Fungating Malignancies: Management of a Distinct Wound Entity
No abstract available (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - November 24, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: NCPD Test Source Type: research

Pressure Injury Management in Critically Ill Patients with COVID-19 in a Makeshift Hospital in Indonesia: A Report of Two Cases
Patients who are critically ill with COVID-19 need ventilation support in the ICU. However, ICU patients are at higher risk of developing a pressure injury (PI). Unfortunately, PI prevention is not optimally implemented in Indonesia, especially in the makeshift hospitals created during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, the authors report two cases of critically ill patients with COVID-19 who developed large sacral PIs during hospitalization in a makeshift hospital in Indonesia. The first patient developed a stage 3, 7 × 7-cm sacral PI on the 14th day of hospitalization. The second patient developed a stage 4, 12 × 8-cm sacral...
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - November 24, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Source Type: research

Effects of Topical Oils on Neonatal Skin: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSION Although current evidence indicates a potential benefit, more studies with a high level of evidence on the subject are required. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - November 24, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Source Type: research

Use of Cold Plasma in Wound Healing: A Case Report
The treatment of chronic wounds remains a serious medical and social problem. There are many innovative therapeutic approaches for the treatment of chronic wounds, one of which is cold plasma therapy. This case report describes an 85-year-old patient who presented with a chronic wound on his lower right leg. Despite repeated surgical wound debridements, his wound did not improve. Therefore, the authors initiated cold plasma therapy for his chronic wound. Through repeated application of cold plasma, the wound was completely healed within 8 weeks. As a noninvasive procedure, the cold plasma treatment was well tolerated and h...
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - November 24, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Source Type: research

Maintaining Skin Integrity in Neonates with Sunflower Seed Oil and Liquid Vaseline: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
OBJECTIVE To test the effectiveness of sunflower seed oil (SSO) and liquid Vaseline (LV) in maintaining skin integrity in term and preterm neonates in the neonatal ICU. Because the skin of the neonate is still immature, disruption of skin integrity is a commonly observed problem. METHODS In this randomized controlled study, 90 preterm and term neonates in the neonatal ICU of a state hospital were equally divided into three groups. The skin condition of the neonates in all three groups was assessed using the Neonatal Skin Condition Score (NSCS); assessments were made a total of nine times at 48-hour intervals. Th...
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - November 24, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Source Type: research

A Prospective Study of Pressure Injury Healing Rate and Time and Influencing Factors in an Acute Care Setting
CONCLUSIONS To reduce hospital stays, PI-related complications, and mortality, evidence-based management strategies for PIs are needed. The findings of the present study may contribute to the development of such strategies. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - November 24, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Source Type: research

Formal Caregiver Experiences of Caring for Individuals at Risk for or with a Pressure Injury: A Metasynthesis
CONCLUSIONS Across healthcare settings, formal caregivers noted the importance of effective PI knowledge and education. Recognizing both barriers and facilitators to PI prevention and management within the healthcare environment can help decision-makers make informed choices to improve PI management within their settings. In addition, developing interprofessional team skills and relationships, rather than practicing in silos, may have an impact on PI management. Although there are many interventions that reduce PI risk and assist in the management of PIs, not every intervention is appropriate for every healthcare setti...
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - November 24, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: LITERATURE REVIEWS Source Type: research

Influence of Health Education on Podiatric Knowledge, Self-care, and Conditions in Adults With Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSIONS Health education interventions increase podiatric self-care in adults with diabetes mellitus. These interventions appear to contribute positively to foot health and podiatric knowledge. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - November 24, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: LITERATURE REVIEWS Source Type: research

Quality of Care and Cost-effectiveness: Optimizing Wound Care in the Netherlands
CONCLUSIONS Prompt triage, analyses, and treatment of underlying causes by specialized doctors in a multidisciplinary setting offer enormous potential for cost savings. The conservative estimate is that approximately €135,000,000 to €293,000,000 can be saved in annual healthcare costs in the Netherlands using this protocol. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - November 24, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research

Quality of Life in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Cross-sectional Study
CONCLUSIONS This study showed that QoL and its domains were associated with psychological distress and that QoL was more influenced by DFU representations than by a larger-sized wound, emphasizing the importance of psychological interventions in the treatment of patients with DFUs. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - November 24, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research

Movement Patterns of Transient and Prolonged Positioning Events in Nursing Home Residents: Results from the TEAM-UP Trial
CONCLUSIONS The NH residents demonstrate complex patterns of movements of both short and prolonged duration while lying and sitting. Findings represent how NH residents naturally move in real-world conditions and provide a new set of metrics to study tissue offloading and its role in pressure injury prevention. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - November 24, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research

Fungating Malignancies: Management of a Distinct Wound Entity
CONCLUSION In the era of advancing technologies and medical innovation, the benefits of palliative surgery, which helps mitigate an open wound, should not be overlooked. Improving end-of-life care is beneficial to the patient and families alike. As surgeons, we strive for a tangible cure, but providing palliative resection to enable death with dignity might be the most humane service of all. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - November 24, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: CLINICAL MANAGEMENT EXTRA Source Type: research

A Roadmap to Medical Billing and Coding Audits for Wound Care Providers
No abstract available (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - November 24, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: DEPARTMENTS: PRACTICE REFLECTIONS Source Type: research

2023 Elimination of Certificates of Medical Necessity and Durable Medical Equipment Information Forms
No abstract available (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - November 24, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: DEPARTMENTS: PAYMENT STRATEGIES Source Type: research

Endings and Beginnings
No abstract available (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - November 24, 2022 Category: Dermatology Tags: DEPARTMENTS: EDITORIAL Source Type: research