Factors Influencing Self-Wound Care Adoption in Singaporean Communities: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Managing wounds often requires frequent clinic visits, posing a burden on both patients and the healthcare system. Shared wound care, which encourages patients to manage dressings at home, has emerged as a potential solution. This study investigates factors influencing self-wound care adoption in Singapore.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey involving 328 participants from six primary healthcare centers was conducted. The survey examined demographics, wound characteristics, and perceptions towards shared wound care using a locally validated questionnaire. Parametric tests and logistic regression were used to analyze the data.

Results

Unlike older participants, younger adults valued time saved through self-care and found clinic visits inconvenient. Participants i

SUBMITTER: Goh LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11493307 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature