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Patient and carer experience of living with a pressure injury: A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.

Adam Scott BurstonSandra J MilesPaul Fulbrook
Published in: Journal of clinical nursing (2022)
The psychology and mindset of those involved, and support to navigate the challenges that arise are two unique and clinically relevant categorisations to guide provision of pressure injury care. Adaptation to a pressure injury is multi-faceted and contextual, challenges to adaptation create additional psychological burden. Interventions encompassing all facets of the experience are necessary. Current research into experiences is limited, and further research to support interventions is necessary.
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