Review of the relationship between stress and wound healing: part 1.

K. Solowiej, V. Mason, D. Upton

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Abstract

While it has been suggested there is a link between stress and delayed wound healing, less is known about the role of pain as a contributor to stress. This paper reviews the evidence for this from studies of acute, surgical and chronic wounds.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)357-366
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Wound Care
Volume18
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2009
Externally publishedYes

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Published Online: September 29, 2013

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