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Understanding the role of proteases and pH in wound healing

18 April 2007

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Recent research into chronic and non-healing wounds has helped increase our knowledge and understanding of the destructive processes that occur in wounds. Advanced...

Best practice in the management of venous leg ulcers

11 April 2012

Nursing Standard

A&S Science

Leg ulcers are wounds or open sores, often chronic in nature (long-lasting and non-healing), which cause damage to the skin. Appropriate management of chronic venous...

Clinical management of non-healing wounds

14 March 2018

Nursing Standard

CPD

Chronic wounds are defined as those that have failed to heal after three months. There are various intrinsic and extrinsic factors that may result in the development...

Managing malignant wounds in patients receiving palliative care

19 December 2022

Nursing Standard

Skin

Malignant wounds are a complication of cancer and usually develop in patients with advanced disease. Physical symptoms associated with these wounds include pain,...

Undertaking a person-centred assessment of patients with chronic wounds

08 July 2019

Nursing Standard

Skin

Wounds have traditionally been classified as acute or chronic. While this classification is useful when attempting to estimate healing times, it might lead to an...

Understanding the elements of a holistic wound assessment

21 September 2020

Nursing Standard

Skin

Wounds have become a significant public health challenge and consume a large amount of healthcare resources. Wounds can have severe negative effects on patients’...

Assessment, prevention and management of skin tears in older people

26 June 2024

Nursing Older People

Wound care

Skin tears are common injuries that result from mechanical forces. Older people with fragile skin are at greater risk of this type of wound. They are usually...

Undertaking a structured assessment of a hard-to-heal wound

27 August 2024

Nursing Standard

Effective practice

A thorough, holistic wound assessment is essential to identify the aetiology of a hard-to-heal wound and formulate a diagnosis, which will underpin the treatment...

Understanding the physiology of wound healing and holistic wound assessment

02 December 2024

Nursing Standard

evidence and practice

Approximately 3.8 million people in the UK are affected by acute or chronic wounds each year and it is essential that nurses are equipped with the knowledge and...