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Wounds : a compendium of clinical research and practice, 2013

Each patient experiences wound treatment differently, and it is important to enhance the knowledg... more Each patient experiences wound treatment differently, and it is important to enhance the knowledge of the impact of the treatment to be able to individualize patient care. This descriptive qualitative study aims to describe the experience of patients with wounds treated with advanced moist wound therapy (AMWT) and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Data were collected from 15 diaries written by patients during their treatment, and analyzed with content analysis. The results identified an overall theme of "threat to normality," and 3 subcategories including "impact on daily life," "manageability," and "powerlessness." While there were many similarities in the descriptions of the patients in the 2 groups, there also were unique features for each treatment group. For patients treated with AMWT, the main concern was pain. For patients treated with NPWT, the main concern was the optimal functioning of the machine. Patients undergoing wound tre...

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Wounds : a compendium of clinical research and practice, 2012

The aim of this retrospective study was to identify risk factors related to unsuccessful t... more The aim of this retrospective study was to identify risk factors related to unsuccessful treatment and complications with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). A consecutive series of patients treated with NPWT for wounds of various etiologies (n = 87) from 2005-2007 at a general hospital in a large city (Stockholm, Sweden) were assessed for risk for unsuccessful treatment and complications associated with NPWT. Twenty-nine percent of the patients treated with NPWT had unsuccessful treatment results. The strongest risk factors associated with unsuccessful treatment were pressure ulcers (OR 4.6) or a positive culture for Staphylococci (OR 3.4). The complication rate was 21%, of which 14 patients had to terminate treatment. A positive culture for either Staphylococci or Pseudomonas was strongly associated (P = 0.001) with risk of complications during NPWT treatment. Patients with insufficient peripheral circulation in the extremities had a risk of both unsuccessful treatment ...

Ostomy/wound management, 2011

To address a persistent lack of evidence regarding the clinical outcomes of nega... more To address a persistent lack of evidence regarding the clinical outcomes of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and identify which patient groups are most likely to benefit from NPWT, a retrospective, descriptive study was conducted to describe outcomes of this treatment modality when used in clinical practice. Charts from a consecutive series of 87 patients (median age 68 years, range 16 - 92 years) who received NPWT during a period of 24 months were abstracted to a statistical software file. Patient demographics, history, and comorbidity variables as well as treatment outcomes were obtained from the computerized in- and outpatient record system. Treatment outcomes were grouped as successful (goal of care was met) or not successful (goal of care was not met). Successful treatment was noted for a total of 62 patients (71%) with a median treatment time of 17 days. The proportion of patients with a successful outcome was significantly higher in patients with infect...

Wounds: a compendium of clinical research and practice

The aim of this retrospective study was to identify risk factors related to unsuccessful treatmen... more The aim of this retrospective study was to identify risk factors related to unsuccessful treatment and complications with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Methods. A consecutive series of patients treated with NPWT for wounds of various etiologies (n = 87) from 2005-2007 at a general hospital in a large city (Stockholm, Sweden) were assessed for risk for unsuccessful treatment and complications associated with NPWT. Results. Twenty-nine percent of the patients treated with NPWT had unsuccessful treatment results. The strongest risk factors associated with unsuccessful treatment were pressure ulcers (OR 4.6) or a positive culture for Staphylococci (OR 3.4). The complication rate was 21%, of which 14 patients had to terminate treatment. A positive culture for either Staphylococci or Pseudomonas was strongly associated (P = 0.001) with risk of complications during NPWT treatment. Patients with insufficient peripheral circulation in the extremities had a risk of both unsuccessful treatment and complications. Conclusion. The findings of the present study stress the importance of evaluating bacterial cultures and adequate antibiotic therapy when infection is suspected. The status of the patient's peripheral macrocirculation in the lower extremities seems to have a significant impact on the risk of unsuccessful treatment or complications. Therefore, is it of great importance to evaluate peripheral circulation status before initializing NPWT. WOUNDS 2012;24(6):168-177 From the

Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 2013

Translation and validation of the wound-specific quality of life instrument Cardiff Wound Impact ... more Translation and validation of the wound-specific quality of life instrument Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule in a Swedish population Purpose: To translate and validate the wound-specific health-related quality of life instrument, the Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule (CWIS) in a Swedish population. Methods: The instrument was first translated into Swedish, using the Standard Linguistic Validation Process. The Swedish version of the CWIS was then tested for its psychometric properties in a Swedish context. A total of 117 patients with acute and hard-to-heal wounds were included. The patients were asked to fill in the Swedish version of the CWIS and the generic instrument SF-36 at baseline and after 1 week. Patients with acute wounds were also asked to fill in both instruments after 6 weeks.

