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Review
. 2023 Jul;26(4):187-192.
doi: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2022.12.008. Epub 2022 Dec 17.

Principles of extramural health care for chronic wounds in China

Bin Xu  1 , Xin-Gang Wang  2 , Zi-Lun Meng  3 , Ling-Ya Zhu  4 , Yu-Xiang Zhang  2 , Pan Wu  2 , Chun-Mao Han  5
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Review

Principles of extramural health care for chronic wounds in China

Bin Xu et al. Chin J Traumatol. 2023 Jul.

Abstract

Development of extramural health care for chronic wounds is still in its infancy in China, and thus it is urgent and vital to establish a correct concept and practicable principles. The authors reviewed recent domestic and international literature and summarized the following treatment procedures and principles for extramural health care of chronic wounds. (1) The patient needs to do self-assessment of the wound by using available simple methods; (2) The patient consults with professional physicians or nurses on wound care to define the severity and etiology of the non-healing wound; (3) Professionals evaluate the existing treatment strategies; (4) Etiological treatments are given by professionals; (5) Patients buy needed dressings via the more convenient ways from pharmacies, e-commerce platform or others; (6) Professionals provide a standardized and reasonable therapeutic plan based on the patient's wound conditions; (7) Both professionals and the patient pay attention to complications to prevent adverse outcomes; (8) Professionals strengthen the public education on wound care and integrated rehabilitation. This review expected to provide new perspectives on the therapeutic strategies for chronic wounds in an extramural setting.

Keywords: Chronic wound; Extramural health care; Home-based therapy; Wound healing; Wound management.

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