Based on current research and the authors extensive first hand knowledge and experience this book introduces readers to wound care in nursing practice with a holistic patient centered approach. Based on current research and the authors extensive first hand knowledge and experience this book introduces readers to wound care in nursing practice with a holistic patient centered approach it presents a nursing framework for wound care that uses a nursing model rather than a medical model focusing on care of the patient rather than simply care of the wound. Assuming little or no specialist knowledge of wound care it introduces the reader to a nursing framework for wound care which focusses on the patient and their nusing care rather than simply the wound both students and practising nurses in hospitals and the community will find this book an informative textbook and a stimulating reference for critical evaluation of practice. A must have for any nurse wanting to expand their knowledge in this area of wound care wound care nursing 3rd edition introduces a person centred approach to wound care practice across the lifespan the books is fully illustrated with colour photographs and illustrations throughout and including extensive case studies to demonstrate the practical applications of the most recent research in this area. Wound care nursing a patient centered approach dec 10 2020 posted by wilbur smith public library text id 746761a3 online pdf ebook epub library background chronic wounds affect an estimated 221 per 1000 population they are a significant source of morbidity and affect individuals physically psychologically