| Injection drug use and wound care. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15924899 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Persons who have injected drugs present challenges to providing wound care. They tend to have multiple physical and psychosocial problems and abuse many substances. They may mistrust health care providers because of past experiences and their perceived negative attitude toward providers. Because they often self-treat abscesses and wounds before seeking care, the infection or wound can be large. A complete history and physical examination should be obtained. All aspects of the person's background will have an impact on wound healing. Wounds need careful assessment and diagnosis. Correct diagnosis of the wound is critical for the proper treatment. Treatment decisions must also include pain control, financial concerns, living arrangements, insurance, and the person's ability to perform the care. Patient education is a critical link in enhancing positive wound healing outcomes. |
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Authors:
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Barbara Pieper; John A Hopper |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Nursing clinics of North America Volume: 40 ISSN: 0029-6465 ISO Abbreviation: Nurs. Clin. North Am. Publication Date: 2005 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-05-31 Completed Date: 2005-07-21 Revised Date: 2009-11-03 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0042033 Medline TA: Nurs Clin North Am Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 349-63 Citation Subset: AIM; IM; N |
Affiliation:
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College of Nursing, Wayne State University, 5557 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202, USA. bpieper@wayne.edu |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abscess
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diagnosis,
etiology,
nursing,
therapy* Humans Needlestick Injuries / complications* Nursing Assessment Patient Education as Topic Soft Tissue Infections / diagnosis, etiology, nursing, therapy* Substance Abuse, Intravenous / complications* Venous Insufficiency / diagnosis, etiology, nursing, therapy* |
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