[Living with a chronic abdominal wound--the patients' perspective]
Elisabeth Rüeger-Schaad1, Eva-Maria Panfil, Carsten T Viehl
1Abteilung Operative Medizin, Universitätsspital Basel, Schweiz. erueeger@uhbs.ch
Pflege
|August 5, 2008
Summary
Living with chronic abdominal wounds is challenging, impacting daily life and requiring significant patient and caregiver effort. Successful healing depends on effective teamwork between patients, support persons, and healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative research in wound care.
- Patient experience and self-management.
- Healthcare professional-patient communication.
Context:
- Chronic abdominal wounds present unique challenges for patients.
- Limited understanding of the lived experience of individuals with these wounds.
- Prolonged hospital stays associated with chronic wound complications.
Purpose:
- To explore the lived experience of individuals with chronic abdominal wounds.
- To identify patient expectations of healthcare professionals.
- To understand the multifaceted aspects of wound management from the patient's perspective.
Summary:
- Five men and five women participated in narrative interviews.
- Content analysis revealed five key categories: returning to everyday life, daily life with the wound, patient's work, support persons' work, and professionals' work.
- Participants' primary goal is to return to normal life, highlighting the emotional and physical toll of chronic wounds.
Impact:
- Highlights the crucial role of patient-centered care and effective communication.
- Emphasizes the necessity of a collaborative approach involving patients, families, and healthcare teams for successful wound healing.
- Provides insights for improving support systems and care strategies for individuals with chronic abdominal wounds.
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