Publications by authors named "K Vickery"
Objectives: Biofilm is the major challenge in chronic wound management. Instilling a wound cleansing solution aids in wound bed cleaning and infectious pathogen elimination. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) improves the wound-healing process.
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- - The study investigates the challenges and supports for people with type 2 diabetes who have experienced homelessness, focusing on their medication adherence and self-management practices.
- - Through interviews and focus groups with participants, three main themes were identified: the importance of personal autonomy and security, the need for predictability and stability in daily routines, and the value of supportive relationships with both social and medical networks.
- - The research emphasizes how structural vulnerabilities and personal challenges interact, creating a "domino effect" that negatively influences health outcomes and medication adherence for individuals facing homelessness.
Capsular contracture (CC) is one of the most common postoperative complications associated with breast implant-associated infections. The mechanisms that lead to CC remain poorly understood. Plasma is an ideal biospecimen for early proteomics biomarker discovery.
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- Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) face higher risks of complications and mortality compared to the general population, leading to the exploration of innovative solutions like digital storytelling to promote healthier behaviors.
- A multicenter, randomized clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of a 12-minute digital storytelling intervention on glycemic control in Hispanic patients with poorly controlled T2D, compared to a control group receiving traditional education materials.
- The study involved 451 participants, with results showing changes in hemoglobin A1c levels over three months, alongside assessments of the intervention's acceptability and narrative quality through participant questionnaires.