Cost-effectiveness analysis alongside a pilot study of prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is increasingly used prophylactically following surgery despite limited evidence of clinical or cost-effectiveness. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - June 7, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Christopher Heard, Wendy Chaboyer, Vinah Anderson, Brigid M. Gillespie, Jennifer A. Whitty Tags: Clinical study Source Type: research
The epidemiology of skin conditions in the aged: A systematic review
The human population is aging. A systematic summary of the epidemiology of skin diseases in the aged is lacking. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - April 27, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Elisabeth Hahnel, Andrea Lichterfeld, Ulrike Blume-Peytavi, Jan Kottner Source Type: research
The effect of topical anti blister products on the risk of friction blister formation on the foot
Foot blisters are a common injury, which can impact on activity and lead to infection. Increased skin surface hydration has been identified as a risk factor for blister formation, indicating that a reduction in hydration could reduce the risk of blister. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - April 27, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Farina Hashmi, Suzanne Kirkham, Christopher Nester, Sharon Lam Source Type: research
The effect of topical anti blister products on the risk of friction blister formation on the foot
Foot blisters are a common injury, which can impact on activity and lead to infection. Increased skin surface hydration has been identified as a risk factor for blister formation, indicating that a reduction in hydration could reduce the risk of blister formation. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - April 27, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Farina Hashmi, Suzanne Kirkham, Christopher Nester, Sharon Lam Source Type: research
The epidemiology of skin conditions in the aged: A systematic review
The human population is aging. A systematic summary of the epidemiology of skin diseases in the aged is lacking. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - April 27, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Elisabeth Hahnel, Andrea Lichterfeld, Ulrike Blume-Peytavi, Jan Kottner Source Type: research
Calendar of Events
May 2016 (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - April 16, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Honey, bee pollen and vegetable oil unsaponifiables in wound healing
We would like to remark on the mechanisms and therapeutic properties of honey, bee pollen and unsaponifiable fractions of vegetable oils in wound healing. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - April 4, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Alessandro Ragno, Emanuela Cavallaro, Daniele Marsili, Michele Apa, Laura D'Erasmo, Luis Severino Martin Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Development of a Sitting MicroEnvironment Simulator for wheelchair cushion assessment
Pressure ulcers (PU) are a common comorbidity among wheelchair users. An appropriate wheelchair cushion is essential to relieve pressure and reduce PU development during sitting. The microenvironment, specifically excessive heat and moisture, impacts risk for PU development. An effective wheelchair cushion should maintain a healthy microenvironment at the seating interface. Measurement of heat and moisture can characterize microenvironmental conditions at the wheelchair cushion interface under load. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - March 29, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tyler Freeto, Allissa Cypress, Sarah Amalraj, Mohamed Shaif Yusufishaq, Kath M. Bogie Tags: Basic research Source Type: research
Development of a Sitting MicroEnvironment Simulator for Wheelchair Cushion Assessment
Pressure ulcers (PU) are a common comorbidity among wheelchair users. An appropriate wheelchair cushion is essential to relieve pressure and reduce PU development during sitting. The microenvironment, specifically excessive heat and moisture, impacts risk for PU development. An effective wheelchair cushion should maintain a healthy microenvironment at the seating interface. Measurement of heat and moisture can characterize microenvironmental conditions at the wheelchair cushion interface under load. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - March 29, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tyler Freeto, Allissa Cepress, Sarah Amalraj, Mohamed Shaif Yusufishaq, Kath M. Bogie Source Type: research
Skin care products: What do they promise, what do they deliver
The industry offers a vast armamentarium of skin care products to clean, soothe, restore, reinforce, protect and to treat our skin and hence to keep it in “good condition”. Skin care products are readily available and their promotions with fanciful claims are omnipresent. The promotions are based on effects, evoked by actives that are delivered through vehicles that rely on specific technologies. Due to the fact, that these products are in direct contact to the target tissue, their vehicle and ingredients are able to profoundly modulate the characteristics of the skin and some of its functions. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - March 27, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Christian Surber, Jan Kottner Source Type: research
Skin Care Products: What do they promise, what do they deliver
The industry offers a vast armamentarium of skin care products to clean, soothe, restore, reinforce, protect and to treat our skin and hence to keep it in “good condition”. Skin care products are readily available and their promotions with fanciful claims are omnipresent. The promotions are based on effects, evoked by actives that are delivered through vehicles that rely on specific technologies. Due to the fact, that these products are in direct contact to the target tissue, their vehicle and ingredients are able to profoundly modulate the characteristics of the skin and some of its functions. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - March 27, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Christian Surber, Jan Kottner Source Type: research
A qualitative study of factors impacting upon the recruitment of participants to research studies in wound care – The community nurses' perspective
The focus of this study was to identify the factors that impact upon the recruitment of participants to research studies in wound care from the community nurses' perspective. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - March 25, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Karen A. Lamb, Michael R. Backhouse, Una J. Adderley Tags: Basic research Source Type: research
Pain prevalence, socio-demographic and clinical features in patients with chronic ulcers
Chronic wounds are considered a worldwide epidemic and pain is the most frequently symptom referred by the patients who have this type of wound. The aim was to assess the prevalence of pain in chronic wounds and relate socio-demographic and clinical variables to pain. This is an analytical cross-sectional study, carried out in Basic Health Units (BHU), Family Health Strategy (ESF) and in a university hospital in two cities of Minas Gerais. 200 individuals who had chronic ulcers of different etiologies participated. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - March 25, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Elaine Aparecida Rocha Domingues, Marianna Carvalho e Souza Le ão Cavalcanti, Paula Cristina Pereira da Costa, Maria Helena Baena de Moraes Lopes, Inês Monteiro, Neusa Maria Costa Alexandre Tags: Basic research Source Type: research
