Psychology of Wounds and Wound Care in Clinical Practice

Download or read book Psychology of Wounds and Wound Care in Clinical Practice written by Dominic Upton and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-11-06 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.