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Table 9.1 (continued)
Factor Element Some implications for the clinician
Pain Pain from wound Cognitive behaviour therapy
Pain from Distraction techniques
treatment
Background pain Imagery

Pain from Relaxation
anticipation of
Altering significance of the
treatment
pain
P.A.I.N model
Appropriate clinical
techniques
Acknowledgement of pain
Stress Stress from pain Pain management techniques
Stress from Calm and relaxed treatment
treatment environment
Stress from Cognitive behaviour therapy
psychosocial
issues
Stress delayed Education and appropriate
healing control
Self-management
Appropriate dressings
Pre-information for novel
treatments

Psychosocial Issues of Wounds

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As we have seen in Chap. 1 most researchers, clinicians and
patients agree there are a host of psychosocial factors that can
affect the individual patient of which the health care profes-
sional should be aware. These can include: lack of energy, limi-
tations in work and leisure activities, worries and frustrations,