Octenidine with hyaluronan dressing versus a silver dressing in hard-to-heal wounds: a post-marketing study.

Objective: This study was conducted to provide comparative data on the clinical efficacy and safety of a novel hard-to-heal wound dressing (Sorelex; Contipro a.s., Czech Republic) that combines octenidine and hyaluronan, compared with a silver-based dressing.

Oncology wounds - recommendations for care based on multidisciplinary cooperation.

Background: Oncology wounds and wounds of other etiology are rare but serious complications, which significantly impair patients quality of life. Preventive and curative interventions and education of healthcare personnel and patients reduce the risk of either their occurrence or their impact and consequences. A working group of authors from professional groups (the Supportive Care Group of the Czech Society for Oncology, the Czech Society for Wound Healing, the Society for Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics, and the Czech Nurses Association) prepared recommendations for care.

Surgical site infection and local management of the wound meta-analysis.

Surgical site infections are relatively common complications observed in patients during postoperative period. SSIs worsen the outcomes of the surgery, impair patients quality of life, increase morbidity and mortality after the surgery, the treatment become longer and more expensive. SSIs form around 18% of healthcare-associated infections.

Evidence for person-centred care in chronic wound care: A systematic review and recommendations for practice.

Background: Chronic wounds affect an estimated 2.21 per 1000 population. They are a significant source of morbidity and affect individuals physically, psychologically, socially and financially.