Managing stress and pain to prevent patient discomfort, distress and delayed wound healing.
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.
Solowiej
Kazia
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University of Worcester.
Upton
Dominic
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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*