May 2012
- « Previous
- | Page 1 of 3 |
- Next »
Original Research »
Sleep Quality Among Patients With Venous Ulcers: A Cross-sectional Study in a Health Care Setting in São Paulo, Brazil
Index: WOUNDS. 2012;24(5):124–131.
Abstract: This was an exploratory, descriptive, cross-sectional study to assess sleep quality in 100 patients with venous ulcers using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Thirty-six (36%) patients had a global PSQI score < 5, indicating that they were good sleepers, while 64 (64%) patients were considered poor sleepers. Fifty-three (53%) patients reported going to bed between 9:00 pm and 11:00 pm, 63 (63%) taking from 16 to 30 minutes to fall asleep, and 41 (41%) waking up after 4 to 5 hours of sleep. Sixty (60%) patients regarded sleeping as a necessity. Most patients with venous ulcers experienced poor sleep quality.
Original Research »
The Effect of a Hydroconductive Dressing on the Suppression of Wound Biofilm
Index: WOUNDS. 2012;24(5):132–137.
Abstract: Although excessive exudate has been associated with poor wound healing outcomes, exudate is still not well understood in the pathophysiology of chronic wounds. Wound exudate is believed to be the result of wounds that are trapped in a persistent, hyper inflammatory state. Biofilm, bacteria of multiple species living in community, has multiple well-defined molecular pathways that produce hyper inflammation. The exudate that is produced in wounds is a potentially important nutrient source for biofilm; therefore, rapidly removing exudate may rob the biofilm of important nutrients and suppress its negative effects.
Original Research »
Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers: Biophysical Mechanisms
Index: WOUNDS. 2012;24(5):138–145.
Abstract: The present study sought to estimate the hemodynamic effects inside wounds after applying infrared thermography. Clinical results were analyzed to evaluate any correspondence with hemodynamic events occurring inside the wounds. Methods. Group 1 consisted of 20 patients with venous leg ulcers (12 women, 8 men). Patients from group 1 received 1 high-voltage stimulation (HVS) procedure. Group 2 consisted of 23 patients (16 women, 7 men). Patients from group 2 received 1 ultrasound (US) procedure. Group 3 consisted of 21 patients (13 women, 8 men). Patients from group 3 received 1 low-level laser therapy (LLLT) procedure.
- « Previous
- | Page 1 of 3 |
- Next »
Featured Supplements
-
Improving the Standard of Care for Treating Venous Leg Ulcers within the Veterans Administration
-
Emerging Evidence On Advanced Wound Care For Diabetic Foot Ulcerations
-
Emerging Treatment Options for Venous Ulceration in Today's Wound Care Practice
_sm.jpg)
