title: Minimising wound-related pain at dressing change: evidence-informed practice.
abstract: Pain is a common concern in patients with chronic wounds. The purpose of this article is to inform clinicians of empirical evidence for practice based on a recent published consensus document on wound related pain. A team approach is needed to address the experience of living with wound related pain within a holistic framework. The importance of regular pain assessment and strategies to minimize traumatic during wound care are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada. kevin.woo@wchospital.ca
authors.forename: Kevin Y
authors.initials: KY
authors.lastname: Woo
authors.forename: Keith
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Harding
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Price
authors.forename: Gary
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sibbald
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*