Managing malignant wounds in patients receiving palliative care
The aim of this module is to enhance your understanding of the physical symptoms and psychosocial effects of malignant wounds. You will learn about wound management strategies to use in your practice to enhance patient quality of life. Learning aims and intended outcomes After completing this module and time out activities you should be able to: Explain the aetiology of malignant wounds. Discuss the strategies available to manage malignant wounds. Understand the effects that malignant wounds can have on patients and their families and/or carers. Apply the information contained in this article to your clinical practice. Disclaimer Please note that information provided by RCNi Learning is not sufficient to ensure competence in the skill. Assessment of competence should take place in line with local practice. Practice should always align with local protocols and procedures, latest guidelines and any regulatory code. All modules should currently be viewed together with available national and local Covid-19 guidelines. For advice, go to www.rcn.org.uk/covid-19
Resource last reviewed
30 Apr 2024
