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Managing malodorous wounds in the community using a structured approach for practice.

Jackie Stephen-Haynes¹

¹Professor in Wound Healing, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK.

British Journal of Community Nursing

|December 8, 2025

Summary

Malodour in chronic wounds, often caused by bacterial colonization, significantly impacts patients and requires effective community management. This study offers a structured approach to assessment and care, improving patient well-being and clinical outcomes.

Keywords:

antimicrobial stewardship chronic wounds community nursing malodorous wounds odour control quality of life wound infection wound odour

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Area of Science:

Wound Care
Community Health
Microbiology

Background:

Malodour is a distressing complication of chronic wounds managed in community settings.
It stems from anaerobic bacterial colonization and necrotic tissue, affecting patients, families, and clinicians.
The impact extends to well-being, sleep, social life, diet, and wound healing.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a structured approach for assessing and managing malodorous wounds in the community.
To highlight the importance of holistic assessment, antimicrobial stewardship, and psychological support.
To address limitations in current assessment tools and advocate for validated quality of life measures.

Main Methods:

Structured clinical assessment framework for malodorous wounds.
Review of contributing factors: bacterial colonization and tissue status.
Integration of antimicrobial stewardship and psychological support strategies.
Discussion of emerging innovations in wound management.

Main Results:

A structured approach can improve care for patients experiencing malodorous wounds.
Holistic assessment, antimicrobial stewardship, and psychological support are key components of effective management.
Current assessment tools are limited, and validated quality of life measures are needed.

Conclusions:

Effective management of malodorous wounds requires a structured, holistic approach.
Addressing the clinical and psychological impact is crucial for patient well-being.
Further research is needed to develop validated tools for assessing quality of life in patients with malodorous wounds.