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Redefining Wound Healing Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Charles Andersen, Homer-Christian J Reiter, Valerie L Marmolejo
No standard definition for a completely healed wound currently exists; it is recommended that providers use a reliable wound assessment tool to determine healing. The objective of this feasibility study was to determine if a point-of-care, noncontact, near-infrared (NIR) imaging device could provide an objective measure of wound resolution and guide clinical decision-making for the optimal time to
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Wound Bed Preparation 2024: Delphi Consensus on Foot Ulcer Management in Resource-Limited Settings. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Hiske Smart, R Gary Sibbald, Laurie Goodman, Elizabeth A Ayello, Reneeka Jaimangal, John H Gregory, Sadanori Akita, Afsaneh Alavi, David G Armstrong, Helen Arputhanathan, Febe Bruwer, Jeremy Caul, Beverley Chan, Frans Cronje, Belen Dofitas, Jassin Hamed, Catherine Harley, Jolene Heil, Mary Hill, Devon Jahnke, Dale Kalina, Chaitanya Kodange, Bharat Kotru, Laura Lee Kozody, Stephan Landis, Kimberly LeBlanc
Chronic wound management in low-resource settings deserves special attention. Rural or under-resourced settings (ie, those with limited basic needs/healthcare supplies and inconsistent availability of interprofessional team members) may not be able to apply or duplicate best practices from urban or abundantly resourced settings.
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Various Therapies for Lymphedema and Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Including a Multimodal At-Home Nonpneumatic Compression Treatment. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Heather Barnhart, Thomas Maldonado, Stanley G Rockson
Lymphedema and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) affect millions of people and require lifelong management. Many compression options exist for the long-term management of these conditions; however, limitations in patient mobility and adherence are common. Current options for care often present challenges with adherence because they are time-intensive and cumbersome. Innovation is needed to improve
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The Use of Silver Oxynitrate Wound Dressings in the Treatment of Chronic Wounds: A Feasibility Pilot Study. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Jimena Rodriguez-Arguello, Karin Lienhard, Jill De Grood, Rose Geransar, Ranjani Somayaji, Daniyal Khan, John Conly, Chester Ho, Laurie Parsons
To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a silver oxynitrate (Ag7NO11) dressing on wound healing in patients with stalled chronic wounds.
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Effect of Different Local Antibiotic Regimens on Prevention of Postoperative Infection in Clean Surgical Wounds: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Hai Bang Pan, Yan Cui, Zhi Hang Wu, Ying Meng, Tian Ming Wang, Qi Fu, Qian Chen, Quan Xin Chen, Bo Wang
To compare the efficacy of several local antibiotic regimens in preventing surgical site infection (SSI) in clean surgical wounds.
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Acne Vulgaris: Clinical Aspects and Treatments. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-1-19 Ryan Geng, R Gary Sibbald
To review the clinical presentation and treatment of acne vulgaris.
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COVID-19 Pivoted Virtual Skills Teaching Model: Project ECHO Ontario Skin and Wound Care Boot Camp. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-1-19 R Gary Sibbald, Nancy Dalgarno, Amber Hastings-Truelove, Eleftherios Soleas, Reneeka Jaimangal, James Elliott, Angela M Coderre-Ball, Shannon Hill, Richard van Wylick, Karen Smith
To describe a virtual, competency-based skin and wound care (SWC) skills training model. The ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) Ontario SWC pivoted from an in-person boot camp to a virtual format because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Effect of Education Via Videoconferencing at Home on Individuals' Self-efficacy and Adaptation to Life with a Stoma: A Randomized Controlled Study. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-1-19 Edanur Özkaya, Deniz Harputlu
To determine the effect of education via videoconferencing at home on individuals' self-efficacy and adaptation to life with a stoma.
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Developing a Practical Tool for Predicting Wound Healing Outcomes of Patients with Diabetic Forefoot Ulcers: Focus on Vasculopathy and Infection. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-1-19 Kyung-Chul Moon, Ji-Hwan Cha, Seung-Kyu Han, Ji-Won Son
To develop a preliminary risk scoring system to predict the prognosis of patients with diabetic forefoot ulcers based on the severity of vasculopathy and infection, which are the major risk factors for amputation.
