The systemic challenges of hard-to-heal wounds

Journal of Wound CareVol. 32, No. Sup7 Supplement EditorialThe systemic challenges of hard-to-heal woundsKevin WooKevin WooProfessor, Queen's University, Adjunct Research Professor, Western University, The Institute for Education Research (TIER), University Health Network, Ontario, CanadaSearch for more papers by this authorKevin WooPublished Online:5 Jul 2023https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2023.32.Sup7.S3AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article References 1 Afsali Borojeny L, Albatineh AN, Hasanpour Dehkordi A, Ghanei Gheshlagh R. The incidence of pressure ulcers and its associations in different wards of the hospital: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Prev Med 2020; 11:171 Medline, Google Scholar2 Amini M, Mansouri F, Vafaee K et al.. Factors affecting the incidence and prevalence of pressure ulcers in COVID-19 patients admitted with a Braden scale below 14 in the intensive care unit: retrospective cohort study. Int Wound J 2022; (8):2039–2054. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13804 Crossref, Medline, Google Scholar3 Padula WV, Delarmente BA. The national cost of hospital-acquired pressure injuries in the United States. Int Wound J 2019; 16(3):634-640. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13071 Crossref, Medline, Google Scholar4 World Health Organization (WHO). State of the world's nursing 2020: investing in education, jobs and leadership. WHO. 2020. https://tinyurl.com/tnwne93 (accessed 22 June 2023) Google Scholar5 Adhikari R, Smith P. Global nursing workforce challenges: time for a paradigm shift. Nurse Educ Pract 2023; 69:103627. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2023.103627 Crossref, Medline, Google Scholar6 Delmore B, Deppisch M, Cox J et al.. Necessary products for the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries: lessons learned that translate beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Adv Skin Wound Care 2023; 36(7):361–369. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASW.0000935996.96447.54 Crossref, Medline, Google Scholar7 Hoover J, Koon AD, Rosser EN, Rao KD. Mentoring the working nurse: a scoping review. Hum Resour Health 2020; 18(1):52. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-020-00491-x Crossref, Medline, Google Scholar8 Cox J, Thomas Hawkins C. Racial disparities and pressure injuries among hospitalised patients. Adv Skin Wound Care 2023; 36(2):78–84. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASW.0000904460.94583.51 Crossref, Medline, Google Scholar9 Dieteren C, Bonfrer I. Socioeconomic inequalities in lifestyle risk factors across low- and middle-income countries. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:951. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11014-1 Crossref, Medline, Google Scholar10 Francis KF. Assessment and identification of skin disorders in skin of color: an integrative review. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 2023; 50(2):107–114. https://doi.org/10.1097/WON.0000000000000960 Crossref, Medline, Google Scholar11 Uppal S. A portrait of Canadians who have been homeless. Insights on Canadian Society, Statistics Canada. 2022. Catalogue no. 75-006-X Google Scholar12 Adly M, Woo TE, Traboulsi D et al.. Understanding dermatologic concerns among persons experiencing homelessness: a scoping review and discussion for improved delivery of care. J Cutan Med Surg 2021; 25(6):616–626. https://doi.org/10.1177/12034754211004558 Crossref, Medline, Google Scholar13 Gaber SN, Rosenblad AK, Mattsson E et al.. The relationship between attitudes to homelessness and perceptions of caring behaviours: a cross-sectional study among women experiencing homelessness, nurses and nursing students. BMC Women's Health 2022; 22:159. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-01744-8 Crossref, Medline, Google Scholar14 Henderson MD, McCurry IJ, Deatrick JA, Lipman TH. Experiences of adult men who are homeless accessing care: a qualitative Study. J Transcult Nurs 2022; 33(2):199–207. https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596211057895 Crossref, Medline, Google Scholar15 Woith WM, Kerber C, Astroth KS, Jenkins SH. Lessons from the homeless: civil and uncivil interactions with nurses, self-care behaviors, and barriers to care. Nurs Forum 2017; 52(3):211–220. https://doi.org/10.1111/nuf.12191 Crossref, Medline, Google Scholar16 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2022 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report. 2022. https://tinyurl.com/4rvj3xn3 (accessed 22 June 2023) Google Scholar FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 July 2023Volume 32Issue Sup7ISSN (print): 0969-0700ISSN (online): 2052-2916 Metrics History Published online 5 July 2023 Published in print 1 July 2023 Information© MA Healthcare LimitedPDF download