Frequency of sharp wound debridement in the management of diabetes-related foot ulcers: exploring current practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Conservative sharp wound debridement (CSWD) is fundamental to wound bed preparation. Evidence-based practice guidelines strongly recommend frequent CSWD of diabetes-related foot ulcers (DFU) based on expert opinion and observational studies which suggest that more frequent debridement is associated with better healing outcomes.

Aim

To document current practice with regards to CSWD of DFU and whether this is performed at every visit, how often and what factors determine debridement frequency.

Method

Survey data were collected and managed using REDCap electronic data tools, a secure, web-based application. The survey was distributed through podiatry managers and relevant clinical networks between October 2017 and February 2018.

Results

One hundred clin

SUBMITTER: Nube VL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8359122 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature