Quality of life case series review: wound bed preparation from a UK perspective.
Br J Community Nurs
; 29(Sup6): S8-S14, 2024 Jun 01.
Article
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| ID: mdl-38814846
ABSTRACT
Previous studies have reported that polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) and betaine solution and gels remove biofilm, improve wound healing and reduce infection rates. Quality of life (QoL) outcomes are not commonly reported on when it comes to wound care. This review aims to summarise QoL data from a cohort of case studies previously published on chronic lower limb ulcers using PHMB products (Prontosan® Solution, Prontosan® Wound Gel X and Prontosan® Debridement Pad). Here, we report on and review a total of 38 case studies describing 56 wounds. From these 38 case studies, 36 reported that all the wounds involved had either healed or improved by the end of their respective study period. QoL themes explore malodour, slough, and exudate, pain, mobility, hair growth, antibiotic intake, return to work, social life and mood. This case series demonstrates that treatment with Prontosan® products improves many QoL outcomes for patients with non-healing wounds.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Temas:
Geral
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Cicatrização
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Biguanidas
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Community Nurs
Assunto da revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido