Wound Care and Management: A Review

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the importance of wound care and management. The study also looked into the different effects that result from the improper provision of wound care. On the other hand, there was also the provision of initiatives that enhanced the healing process. The study was qualitative and embraced the use of primary and secondary research sources to obtain information on the importance of embracing wound care and management. From the findings, improper wound care was associated with increased patient stress levels. Similarly, there was also the provision of two forms of wound dressing that entailed the traditional and modern. The traditional methods are most preferred because of their cost-efficient nature. However, the modern ones are the most ideal because of enhancing healing. On the other hand, patients experience a high medication cost through improper wound care that significantly impacts them. The mentioned initiatives in enhancing the healing process encompassed dressing the wounds, use of antibiotics, and medicinal plants. Additionally, incorporating general practice practitioners and nurse practitioners also enhanced the healing process. This is because these individuals are usually empowered on the different measures to implement in taking care of patients; therefore, it is possible to reduce cases of amputations that have been so prevalent among diabetes patients. In conclusion, wound care and management have been termed critical approaches to enhancing the overall health of individuals. Through this approach, individuals can avoid the increased cost of care, stress, and amputation, among other cases.