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Complex wounds: a partnership approach to patient documentation.

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A patient-held record was developed to improve communication for complex wound care patients. This patient empowerment tool successfully enhanced information sharing and care coordination in Ayrshire.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Communication
  • Patient Empowerment
  • Wound Management

Background:

  • Ineffective communication in complex wound care was identified as a significant issue in Ayrshire.
  • This led to the development of a patient-held record to address communication gaps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To promote patient empowerment through shared information between patients and healthcare professionals.
  • To improve the coordination of care for patients with complex wounds.

Main Methods:

  • Stakeholder collaboration to draft the patient-held record, including core, wound, and personal notes sections.
  • Involvement of patients with complex wounds for refinement after ethical approval.
  • A pilot study was conducted to evaluate the record's effectiveness.

Main Results:

  • Pilot evaluation indicated that patients felt empowered by the record.
  • Communication among all parties involved in patient care showed significant improvement.
  • The patient-held record was finalized for phased introduction.

Conclusions:

  • The patient-held record is an effective tool for enhancing communication and patient empowerment in complex wound management.
  • Shared information systems can positively impact multidisciplinary team collaboration and patient outcomes.
  • The successful pilot suggests a scalable model for improving healthcare communication in specialized care settings.

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