| Autor: |
Redford K; Registered Nurse, Vascular Surgery, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne., Murphy K; Assistant Professor of Nursing, Northumbria University., Hill B; Professor of Acute and Critical Care Nursing/Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery, Buckinghamshire New University, High Wycombe. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing) [Br J Nurs] 2024 Aug 13; Vol. 33 (15), pp. S34-S37. |
| DOI: |
10.12968/bjon.2024.0194 |
| Abstrakt: |
Management of hard-to-heal wounds remains a significant challenge for healthcare systems, with substantial economic burdens. Maggot debridement therapy, using sterile larvae of Lucilia sericata , effectively debrides necrotic tissue and promotes healing, yet its use is limited. This narrative review examines the influences on the use of this form of debridement by registered nurses, focusing on knowledge and attitudes, treatment-related pain, and practical issues. Findings indicate that wound specialist nurses are more knowledgeable and supportive of maggot debridement therapy compared with non-wound specialists, underscoring the need for targeted educational interventions. Pain management is critical, with mixed reports on pain levels, highlighting the necessity for tailored pain-relief strategies. Practical challenges include procurement difficulties and cost, suggesting a need for streamlined processes and clear clinical guidelines. Addressing these barriers through education, research, and improved logistics could enhance the acceptance and use of maggot debridement therapy, improving patient outcomes in wound management. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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