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Pain is a highly subjective psycho-physiological experience influenced by emotional, behavioral, and sensory factors: the quality of care and assistance provided to patients suffering from wounds and chronic injuries are of different types, therefore it depends to a large extent on the ability to evaluate by the nursing staff the impact of each of these factors.

For a correct assessment and effective pain control, it is essential to understand that there are different levels of pain, related to the etiopathogenesis of the lesion, to the anatomical site and the therapeutic procedures; whatever the cause, the pain will be influenced by psycho-social factors, previous painful experiences, and environmental and personal components, including the relationship that is established with the operator who performs the procedure itself and requires a holistic assessment of the patient. Injury pain is multidimensional, and it must be addressed with a holistic approach.

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Peghetti, A., Seri, R., Cavalli, E., Martin, V. (2023). Pain Management. In: Maruccia, M., Papa, G., Ricci, E., Giudice, G. (eds) Pearls and Pitfalls in Skin Ulcer Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-45453-0_46

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