Managing chronic, nonhealing wounds using a research-based protocol |
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Authors: | Benton Nancy Harvath Theresa A Flaherty-Robb Marna Medcraft Marijo McWhorter Karen McClelland Faith Joseph Carol Mambourg Floris |
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Institution: | Home and Cmomunity Based Services, Portland, OR, USA. |
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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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