Perception and Readiness to Undertake Maggot Debridement Therapy with the Use of Lucilia sericata Larvae in the Group of Nurses.

ABSTRACT: The sight and smell of larvae in the wound may cause negative visual and olfactory impressions in sensitive individuals because of decaying body parts, carrion, and suffering. However, Maggot Debridement Therapy (MDT) is highly effective, safe, and cheap in wound healing and tissue revitalization for both the patient and health systems. The aim of the study was to assess the readiness to undertake MDT in a group of qualified nurses who perform therapeutic procedures in patients treated for chronic wounds. A diagnostic survey was used. The research tool was a scientific research protocol consisting of three questionnaires (sociodemographics, MDT perception questionnaire, pictures of wounds for visual assessment). The study included 290 nurses; the mean age was over 42.6 ± 9.9 years, and the

SUBMITTER: Bazalinski D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8910558 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature