NAIK, Piyu Parth, Daniela CHRYSOSTOMOU, Mirela CINTEZA, Andrea POKORNÁ and Niels A. J. CREMERS. When time does not heal all wounds-the use of medical grade honey in wound healing: a case series. Journal of Wound Care. London: MA Healthcare Limited, 2022, vol. 31, No 7, p. 548-558. ISSN 0969-0700. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2022.31.7.548.
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Original name When time does not heal all wounds-the use of medical grade honey in wound healing: a case series
Authors NAIK, Piyu Parth, Daniela CHRYSOSTOMOU, Mirela CINTEZA, Andrea POKORNÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Niels A. J. CREMERS (guarantor).
Edition Journal of Wound Care, London, MA Healthcare Limited, 2022, 0969-0700.
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Original language English
Type of outcome Article in a journal
Field of Study 30216 Dermatology and venereal diseases
Country of publisher United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Confidentiality degree is not subject to a state or trade secret
WWW URL
Impact factor Impact factor: 1.900
RIV identification code RIV/00216224:14110/22:00128420
Organization unit Faculty of Medicine
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2022.31.7.548
UT WoS 000825216500003
Keywords in English alternative therapy; antibiotic; antibiotic replacement; chronic; chronic venous insufficiency; complementary therapy; hard-to-heal; honey; infection; medical grade honey; quality of life; wound; wound care; wound dressing; wound healing
Tags 14110611, rivok
Tags International impact, Reviewed
Changed by Changed by: Mgr. Tereza Miškechová, učo 341652. Changed: 31/1/2023 09:06.
Abstract
Objective: Hard-to-heal wounds can be caused by persistent infections or an excess of inflammatory cytokines, proteases and oxidants, and can severely impact the quality of life pop of patients. Due to the paucity of effective treatments and increased resistance to antibiotics, new and improved therapies are required to resolve infections and to simultaneously enhance the healing trajectory. Medical grade honey (MGH) may be a novel and effective treatment approach. Methods: In this case series, we have described six cases of hard-to-heal wounds, and discussed the effects of MGH on infection, wound healing and factors influencing patient QoL (pain, odour and exudate). In all cases, the wounds had persisted for a long period, and previous treatments had been ineffective. Most of the patients had comorbidities, and the majority of the wounds were contaminated with (multiresistant) bacteria, both of which contributed to non-healing. All wounds were treated with L-Mesitran (MGH-based wound care products, Triticum Exploitatie By, the Netherlands) either as monotherapy or as a complementary therapy. Results: Hard-to-heal wounds started healing, infection was controlled and QoL was strongly improved (malodour, exudate levels and pain swiftly decreased) after the application of the MGH. All wounds healed relatively quickly, considering the severity of the wounds and general health of the patients. Conclusion: In this study, MGH was a useful alternative or complementary therapy to antibiotics and expedited the healing of hard-to-heal wounds.
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