Psychology of Wounds and Wound Care in Clinical Practice [electronic resource] /
Upton, Dominic.author.
Upton, Penney.author.
This book addresses the psychological consequences of wounds and the psychological components of wound care, building on contemporary research evidence and presenting practical clinical guidelines. Particular emphasis is given to the psychological impact of both wounds and wound treatment. Implications for practice are discussed, making this book both educational and practical.    Psychology of Wounds and Wound Care in Clinical Practice is aimed at clinicians, including GPs, vascular surgeons and physicians, nurses, especially tissue viability nurses, and podiatrists, and is also of interest to academic teachers and researchers.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Psychosocial Consequences of Wounds -- Pain -- Stress -- Quality of Life and Well-Being -- Different wound type -- Treatment -- Concordance -- Family, friends and social support -- Conclusion.
This book addresses the psychological consequences of wounds and the psychological components of wound care, building on contemporary research evidence and presenting practical clinical guidelines. Particular emphasis is given to the psychological impact of both wounds and wound treatment. Implications for practice are discussed, making this book both educational and practical.    Psychology of Wounds and Wound Care in Clinical Practice is aimed at clinicians, including GPs, vascular surgeons and physicians, nurses, especially tissue viability nurses, and podiatrists, and is also of interest to academic teachers and researchers.
Primary care (Medicine).
General practice (Medicine).
Vascular surgery.
Health psychology.
Medical research.
Primary Care Medicine.
General Practice / Family Medicine.
Vascular Surgery.
Health Psychology.
Quality of Life Research.