“Negotiating a new normality” - a longitudinal qualitative exploration of the meaning of living with an open surgical wound
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DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2022.2123932
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose Little is known about the experiences of people living with open surgical wounds. These wounds are common and predominantly affect young and actively working people. The aim of this qualitative study was to… read more here.
Keywords: living open; surgical wounds; meaning living; negotiating new ... See more keywords
Validation of a Wound Tool for Assessment of Surgical Wounds in Infants
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DOI: 10.1097/anc.0000000000000991
Abstract: Background: Wound assessment is a critical part of the care of hospitalized infants in neonatal intensive care. Early recognition and initiation of appropriate treatment of wounds are imperative to facilitate wound healing and avoid complications… read more here.
Keywords: tool; assessment surgical; wounds infants; wound tool ... See more keywords
Nurses' and surgeons' views and experiences of surgical wounds healing by secondary intention: a qualitative study.
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DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15279
Abstract: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explore surgeons' and nurses' perspectives of managing surgical wounds healing by secondary intention. BACKGROUND Every year, more than 10 million surgical operations are performed in the NHS in the UK. Most… read more here.
Keywords: wound; secondary intention; wounds healing; surgical wounds ... See more keywords
Hypericum and neem oil for dehisced post-surgical wounds: a randomised, controlled, single-blinded phase III study.
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DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2022.31.6.492
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical efficacy of a hypericum and neem oil dressing, Primary Wound Dressing [ONE] (1PWD) (Kerecis AG, Switzerland), in a patient population with dehiscence of surgical wounds with critical colonisation/infection. Efficacy was… read more here.
Keywords: single blinded; surgical wounds; controlled single; randomised controlled ... See more keywords
Use of autologous whole blood clot in the treatment of complex surgical wounds: a case series.
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DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2023.32.sup2.s4
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Dehiscence and infection of hard-to-heal surgical wounds results in an increased risk of complications and mortality. A hard-to-heal surgical wound will present decreased levels of growth factors along with increased levels of debris and… read more here.
Keywords: surgical wounds; autologous whole; blood clot; whole blood ... See more keywords
Essential oils for healing and/or preventing infection of surgical wounds: a systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1590/1980-220x-reeusp-2021-0442en
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To analyze the evidence available in the literature on the use of essential oils for healing and/or preventing infection in surgical wounds. METHOD Systematic review according to the JBI model and PRISMA statement. The… read more here.
Keywords: essential oils; infection; surgical wounds; healing preventing ... See more keywords