title: I dressed your wounds, God healed you--a wounded person's psychology according to Ambroise Parè.
abstract: Ambroise Parè (1510-1590) was actively involved in wound treatment, studying wounds from various points of view. Many of his published works provide cutting-edge insights regarding nutrition, pain, and debridement, as well as psychological counsel for wounded persons--advanced thoughts, considering the times. Parè believed the energy of the human body and mind played an active role in wound healing. Parè's stature, as far as wound care is concerned, is a result of his judgment and wisdom in applying knowledge of human principles to medical practice. Detailing and celebrating events in his life relevant to the practice of wound care underscore the skills and compassion vital to healing regardless of the century. The article title is drawn from the engraving on his tombstone.
authors.affiliation: Province of Cremona (Italy) Branch, National Health Service, Office of Nursing Homes, 3 Vicolo Curiel, 26845 Codogno (LO), Italy. cristinacoppi@libero.it
authors.forename: Cristina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Coppi
mesh_terms: D004046:Dietetics / Q000266:history; D005602:France; D013502:General Surgery / Q000266:history*; D049669:History, 16th Century; D006694:Holistic Health / Q000266:history*; D006801:Humans; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000266:history; D011603:Psychophysiology / Q000266:history; D017592:Skin Care / Q000266:history*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000266:history*