Benton N, Harvath TA, Flaherty-Robb M, Medcraft M, McWhorter K, McClelland F, Joseph C, Mambourg F. Managing chronic, nonhealing wounds using a research-based protocol.
J Gerontol Nurs 2007;
33:38-45. [PMID:
18019117 DOI:
10.3928/00989134-20071101-07]
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Abstract
The physical, emotional, and financial costs of caring for patients with chronic, nonhealing leg wounds are substantial. In fiscal year 2001, the home care department of a large Veterans Affairs medical center in the Pacific Northwest spent nearly half of its annual budget on veterans needing wound care. In this article, the authors describe a practice improvement project designed to improve the wound care management of homebound veterans with chronic, nonhealing lower extremity wounds using a research-based protocol and consultation by a certified wound care specialist, as well as the effect of this program on home care expenditures.
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