Objective: The objective of this paper is to outline the updated methodological approach for
conducting a JBI mixed methods systematic review with a focus on data synthesis …

Significance: Chronic wounds include, but are not limited, to diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg
ulcers, and pressure ulcers. They are a challenge to wound care professionals and …

The rising prevalence of diabetes estimated at 3.6 million people in the UK represents a
major public health and socioeconomic burden to our National Health Service. Diabetes and …

Diabetic foot ulcerations have devastating complications, including amputations, poor
quality of life, and life-threatening infections. Diabetic wounds can be protracted, take …

The presence of non-viable tissue in a chronic wound presents a barrier against effective
wound healing, hence removal facilitates healing and reduces areas where microorganisms …

The process of successful wound healing depends on effective debridement and infection
control. One method of wound debridement, known since antiquity, is based on the use of fly …

Background Several methods of débridement of diabetic foot ulcers are currently used. The
relative efficacy of these methods is not well established. Methods This systematic review …

Objective: To review the diagnosis of chronic wound biofilms and discuss current treatment
approaches. Data sources: Articles included in this review were obtained from the following …

The author, faculty, staff, and planners, including spouses/partners (if any), in any position to
control the content of this CME/CNE activity have disclosed that they have no financial …

Diabetic foot infections and diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) cause significant suffering and are
often recurring. DFU have three important pathogenic factors, namely, microangiopathy …