Publications by authors named "Jonathan Uebelhor"
Providing palliative care to seriously ill patients with nonhealing wounds.
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs
August 2010
Article Synopsis
- Patients nearing end of life may develop challenging wounds that are hard to heal, often requiring hospice and palliative care.
- Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life through wound stabilization, prevention of new wounds, and effective symptom management.
- Key treatment goals include managing wound exudate and odor, enhancing mobility, preventing infections, and addressing pain, along with support for both patients and families.