Electrical stimulation as an adjunctive therapy for diabetic ulcers: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Diabetic ulcers are chronic wounds that are notoriously difficult to treat, leading to significant physical and psychological distress and increased healthcare costs. Their multifactorial aetiology necessitates long-term interdisciplinary collaboration and various complementary treatment measures. While numerous studies suggest that electrical stimulation (ES) positively impacts diabetic ulcer healing, the robustness and consistency of these findings require further evaluation to optimize clinical application. We searched databases including PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI). Only randomized clinical trials (RCTs) comparing ES treatment to placebo or conventional treatment were included. Extracted information include

SUBMITTER: Lan X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11646635 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature