Disease history (primary disease, comorbidities) |
Treatment so far for primary disease, wound diagnostic tests carried out, medications (e.g., cortisone, analgesics) and allergies |
Patient’s and relatives‘ current information about/understanding of the cause of the wound, the condition of the wound, and the implementation of any special interventions (e.g., pressure relief/reduction, compression therapy) |
The wound has existed since … (wound duration) |
Wound care plan (wound care products used, frequency of dressing changes, who has been carrying these out so far, any restrictions caused by dressings) |
Effects of the wound on patient’s quality of life |
Motor/functional impairment caused by the wound (speech, swallowing, hearing, vision, protective posture, contractures) |
Effects of the wound on everyday living (e.g., sleep disorders, activities of life, choice of clothing, financial strain) |
Psychosocial and social consequences of the wound for the patient and the patient’s relatives (e.g., isolation, shame/embarrassment, revulsion, loss of control) |
Social background and support in relation to wound care |
Effects of the wound on the patient’s self-image/body image |
Effects of the wound on the patient’s partner relationship, intimacy, sexuality, family relationships |
Coping strategies used so far; capacity for self-management; external resources/support |