Wound care in hard-to-reach populations: rough sleepers.
Br J Nurs
; 33(4): S34-S37, 2024 Feb 22.
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ABSTRACT
People sleeping rough commonly develop wounds and other skin disorders. Wounds vary and develop for multiple reasons. They include acute wounds such as burns, infected injection sites, abscesses and cellulitis, as well as chronic wounds such as pressure ulcers; rough sleepers have a high prevalence of lower limb wounds. Skin and soft tissue infections are common, especially in people who inject drugs via subcutaneous or intramuscular routes. Emergency departments are often the pathways into healthcare for homeless people as traditional health and care systems often fail to meet their needs. Across England, initiatives have been developed to improve access to wound care for those who sleep rough. A case study illustrates the care of a homeless man presenting with a lower limb wound.
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Assunto principal:
Pele
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Queimaduras
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
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En
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Br J Nurs
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article