WOUND MANAGEMENT - A LITERATURE-REVIEW

This paper provides an overview of literature on wound management, inc luding wound assessment and wound care and their relationship to the h ealing process. No attempt is made to describe individual tools or dre ssing materials as this literature can be found elsewhere. Patient and economic benefits of accurate wound assessment and choice of dressing material are highlighted. The case for an improved and updated nursin g knowledge base regarding all aspects of wound care is made.