Assessment and management of patients with wound-related pain
Andy Roden Lecturer, School of Healthcare Sciences, Bangor University and Archimedes Centre, Wrexham
Elaine Sturman Directorate lead pharmacist, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, North Wales NHS Trust (East), Wrexham
Wound-related pain can cause significant distress and may lead to reduced quality of life. This article provides an overview of the management and treatment of pain in patients with chronic wounds. The importance of undertaking a thorough pain assessment using pain measuring scales is also discussed.
Nursing Standard.
23, 45, 53-62.
doi: 10.7748/ns2009.07.23.45.53.c7116
Correspondence
a.roden@bangor.ac.uk
Peer review
This article has been subject to double blind peer review
Want to read more?
Already have access? Log in
or
3-month trial offer for £5.25/month
Subscribe today and save 50% on your first three months
RCNi Plus users have full access to the following benefits:
- Unlimited access to all 10 RCNi Journals
- RCNi Learning featuring over 175 modules to easily earn CPD time
- NMC-compliant RCNi Revalidation Portfolio to stay on track with your progress
- Personalised newsletters tailored to your interests
- A customisable dashboard with over 200 topics
Subscribe
Alternatively, you can purchase access to this article for the next seven days.
Buy now
Are you a student? Our student subscription has content especially for you.
Find out more
