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The Whole Patient Approach: Addressing Common Comorbidities That Affect Wound Healing
When developing the plan of care for the patient with a chronic wound, it is imperative first to look at the “whole” patient and not just the “hole” in the…
Chronic Wound Management: Optimizing the Wound Healing Environment
Chronic wounds are any types of wounds that have failed to heal in 90 days. Identifying the cause of a chronic wound is most important in the healing process…
The Surrounding Area: Protecting Periwound Skin in Chronic Wounds
The periwound is as important as the wound. As clinicians, we should carefully assess the wound bed, but we need to remember also to assess the periwound and surrounding skin. The periwound should…
Complications in Chronic Wound Healing and Associated Interventions
Chronic non-healing wounds affect millions of patients each year and contribute significantly to their morbidity and mortality. These wounds have a substantial impact because of their economic burden…
