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Delayed wound healing: in whom, what, when and why?

01 March 2008

Primary Health Care

CPD

For a variety of reasons, some wounds take longer than anticipated to heal, or do not heal at all. Delayed or impaired healing may occur with wounds such as leg...

Biofilms:possible strategies for suppression in chronic wounds

21 April 2009

Nursing Standard

Art & science

Biofilms can delay wound healing significantly. The aim of this article is to highlight strategies that could be used to treat chronic wounds containing biofilms....

Biofilms: possible strategies for suppression in chronic wounds

15 April 2009

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Biofilms can delay wound healing significantly. The aim of this article is to highlight strategies that could be used to treat chronic wounds containing biofilms....

Effects of venous leg ulceration on patients’ quality of life

23 May 2012

Nursing Standard

A&S Science

This article reviews the literature on quality of life of people with venous leg ulcers. Research indicates that, in most people, chronic ulceration is a continuous...

A world of pain

23 May 2006

Nursing Standard

General article

Though a common condition, chronic wound pain is poorly recognised and managed. Older people, who are the most commonly affected, can become socially isolated as a...

Using electroceutical treatment to reduce symptoms and improve healing in chronic wounds

Primary Health Care

evidence & practice

Chronic inflammation in a wound is often associated with infection and biofilm, which are linked to raised matrix metalloproteinases (elevated protease activity...

Best practice in wound assessment

02 March 2016

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Accurate and considered wound assessment is essential to fulfil professional nursing requirements and ensure appropriate patient and wound management. This article...