The aim of this review was to explore the published evidence identifying general considerations/criteria for an ideal post-surgical wound dressing in terms of overcoming potential wound healing challenges (including infection) while supporting antimicrobial stewardship objectives. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This item assesses the clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of using two different reduced pressure compression systems in treating newly diagnosed venous leg ulcers (VLUs) in clinical practice. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The purpose of this study was to summarise the evidence for biofilm formation within acute wounds. The evidence suggests that biofilm formation plays a greater role within acute wounds than previously considered. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
To internationally validate a tool for predicting the risk of delayed healing of venous leg ulcers (VLUs). Validation took place in UK, Austria and New Zealand, and includes community participants. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
To assess the clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of using a two-layer cohesive compression bandage compared with a two-layer compression system and a cohesive inelastic bandage system in treating newly diagnosed venous leg ulcers in clinical practice. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The results indicate that Atrauman WCLs are suitable for the management of a variety of wounds as they promote an undisturbed wound environment, including extended wear time. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Venous leg ulcers (VLU's) can impair patient quality of life (QoL) and have a significant impact on healthcare costs. We introduced a system in which patients with a VLU were examined and treated via a one-stop clinic. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Accurate wound assessment is crucial for determining the progression of healing and guides treatment strategies. Portable wound assessment devices can be useful in providing an accurate evaluation in the community where most cases are treated. The objective of this review was to compare the performance of various portable wound assessment techniques used for wound healing assessment described in the literature. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The objective of this study is to establish the incidence of pressure ulcers in hospital inpatients and identify possible associated risk factors. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This review presents the evidence for the use of PHMB treatments in wound care and its alignment with antimicrobial stewardship for the prevention and treatment of wound infection. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This audit was designed to identify the need of the population and the clinical activity associated with wounds and the management of lower limb swelling. The exploration focused on lower leg wound management, access to diagnostics and compression therapy across each audit site. The variation across the sites was explored to gather insight into the real-world barriers to providing evidence-based management for leg ulceration. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Acute and hard-to-heal wounds are a significant burden to both a patient's quality of life and resources in healthcare systems. Here, we evaluate the outcomes of a non-comparative case series study in which Ringer's solution-preactivated polyacrylate dressings were used to treat acute and hard-to-heal wounds. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This narrative review aims to summarise the evidence available for non-surgical treatment of ALUs, including topical therapy, pharmacological agents, therapeutic angiogenesis and devices. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Silver dressings have been used in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). This meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of silver dressings on DFU healing. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Maggot therapy (MT) or larval debridement therapy is a recognised, effective but underutilised treatment for the management of hard-to-heal wounds and infected ulcers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feelings and opinions of nurses regarding the use of MT. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of this study was to assess the burden experienced by the caregivers of patients with pressure ulcers (PUs) and the variables that might contribute to its manifestation. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
To evaluate the efficacy, tolerability and acceptability of a new multicomponent compression system in one bandage for the local treatment of patients with venous leg ulcers (VLUs). To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of this clinically orientated paper is to offer an overview of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) dressings generally, and more specifically, their use in the treatment of DFUs. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The importance of the periwound skin as the ‘organ of healing’ in the skin should not be underestimated. This paper explores the numerous healing processes originating in the periwound skin, without which healing progression would not occur. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim was to assess evidence related to the measuring of subepidermal moisture (SEM) to detect early, nonvisible development of pressure ulcers (PUs). To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.