Hospital acquired pressure injuries continue to challenge our healthcare systems.  Since CMS removed additional reimbursement for conditions not present on admission, facilities have dep...
Background: Wound exudate contains bacteria, matrix metalloproteases, and other related biofilm material.1 The use of wound dressing technology to remove and sequester these materials are...
Abstract Body: Background: To successfully perform self-wound care, patients/caregivers frequently need to perform individualized multi-step dressing changes at home. Effective teaching o...
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Adoption of telehealth in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has predicted virtual healthcare services to reach 1 billion by the end of 2020.1 As Medicare relaxed regulations, ...
Abstract Body: Background: As wound care moves toward more comprehensive patient-centered care management, frequent consultation with multiple specialists is necessary. For patients, thi...
Abstract Body: Purpose/Problem: Chronic infection of wounds are commonplace1,2, accounting for significant economic and quality of life burdens for patients1,3. High levels of bacteria, m...
Background: To successfully perform wound self-care, patients need to complete individualized multi-step dressing changes. Education is pivotal in helping patients navigate these steps to...
Purpose/Problem: The overuse of antibiotics has led to serious consequences in the overall management of patients. Localized and systemic chronic infection of wounds are commonplace, acco...
Introduction: In the United States, the prevalence of chronic wounds is estimated to be around 6.5 million. Research suggests that at least 50% of these patients do not receive evidence-b...
Background: Local dressing formularies reinforce use of clinically appropriate and cost-effective products. Despite its significant potential to impact on the bottom line, many institutio...