articleWound Repair and RegenerationFeb 7, 2022GREEN OA

Chronic wounds: Treatment consensus

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Abstract

The Wound Healing Foundation (WHF) recognised a need for an unbiased consensus on the best treatment of chronic wounds. A panel of 13 experts were invited to a virtual meeting which took place on 27 March 2021. The proceedings were organised in the sub-sections diagnosis, debridement, infection control, dressings, grafting, pain management, oxygen treatment, outcomes and future needs. Eighty percent or better concurrence among the panellists was considered a consensus. A large number of critical questions were discussed and agreed upon. Important takeaways included that wound care needs to be simplified to a point that it can be delivered by the patient or the patient's family. Another one was that…

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Wound care
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Psychological intervention
  • Debridement (dental)
  • Quality of life (healthcare)
  • Palliative care
  • MEDLINE
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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