Using a modified Delphi methodology to gain consensus on the use of dressings in chronic wounds management

Russell, David; Atkin, Leanne; Betts, April; Dowsett, Caroline; Fatoye, Francis; Gardner, Sarah; Green, Julie; Manu, Chris; McKenzie, Tracey; Meally, Helena; Mitchell, Louise; Mullings, Julie; Odeyemi, Isaac; Sharpe, Andrew; Yeowell, Gillian; Devlin, Nancy

Abstract

Managing chronic wounds is associated with a burden to patients, caregivers, health services and society and there is a lack of clarity regarding the role of dressings in improving outcomes. This study aimed to provide understanding on a range of topics, including: the definition of chronicity in wounds, the burden of illness, clinical outcomes of reducing healing time and the impact of early interventions on clinical and economic outcomes and the role of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in wound healing.

Citation

Russell, D., Atkin, L., Betts, A., Dowsett, C., Fatoye, F., Gardner, S., …Devlin, N. (2018). Using a modified Delphi methodology to gain consensus on the use of dressings in chronic wounds management. Journal of Wound Care, 27(3), 156-165. https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2018.27.3.156

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Mar 2, 2018
• Deposit Date: May 30, 2023
• Journal: Journal of Wound Care
• Print ISSN: 0969-0700
• Electronic ISSN: 2052-2916
• Publisher: Mark Allen Healthcare
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 27
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 156-165
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2018.27.3.156
• Keywords: Nursing (miscellaneous); Fundamentals and skills