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Rolling Against Pressure - 252 Days Injury Free

Hospital acquired pressure injuries continue to challenge our healthcare systems.¬† Since CMS removed additional reimbursement for conditions not present on admission, facilities have dep...

11/23/2020

Utilization of a Near Infrared Spectroscopy Device and a pH and Temperature Meter to Quantitatively Measure and Analyze the Immune Response to a Novel Autologous Wound Matrix* Used in the Treatment of Chronic Wounds

Abstract Body: Slow healing of chronic wounds is affected by a combination of local, systemic and psychosocial conditions1. The contributing elements affecting the healing process directl...

11/23/2020

Point-of-Care Digital Innovation for Wound Care Patient Education: Instant Personalized Dressing Brochure Tool

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...

11/23/2020

Implementation of Synchronous/Asynchronous Interprofessional Internet Consultations in a U.S. Hospital-based Wound Clinic, Leveraging a Wound Care Specific Telemedicine Solution

Abstract Body: Background: As wound care moves toward more comprehensive patient-centered care management, frequent consultation with multiple specialists is necessary. For patients, thi...

11/23/2020

A Multidisciplinary Team Approach Reduces PEG Site Complications

Education provided to patients and their family on how to care for the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is limited and varies widely. This results in PEG-site and tube compl...

11/23/2020

Evaluating the Clinical Acceptance of a Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System in Accordance with Standards of Care in Patients with a Variety of Wound Types

The primary objective was to determine acceptable progress towards the goal of therapy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU), Pressure Injuries/Pressure Ulcers (PI/PU), surgical, acute/traumatic...

11/23/2020