Surgical wound care preferences and priorities from the perspectives of patients: a qualitative analysis

Rachel M. Walker; Megan Rattray; Ishtar Lockwood; Wendy Chaboyer; Frances Lin; Shelley Roberts; Jodie Perry; Sean Birgan; Paul Nieuwenhoven; Elizabeth Garrahy; Rosalind Probert; Brigid M. Gillespie

doi:10.12968/jowc.2023.32.Sup1.S19

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Surgical wound care preferences and priorities from the perspectives of patients: a qualitative analysis

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Surgical wound care preferences and priorities from the perspectives of patients: a qualitative analysis

Rachel M. Walker, Megan Rattray, Ishtar Lockwood, Wendy Chaboyer, Frances Lin, Shelley Roberts, Jodie Perry, Sean Birgan, Paul Nieuwenhoven, Elizabeth Garrahy, …

Journal of Wound Care, Vol.32(Sup1), pp.S19-S27

2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2023.32.Sup1.S19

PMID: 36630190

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Abstract

nurse–patient relationships

patient participation

patient perspectives

qualitative approaches

wound

wound care

wound dressing

wound healing

Objective: To explore patients' priorities and preferences for optimal care of their acute or hard to heal surgical wound(s). Method: This qualitative study involved semi structured individual interviews with patients receiving wound care in Queensland, Australia. Convenience and snowball sampling were used to recruit patients from inpatient and outpatient settings between November 2019 and January 2020. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis. Emergent themes were discussed by all investigators to ensure consensus. Results: A total of eight patients were interviewed, five of whom were male (average median age: 70.5 years; interquartile range (IQR): 45-80 years). Four interrelated themes emerged from the data that describe the patients' surgical wound journey: experiencing psychological and psychosocial challenges; taking back control by actively engaging in care; seeking out essential clinician attributes; and collaborating with clinicians to enable an individualised approach to their wound care. Conclusion: Findings from this study indicate that patients want to actively collaborate with clinicians who have caring qualities, professional skills and knowledge, and be involved in decision making to ensure care meets their individual needs.

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Title: Surgical wound care preferences and priorities from the perspectives of patients: a qualitative analysis
Authors: Rachel M. Walker (Corresponding Author) - Griffith University
Megan Rattray (Author) - Griffith University
Ishtar Lockwood (Author) - Griffith University
Wendy Chaboyer (Author) - Griffith University
Frances Lin (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Nursing
Shelley Roberts (Author) - Griffith University
Jodie Perry (Author) - Gold Coast Hospital
Sean Birgan (Author) - Princess Alexandra Hospital
Paul Nieuwenhoven (Author) - Gold Coast Hospital
Elizabeth Garrahy (Author) - Princess Alexandra Hospital
Rosalind Probert (Author) - Princess Alexandra Hospital
Brigid M. Gillespie (Author) - Griffith University
Publication details: Journal of Wound Care, Vol.32(Sup1), pp.S19-S27
Publisher: MA Healthcare Ltd.
Date published: 2023
DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2023.32.Sup1.S19
ISSN: 2052-2916
PMID: 36630190
Grant note: RGS-LG0007 / Gold Coast Health & Gold Coast Hospital Foundation
Organisation Unit: School of Health - Nursing; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99716195802621
Output Type: Journal article

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