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Self-harm wounds: assessment and management.

Aby Mitchell1

  • 1Senior Lecturer, Adult Nursing, University of West London.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|June 25, 2021
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Health professionals should use a non-judgemental approach when managing self-harm (SH) wounds. Accurate assessment and collaborative treatment planning are crucial for effective patient care and self-care guidance.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Management
  • Patient Care
  • Wound Assessment

Background:

  • Self-harm (SH) wound management necessitates a compassionate and comprehensive strategy.
  • Understanding the nuances of SH is vital for healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define self-harm (SH).
  • To guide health professionals in accurately assessing SH wounds.
  • To outline collaborative treatment planning and patient education for self-care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on definitions and management of self-harm.
  • Guidance development for wound assessment.
  • Framework for patient-professional agreement on interventions.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Self-harmSelf-inflicted injurySelf-inflicted woundsWounds

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  • Accurate wound assessment is key.
  • Collaborative treatment planning enhances patient engagement.
  • Patient education empowers self-care.

Conclusions:

  • A non-judgemental, holistic approach is essential for managing self-harm wounds.
  • Effective management involves accurate assessment, shared decision-making, and patient education.
  • Empowering patients with self-care knowledge improves outcomes.