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Understanding and applying compression therapy [PDF]
, 2014 Atkin L, Shirlow
Atkin, Leanne, Shirlow, K.
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A systematic review of cost-effectiveness analyses of complex wound interventions reveals optimal treatments for specific wound types. [PDF]
, 2015 BackgroundComplex wounds present a substantial economic burden on healthcare systems, costing billions of dollars annually in North America alone.
Antony, Jesmin +7 more
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Safe Mobility in Hospitalised Older Adults: A Concept Analysis
Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim To conduct a concept analysis of ‘safe mobility’, with specific application in hospitalised older adults, identifying its defining attributes, antecedents and consequences. Background The promotion of safe mobility is essential for maintaining the functionality of hospitalised older adults.
Esther Mourão Nicoli +5 more
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Understanding methods of wound debridement [PDF]
, 2014 Autolytic debridement describes the body's natural method of wound-bed cleansing, helping it to prepare the wound bed for healing. In acute wounds, autolytic debridement occurs automatically and often does not require intervention, as during the ...
Broadus C +5 more
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Thirty Years of Autologous Platelet Concentrates: From Platelet‐Rich Plasma to Platelet‐Rich Fibrin
Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Nearly three decades have now passed since autologous platelet concentrates (APCs) were introduced into clinical practice. Harnessing the body's innate intrinsic capacity for healing, the concepts of platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) and platelet‐rich fibrin (PRF) emerged to concentrate growth factors and cells at supra‐physiological levels.
Richard J. Miron +7 more
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The detection of wound infection by ion mobility chemical analysis [PDF]
, 2020 Surgical site infection represents a large burden of care in the National Health Service. Current methods for diagnosis include a subjective clinical assessment and wound swab culture that may take several days to return a result.
Bechar, Janak +4 more
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Orthopaedic Surgery, EarlyView.For patients with OVCF, performing PVP under the ERAS clinical pathway facilitates early pain relief, reduces the average LOS, shortens the postoperative first ambulation time, and significantly improves perioperative clinical outcomes. ABSTRACT Objective Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) is a widely used minimally invasive procedure for the treatment ...
Zhiwu Zhang +5 more
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Topical Treatment of Nonhealing Venous Leg Ulcer with Propolis Ointment
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013 An investigation of effectiveness of topical treatment of nonhealing chronic venous leg ulcers with propolis ointment was conducted. 56 patients were included in the study and randomized into two groups.
M. Kucharzewski, M. Kózka, T. Urbanek
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Halting Progression of Stasis Dermatitis: Community Perspectives and Strategies for Prevention [PDF]
, 2018 Complications of stasis dermatitis including venous ulcers, osteomyelitis, and cellulitis all significantly increase morbidity and mortality of disease.
Robbins, Allison B
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A comparison of the EQ-5D and the SF-6D across seven patient groups [PDF]
, 2004 As the number of preference-based instruments grows, it becomes increasingly important to compare different preference-based measures of health in order to inform an important debate on the choice of instrument.
Brazier, J.E. +3 more
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