Negative pressure wound therapy: A study on patient perspectives

Bolas, Niamn and Holloway, Samantha 2012. Negative pressure wound therapy: A study on patient perspectives. British Journal of Community Nursing 17 (3 SUPP) , S30-S35. 10.12968/bjcn.2012.17.Sup3.S30

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Abstract

Aim: to explore patients' lived experience of using negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Method: A phenomenological approach based on Heideggerian philosophy was undertaken. The study population consisted of 6 participants who had used NPWT for a minimum of 4 weeks. Semi-structured interviews were transcribed verbatim and investigated for themes using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results: Three superordinate themes were identified: altered sense of self, new culture of technology and leading a restricted life. Themes associated with an altered sense of self and leading a restricted life were in keeping with other wound care studies. Identification of barriers such as managing technical difficulties, practicalities of daily living, and improved understandingof NPWT for both patient and practitioner, can foster hope and reduce anxiety. Conclusions: Recommendations include holistic assessment of patient suitability for NPWT, education for patients and health professionals on NPWT, use of lighter, quieter devices, and the inclusion of a technology domain in future health-related quality of life studies on NPWT.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Medicine
Publisher:	MA Healthcare
ISSN:	1462-4753
Last Modified:	20 Feb 2026 13:45
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/185022

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