When the goal is palliative care.

Synopsis:

Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: An analysis of the literature regarding palliative care of patients with wounds. DATA SOURCES: Health care literature, including national and international reports, focusing on enhancing quality of life for individuals with wounds who are receiving palliative care. CONCLUSION: The literature on palliative care of patients with wounds is limited. Integration of palliative care concepts and chronic wound management is challenging; however, palliative care, which focuses on comfort and symptom management for quality of life, can provide the best quality care within the parameters of disease and individual patient wishes.

Source:

Advances in Skin and Wound Care

Vol/Page/Date:

Adv Skin Wound Care. 2006 Apr;19(3):148-54.

Resource Type:

Journal Article

Author/Source:

Langemo, DK