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Pain associated with negative pressure wound therapy
1Florence Nightingale School of Nursing, King's College, London, UK.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|April 17, 2013
Summary
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) can cause pain, impacting patient quality of life. This review found limited evidence on pain management strategies for NPWT, highlighting a need for more research.
Area of Science:
- Wound Care
- Pain Management
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a widely used treatment for complex wounds.
- Anecdotal reports suggest pain is a significant side effect of NPWT.
- This pain can negatively affect patient quality of life and treatment adherence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the existing literature on pain management for patients receiving NPWT.
- To identify NPWT administration methods that may minimize patient pain.
- To assess the current evidence base for guiding clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- A literature search was conducted across CINAHL, BNI, Embase, and Medline databases.
- Studies were included if they addressed pain in patients undergoing NPWT.
- Ten studies met the inclusion criteria for this review.
Main Results:
- The reviewed studies indicate potential areas for pain management research in NPWT.
- However, the current evidence is insufficient to make definitive recommendations.
- Further high-quality research is needed to establish best practices.
Conclusions:
- More research is required to develop effective pain management strategies for NPWT.
- Addressing NPWT-associated pain could improve patient outcomes and adherence.
- Current evidence does not support specific administration techniques for pain reduction.
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