Citation

Kilroy-Findley A, Bateman S. Wounds UK 2016; 12(4): 88-94.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016)

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Abstract

Deliberate self-harm carries negative connotations for many healthcare professionals and members of the public; this is widely due to lack of knowledge and 'revulsion' for the act itself (Kilroy-Findley, 2015; National Institute of Health and Care Excellence [NICE], 2004). NICE guidance (2004/2011) aimed to improve the understanding and treatment received by those who self-harm; however, there is evidence from a number of charities that this has not improved the experience for many service users (MIND, 2010).

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; adult; human; Depression; burn; female; male; case report; quality of life; depression; Self-harm; suicide attempt; pain; substance abuse; alcohol abuse; antiinfective agent; citalopram; fluoxetine; venlafaxine; automutilation; middle aged; tramadol; laceration; Mental illness; wound; bipolar II disorder; antibiotic agent; non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; wound healing; cellulitis; metformin; Article; flucloxacillin; scar; wound fluid; wound infection; young adult; wound dressing; Staphylococcus aureus; wound irrigation; skin maceration; honey; child abuse survivor; foam dressing; Infection prevention; irrigation solution; octenidine; octenilin; octenisan