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Outpatient Foot-Sparing Surgery Is Safe in Selected Patients with Diabetic Foot Infections. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-1-19 Javier Aragón-Sánchez, Gerardo Víquez-Molina, María Eugenia López-Valverde, Cristina Aragón-Hernández, Javier Aragón-Hernández, José María Rojas-Bonilla
To determine if outpatient foot-sparing surgery for patients with diabetic foot infections (DFIs) is associated with a higher rate of treatment failure or longer healing time.
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Wound Debridement in Pyoderma Gangrenosum. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-1-19 Arash Taheri, Parisa Mansoori, Mohammad Sharif
Wound debridement improves healing in a variety of acute and chronic ulcers. However, there is concern that debridement may trigger pathergy and worsen pyoderma gangrenosum (PG).
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Can the Safe Surgical Margin Be Narrowed in Early-Stage Facial Basal Cell Carcinoma? Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-1-19 Mümtaz Taner Torun, Gülden Taşova Yılmaz
To examine factors that affect the positive surgical margins of facial basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and investigate whether the surgical margin value can be narrowed in early-stage facial BCCs.
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Pruritus Anesis in Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Pruriginosa with Dupilumab. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-1-19 Dan-Yang Yang, Wen-Wen Jing, Xin Liu, Li Li, Tao Lu, Xiao-Li Li
Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa (DEB-Pr) is a rare subtype of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, and traditional treatments have limited efficacy. Dupilumab has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in relieving pruritus. In this case study, after traditional treatment failed, providers recommended the patient begin dupilumab to treat his pruritus. The patient was administrated a loading dose
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An Introduction to Burn Care: The Sequel. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Michel H E Hermans
To review burn care, with an emphasis on burn-specific issues and treatment.
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The Role of Shear Stress and Shear Strain in Pressure Injury Development. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Caroline Portoghese, Michelle Deppisch, Sharon Sonenblum, Barbara Samson, Cassendra Munro, Virginia Capasso, Evan Call, Joyce Black, David Brienza
Although other patient safety indicators have seen a decline, pressure injury (PI) incidence has continued to rise. In this article, the authors discuss the role of shear stress and shear strain in PI development and describe how accurate assessment and management can reduce PI risk. They provide explanations of shear stress, shear strain, friction, and tissue deformation to support a better clinical
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Outcomes of Chronically Anticoagulated Patients Undergoing Split-Thickness Skin Grafting for Diabetic Foot Ulcers. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Sheldon A McCown, Elliot T Walters, Alen Palackic, Camila Franco-Mesa, Shelby P Bagby, Madeline S Bonnet, Steven E Wolf
Split-thickness skin grafting (STSG) is commonly used for wound closure in diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). In many cases, patients with diabetes present on long-term anticoagulation therapy. The complications associated with anticoagulants can be discouraging to surgeons considering STSG. The goal of this study was to evaluate STSG outcomes in the setting of chronic anticoagulation across a large, multicenter
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Exploring the Association between Hemochromatosis and Lower-Limb Venous Disease. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Christina N Parker, Kathleen J Finlayson, Emma J Hall, Natasha Pitman, Wing Kei Chu, Daniel F Wallace
Chronic venous disease is a circulatory system dysfunction that has the potential to lead to venous leg ulceration. Although research on the influence of specific gene variants on chronic venous disease has been limited, a few studies have reported an association between hemochromatosis and chronic venous disease. However, no studies have looked at the prevalence of lower-limb venous disease and leg
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Psychometric Testing of the Newborn Skin Assessment Attitude Scale in Neonatal ICU Nurses. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Adnan Batuhan Coşkun, Zerrin Çiğdem, Tülay Ortabağ, Kezban Bayramlar
To develop a Newborn Skin Assessment Attitude Scale (NSAAS) for neonatal ICU (NICU) RNs.
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Skin Tear Management: A Multidisciplinary Education Project. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Carol L B Ott, Christopher D Brinton, Thirumagal Yogaparan, Taranvir Dayal, Adrian Vecchio, Anna Berall
To identify the number of skin tears present at the authors' facility and evaluate a multidisciplinary educational intervention to support treatment of skin tears.
