As we discussed development of this article, we struggled with even using the word burnout, because it seems that just isn’t typically part of the language of wound care clinicians and providers. Not that we don’t have our share of frustrations in our day-to-day practice, but burnout?
When you peruse the literature related to true burnout, there is a plethora of information about the signs and symptoms and warning signs. Burnout is described as an emotional and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress, which can reduce productivity and energy, and leave one feeling

Chronic wound management requires frequent assessment of the wounds’ needs to evolve the plan of care and reach complete wound closure in a timely manner. This is often easier said than done, particularly for persons residing in rural settings, long-term care facilities and those with transportation issues. For the patient, chronic wound care is not only an emotional and physical burden; it also proves to be a financial and social burden due to frequent visits to the wound clinic.
The evolution of technology and positive legislative change has made telemedicine a real possibility in the a