title: Managing stress and pain to prevent patient discomfort, distress and delayed wound healing.
abstract: This article explores the relationship between stress and delayed wound healing, together with the role of pain as a stressor. It offers practical advice on regular assessment and management of stress and pain during wound care.
authors.affiliation: University of Worcester.
authors.forename: Kazia
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Solowiej
authors.forename: Dominic
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Upton
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D017592:Skin Care / Q000451:nursing; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications*