People with chronic wounds cared for at home in Belgium: Prevalence and exploration of care integration needs using health care trajectory analysis

Background: Little is known about the prevalence of people with chronic wounds cared for at home and their care integration needs in Belgium. In high-income countries, chronic wounds are associated with ageing processes, chronic diseases and social and financial vulnerability, resulting in multiple needs. To meet these needs, many health care providers (with nurses figuring prominently) are involved. This can lead to fragmented health care trajectories and the need to strengthen care coordination. Objectives: This study aims to estimate the prevalence of people with chronic wounds cared for at... Mehr ...