{"title":"Case series 1.","authors":"Rhyan Hitalla","doi":"10.12968/jowc.2025.34.Sup4c.S14","DOIUrl":"10.12968/jowc.2025.34.Sup4c.S14","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>These two case studies describe the use of Octenisept<sup>®</sup> in hard-to-heal wounds in a hospital network in the Philippines.</p>","PeriodicalId":17590,"journal":{"name":"Journal of wound care","volume":"34 Sup4c","pages":"S14-S15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143772015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Case series 1: routine use of Octenisept to cleanse damaged peristomal skin.","authors":"Vesna Konjevoda, Zeljka Mihovilic","doi":"10.12968/jowc.2025.34.Sup4d.S12","DOIUrl":"10.12968/jowc.2025.34.Sup4d.S12","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>These five case studies describe the use of octenidine-based Octenisept irrigation solution to cleanse damaged peristomal skin at a university hospital in Zagreb, Croatia.</p>","PeriodicalId":17590,"journal":{"name":"Journal of wound care","volume":"34 Sup4d","pages":"S12-S15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144002479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing patient outcomes: the role of octenidine-based irrigation solutions in managing sore and irritated peristomal skin.","authors":"Luxmi Dhoonmoon, Nermina Malanovic","doi":"10.12968/jowc.2025.34.Sup4d.S4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2025.34.Sup4d.S4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article explores the potential benefits of cleansing damaged peristomal skin with an octenidine-based antimicrobial irrigation solution.</p>","PeriodicalId":17590,"journal":{"name":"Journal of wound care","volume":"34 Sup4d","pages":"S4-S11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144015528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xin Peng, Huizi Zhao, Chufeng Lv, Ping Gao, Yi Ren, Jing Cheng, Juan Zhou
{"title":"Breast cancer wound imaging: evaluation of the cross-localisation method.","authors":"Xin Peng, Huizi Zhao, Chufeng Lv, Ping Gao, Yi Ren, Jing Cheng, Juan Zhou","doi":"10.12968/jowc.2021.0297","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2021.0297","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Wound image acquisition has been widely used in wound care; however, there are few reports on scientifically accurate technology in wound image acquisition for wound evaluation. This study compared the effectiveness of a cross-localisation method with a direct photographic method for image acquisition of breast cancer wounds.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The wounds of eligible patients were assessed by direct measurement, direct photography, and by a cross-localisation method using the Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT) with 13 items. After four months, the wound images were re-evaluated and re-recorded for consistency assessment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The experimental cohort comprised 150 patients. The consistency of the total BWAT score between the direct photograph acquisition and direct measurement methods was poor (Kappa=0.375). Only wound size, induration and exudate type presented general consistency. There was a good consistency between the cross-localisation image method and the direct measurement method (Kappa=0.786). The wound size, depth, oedema, induration and granulation tissue demonstrated complete consistency between the direct measurement and cross-localisation methods (Kappa=1.000).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Wound imaging using direct photography does not present the wound characteristics with complete clarity; however cross-localisation with an objective reference showed optimal performance in this study. The cross-localisation method can provide more specific and accurate wound evaluation.</p>","PeriodicalId":17590,"journal":{"name":"Journal of wound care","volume":"34 Sup4","pages":"S17-S21"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144010934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Case series 4.","authors":"Sheryl Phua, Cherry Cheong, Tiffany Chew, Enming Yong","doi":"10.12968/jowc.2025.34.Sup4c.S22","DOIUrl":"10.12968/jowc.2025.34.Sup4c.S22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>These two case studies describe the use of Octenisept<sup>®</sup> in diabetic foot ulcers at a tertiary referral hospital in Singapore.</p>","PeriodicalId":17590,"journal":{"name":"Journal of wound care","volume":"34 Sup4c","pages":"S22-S24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143772442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association between tinea pedis and foot care factors in patients with diabetes.","authors":"Kimie Takehara, Makoto Oe, Yuichiro Tsunemi, Yumiko Ohashi, Takashi Kadowaki, Hiromi Sanada","doi":"10.12968/jowc.2020.0092","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2020.0092","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to identify foot care factors associated with tinea pedis (also known as athlete's foot) as a risk factor for foot ulcer in patients with diabetes.