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.
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Journal of wound care · Aug 2012
ReviewTaking the trauma out of wound care: the importance of undisturbed healing.
Significant advances in wound dressing technology have resulted in a myriad of dressing choices for wound-care clinicians, providing more than just an inert wound cover. The establishment of a moist wound environment under modern wound dressings and the optimisation of the healing response are now the goals expected of these dressings. ⋯ Therefore, in order to maximise the healing benefits wounds covered by today's wound dressings must minimise tissue disturbance (physical as well as chemical). This review aims to consider the ways traditional, as well as modern, wound dressings may disturb wounds, summarising the potential areas of wound disturbance, and suggesting how best to address this aspect of the use of wound dressings to treat acute as well as chronic wounds.
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Journal of wound care · Jul 2012
Multicenter Study Clinical TrialManagement of chronic wounds with an innovative absorbent wound dressing.
To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of an innovative absorbent wound dressing (UrgoClean; Laboratoires Urgo) in the local management of venous leg ulcers and pressure ulcers, during the sloughy stage of the healing process. ⋯ The results suggest that the dressing promoted the healing process of chronic wounds, showing itself to be a credible therapeutic alternative for the sloughy stage of the wound-healing process. It also demonstrated good tolerance and acceptability.
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Journal of wound care · Jun 2012
An introduction to the biopsychosocial complexities of managing wound pain.
Using the Manchester pain management model (PAIN), this review discusses the care of acute and chronic wounds, focussing on the particular skills required to manage pain associated with different types of wounds, and addressing the important area of dressing change. Acute and chronic wounds can be associated with either acute or chronic pain, making management of wound pain a significant challenge. ⋯ Understanding the biopsychosocial and cultural elements of pain enables the practitioner to prepare, assess, intervene and normalise effectively, during all aspects of wound care management. Utilising individualised evidence-based practice is essential to ensure that high-quality care is delivered in this key area.