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Prediction Model for Postoperative Pressure Injury in Patients with Acute Type A Aortic Dissection. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Qiuji Wang, Weiqi Feng, Wenhui Li, Shan Li, Qiuyi Wu, Zhichang Liu, Xin Li, Changjiang Yu, Yunqing Cheng, Huanlei Huang, Ruixin Fan
To establish a risk assessment model to predict postoperative National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel stage 2 or higher pressure injury (PI) risk in patients undergoing acute type A aortic dissection surgery.
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Pressure Injury Knowledge and Attitudes of Senior Nursing Students. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Hatice Eda Yoltay, Esma Özşaker
To describe the pressure injury (PI) knowledge and attitudes of senior nursing students (SNSs).
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Chondroid Syringoma on the Tip of the Nose: A Case Report. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Sajal Halder, Arushi Ghosh, Mona Sharma, Priyanka Hemrajani
Chondroid syringoma is a benign, rare, asymptomatic, slow-growing mixed tumor. The authors present the case of a 17-year-old adolescent boy who had a tumor on the tip of his nose for a duration of 8 months. An excisional biopsy was performed under local anesthesia. Based on histopathologic analysis, the resected lesion was identified as a chondroid syringoma.
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In Their Own Voices; Living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Qualitative Study. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Nihan Durgu,Erol Ozan,Gulsum Gencoglan
OBJECTIVE To provide a deeper assessment of the lived experience of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent abscess, sinuses, and scars. METHODS This study used a phenomenologic approach. Researchers recruited 10 participants via purposive sampling. Data were collected via semistructured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews, and interpretative
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Comparing the Efficacy of Zinc Oxide Versus Barrier Creams for Pressure Injury Prevention: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Ferhat Koc,Merve Gulbahar Eren,Havva Sert
OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy of zinc oxide versus barrier creams for the maintenance of skin integrity in intensive care patients with a risk of pressure injury (PI). METHODS This was a retrospective and cross-sectional study. The authors included data from 95 patients treated in the neurology and respiratory ICUs of a training and research hospital between January and June 2022. Patients in the
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Incidence of Pressure Injury Among Older Adults Transitioning from Long-term Care to the ED. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Kaitlyn Tate,Simon Palfreyman,R Colin Reid,Patrick McLane,Greta G Cummings
OBJECTIVE To identify sociodemographic, health condition, and organizational/process factors associated with pressure injury (PI) incidence during older adults' emergency transitions from long-term care (LTC) to the ED. METHODS Emergency transitions were tracked for older adults within included LTC facilities to participating EDs in two urban centers located in provinces in Canada. Binary logistic
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A Unique Case of Intrauterine Pressure Injury. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Heather R Burns,Nicolas H Yim,Rami P Dibbs,Andrew M Ferry,Michael A Belfort,Edward P Buchanan
The authors present a review of the literature regarding pressure injuries (PIs) in neonates and a case of a newborn who developed a PI following a prolonged labor process and fetal malposition. A girl born at 35 weeks' gestation to a 34-year-old gravida 7 para 6 mother with a medical history of untreated gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and COVID-19 was delivered via cesarean section after failure
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Clinical Risk Factors of Perioperative Pressure Injury in Older Adult Patients with a Hip Fracture. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Yi-Ting Tzen,Senthil Sambandam,Barbara Delmore,Jijia Wang,Andy Chu,Dane K Wukich
OBJECTIVE To examine the clinical risk factors of perioperative pressure injury (PrI) in older adults with a hip fracture, including preoperative chronic comorbidities and postoperative complications. METHODS In this retrospective study, the authors queried the PearlDiver Patient Records database between January 2011 and January 2020. Data from 54,194 patients without preexisting PrI were included
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Evaluation of a Pressure Injury Prevention Care Bundle in an ICU in Turkey. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Gülnaz Altaş,Selda Çelik
OBJECTIVE To evaluate a pressure injury (PI) prevention care bundle in ICU patients diagnosed with internal diseases. METHODS The study had a quasi-experimental design and included 98 patients who were diagnosed with internal diseases and hospitalized in the ICU. Patients in the control group (n = 49) received routine clinical care, whereas those in the intervention group (n = 49) received the PI prevention
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Caution! Do Not Opt-Out of Your Targeted Probe and Education Review Provider Education. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Kathleen D Schaum
