Volume 55 - Issue 5 - May, 2009
Feature
Empirical Studies
05/01/2009
Abstract
Race/ethnicity, immigration, health insurance, and literacy — along with patient-provider communication and understanding of and adherence to treatment protocols — are societal factors that affect the provision of optimal...
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Race/ethnicity, immigration, health insurance, and literacy — along with patient-provider communication and understanding of and adherence to treatment protocols — are societal factors that affect the provision of optimal...
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Race/ethnicity,...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Empirical Studies
05/01/2009
Abstract:
Psoriasis is a prevalent immune disease most notably recognized for its involvement of the skin and joints and for its impact on patient quality of life. More recently, it has been shown that not only do patients with psoriasis...
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Psoriasis is a prevalent immune disease most notably recognized for its involvement of the skin and joints and for its impact on patient quality of life. More recently, it has been shown that not only do patients with psoriasis...
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Psoriasis is a...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Empirical Studies
05/01/2009
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Many valid and reliable tools and techniques are available for wound measurement. However, few prospective clinical studies assessing these instruments have been conducted. A prospective, methodological study was conducted between...
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Many valid and reliable tools and techniques are available for wound measurement. However, few prospective clinical studies assessing these instruments have been conducted. A prospective, methodological study was conducted between...
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Many valid and...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Case Report
05/01/2009
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Chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers, venous ulcers, and pressure ulcers are a major source of morbidity and mortality. To describe wound characteristics associated with a wound emergency, the Wound Electronic Medical Records...
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Chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers, venous ulcers, and pressure ulcers are a major source of morbidity and mortality. To describe wound characteristics associated with a wound emergency, the Wound Electronic Medical Records...
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Chronic wounds such as...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Empirical Studies
05/01/2009
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Ostomy skin barriers can be difficult to size and shape; gaps between the skin and the appliance can compromise peristomal skin protection. A multicenter evaluation was initiated to assess the satisfaction of persons with ostomies...
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Ostomy skin barriers can be difficult to size and shape; gaps between the skin and the appliance can compromise peristomal skin protection. A multicenter evaluation was initiated to assess the satisfaction of persons with ostomies...
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Ostomy skin barriers...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Column
Executive Spotlight
05/01/2009
In September 2008, Tom Dugan became the President for Smith & Nephew’s North American Advanced Wound Management Division (St. Petersburg, Fla). Tom joined the company and wound care market with an impressive 28 years of medical...
In September 2008, Tom Dugan became the President for Smith & Nephew’s North American Advanced Wound Management Division (St. Petersburg, Fla). Tom joined the company and wound care market with an impressive 28 years of medical...
In September 2008, Tom...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Guest Editorial
05/01/2009
I am both intrigued and annoyed by the term cultural competence. The term seems to imply that a person can achieve competence when it comes to knowing and understanding the beliefs, traditions, and values of people from a plurality of...
I am both intrigued and annoyed by the term cultural competence. The term seems to imply that a person can achieve competence when it comes to knowing and understanding the beliefs, traditions, and values of people from a plurality of...
I am both intrigued and...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Department
05/01/2009
Mere weeks ago at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) in Dallas, TX, 27-year old Charles (Chuck) Rakis received a standing ovation from more than 2,000 clinicians and other healthcare professionals. He spoke about his 10-year...
Mere weeks ago at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) in Dallas, TX, 27-year old Charles (Chuck) Rakis received a standing ovation from more than 2,000 clinicians and other healthcare professionals. He spoke about his 10-year...
Mere weeks ago at the...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
PEARLS FOR PRACTICE
05/01/2009
The role of wound care professionals is changing worldwide. This is especially true when delivering care in community and long-term care settings, where much of wound care now is provided. At one time, the wound care professional’s...
The role of wound care professionals is changing worldwide. This is especially true when delivering care in community and long-term care settings, where much of wound care now is provided. At one time, the wound care professional’s...
The role of wound care...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Column
05/01/2009
The skin barrier is the most important part of the pouching system. It protects the peristomal skin, holds the ostomy pouch in place, and provides a level pouching surface. Ideally, a skin barrier should mirror the shape of the...
The skin barrier is the most important part of the pouching system. It protects the peristomal skin, holds the ostomy pouch in place, and provides a level pouching surface. Ideally, a skin barrier should mirror the shape of the...
The skin barrier is the...
05/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
