The skin barrier protects the human body from invasion by exogenous and pathogenic
microorganisms. A breach in this barrier exposes the underlying tissue to microbial …

Objective To provide an overview of the types of wound debridement and update the
available scientific consensus on the effect of wound debridement. Methods The articles …

Wound Bed Preparation is a paradigm to optimize chronic wound treatment. This holistic
approach examines the treatment of the cause and patient-centered concerns to determine if …

Chronic wounds present a global healthcare challenge and are increasing in prevalence,
with bacterial biofilms being the primary roadblock to healing in most cases. A systematic …

Patient-centered care (PCC) is recognized as a standard in healthcare for determining high
quality. Honoring patients' values, experiences, needs, and preferences in devising …

Aim Maggot debridement therapy (MDT) is a topical therapy for difficult-to-heal (chronic)
wounds, recognised by scientific societies and healthcare system organisations in many …

Blowfly larvae of Lucilia sericata (Meigen)(Diptera: Calliphoridae) are well established as
debridement agents in nonhealing wounds. Maggot therapy (MT) experienced reduced …

Rany trudno gojące się, przewlekłe i będące konsekwencją wielu przewlekłych schorzeń
dotyczą blisko 2% populacji i stają się coraz większym problem medycznym, społecznym i …

(1) Background: Developing and implementing strategies for local wound care focused on
improving the quality of life related to health status and reducing treatment costs for this …

Chronic wounds present a global healthcare challenge and are increasing in prevalence,
with bacterial biofilms being the primary roadblock to healing in most cases. A systematic …