abstract：OBJECTIVE:Lower extremity traumatic wounds can be difficult to treat owing to limb ischaemia and large zones of injury. Often, muscle or fasciocutaneous flaps are used in the presence of severe open orthopaedic injuries with soft tissue defects. Sometimes local flaps may be the preferred or only option, but may not tol...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Behar BJ,Abdollahi H,Ranganath B,Ashraf A,Glat PM

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the psychological treatment options for pruritus in patients with wounds. METHOD:This study employed a narrative design with a search being completed using the databases Academic Search Complete, Google Scholar, PsycInfo, PsycARTICLES, Medline and CINAHL Plus. All articles between 1980-2013 that i...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Upton D,Penn F,Richardson C,Rippon M

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare pressure ulcer healing rates in patients supplemented with a specialised amino acid mixture containing (beta)-hydroxy (beta)-methylbutyrate (HMB), arginine and glutamine, and standard oral nutritional supplements versus patients supplemented with oral nutritional supplements and a placebo mixture. ...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Wong A,Chew A,Wang CM,Ong L,Zhang SH,Young S

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Repeated hospital admissions (RHA) for ongoing pressure ulcer (PU) care remains a significant challenge in the clinical management of the spinal cord injury/disorders (SCI/D) population. The current study investigated the significance of risk factors for PU treatment and RHA. METHOD:A retrospective chart rev...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Goodman BL,Schindler A,Washington M,Bogie KM,Ho CH

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of using photographs of burns to assess both burn size and depth. METHOD:Fifty randomly selected photographs taken on day 0-1 post burn were assessed by seven burn experts and eight referring physicians. Inter-rater reliability in both groups ...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Hop MJ,Moues CM,Bogomolova K,Nieuwenhuis MK,Oen IM,Middelkoop E,Breederveld RS,van Baar ME

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study examines the effect of various wound dressings on the pH levels of a wound, using a simulated wound environment. METHOD:The pH levels of a 4 different wound dressings (manuka honey dressing, sodium carboxymethylcellulose hydrofiber dressing, polyhydrated ionogen-coated polymer mesh dressing, and a...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Milne SD,Connolly P

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allografts of human skin have been used for both temporary and permanent wound coverage. They are useful as temporary bridges for the critically ill patient who is not allowed to receive definite wound coverage, or for wound bed preparation before permanent grafting. Glycerol-preserved skin allografts have several ben...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Kim SW,Choi IK,Lee JH,Ahn ST,Rhie JW

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The impact of having a leg ulcer is well-documented in terms of the pain, restrictions and psychosocial difficulties that patients experience. However, the current focus on quality of life as a patient reported outcome measure overlooks the importance of the individual's well-being. In this article, we argue that a sh...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Upton D,Andrews A,Upton P

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heels are at increased risk of injury due to the posterior prominence and lack of padding over the calcaneus. Pressure injuries, once established, are extremely costly, both in terms of the detrimental effect on psychosocial wellbeing and threat to life, as well as financially due to length of hospital stay and resour...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Knowles A,Young S,Collins F,Hampton S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the potential efficacy of maggot debridement therapy (MDT) compared with standard care for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). METHOD:A meta-analysis was performed on the evidence for MDT for DFUs. Databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, EMbase, EBSCOhost, Springer Link, Science...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Tian X,Liang XM,Song GM,Zhao Y,Yang XL

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibroblasts are critical in supporting normal wound healing, involved in key processes such as breaking down the fibrin clot, creating new extra cellular matrix (ECM) and collagen structures to support the other cells associated with effective wound healing, as well as contracting the wound. This article explores and ...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Bainbridge P

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To highlight the role of fasciocutaneous flaps in the management of leg and foot defects sustained after trauma, in rural India. METHOD:This was a prospective study conducted on patients with traumatic defects of the leg and foot, admitted between May 2001 and April 2007. Selection of flaps was done on the b...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Masoodi Z,Ahmad I,Khurram F,Haq A

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-healing wounds are a significant problem for health-care systems worldwide. In the industrialised world, almost 1-1.5% of the population will have a problem wound at any one time. Furthermore, wound management is expensive; in Europe, the average cost per episode is 6650 euros for leg ulcers and 10 000 euros for f...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Gottrup F,Apelqvist J,Bjansholt T,Cooper R,Moore Z,Peters EJ,Probst S

