This article emphasises the importance of preventing pain in wound management. It describes the physiology and aetiology of wound pain, discusses how to assess for pain and outlines strategies to prevent and manage wound pain.
Nursing Standard. 18, 24, 65-70. doi: 10.7748/ns2004.02.18.24.65.c3557
CorrespondenceMenna.Jones@nww-tr.wales.nhs.uk
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