Palliative wound care at the end of life

Ronda G. Hughes; Alexis D. Bakos; Ann O'Mara; Christine T. Kovner

doi:10.1177/1084822304271815

Palliative wound care at the end of life

Ronda G. Hughes, Alexis D. Bakos, Ann O'Mara, Christine T. Kovner

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Abstract

Wound care, a form of palliative care, supports the health care needs of dying patients by focusing on alleviating symptoms. Although wound care can be both healing and palliative, it can impair the quality of the end of life for the dying if it is done without proper consideration of the patient's wishes and best interests. Wound care may be optional for dying patients. This article will discuss the ethical responsibilities and challenges of providing wound care for surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, and wounds associated with cancer as well as wound care in home health compared to end of life.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	196-202
Number of pages	7
Journal	Home Health Care Management and Practice
Volume	17
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1084822304271815
State	Published - 2005

Keywords

End of life
Ethical
Palliative
Quality

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Leadership and Management
Community and Home Care
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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