The links between the mind and the body have long been explored, and evidence demonstrates this can have a direct effect on wound healing (Wynn and Holloway, 2019). Cole-King and Harding (2001) established the link between anxiety and depression and wound healing: patients scoring in the top 50% of total Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) scores were four times more likely to have delayed healing than those scoring in the bottom 50%. In addition, the psychological toll of living with a chronic wound can also impact on quality of life. In an international webinar broadcast on November 5, 2020 and available to watch on demand on Wounds International TV, Gerry Hussey and Trudie Young explored how effectively managing the associated stress of living with a chronic wound can positively impact patient wellbeing and enhance wound healing. This webinar included two cases, which provide practical examples of appropriate wound care product selection in different care settings. In the cases selected, 3M products have been used to manage the chronic condition and help improve patient wellbeing and quality of life.
