Abstract
Development of extramural health care for chronic wounds is still in its infancy in China,and thus it is urgent and vital to establish a correct concept and practicable principles.The authors reviewed recent domestic and international literature and summarized the following treatment procedures and princi-ples for extramural health care of chronic wounds.(1)The patient needs to do self-assessment of the wound by using available simple methods;(2)The patient consults with professional physicians or nurses on wound care to define the severity and etiology of the non-healing wound;(3)Professionals evaluate the existing treatment strategies;(4)Etiological treatments are given by professionals;(5)Patients buy needed dressings via the more convenient ways from pharmacies,e-commerce platform or others;(6)Professionals provide a standardized and reasonable therapeutic plan based on the patient's wound conditions;(7)Both professionals and the patient pay attention to complications to prevent adverse outcomes;(8)Professionals strengthen the public education on wound care and integrated rehabilitation.This review expected to provide new perspectives on the therapeutic strategies for chronic wounds in an extramural setting.
基金项目
Medical and Health Science and Technology Program of Zhejiang Province,China(2018247152)
Key Laboratory of The Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Trauma and Burn of Zhejiang Province()
Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine,China(2022K05)
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NSTL
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