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Nursing outcomes in wound care management: A mixed method study
Marzia Lommi1, Barbara Raffaele1, Maria Ymelda Tolentino Diaz1
1UOC Care to the Person, Local Health Authority Roma 2, Italy, Rome, Italy.
Nursing Open
|December 8, 2022
Summary
This study analyzed chronic wound management and patient experiences, finding significant wound improvement and links between quality of life and patient factors. Patient care experiences were categorized into self-care, healthcare provider care, and overall quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Wound Care
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Chronic wounds, particularly venous leg ulcers, significantly impact patient quality of life.
- Effective management strategies are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze chronic wound management outcomes.
- To explore the lived experiences of patients with chronic ulcers.
Main Methods:
- Sequential explanatory mixed-method design combining quantitative and qualitative phases.
- Quantitative longitudinal study with 44 patients, analyzed using linear regression.
- Qualitative phase involved interviews with 14 patients, analyzed using descriptive phenomenology.
Main Results:
- Significant wound improvement observed across all measurement times.
- Confirmed associations between patient quality of life (physical and mental) and socio-demographic/clinical factors.
- Qualitative themes identified: 'Cared by self,' 'Cared by Healthcare Providers,' and 'Quality of life.'
Conclusions:
- The study highlights the importance of considering patient-reported experiences in chronic wound care.
- Findings suggest a multifactorial approach is needed to enhance both wound healing and patient well-being.
- Further research can build upon these themes to develop more patient-centered interventions.
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