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Pain management in chronic wounds has long been considered a neglected area.1 Pain is often underestimated and poorly managed, with wound care primarily focusing on the wound itself rather than the whole person.2
Pain associated with chronic wounds can be considerable, affecting quality of life, and having a major impact on physical, emotional, and cognitive function.3,4
This microlearn will explore pain associated with wounds with discussion on the mechanisms of pain and pain perception, as well as the different types of pain that may be experienced by patients.
This activity is not CE/CME accredited.
References
- Bechert K, Abraham SE. Pain management and wound care. J Am Col Certif Wound Spec. 2009;1(2):65-71.
- Brown A. The assessment and treatment of wound pain. Nurs Times. 2015;111(47):15–17.
- Woo K, Sibbald G. Chronic wound pain: a conceptual model. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2008;21:175-188.
- Woo KY. Meeting the challenges of wound-associated pain: anticipatory pain, anxiety, stress, and wound healing. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2008;54(9):10-12.
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