Research progress on non-pharmacological analgesic management for procedural pain in chronic refractory wounds

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.1673-9450.2025.05.012

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Procedural pain in chronic refractory wounds seriously affects the quality of life and wound healing process of patients. The application of traditional analgesic drugs is limited by side effects and the risk of dependence. Exploring safe and effective non-pharmaceutical analgesic management strategies has become a focus of clinical attention. This article systematically reviews recent research progress in non-pharmaceutical analgesic management strategies for procedural pain in chronic refractory wounds，summarizes its application effects and limitations，and proposes future research directions，with the aim of providing a theoretical basis and clinical reference for improving the management of procedural pain in chronic refractory wounds.

Key words: Pain，procedural, Analgesia, Nursing, Chronic refractory wounds

Xiangyang Zhao, Jing Zhao, Baoli Chen, Zhijuan Wang, Chi Xue, Fen Wang, Xiaochun Jiao, Lina Wang, Qin Zhou. Research progress on non-pharmacological analgesic management for procedural pain in chronic refractory wounds[J]. Chinese Journal of Injury Repair and Wound Healing(Electronic Edition), 2025, 20(05): 436-441.

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