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Stories About Living and Going Through Reconstructive Surgery for Pressure Injuries—A Narrative Study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We investigated the lived experience of adult patients with ischial, sacral and trochanteric pressure injuries going through reconstructive surgery. Five informants were recruited. The study was conducted using narrative methodology including in-depth interviews. The transcripts were analysed using structural and thematic methods as described by Riessman. Three main themes were derived: The wound-that changes life; Time-it's my life passing by; and Surgery-a fast track back to life. This study emphasises the importance of surgery as a way to reduce the time it takes for a pressure injury to heal. Involving patients in their own care and sharing information about their treatment is crucial to empower them and maintain a sense of hope.

Source: International Wound Journal

DOI: 10.1111/iwj.70197

Authors: Mari Nööjd, Moustafa Elmasry, Ingrid Steinvall

Institution: Linköping University

Language: English

Topic: Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management

Subfield: Occupational Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,580