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Nursing Students' Knowledge on Pressure Injuries Following a Blended-Learning Unit: A Quasi-experimental Study. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Paul Bobbink,Géraldine Gschwind,Lucie Charbonneau,Carole Guex,Laurent Chabal,Sebastian Probst
OBJECTIVE To assess first-year bachelor's degree in nursing students' knowledge about pressure injury (PI) etiology, classification, prevention, and management following blended learning and clinical practice. METHODS A quasi-experimental design was used. Nursing students' PI knowledge was measured using the French version of the Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Assessment Tool (PUKAT) at three time points:
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Protocol for development of the fourth edition of Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline using GRADE methods. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Emily Haesler,Janet Cuddigan,Keryln Carville,Zena Moore,Jan Kottner,Elizabeth A Ayello,Dan Berlowitz,Althea Carruth,Yee Yee Chang,Jill Cox,Sue Creehan,Jane Nixon,Hau Lan Ngan,Katrin Balzer
OBJECTIVES The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel, European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and the Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance are commencing a new (fourth) edition of Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline . The aim is to outline the methodology. METHODS The fourth edition of the International PI Guideline will be developed using GRADE methods
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Diabetes Education Linked to Improved Patient Outcomes and Healthcare System Change. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-01
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Autologous Blood-Derived Products for Chronic Nonhealing Wounds: Journey to Successful Reimbursement. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Kathleen D Schaum
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Response to "ABCDEFGHI Systemic Approach to Wound Assessment and Management". Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-01
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Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infections: A Case-Based Review. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Vidhi Desai, Susan Vokey, Stephen Vaughan, Ranjani Somayaji
To review the assessment and management of necrotizing fasciitis.
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Retrospective Data Analysis of the Use of an Autologous Multilayered Leukocyte, Platelet, and Fibrin Patch for Diabetic Foot Ulcers Treatment in Daily Clinical Practice. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Jason M Mendivil, Lorena C Henderson, Orion S Olivas, Mia A Deanda, Martin L Johnson
To describe the healing outcome of chronic, hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) treated with an autologous multilayered leukocyte, platelet, and fibrin (MLPF) patch in addition to the best standard of care, in a real-world clinical setting of two US amputation preventive centers.
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The Role of Patient Engagement in Surgical Site Infection Reduction: A Process Improvement Project. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Jill Cox, Lisa Douglas, Valerie Wemmer, Kathleen Kaminsky
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the second most common healthcare-associated infection, with prevention being a high-priority goal for all healthcare organizations. Although routine surveillance and standardized prevention protocols have long been used, patient engagement is an additional intervention that should be considered and may be beneficial in SSI prevention.
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Assessing Nutrition Status in an Outpatient Wound Center: A Feasibility Study. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Collette LaValey, Lorraine M Novosel
To explore the feasibility of using the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) to assess the nutrition status of patients with chronic wounds receiving care in an outpatient wound clinic.
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A Preliminary Look at the Macrovascular System for Transmetatarsal Amputation Success. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Elizabeth Ansert, John Najjar, Robert J Snyder
Transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) is a commonly used level of amputation that preserves most of the foot's function and independence. However, many TMAs fail, and patients go onto higher amputations. The primary endpoint of this study is to determine if source artery occlusions are correlated with TMA flap failure.
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Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy for Open Abdomen in Surgical Reintervention after Curative Surgery of Peritoneal Malignancy Increases the Risk of Recurrence. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Thomas Rabel, Pierre-Emmanuel Bonnot, Omar Hadeedi, Vahan Kepenekian, Lorraine Bernard, Arnaud Friggeri, Olivier Glehen, Guillaume Passot
Negative-pressure wound therapy for open abdomen (NPWTOA) helps reduce the risk of abdominal compartment syndrome. However, the risk of recurrence of cancer is unclear when NPWTOA is applied after oncologic resection. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of NPWTOA used for major complications on patients treated with cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal malignancy (PM).
