing materials is phenomenal. Time and money could be better invested in planned efforts to prevent the development of certain types of wounds and, more importantly, improve the quality of life for many more patients.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Benbow
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*