Mucosal Wound Healing Is Impaired by Examination Stress

1998497 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Phillip T. Marucha · The Ohio State University at Marion

Abstract

These data suggest that even something as transient, predictable, and relatively benign as examination stress can have significant consequences for wound healing.

Topics & Keywords

Wound Healing and Treatments Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Psychosomatic Medicine

Volume 60, Issue 3, pp. 362-365

DOI: 10.1097/00006842-199805000-00025

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