Uncovering the Advantages of Foam Dressings with Active
Ingredients

J 2025

Uncovering the Advantages of Foam Dressings with Active Ingredients

CHRYSOSTOMOU, Daniela; Georgios E PAPANIKOLAOU; Lorraine BOSHOFF; Thandazi MBELE; Andrea POKORNÁ et al.

Základní údaje

Originální název

Uncovering the Advantages of Foam Dressings with Active Ingredients

Autoři

CHRYSOSTOMOU, Daniela; Georgios E PAPANIKOLAOU; Lorraine BOSHOFF; Thandazi MBELE; Andrea POKORNÁ; Adela HOLUBOVA; Frank A D T G WAGENER a Niels A J CREMERS

Vydání

Pharmaceuticals, BASEL, MDPI, 2025, 1424-8247

Další údaje

Jazyk

angličtina

Typ výsledku

Článek v odborném periodiku

Obor

30307 Nursing

Stát vydavatele

Švýcarsko

Utajení

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

Odkazy

URL

Impakt faktor

Impact factor: 4.800 v roce 2024

Označené pro přenos do RIV

Ano

Kód RIV

RIV/00216224:14110/25:00141493

Organizační jednotka

Lékařská fakulta

Klíčová slova anglicky

foam dressings; active dressings; bandages; polyurethanes; wounds; wound healing; exudates; honey; silver; cost-benefit analysis

Štítky

14110611, rivok

Příznaky

Mezinárodní význam, Recenzováno

Změněno: 7. 4. 2026 09:57, Mgr. Tereza Miškechová

Anotace

V originále

Background/Objectives: Foam dressings are designed for their ability to manage exudate and are selected to optimize wound repair. Various foam dressings are available, ranging from basic polyurethane to more sophisticated options, incorporating active components to combat infections or foster healing. This study investigates the requirements for the most suitable foam dressing through a combination of field research, laboratory testing, and clinical evaluation. Methods: We tested 17 foam dressings commonly used by wound care professionals while attending an international conference. An effective foam dressing should absorb wound fluid for several days, as wound care professionals value absorption and retention capacity, often favoring less frequent changing dressings, preferably twice a week or even weekly. Results: The foam dressings tested can absorb the expected amount of exudate typically produced by different wound types. There is some variability in retention capacity and product prices, resulting in differences in cost-effectiveness among products. In addition, some dressings are enriched with active ingredients that can accelerate healing through their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, such as foam dressings infused with silver or honey. A honey-based foam dressing was evaluated in a clinical survey involving eight wound care specialists, and four clinical cases with varying wound pathologies were discussed in more detail to highlight its key properties. Conclusions: Ideally, a foam dressing should have adequate absorption and retention capacities, effectively resolve and prevent infections, protect against external trauma, ensure optimal patient comfort without damaging newly formed granulation tissue, accelerate wound healing processes, and reduce wound care time (e.g., remaining in place for 7 days). Together, these factors make honey- or silver-loaded foam dressings more cost-effective than plain dressings due to their antimicrobial activities and ability to nourish tissues.

Citovat

CHRYSOSTOMOU, Daniela; Georgios E PAPANIKOLAOU; Lorraine BOSHOFF; Thandazi MBELE; Andrea POKORNÁ; Adela HOLUBOVA; Frank A D T G WAGENER a Niels A J CREMERS. Uncovering the Advantages of Foam Dressings with Active Ingredients. Pharmaceuticals. BASEL: MDPI, 2025, roč. 18, č. 6, s. 1-24. ISSN 1424-8247. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18060768.

@article{2506927,
   author = {Chrysostomou, Daniela and Papanikolaou, Georgios E and Boshoff, Lorraine and Mbele, Thandazi and POKORNÁ, Andrea and Holubova, Adela and Wagener, Frank A D T G and Cremers, Niels A J},
   article_location = {BASEL},
   article_number = {6},
   doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18060768},
   keywords = {foam dressings; active dressings; bandages; polyurethanes; wounds; wound healing; exudates; honey; silver; cost-benefit analysis},
   language = {eng},
   issn = {1424-8247},
   journal = {Pharmaceuticals},
   title = {Uncovering the Advantages of Foam Dressings with Active Ingredients},
   url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/18/6/768},
   volume = {18},
   year = {2025}
}

TY  - JOUR
ID  - 2506927
AU  - Chrysostomou, Daniela - Papanikolaou, Georgios E - Boshoff, Lorraine - Mbele, Thandazi - POKORNÁ, Andrea - Holubova, Adela - Wagener, Frank A D T G - Cremers, Niels A J
PY  - 2025
TI  - Uncovering the Advantages of Foam Dressings with Active Ingredients
JF  - Pharmaceuticals
VL  - 18
IS  - 6
SP  - 1-24
EP  - 1-24
PB  - MDPI
SN  - 14248247
KW  - foam dressings
KW  - active dressings
KW  - bandages
KW  - polyurethanes
KW  - wounds
KW  - wound healing
KW  - exudates
KW  - honey
KW  - silver
KW  - cost-benefit analysis
UR  - https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/18/6/768
N2  - Background/Objectives: Foam dressings are designed for their ability to manage exudate and are selected to optimize wound repair. Various foam dressings are available, ranging from basic polyurethane to more sophisticated options, incorporating active components to combat infections or foster healing. This study investigates the requirements for the most suitable foam dressing through a combination of field research, laboratory testing, and clinical evaluation. Methods: We tested 17 foam dressings commonly used by wound care professionals while attending an international conference. An effective foam dressing should absorb wound fluid for several days, as wound care professionals value absorption and retention capacity, often favoring less frequent changing dressings, preferably twice a week or even weekly. Results: The foam dressings tested can absorb the expected amount of exudate typically produced by different wound types. There is some variability in retention capacity and product prices, resulting in differences in cost-effectiveness among products. In addition, some dressings are enriched with active ingredients that can accelerate healing through their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, such as foam dressings infused with silver or honey. A honey-based foam dressing was evaluated in a clinical survey involving eight wound care specialists, and four clinical cases with varying wound pathologies were discussed in more detail to highlight its key properties. Conclusions: Ideally, a foam dressing should have adequate absorption and retention capacities, effectively resolve and prevent infections, protect against external trauma, ensure optimal patient comfort without damaging newly formed granulation tissue, accelerate wound healing processes, and reduce wound care time (e.g., remaining in place for 7 days). Together, these factors make honey- or silver-loaded foam dressings more cost-effective than plain dressings due to their antimicrobial activities and ability to nourish tissues.
ER  -

CHRYSOSTOMOU, Daniela; Georgios E PAPANIKOLAOU; Lorraine BOSHOFF; Thandazi MBELE; Andrea POKORNÁ; Adela HOLUBOVA; Frank A D T G WAGENER a Niels A J CREMERS. Uncovering the Advantages of Foam Dressings with Active Ingredients. \textit{Pharmaceuticals}. BASEL: MDPI, 2025, roč.~18, č.~6, s.~1-24. ISSN~1424-8247. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18060768.

Přehled o publikaci