Paliatívna medicína a liečba bolesti 2e/2025
Treatment of chronic wounds in palliative care
Palliative care is a specific approach in healthcare that focuses on improving the quality of life for patients suffering from incurable, chronic, or terminal illnesses. Its main goal is to alleviate the patient’s suffering and provide support not only to the individual but also to their family. Chronic wounds in palliative care patients can lead to various complications that may significantly impact their quality of life. Such complications can have serious consequences for the patient’s health and may worsen their physical, emotional, and psychological condition. Complete healing of chronic wounds in palliative care patients is not always possible. In palliative care, it is important to combine regular wound care with measures to ensure the patient’s comfort and prevent further complications. When wound healing is unlikely, care focuses on minimizing pain, infection, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life.
Keywords: palliative care, chronic wound, quality of life
