ABSTRACT
When a patient presents with a wound it is important to consider contributory factors that may have an impact on wound healing, in order to try to address and improve healing rates. The following diagram shows some of the considerations healthcare professionals must address during the assessment process. Once these factors have been identified, it is the responsibility of the professional to ensure a plan of care is in place and goals set and that patients are educated on their role in this process, keeping them informed throughout their treatment. https://s3-euw1-ap-pe-df-pch-content-public-p.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/9781315847993/187048f3-0827-4609-8463-2bcd87bed963/content/ufig2_C.tif" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"/>
