Diane K Langemo1. 1. University of North Dakota College of Nursing, Grand Forks, ND, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: An analysis of the literature regarding palliative care of patients with wounds. DATA SOURCES: Health care literature, including national and international reports, focusing on enhancing quality of life for individuals with wounds who are receiving palliative care. CONCLUSION: The literature on palliative care of patients with wounds is limited. Integration of palliative care concepts and chronic wound management is challenging; however, palliative care, which focuses on comfort and symptom management for quality of life, can provide the best quality care within the parameters of disease and individual patient wishes.
OBJECTIVE: An analysis of the literature regarding palliative care of patients with wounds. DATA SOURCES: Health care literature, including national and international reports, focusing on enhancing quality of life for individuals with wounds who are receiving palliative care. CONCLUSION: The literature on palliative care of patients with wounds is limited. Integration of palliative care concepts and chronic wound management is challenging; however, palliative care, which focuses on comfort and symptom management for quality of life, can provide the best quality care within the parameters of disease and individual patient wishes.