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish if focused rigidity casts (FRCs) reduce forefoot pressures in healthy participants, and to examine the effects of FRCs on contact area, contact pressure, peak pressure and force–time integral on the forefoot and the plantar pressures of the whole foot in participants with differing foot posture. ...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Dagg AR,Chockalingam N,Branthwaite H

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the role of Pantoea agglomerans as an infectious agent that causes infection in a wound even after the wound was managed at the emergency department. METHOD:A retrospective cohort study, reviewing the medical records of patients with traumatic wounds that were admitted to the emergency departm...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Vaiman M,Lazarovich T,Lotan G

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the antimicrobial activity of SAP-containing wound dressings in vitro over a prolonged period of time (7 days) and to assess their ability to sustain the antimicrobial effect. METHOD:SAP dressings were tested according to the JIS L 1902:2002 against the pathogens Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudom...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Wiegand C,Abel M,Muldoon J,Ruth P,Hipler UC

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an atypical ulceration of the skin with unknown aetiology, usually associated with autoimmune systemic illnesses and haematological malignancies. Diagnosis is based on clinical suspicion and exclusion of other conditions. Treatment options vary greatly, ranging from conservative local and ...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Ratnagobal S,Sinha S

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the application of silicone gel sheets on linear scars due to surgical procedures. METHOD:Ten individuals, with scars less than I year old, participated in the study. The Participant and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) was used to evaluate scars on seven characteristics rated by visual anal...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Maher SF,Dorko L,Saliga S

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of continuous pressure imaging technology on strategic turning of patients by health professionals. METHOD:This pilot study of a newly-developed continuous pressure imaging technology (XSENSOR ForeSite PatientTurn System) involved two phases of videotaped observation of medical inpatient...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Motamedi SM,de Grood J,Harman S,Sargious P,Baylis B,Flemons W,Ghali WA

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish the sural island fasciocutaneous flap as an initial consideration for distal third lower-extremity soft tissue coverage and to provide non-plastic surgeons with a procedure they can perform on their own. METHOD:Literature on reverse sural island fasciocutaneous flaps was reviewed and summarised....

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Steffner RJ,Spiguel A,Ranieri J,Suk M,Yoo BJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of topical application of silymarin on full-thickness cutaneous wounds in rats. METHOD:A full-thickness cutaneous defect (2×2cm) was induced on the back of 85 male and female Wister rats. The animals were randomly divided into four groups (n=20 in each group), treated with 1ml basal...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Oryan A,Tabatabaei Naeini A,Moshiri A,Mohammadalipour A,Tabandeh MR

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In many instances, wound colonising-bacteria are thought to be capable of forming biofilms, a significant factor contributing to delays or failure in wound healing. This review summarises the accumulated knowledge of biofilm and addresses the unmet need of biofilm detection in clinical wound samples. ...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Alavi MR,Stojadinovic A,Izadjoo MJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: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. METHOD:A pilot, prospective, non-controlled open-label clinical trial held in 2...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Meaume S,Perez J,Rethore V,Sebbane G,Dompmartin A,Bressieux JM,Leguyadec T,Tacca O,Bohbot S

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide an estimate of the costs of treating pressure ulcers in the UK at August 2011 prices, as a means of highlighting the importance of pressure ulcer prevention. METHOD:Resource use was derived from a bottom-up methodology, based on the daily resources required to deliver protocols of care reflecting ...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Dealey C,Posnett J,Walker A

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of a plant-derived wound dressing, a mixture of hypericum oil (Hypericum perforatum) and neem oil (Azadirachta indica), in scalp wounds with exposed bone. METHOD:A retrospective review was conducted of all patients presenting with scalp wounds with exposed bone following the excision...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Läuchli S,Hafner J,Wehrmann C,French LE,Hunziker T

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess current wound care practice, implement a potentially improved regimen and re-evaluate practice. METHOD:Two prospective clinical audits were performed over a 6-month period, involving 100 patients undergoing hip or knee arthroplasty. Fifty consecutive patients with traditional dressings (Mepore; Möl...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Hopper GP,Deakin AH,Crane EO,Clarke JV

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the validity, reliability and sensitivity of the ASEPSIS scoring system, used to assess non-cardiac related surgery for surgical wound infection. METHOD:Five studies were included in this review. One study discussed the development of the ASEPSIS scoring system; two studies were on its reliability,...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Siah CJ,Childs C

