Use of an antimicrobial HydroBalance biocellulose wound dressing: a retrospective cross-sectional survey.

IF 1.7 4区医学 Q3 DERMATOLOGY

Journal of wound care Pub Date : 2025-08-02 DOI:10.12968/jowc.2024.0362

Angrit Namislo, Angela Odame, Michael Schmitz, Martin Abel

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Abstract

Objective: Wound infections are a prevalent healthcare concern that can result in increased mortality and morbidity. It is imperative that antimicrobial-impregnated wound dressings are safe and consistently effective in preventing or treating infections and promoting wound healing. Data to this effect must be continually gathered by manufacturers during post market surveillance (PMS). This study aimed to gather relevant data about the quality, performance and safety of an antimicrobial HydroBalance biocellulose wound dressing, Suprasorb X+PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide) (BWD+PHMB), Lohmann & Rauscher International GmbH & Co. KG. Germany), under routine use.

Method: In this PMS, cross-sectional, retrospective study, data were obtained via online and paper questionnaires, completed by healthcare professionals.

Results: A total of 61 healthcare professionals took part in the survey. The assessed parameters of the BWD+PHMB dressing were positively rated with regards to: intended purpose; indications; contraindications; wound types; performance; safety; and usability. Observed side-effects and additional comments were noted for potential future considerations.

Conclusion: Although prospective randomised controlled trials are beneficial and considered the scientific gold standard for real-time clinical data, surveys such as that carried out in this present study are less time-consuming, cost-effective, and provide sufficient data on the clinical use of wound dressings for PMS. The evaluated dressing in this study was reported as safe and effective. It was also confirmed that antimicrobial dressings should be used for treating infected wounds or wounds at risk of infection to support the wound healing process.

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抗菌水平衡生物纤维素伤口敷料的使用：回顾性横断面调查。

目的：伤口感染是一个普遍的医疗保健问题，可导致死亡率和发病率增加。必须确保抗菌浸渍伤口敷料在预防或治疗感染和促进伤口愈合方面是安全和持续有效的。在上市后监督（PMS）期间，制造商必须不断收集这方面的数据。本研究旨在收集罗曼-劳舍尔国际有限公司（Lohmann & Rauscher International GmbH & Co. KG）生产的抗菌生物纤维素伤口敷料Suprasorb X+PHMB（聚六亚甲基双胍）（BWD+PHMB）的质量、性能和安全性的相关数据。（德国），在常规使用下。方法：本研究采用横断面、回顾性研究方法，通过在线问卷和纸质问卷获得资料，由卫生保健专业人员填写。结果：共有61名医护专业人员参与了调查。BWD+PHMB敷料的评估参数在以下方面得到了积极评价：预期用途；迹象;禁忌症;伤口类型;性能;安全;和可用性。注意到观察到的副作用和其他评论，以供将来考虑。结论：尽管前瞻性随机对照试验是有益的，并且被认为是实时临床数据的科学黄金标准，但本研究中进行的调查更节省时间，成本效益更高，并为经前综合征伤口敷料的临床使用提供了足够的数据。本研究评价的敷料安全有效。还确认抗菌敷料应用于治疗感染伤口或有感染风险的伤口，以支持伤口愈合过程。

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Journal of wound care DERMATOLOGY-

CiteScore

2.90

自引率

10.50%

发文量

215

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.