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Beneficial effects of honey dressings in wound management

21 October 2009

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Honey was commonly used to treat wounds until the introduction of antibiotics. However, increasing numbers of antibiotic-resistant bacteria mean that alternative...

Diabetes and its effects on wound healing

13 July 2011

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article discusses the reasons why wounds in people with diabetes take longer to heal and are more susceptible to complications. The physiology of the wound...

Undertaking a person-centred assessment of patients with chronic wounds

08 July 2019

Nursing Standard

Skin

Wounds have traditionally been classified as acute or chronic. While this classification is useful when attempting to estimate healing times, it might lead to an...

Promoting an inclusive approach to assessing and managing chronic wounds

26 April 2023

Primary Health Care

Wound care

Chronic wounds can be burdensome for patients and are associated with a loss of independence and social withdrawal. Additionally, there are challenges for healthcare...