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World J Psychiatry. Dec 19, 2024; 14(12): 1854-1859
Published online Dec 19, 2024. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i12.1854
Impact of solution-focused brief therapy and vacuum sealing drainage on mental health of wound care patients
Wen-Juan Shi, Jian Zhou, Qi-Liang Xu, Yi Jiang, Qiang Dai
Wen-Juan Shi, Jian Zhou, Qi-Liang Xu, Yi Jiang, Qiang Dai, Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital Liyang Branch, Liyang 213300, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Shi WJ designed the study; Shi WJ and Zhou J analyzed the data; Shi WJ, Zhou J, Xu QL, Jiang Y, and Dai Q were involved in the data and writing of this article. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board of the Jiangsu Province Hospital Liyang Branch, approval No. 2024014.
Informed consent statement: All study participants and their legal guardians provided written informed consent before enrollment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Qiang Dai, Doctor, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital Liyang Branch, No. 70 Jianshe West Road, Licheng Town, Liyang 213300, Jiangsu Province, China. ainimoney@163.com
Received: September 6, 2024
Revised: September 28, 2024
Accepted: October 28, 2024
Published online: December 19, 2024
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Abstract
BACKGROUND

Improving mental health is crucial for patients who require wound treatment.

AIM

To analyze the effects of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) combined with vacuum sealing drainage on the psychological health of patients undergoing wound treatment, providing a basis for selecting wound treatment protocols.

METHODS

A total of 102 patients undergoing wound treatment were included, with the study period from March 2020 to March 2024. Sex was not a factor, and patients were randomly assigned to two groups of 51 cases each. The control group received negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), while the experimental group received NPWT plus SFBT. The recovery of wounds, granulation tissue scores, and psychological health levels were compared between the two groups. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS Windows software version 26.0 and GraphPad Prism 8.0.

RESULTS

Post-treatment, the levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, white blood cell count, and lactate dehydrogenase in the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05). The two groups had no significant difference in granulation tissue scores (P < 0.05). The psychological health level in the experimental group was significantly higher than in the control group (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

The combination of SFBT and NPWT accelerates wound healing, promotes granulation tissue growth, and improves psychological well-being, making it a valuable approach for clinical application.

Keywords: Solution-focused brief therapy; Negative pressure wound therapy; Psychological health; Wound healing; Clinical treatment

Core Tip: Combining solution-focused brief therapy with negative pressure wound therapy can significantly enhance the healing process of wounds, improve psychological well-being, and help patients regain confidence. Solution-focused brief therapy is a brief psychotherapy approach that focuses on the client’s strengths and resources, emphasizing the present and future rather than past problems, to help individuals create positive changes and achieve their goals. Negative pressure wound therapy, on the other hand, is a physical therapy method that applies subatmospheric pressure to wounds to promote blood circulation, reduce infection, and accelerate the healing process.