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Pain in acute and chronic wounds: a descriptive study.

Dinesh Shukla1, Anuj Kumar Tripathi, Saurabh Agrawal

  • 1Department of General Surgery and Orthopedics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P., India-221005. vkshuklabhu@satyam.net.in

Ostomy/Wound Management
|December 2, 2005
PubMed
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Pain is often overlooked in wound healing, but managing it can significantly improve patients' quality of life. This study highlights the commonality and impact of wound pain, emphasizing the need for effective pain control strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Wound Care
  • Pain Management
  • Patient Quality of Life

Background:

  • Pain management in wound healing is frequently neglected due to biases and knowledge gaps.
  • Assessing and understanding wound pain is crucial for effective patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the characteristics and impact of pain in patients with acute and chronic wounds.
  • To identify factors influencing wound pain and its effect on patients' quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study involving 50 patients (26 acute, 24 chronic wounds) at a university hospital wound clinic.
  • Utilized Visual Analog and Visual Reporting Scales for pain assessment (onset, location, type, intensity).
  • Assessed aggravating/relieving factors and quality of life impact using a 5-point scale.

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Main Results:

  • Most patients experienced mild to moderate pain (88%).
  • Pain was commonly located in/around the wound (93.5%) and occurred during dressing changes (65%).
  • Medications (84.8%) and positioning (37%) were primary pain relievers, with physical activity (87%) and social functioning (50%) most affected.

Conclusions:

  • Wound pain is prevalent and significantly impacts patient quality of life, particularly physical and social functioning.
  • Effective pain management, including analgesics and positioning, is essential for improving outcomes in wound care.
  • Addressing wound pain is critical for enhancing overall patient well-being and recovery.