Psychological support for wound surgery recovery
Part of Injuries & trauma, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether talking with a mental health professional helps adults feel better and recover more smoothly after surgery for hard-to-heal wounds. It is for patients who are getting VSD (vacuum-assisted drainage) surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult who is getting surgery for a wound that has not healed well.
- You are able to talk and listen in a conversation.
- You and your family agree to be part of the study and understand what it involves.
- You can see, hear, and read well enough to fill out questionnaires.
- You are willing to follow the study plan and have a positive attitude toward the research.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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