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Bringing negative pressure wound therapy to the community: expanding wound care access.
The transition of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) from hospitals to community care is a significant advancement in patient care, driven by increased practitioner competence and technological improvements. Modern, mobile NPWT systems, equipped with smaller pumps, have expanded treatment options and reduced hospital stays. However, discharging patients with NPWT systems introduces some logistical challenges, including staff training, supply management and effective communication between hospital staff and community teams. Practical challenges include achieving secure seals in difficult anatomical locations, managing patient mobility and adapting care practices to home environments. Despite these challenges, the benefits of community-based NPWT are well-documented, reducing hospital costs and improving patient outcomes. Collaboration with NPWT system providers is essential to ensure appropriate training for community nurses, especially given the variety of products used across different trusts. The successful integration of NPWT into community settings demands a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach, addressing logistical, training and operational barriers to maximise its potential in improving patient outcomes.
期刊介绍:
British Journal of Community Nursing (BJCN) is the UK"s leading peer-reviewed journal for district nurses, containing the most up-to-date clinical coverage and research on primary care nursing. The journal promotes excellence in clinical practice with an emphasis on the sharing of expertise and innovation in district nursing. Articles are written by nurses from across the community nursing spectrum, and peer-reviewed by leading authorities in primary care to make sure that the journal addresses all aspects of the profession in a way that is relevant, intelligent and accessible, and so useful in daily practice.