From the Editors’ Desk
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Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - June 24, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: DEPARTMENTS: PUBLISHER’S NOTE Source Type: research

Clinical Observation and Data to Advance COVID-19 Knowledge
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Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - June 24, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: DEPARTMENTS: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Practice Implications from the WCET International Ostomy Guideline 2020
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Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - May 27, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: NCPD TEST Source Type: research

Subjective Tools for Burn Scar Assessment: An Integrative Review
CONCLUSIONS The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale and the Vancouver Scar Scale are the most common scales for assessing burn scars and have similar evaluation points such as vascularization, pliability, pigmentation, and height, which are the main parameters that contribute to the general assessment and severity of a scar. There is a need to improve instructions for application of the scales to facilitate better understanding and improve agreement among evaluators. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - May 27, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Source Type: research

Reliability of the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale in Evaluating Linear Scars after Thyroidectomy
CONCLUSIONS The POSAS is more consistent over repeated measurements; accordingly, it may be considered a more objective and reliable scar assessment tool than the VSS. However, a clinician’s perspective may not exactly match the patient’s perception of the same scar. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - May 27, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Source Type: research

Development and Clinical Uses of a Mobile Application for Smart Wound Nursing Management
CONCLUSIONS After a 1-year clinical trial, app functions have stabilized, fulfilling the expectations of technicians and boosting the operating efficiency of clinical practices. In comparison with traditional methods, the app allows for easy access to patient information; rapidly reviewed, synchronous cataloguing; and convenient retrieval. Further exploration is warranted. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - May 27, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Source Type: research

Evaluation of a Novel Ostomy Barrier Ring with Assisted Flow for Individuals with an Ileostomy
CONCLUSIONS Although not statistically significant, there was a clear trend toward improvements in peristomal skin condition using the novel barrier ring, even for participants who were already using a barrier ring. User feedback was positive with respect to comfort, device handling, and the perception of the device’s ability to protect the skin. Further, most participants who already used a barrier ring indicated that the novel barrier ring would result in a longer wear time. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - May 27, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Source Type: research

The Soak Versus Compress in Wound Care
No abstract available (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - May 27, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: DEPARTMENTS: PRACTICE POINTS Source Type: research

The Effectiveness of Vacuum-Assisted Closure Device in Managing Intramuscular Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is endemic to some geographic areas such as Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It is called the great mimicker because of its diverse and variable presentation and affects almost every organ in the body with different symptomatology. Often, TB causes empyema necessitans, the rarest forms of which are intramuscular and cutaneous. Here, the authors report a case of empyema necessitans and intramuscular TB, which was managed successfully with negative-pressure wound therapy. The treatment provided a good outcome and patient satisfaction compared with traditional invasive surgical...
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - May 27, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Peristomal Pyoderma Gangrenosum Responding to Risankizumab
Evidence to support available therapies for pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is limited. Many patients do not respond to topical therapies such as tacrolimus or topical steroids. Currently favored oral systemic treatments (eg, cyclosporine and steroids) achieve complete remission in only 50% of patients and have unfavorable adverse effect profiles. There is a growing body of evidence to support biologic agents for the treatment of PG, but their exact role remains unclear. Here the authors present a patient with peristomal PG, the first reported case of PG responding to treatment with risankizumab, an anti-interleukin 23 monoclona...
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - May 27, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Temporary Diverting End-Colostomy in Critically Ill Children with Severe Perianal Wound Infection
Broad and deep perianal wounds are challenging in both adult and pediatric ICUs. These wounds, if contaminated with gastrointestinal flora, can cause invasive sepsis and death, and recovery can be prolonged. Controlling the source of infection without diverting stool from the perianal region is complicated. The option of protective colostomy is not well-known among pediatric critical care specialists, but it can help patients survive extremely complicated critical care management. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - May 27, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: CASE SERIES Source Type: research

A Qualitative Analysis of Ostomy-Related Patient Education Videos on YouTube
OBJECTIVE To analyze the content, reliability, and quality of the most viewed YouTube videos targeting patients with ostomies intending to learn about ostomy care (OC). METHODS Using the keywords “stoma care,” “colostomy care,” and “ileostomy care,” researchers assessed the publicly visible English-language ostomy patient education videos available on YouTube. A total of 84 videos were independently analyzed by two physicians experienced in OC. Data on video characteristics, source, content, reliability, and quality were collected and recorded for each video separately. RESULTS Of the 84 video...
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - May 27, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research

Usability of a Novel Instrument to Measure Damaged Peristomal Skin in Patients with an Ostomy
CONCLUSIONS In busy clinical settings, the stoma ruler is easy for ostomy care nurses to use to obtain accurate DET scores and the height of stoma protrusion above the skin. Observing the position of damaged skin using the clock marks on the stoma ruler enhance clinical description and reduce assessment variation among professionals. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - May 27, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research

The Quality of Life of Patients with Colorectal Cancer and a Stoma in China: A Quantitative Cross-sectional Study
CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest a need for well-developed interventions to improve the QOL of these patients. This study provides valuable insights to inform the development of future clinical practice and research in this area in China and beyond. (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - May 27, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research

Practice Implications from the WCET® International Ostomy Guideline 2020
GENERAL PURPOSE To introduce the 15 recommendations of the International Ostomy Guideline (IOG) 2020, covering the four key arenas of education, holistic aspects, and pre- and postoperative care; and to summarize key concepts for clinicians to customize for translation into their practice. 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. Analyze supporting evidence for the educ...
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - May 27, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: CLINICAL MANAGEMENT EXTRA Source Type: research