Session information
- Title:
- Management of symptoms associated with wounds
- Description:
- This session explores the assessment and management of wounds in end-of-life care. It also considers the types of challenging skin problems that individuals may face at end of life and gives an overview of the psychological, social and spiritual implications on the patient. This session was reviewed by Jacqui Fletcher and Sarah Hanrott and last updated in March 2024.
- Hierarchy:
- End of Life Care (e-ELCA) > e-ELCA 04: Symptom management, comfort and wellbeing > 04_08 General issues > Management of symptoms associated with wounds
- Author(s):
-
Jane McManus
- Created:
- 23 Mar 2010
- Last Major Update:
- 25 Mar 2024
- Keywords:
- 215-0431, pressure ulcer, oedema, risk factors, pressure-reducing equipment, anorexia, cachexia, incontinence, skin failure, SCALE, SSKIN, maceration, exudate, odour, dressings
- Quicklink:
- 215-0431
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Self assessments
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Content
4.6/5
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Presentation
4.6/5
4.6/5
Interactivity
4.6/5
4.6/5
Self assessments
4.6/5
4.6/5
- Title:
- Management of symptoms associated with wounds
- Description:
- This session explores the assessment and management of wounds in end-of-life care. It also considers the types of challenging skin problems that individuals may face at end of life and gives an overview of the psychological, social and spiritual implications on the patient. This session was reviewed by Jacqui Fletcher and Sarah Hanrott and last updated in March 2024.
- Hierarchy:
- End of Life Care (e-ELCA) > e-ELCA 04: Symptom management, comfort and wellbeing > 04_08 General issues > Management of symptoms associated with wounds
- Author(s):
-
Jane McManus
- Created:
- 23 Mar 2010
- Last Major Update:
- 25 Mar 2024
- Keywords:
- 215-0431, pressure ulcer, oedema, risk factors, pressure-reducing equipment, anorexia, cachexia, incontinence, skin failure, SCALE, SSKIN, maceration, exudate, odour, dressings
- Quicklink:
- 215-0431