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>In this cross-sectional, observational study, the presence of tinea pedis, foot care-related factors and adjustment factors, including demographic characteristics and diabetes-related factors, were examined. Participants with diabetes were recruited from a Diabetic Foot Outpatient Clinic at the University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan. To evaluate foot care factors related to the presence and absence of tinea pedis, multiple logistic regression analyses were conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Data of 93 patients with diabetes were analysed. A total of 55 (59.1%) patients had tinea pedis. In the results of multiple logistic regression analysis with presence or absence of tinea pedis as dependent variables, washing of feet every day was borderline significantly associated with the absence of tinea pedis (odds ratio: 2.65, 95% confidence interval: 1.00-6.99, p=0.050).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Washing the feet every day may be effective in preventing tinea pedis. As part of their foot care education, patients with diabetes should be taught to wash their feet daily to prevent foot ulcers.</p>","PeriodicalId":17590,"journal":{"name":"Journal of wound care","volume":"34 Sup4","pages":"S26-S30"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143989059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Case series 5.","authors":"Harikrishna Kr Nair","doi":"10.12968/jowc.2025.34.Sup4c.S25","DOIUrl":"10.12968/jowc.2025.34.Sup4c.S25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>These two case studies describe the use of Octenisept<sup>®</sup> in hard-to-heal wounds at a community hospital in Malaysia.</p>","PeriodicalId":17590,"journal":{"name":"Journal of wound care","volume":"34 Sup4c","pages":"S25-S26"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143772447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amey Patankar, Ravindra Bhalchandra Sabnis, Rabi Narayan Sahu, Asha T Dixit
{"title":"Safety and effectiveness of Merizelle oxidised regenerated cellulose in achieving haemostasis in surgical procedures: a surveillance study.","authors":"Amey Patankar, Ravindra Bhalchandra Sabnis, Rabi Narayan Sahu, Asha T Dixit","doi":"10.12968/jowc.2024.0032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2024.0032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Topical haemostatic materials applied to bleeding sites during surgery play an important role in intraoperative haemostasis. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical safety and efficacy of Merizelle oxidised regenerated cellulose (ORC) (Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., India) in achieving haemostasis across various surgical procedures.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This was a prospective, multicentre, single-arm, observational, post-marketing surveillance study. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients achieving haemostasis within 10 minutes of application of ORC at target bleeding sites. The secondary endpoints were the absence of proven infection and the absence of bleeding-related adverse events (AEs) until six months after surgery. Patients were followed up at discharge, two weeks, one month, three months and six months after the index procedure.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In all, 189 patients were screened and enrolled, and 188 patients completed the study. The mean±standard deviation (SD) age of patients was 43.00±12.79 years and 59.79% were female. Neurological surgeries, nephrectomy and lower segment caesarean section were the most common surgeries performed. The mean±SD length of hospital stay was 6.28±4.08 days and the mean±SD coagulation time was 2.57±1.12 minutes. Haemostasis was achieved in all patients with the use of Merizelle ORC, with 94.68% of patients achieving it within 10 minutes. Almost 80% of patients had mild-to-moderate bleeding. There were no cases of bleeding-related AEs, proven infection or death at the end of all follow-ups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The ORC demonstrated excellent safety with no occurrence of bleeding-related AEs, proven infections or postoperative death.</p>","PeriodicalId":17590,"journal":{"name":"Journal of wound care","volume":"34 Sup4","pages":"S10-S16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144010960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Case series 2: emergent use of Octenilin to cleanse damaged peristomal skin.","authors":"Lorraine Milton, Jill Wild","doi":"10.12968/jowc.2025.34.Sup4d.S16","DOIUrl":"10.12968/jowc.2025.34.Sup4d.S16","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>These three case studies describe emergent uses of octenidine-based Octenilin irrigation solution to cleanse damaged peristomal skin at a medical centre in the UK.</p>","PeriodicalId":17590,"journal":{"name":"Journal of wound care","volume":"34 Sup4d","pages":"S16-S19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144042312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}