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The Validity and Reliability of the SINBAD Classification System for Diabetic Foot Ulcers. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Jonathan D Brocklehurst
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a serious and costly complication of diabetes mellitus with a global prevalence of 6.3% and cost of £8,800 per unhealed DFU in the National Health Service. The three main types of DFU are neuropathic, ischemic, and neuroischemic, with an estimated prevalence of 35%, 15%, and 50%, respectively. Because 85% of lower-limb amputations in patients with diabetes are preceded
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Personal Protective Equipment-Related Problems Experienced by Healthcare Workers, Solutions, and Recommendations: A Qualitative Study. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Vildan Çakar, Ayişe Karadağ, Berna Bugan, Havanur Kılıç, Ayşe Sılanur Demir
To understand the problems experienced by healthcare workers (HCWs) who used personal protective equipment (PPE) on their face during the COVID-19 pandemic, their interventions to prevent these problems, and their recommendations for improving the quality of PPE.
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Driving Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries to Zero: A Quality Improvement Project. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Alexis M Aningalan, Brittany Ray Gannon
To implement a collaborative, interdisciplinary team approach to reducing hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) through nurse empowerment and engagement.
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Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter-Related Skin Injury in Patients with a Chest Tumor: Characteristics and Risk Factors. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Yan Wang, Miao Miao, Min-Shan Xu, Guang-Ming Wan
To investigate the characteristics and risk factors of skin injury in patients with chest tumors who have peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs).
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Using Compression Therapy to Treat Bilateral Lower Limb Edema in Patients with Lung Cancer: A Case Series. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Naomi Kayauchi, Takako Nagatsu, Hiroaki Satoh
Although rare, marked bilateral leg edema (BLE) can occur in patients with lung cancer. Systemic therapy for the underlying disease is important, but adjunct therapy might also be helpful. In this case series, the authors report on treating BLE in patients with lung cancer with compression therapy using elastic stockings and bandages. From April 2013 to March 2022, the authors conducted a retrospective
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Finite Element Tissue Strains Computation to Evaluate the Mechanical Protection Provided by a New Bilayer Dressing for Heel Pressure Injuries. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Nolwenn Fougeron,Gregory Chagnon,Nathanael Connesson,Thierry Alonso,Laurent Pasquinet,Stephane Auguste,Antoine Perrier,Yohan Payan
OBJECTIVE Pressure injuries (PIs) result in an extended duration of care and increased risks of complications for patients. When treating a PI, the aim is to hinder further PI development and speed up the healing time. Urgo RID recently developed a new bilayer dressing to improve the healing of stages 2 and 3 heel PIs. This study aims to numerically investigate the efficiency of this new bilayer dressing
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Terminal Hairs That Resemble Occipital Hairs in Pilonidal Sinus Disease: A Case Report. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Pankaj Garg,Priyanka Hemrajani
This is the first demonstrated case in which terminal hairs that resembled occipital hairs and ranged from 2 to 13 cm in length were extracted from a patient with primary pilonidal sinus disease. This case provides evidence that occipital hairs may enter the pilonidal sinus and perhaps also play a role in the pathogenesis of the disease.
