A discussion and analysis of wound care
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The concept of care
- Stages of wound healing
- Pain assessment
- Indications for wound cleansing
- The importance communication in nursing
- The importance of body image
- Effects of improper sleeping habits
- The use of dressing regime
- Conclusion
- References
Abstract
The aim of this essay is to explore the underlying theory of wound care. This will be broken down and looked at in terms of comfort, safety, and status and assessment of the nursing model - activities of daily living concerning wound care. Under examination will be definitions of care and comfort, and biological theories of wound care. In addition, I will examine holistic care (looking at the whole person, not just the wound) and the skills required by the nurse in order to fulfill this. Reflection from practice experience will be included.
The concept of care has wide-ranging definitions and theoretical perspectives, and can sometimes be taken for granted (McKenna, 1993). McFarlane (1976, cited in McKenna, 1993) points out that nursing is the same as caring and Leininger (1986, cited in McKenna, 1993) defines caring as "the essence of nursing". McFarlane and Leininger share a consensus here, however, there is a lack of agreement between nurses and patients on the concept of care. Nurses tend to consider trusting and comforting types of behavior essential to care whereas patients prefer behaviors associated with competency and physical care (McKenna, 1993).
The concept of care has wide-ranging definitions and theoretical perspectives, and can sometimes be taken for granted (McKenna, 1993). McFarlane (1976, cited in McKenna, 1993) points out that nursing is the same as caring and Leininger (1986, cited in McKenna, 1993) defines caring as "the essence of nursing". McFarlane and Leininger share a consensus here, however, there is a lack of agreement between nurses and patients on the concept of care. Nurses tend to consider trusting and comforting types of behavior essential to care whereas patients prefer behaviors associated with competency and physical care (McKenna, 1993).
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