Care needs of patients with chronic wounds for implementing a virtual care program: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic and complex wounds are serious public health problems worldwide. Given the time-consuming nature of chronic wound healing and the need for long-term follow-up, a virtual care approach can effectively manage these patients. Identifying the care needs of patients with chronic wounds is key to successfully managing their care remotely. This study aimed to identify the care needs of patients with chronic wounds for implementing a virtual care program to manage this group of patients remotely.

Methods

This descriptive qualitative study was conducted using a conventional content analysis approach in wound care clinics of East Azerbaijan Province (northwestern Iran). Data were collected through six focus group discussions with wound therapists and six semi-stru

SUBMITTER: Babaei N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12755777 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature