A New Concept of a Multidisciplinary Wound Healing Center and a National Expert Function of Wound Healing
Open Access
- 1 July 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in Archives of Surgery
- Vol. 136 (7) , 765-772
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.136.7.765
Abstract
NONHEALING wounds are a significant problem. The frequency varies, but at any time almost 1% of the world's population experiences problem wounds, with associated costs accounting for more than 2% to 4% of health care expenses.1-6 Furthermore, patients with problem wounds experience a serious decrease in their quality of life. These factors have led to the establishment of wound healing groups and centers as well as national and international societies worldwide. Problem wounds are defined as wounds that are chronic and resistant to therapy, provide an extra risk, and reduce the quality of life of the patient.Keywords
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