Journal of wound care
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Journal of wound care · Jan 2013
ReviewPatients' experiences of negative pressure wound therapy for the treatment of wounds: a review.
To review the research on patients' experiences of undergoing negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). ⋯ Compared with other treatments, there is evidence to show that NPWT can lead to faster wound healing, and a reduced frequency of dressing changes and other treatments. However, there are a number of challenges with the use of NPWT, which need to be explored further so that improvements can be made. Specifically, certain aspects of NPWT may impact negatively on patients' wellbeing, albeit short-term. Therefore, research needs to explore patients' experience of NPWT throughout the treatment process and to consider how this can be improved to minimise any negative effects.