When the goal is palliative care.
OBJECTIVE
An analysis of the literature regarding palliative care of patients with wounds.


METHODS
Health care literature, including national and international reports, focusing on enhancing quality of life for individuals with wounds who are receiving palliative care.


CONCLUSIONS
The literature on palliative care of patients with wounds is limited. Integration of palliative care concepts and chronic wound management is challenging; however, palliative care, which focuses on comfort and symptom management for quality of life, can provide the best quality care within the parameters of disease and individual patient wishes.
Langemo
Diane K
DK
University of North Dakota College of Nursing, Grand Forks, ND, USA.
D001458:Bandages; D001510:Bed Rest / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing; D001513:Beds; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D011187:Posture; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D011788:Quality of Life; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology