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- Title
Fear of malignant fungating wounds.
- Authors
Eyres, Jacqueline
- Abstract
Background: The poor prognosis and clinical presentation of malignant fungating wounds (MFWs) can lead to service users experiencing various dimensions of fear. Aim: This article encourages district nurses (DNs) to explore the psychological factors associated with MFWs in the community setting. Method: The reviewed literature discusses DN practice, with supplementary sources utilised to provide a wider perspective on the multifaceted nature of the subject. Findings: Guidelines advocate that DNs should promptly initiate dialogue to address fears, establish trust and enable service users with MFWs to express concerns, thus facilitating a holistic provision of care. It is crucial to leverage the multidisciplinary team and engage with other agencies to provide support for service users. Effective leadership qualities play a vital role in initiating practice changes that ultimately benefit service users, while also considering clinical governance aspects.
- Subjects
FEAR; NURSES; HOLISTIC medicine; NURSE-patient relationships; COMMUNITY health nursing; COMMUNITY health nurses; OCCUPATIONAL roles; INTERPROFESSIONAL relations; FUNGATING wounds; LEADERSHIP; CLINICAL governance; TRUST; HEALTH care teams
- Publication
British Journal of Community Nursing, 2024, Vol 29, pS36
- ISSN
1462-4753
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjcn.2024.0046