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Abstract
Objective: The relationship between the healing time of pressure ulcers (PUs) and wound cleaning frequency among older people in homecare settings was investigated.
Method: This single-centre, prospective cohort study was conducted from April 2018 to March 2019. Patients who used home-visit nursing services, had National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel classification stage 2 PUs, and had their wounds cleaned at least twice a week were enrolled in the study. Wound cleaning was performed using tap water and a weakly acidic cleanser. Participants were divided into two groups, determined by the frequency of wound cleaning (twice weekly versus ≥3 times weekly). Duration of PU healing and the increase in care insurance premiums were compared in both groups.
Results: A total of 12 patients were included in the study. The mean healing period of PUs cleaned ≥3 times per week (65.3±24.8 days) was significantly shorter than that of PUs cleaned twice a week (102.6±19.2 days; p<0.05). Furthermore, the increase in care insurance premiums for PUs cleaned ≥3 times per week (¥122,497±105,660 Yen per six months) was significantly lower than that for PUs cleaned twice a week (¥238,116±60,428 per six months) (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Our results suggest that frequent cleaning of PUs by health professionals in homecare settings not only shorten PU healing period but also reduces care insurance premiums for PU care.
目的：调查家庭护理环境中老年人压疮（PU）愈合时间与伤口清洁频率之间的关系：调查家庭护理环境中老年人压疮（PU）愈合时间与伤口清洁频率之间的关系：这项单中心前瞻性队列研究于 2018 年 4 月至 2019 年 3 月进行。使用上门护理服务、患有国家压力溃疡顾问小组分类第二阶段PU、每周至少清洗两次伤口的患者被纳入研究。伤口清洁使用自来水和弱酸性清洁剂。根据清洗伤口的频率（每周两次与每周≥3 次）将参与者分为两组。比较了两组患者的 PU 愈合时间和护理保险费的增加情况：研究共纳入了 12 名患者。每周清洁≥3 次的 PU 的平均愈合期（65.3±24.8 天）明显短于每周清洁 2 次的 PU 的平均愈合期（102.6±19.2 天；P 结论：我们的研究结果表明，频繁清洁 PU 可缩短 PU 的愈合期：我们的研究结果表明，在家庭护理环境中，医护人员经常清洁 PU 不仅能缩短 PU 的愈合期，还能降低 PU 护理的护理保险费。
期刊介绍：
Journal of Wound Care (JWC) is the definitive wound-care journal and the leading source of up-to-date research and clinical information on everything related to tissue viability. The journal was first launched in 1992 and aimed at catering to the needs of the multidisciplinary team. Published monthly, the journal’s international audience includes nurses, doctors and researchers specialising in wound management and tissue viability, as well as generalists wishing to enhance their practice.
In addition to cutting edge and state-of-the-art research and practice articles, JWC also covers topics related to wound-care management, education and novel therapies, as well as JWC cases supplements, a supplement dedicated solely to case reports and case series in wound care. All articles are rigorously peer-reviewed by a panel of international experts, comprised of clinicians, nurses and researchers.
Specifically, JWC publishes:
High quality evidence on all aspects of wound care, including leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, the diabetic foot, burns, surgical wounds, wound infection and more
The latest developments and innovations in wound care through both preclinical and preliminary clinical trials of potential new treatments worldwide
In-depth prospective studies of new treatment applications, as well as high-level research evidence on existing treatments
Clinical case studies providing information on how to deal with complex wounds
Comprehensive literature reviews on current concepts and practice, including cost-effectiveness
Updates on the activities of wound care societies around the world.
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