The impact of manual vacuum-assisted closure technique in wound healing: a case report.

Background: Diabetic ulcers are complex wounds that require specialized care. Proper wound care is crucial to prevent amputation, and one effective treatment option is negative pressure wound therapy. However, the cost of negative pressure wound therapy can often be a barrier, making it difficult for caregivers and families to access.

The Effect of Intradialytic Range of Motion Exercise on Dialysis Adequacy and Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients.

Background: Many hemodialysis patients experience fatigue as a result of not achieving dialysis adequacy.

Purpose: This study was designed to determine the effect of intradialytic range-of-motion exercises on dialysis adequacy and fatigue in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Methods: In this two-arm experimental study with repeated measures, participants were allocated to treatment ( n = 25, 23 completed) and control ( n = 25, 24 completed) groups using computerized simple random sampling.