Wounds : a compendium of clinical research and practice, 2013

Each patient experiences wound treatment differently, and it is important to enhance the knowledg... more Each patient experiences wound treatment differently, and it is important to enhance the knowledge of the impact of the treatment to be able to individualize patient care. This descriptive qualitative study aims to describe the experience of patients with wounds treated with advanced moist wound therapy (AMWT) and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Data were collected from 15 diaries written by patients during their treatment, and analyzed with content analysis. The results identified an overall theme of "threat to normality," and 3 subcategories including "impact on daily life," "manageability," and "powerlessness." While there were many similarities in the descriptions of the patients in the 2 groups, there also were unique features for each treatment group. For patients treated with AMWT, the main concern was pain. For patients treated with NPWT, the main concern was the optimal functioning of the machine. Patients undergoing wound tre...

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Wounds : a compendium of clinical research and practice, 2012

The aim of this retrospective study was to identify risk factors related to unsuccessful t... more The aim of this retrospective study was to identify risk factors related to unsuccessful treatment and complications with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). A consecutive series of patients treated with NPWT for wounds of various etiologies (n = 87) from 2005-2007 at a general hospital in a large city (Stockholm, Sweden) were assessed for risk for unsuccessful treatment and complications associated with NPWT. Twenty-nine percent of the patients treated with NPWT had unsuccessful treatment results. The strongest risk factors associated with unsuccessful treatment were pressure ulcers (OR 4.6) or a positive culture for Staphylococci (OR 3.4). The complication rate was 21%, of which 14 patients had to terminate treatment. A positive culture for either Staphylococci or Pseudomonas was strongly associated (P = 0.001) with risk of complications during NPWT treatment. Patients with insufficient peripheral circulation in the extremities had a risk of both unsuccessful treatment ...

Ostomy/wound management, 2011

To address a persistent lack of evidence regarding the clinical outcomes of nega... more To address a persistent lack of evidence regarding the clinical outcomes of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and identify which patient groups are most likely to benefit from NPWT, a retrospective, descriptive study was conducted to describe outcomes of this treatment modality when used in clinical practice. Charts from a consecutive series of 87 patients (median age 68 years, range 16 - 92 years) who received NPWT during a period of 24 months were abstracted to a statistical software file. Patient demographics, history, and comorbidity variables as well as treatment outcomes were obtained from the computerized in- and outpatient record system. Treatment outcomes were grouped as successful (goal of care was met) or not successful (goal of care was not met). Successful treatment was noted for a total of 62 patients (71%) with a median treatment time of 17 days. The proportion of patients with a successful outcome was significantly higher in patients with infect...

Wounds: a compendium of clinical research and practice

The aim of this retrospective study was to identify risk factors related to unsuccessful treatmen... more The aim of this retrospective study was to identify risk factors related to unsuccessful treatment and complications with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Methods. A consecutive series of patients treated with NPWT for wounds of various etiologies (n = 87) from 2005-2007 at a general hospital in a large city (Stockholm, Sweden) were assessed for risk for unsuccessful treatment and complications associated with NPWT. Results. Twenty-nine percent of the patients treated with NPWT had unsuccessful treatment results. The strongest risk factors associated with unsuccessful treatment were pressure ulcers (OR 4.6) or a positive culture for Staphylococci (OR 3.4). The complication rate was 21%, of which 14 patients had to terminate treatment. A positive culture for either Staphylococci or Pseudomonas was strongly associated (P = 0.001) with risk of complications during NPWT treatment. Patients with insufficient peripheral circulation in the extremities had a risk of both unsuccessful treatment and complications. Conclusion. The findings of the present study stress the importance of evaluating bacterial cultures and adequate antibiotic therapy when infection is suspected. The status of the patient's peripheral macrocirculation in the lower extremities seems to have a significant impact on the risk of unsuccessful treatment or complications. Therefore, is it of great importance to evaluate peripheral circulation status before initializing NPWT. WOUNDS 2012;24(6):168-177 From the

Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 2013

Translation and validation of the wound-specific quality of life instrument Cardiff Wound Impact ... more Translation and validation of the wound-specific quality of life instrument Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule in a Swedish population Purpose: To translate and validate the wound-specific health-related quality of life instrument, the Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule (CWIS) in a Swedish population. Methods: The instrument was first translated into Swedish, using the Standard Linguistic Validation Process. The Swedish version of the CWIS was then tested for its psychometric properties in a Swedish context. A total of 117 patients with acute and hard-to-heal wounds were included. The patients were asked to fill in the Swedish version of the CWIS and the generic instrument SF-36 at baseline and after 1 week. Patients with acute wounds were also asked to fill in both instruments after 6 weeks.