Wound Assessment - Incorporating the WHASA wound assessment form

Abstract

Holistic patient Assessment forms an integral part of wound assessment the wound is part of a person with individual qualities and needs that should be considered. A wound can never be treated without considering the unique physiological and psychological aspects of the human being. The Wound Healing Association of Southern Africa developed a wound assessment form in 2007 to facilitate holistic patient assessment in order to aid with quality wound assessment and wound management.