Maggot Debridement Therapy for Chronic Leg and Foot Ulcers: A Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
CONCLUSIONS
There exists heterogeneity in the extant RCTs, but MDT appears to be effective for a quick early debridement. For diabetic foot ulcers, MDT improves debridement, controls infection, and enhances wound healing. In chronic peripheral vascular disease ulcers, it aids in early debridement, but the final outcome is equivocal. Further robust integrated health economic and parallel qualitative assessment studies are recommended to understand the cost-effectiveness and patient acceptability and experience. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - October 25, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: LITERATURE REVIEW Source Type: research
Predicting Clinical Outcomes in a Diabetic Foot Ulcer Population Using Fluorescence Imaging
CONCLUSIONS
Fluorescence imaging evaluation of a diabetic foot ulcer can provide valuable information on healing outcomes that can help determine if a wound is progressing toward healing and therefore may help inform the need for advanced wound modalities, referrals, and amputation. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - October 25, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research
Simulated Wound Care as a Competence Assessment Method for Student and Registered Nurses
CONCLUSIONS
This study provided new information about simulation as a method to assess student nurses’ and RNs’ wound care competence. The results could be used in wound care education planning and development in both undergraduate nursing education and continuing education for nursing professionals. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - October 25, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research
Predictors of Pressure Injury Prevention Practices Among ICU Nurses in China
CONCLUSIONS
To achieve optimal nursing quality in terms of PI prevention, hospital and nursing administrators should develop strategies or interventions to create and sustain an HWE and supportive organizational culture for ICU nurses and enhance positive attitudes toward PI prevention. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - October 25, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research
A Comprehensive Review of the Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Diabetic Foot Infections
GENERAL PURPOSE
To review an approach to diabetic foot infections (DFIs), including acute osteomyelitis, while also discussing current practices and the challenges in diagnosis and management.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES
After participating in this educational activity, the participant will
1. Identify the risk factors for developing DFIs.
2. Outline diagnostic techniques for assessing DFIs.
3. Select the assessment techniqu...
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - October 25, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: CLINICAL MANAGEMENT EXTRA Source Type: research
It Has an HCPCS Code: Why Can’t I Bill Medicare?
No abstract available (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - October 25, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: DEPARTMENTS: PAYMENT STRATEGIES Source Type: research
A HAPI Opinion Commentary
No abstract available (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - October 25, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: DEPARTMENTS: PRACTICE REFLECTIONS Source Type: research
A Dual Celebration: Milestones in Diabetes Mellitus and Pressure Injury Research
No abstract available (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - October 25, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: DEPARTMENTS: EDITORIAL Source Type: research
Alternative Wound Management: Translating Science into Practice
No abstract available (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - September 23, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: NCPD TEST Source Type: research
Nonoperative Management of a Recurrent Postoperative Inguinal Lymphatic Leak via Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy: A Case Report
Lymphatic leaks are common following common femoral vessel exposure for cardiac surgical procedures. The management of this complication can be difficult and is often uncomfortable for the patient. This case report describes the successful nonoperative treatment of a recurrent lymphatic leak from an inguinal surgical wound via negative-pressure wound therapy. Negative pressure may be considered a minimally invasive, effective, and acceptable way to treat postoperative lymphatic leaks at the groin. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - September 23, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Ozone Therapy as an Adjunct Treatment for Lower-Limb Ulcers: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSIONS
The ozone therapy protocols demonstrated a healing effect in all included studies, and none reported adverse effects. This reinforces the need for more controlled and randomized clinical trials to determine the effectiveness of this treatment and establish clinical criteria for its use. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - September 23, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Source Type: research
Factors Influencing Hypertrophic Scarring after Thyroidectomy
OBJECTIVE
To identify the risk factors of hypertrophic scarring (HS) after thyroidectomy and construct a risk prediction model.
METHODS
From November 2018 to March 2019, the clinical data of patients undergoing thyroidectomy were collected for retrospective analysis. According to the occurrence of HS, the patients were divided into an HS group and a non-HS group. Univariate analysis and binary logistic regression analysis were conducted to explore the independent risk factors for HS. Receiver operating characteristic analysis was also carried out.
RESULTS
In this sample, 121 of 385 patients developed HS, ...
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - September 23, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Source Type: research
The Value of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSIONS
Although current studies suggest that there is value in the WOC nurse role, in all areas of the trispecialty, there is a need for high-quality literature with higher-level designs focused on bias reduction. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - September 23, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: LITERATURE REVIEW Source Type: research
Understanding Skin Failure: A Scoping Review
CONCLUSIONS
Use of the term “skin failure” has increased significantly over the past 30 years. However, there remains a significant lack of empirical evidence related to skin failure across all healthcare settings. The lack of quality research has resulted in multiple lines of thinking on the cause of skin failure, as well as divergent definitions of the concept. These results illustrate substantial gaps in the current literature and an urgent need to develop a globally agreed-upon definition of skin failure, as well as a better understanding of skin failure etiology. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - September 23, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: LITERATURE REVIEW Source Type: research
Colocating Wound Care for Patients with Sickle Cell Ulcers in a Hematology Clinic
CONCLUSIONS
Colocation successfully increases the number of patients with sickle cell ulcers who will engage in wound care at a single site, laying the foundation for clinical studies to improve the evidence base for this difficult-to-treat condition. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - September 23, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research