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the evidence regarding the use of tristimulus colourimeters (TC) in scar assessment. METHOD:A literature search was performed using Ovid and the Cochrane database with the search terms 'scar assessment', 'clinimetrics', 'tristimulus colourimeter', 'microcolour', 'chromameter' and 'colour spectromet...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Jones HG

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wound infections present a significant clinical challenge, impacting on patient morbidity and mortality, with significant economic implications. Silver-impregnated wound dressings have the potential to reduce both wound bioburden and healing time. The silver ion Ag+ is the active antimicrobial entity; it can interfere...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Wilkinson LJ,White RJ,Chipman JK

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study looks at six different modern wound dressings to investigate how likely they are to cause skin stripping and impairment of the skin's barrier function. METHOD:Healthy volunteers had each dressing applied, removed and reapplied to the skin on their back over the study period of 15 days. Skin barrie...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Waring M,Bielfeldt S,Mätzold K,Wilhelm KP,Butcher M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continued research and development in the field of wound healing holds the potential to affect both quality of life and incidence of mortality. For the health care provider to promote successful wound healing, an understanding of the function of nutrients in inflammation and tissue growth is helpful. The intent of thi...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Sherman AR,Barkley M

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine if wound aetiology has an effect on the pain-relieving properties of an ibuprofen-releasing foam dressing, which was previously shown to reduce pain in wounds of various aetiologies, compared with local best practice (LBP). METHOD:This was a secondary analysis of data from a multicentre, randomise...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Arapoglou V,Katsenis K,Syrigos KN,Dimakakos EP,Zakopoulou N,Gjødsbøl K,Glynn C,Schäfer E,Petersen B,Tsoutos D

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects of green foam with black foam and gauze during negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), with regard to wound bed appearance and granulation tissue formation, and monitoring of wound exudate. METHOD:Wounds on the backs of eight pigs underwent 72 hours of NPWT plus either green polyuretha...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Malmsjö M,Ingemansson R

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wound care practice continuously demonstrates that healing cannot be adequately controlled if a patient's experience of pain is not managed effectively. Current pain management guidelines do not account for the holistic treatment of pain emanating from a wound-an environment of uncontrolled or rogue inflammation, neur...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Davies SL,White RJ

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of an amelogenin mixture on integrin-dependent adhesion, DNA synthesis and apoptosis of cultured human dermal microvascular endothelial cells and angiogenesis in an organotypic assay. METHOD:Immobilised antibodies against specific integrins (alpha-1, alpha-2, alpha-3, alpha-4, alpha-5, a...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Almqvist S,Kleinman HK,Werthén M,Thomsen P,Agren MS

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the incidence, abundance and species diversity of fungi in chronic wounds, as well as to describe the associations of major fungi populations. METHOD:Comprehensive molecular diagnostic reports were evaluated from a total of 915 chronic wounds in a retrospective study. RESULTS:Of the 915 clinical s...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Dowd SE,Delton Hanson J,Rees E,Wolcott RD,Zischau AM,Sun Y,White J,Smith DM,Kennedy J,Jones CE

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence has been developing about the potential analgesic effects of wound dressings. Several theories have been formulated as to how a dressing placed over a wound might contribute to pain relief. This paper reviews these potential mechanisms. In all, 10 are discussed here, most of which will probably overlap, leadi...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Richardson C,Upton D

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper highlights the important nexus between physical and mental health by examining a case concerning a patient with a lower spinal cord injury and mental illness who subsequently developed two pressure ulcers. It examines how clinicians can benefit from looking beyond typical assumptions when caring for an indi...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Phillips C,Procter N

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To illustrate the association between hydroxyurea and the development of ulcers. METHOD:A case study is presented, in which histological changes, mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and transcutaneous oxygen tension (TcPO2) were all measured and analysed, both during hydroxyurea treatment and following it's discon...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Tsuchiya S,Ichioka S,Sekiya N

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a critical colonisation model in rats that will facilitate investigation of its pathophysiology and the development of new and effective diagnosis and treatment protocols. METHOD:Three groups of rats were given full-thickness dorsal wounds: a control group received phosphate-buffered saline; an ex...

journal_title：Journal of wound care

authors： Ueda K,Akase T,Nakagami G,Nagase T,Minematsu T,Huang L,Sagara H,Ohta Y,Sanada H

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00