Professional concerns in wound care: a discussion of questionable practice recorded by nurses

Despite the growth of wound care as a specialty and the expansion of education in wound care to all grades of nurses, there is still evidence of outdated practice in both community and acute care settings. This article reports secondary data from a study into psychological support for patients with wounds (Hollinworth and Hawkins, 2002) that highlights examples of these poor practices. The professional implications of these practices are discussed, and suggestions made for improving practice.