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Closure of Long Surgical Incisions with Hemostatic Tissue Adhesive in a Porcine Skin Model. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Ariel Neiman,Inbar Eshkol-Yogev,Aviad Keren,Maytal Foox,Oded Pinkas,Nyra Goldstein,Amos Gilhar,Meital Zilberman,Yehuda Ullmann
OBJECTIVE Skin adhesives offer many advantages over traditional wound-closure devices. Recently, the current research group reported on tissue adhesives composed of natural polymers (gelatin and alginate), which are biocompatible with mechanical properties suitable for tissue adhesion. The objective of the present study was to conduct clinical and histologic assessment of this hemostatic bioadhesive
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Healthcare-Associated Infections and the Hospital Bed. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Evan Call,Kasey J Call,Craig Oberg,Cassidee Capunay,Daniel N Clark
OBJECTIVE Bedframes are a potential source of bacterial contamination, fomites, and healthcare-associated infections for patients with active skin wounds and other underlying conditions. Bedframes also differ in their design, materials, texture, and ease of disassembly for cleaning. In this study, the authors evaluated five hospital bedframes in terms of retained soil and ease of cleaning as rated
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Genomic Biomarkers Can Provide a Deeper Understanding of Recurrent Pressure Injuries. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Letitia Y Graves,Katelyn R Schwartz,Josie Shiff,Ernest R Chan,Marinella Galea,Mary K Henzel,Christine Olney,Kath M Bogie
OBJECTIVE To identify genetic biomarkers predisposing individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) to recurrent pressure injuries (PIs). METHODS Repeated measures of the transcriptome profile of veterans with SCI at three Veterans Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders Centers. Exclusion criteria included having significant active systemic disease at time of enrollment. Researchers obtained comprehensive
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Short- and Long-term Outcomes of an Acellular Dermal Substitute versus Standard of Care in Burns and Reconstructions: A Phase I/II Intrapatient Randomized Controlled Trial. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Kim L M Gardien,Anouk Pijpe,Katrien M Brouwer,Matthea Stoop,Simarjeet K Singh,Floyd W Timmermans,Marcel Vlig,Paul P M van Zuijlen,Esther Middelkoop
OBJECTIVE Dermal substitutes promote dermal regeneration and improve scar quality, but knowledge gaps remain regarding their efficacy and indications for use. The authors investigated the safety and short- and long-term efficacy of an acellular dermal substitute in patients with full-thickness wounds. METHODS This intrapatient randomized controlled, open-label, phase I (safety) and phase II (efficacy)
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Coverage News You Can Use: Pneumatic Compression Devices and Surgical Dressings. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Kathleen D Schaum
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Are We on the Verge of More Watershed Discoveries in Wound Care? The Bioengineering Perspective. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-01
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A Case of Pyoderma Gangrenosum after Partial Small Bowel Resection. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Jianing Wang,Shiyao Jiang,Xin Shi,Wenlin Li,Qianchun Yu,Ting Pan,Yuzhu Mu,Lingling Chen
Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare, noninfectious inflammatory disease of unknown etiology that affects the skin and mucous membranes. The development of PG after partial small bowel resection is very rare and can initially resemble an infectious complication, although it is an inflammatory disease.This report presents the case of a 55-year-old man who underwent partial small bowel resection for incomplete
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Offloading Pelvic Surgical Sites During Facility Transfers. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Angelina Ferguson,Gina L DeFelice,Amber Landry,Abigail E Chaffin
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Using Technology to Detect Erythema Across Skin Tones. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Sharon Eve Sonenblum,Rahee Patel,Sarah Phrasavath,Sharon Xu,Barbara M Bates-Jensen
OBJECTIVE To examine the effectiveness of the ColorMeter DSM III (ColorMeter; Cortex Technology) at grouping individuals by skin tone and measuring erythema/skin discoloration after erythema induction across skin tones. METHODS This pre/post experimental study induced erythema on a convenience sample of 61 healthy adults. Skin tone at baseline was measured using the ColorMeter, Munsell Soil Color Chart
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Medical Device Testing: Methods, Significance, and Clinical Applications. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Susan Solmos,Amit Gefen,Joyce Black,Aleksei Orlov,Orel Belo,Janet Cuddigan
GENERAL PURPOSE To present a study conducting objective biomechanical testing of medical devices known to cause medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) in critically ill adults and comparing those results with clinical outcomes associated with each device. TARGET AUDIENCE This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with
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Medical Device Testing: Methods, Significance, and Clinical Applications. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-01
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Cost-per-Response Analysis of Pure Hypochlorous Acid Among Patients with Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers: A Health Economic Analysis. Adv. Skin Wound Care (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-08 Jeffrey A Niezgoda, Jonathan A Niezgoda, Kathleen M Niezgoda, Peter J Mallow
To estimate the total cost-per-wound healing response (CPR) and the per-day CPR of patients with chronic leg ulcers treated with pure hypochlorous acid (pHA) as part of their overall would healing regimen.