Advances in wound care theory and technology

: This paper reviews the progress in wound care research at home and abroad in recent years in regard to the aspects of wound healing theory, development of occlusive dressings, and wound care technology, etc. Wound care methods are constantly updated along with the development of medical science and technology, as well as theory and practice of nursing. Clinical nursing staff should acquire the latest knowledge of wound care, treat patients with appropriate methods of dressing and cover materials according to their conditions, and make effort to promote nutritional state, alleviate pain, and promote psychological care of patients, thus to provide patients with integral and dynamic wound care.