Impact of solution-focused brief therapy and vacuum sealing drainage on mental health of wound care patients

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.