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Anand K, Sharma R, Sharma N. Recent advancements in natural polymers-based self-healing nano-materials for wound dressing. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2024; 112:e35435. [PMID: 38864664 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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The field of wound healing has witnessed remarkable progress in recent years, driven by the pursuit of advanced wound dressings. Traditional dressing materials have limitations like poor biocompatibility, nonbiodegradability, inadequate moisture management, poor breathability, lack of inherent therapeutic properties, and environmental impacts. There is a compelling demand for innovative solutions to transcend the constraints of conventional dressing materials for optimal wound care. In this extensive review, the therapeutic potential of natural polymers as the foundation for the development of self-healing nano-materials, specifically for wound dressing applications, has been elucidated. Natural polymers offer a multitude of advantages, possessing exceptional biocompatibility, biodegradability, and bioactivity. The intricate engineering strategies employed to fabricate these polymers into nanostructures, thereby imparting enhanced mechanical robustness, flexibility, critical for efficacious wound management has been expounded. By harnessing the inherent properties of natural polymers, including chitosan, alginate, collagen, hyaluronic acid, and so on, and integrating the concept of self-healing materials, a comprehensive overview of the cutting-edge research in this emerging field is presented in the review. Furthermore, the inherent self-healing attributes of these materials, wherein they exhibit innate capabilities to autonomously rectify any damage or disruption upon exposure to moisture or body fluids, reducing frequent dressing replacements have also been explored. This review consolidates the existing knowledge landscape, accentuating the benefits and challenges associated with these pioneering materials while concurrently paving the way for future investigations and translational applications in the realm of wound healing.
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- Kumar Anand
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India
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- Department of Physics, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India
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Ertaş Akyüz G, Turan N. Association between peripheral intravenous catheters and clinical characteristics in the development of phlebitis. J Vasc Access 2024:11297298231226426. [PMID: 38336606 DOI: 10.1177/11297298231226426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Serious complications can develop from erroneous insertion of a peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC). Successful PIVC insertion has a great place in the continuation of IV treatment without causing complications that may require the removal of the PIVC. METHODS The population for this prospective observational study included patients who had undergone PIVC insertion in the surgical, intensive care, and inpatient units of a large teaching and research hospital in Istanbul. Data were collected via a patient information form, a PIVC and treatment information form, the Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) scale, and a PIVC nurse observation form. The SPSS 24 software package was used to analyze the data. RESULTS Of the 168 patients enrolled, 64.9% (n = 109) were male, and the mean age was 56.71 ± 17.97 years. The mean PIVC dwell time was 73.46 ± 21.57 h, and 32.7% (n = 55) of the catheters were removed due to discharge from hospital. Overall, 29.2% (n = 49) of the cases developed phlebitis, with half of the cases (51%, n = 25) developing grade 2 phlebitis and developed within 48 h in 38.8% of cases (n = 19). The mean PIVC dwell time was significantly lower in patients with phlebitis than in those with no phlebitis (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS It was determined that PIVC dwell time could be increased by routine surveillance to monitor for phlebitis regularly. It is recommended that education programs for nurses be developed to prevent PIVC-related complications.
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- Gonca Ertaş Akyüz
- Graduate Education Institute, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul University, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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Torné-Ruiz A, Reguant M, Sanromà-Ortiz M, Piriz M, Roca J, García-Expósito J. Assessment, Treatment, and Follow-Up of Phlebitis Related to Peripheral Venous Catheterisation: A Delphi Study in Spain. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:378. [PMID: 38338263 PMCID: PMC10855708 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12030378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Phlebitis related to peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) is a common complication in patients who require these devices and can have important consequences for the patients and the healthcare system. The management and control of the PVC-associated complications is related to nursing competency. The present study aims to determine, at the national level in Spain, the consensus on the assessment, treatment, and follow-up of PVC-related phlebitis and the importance of the actions taken. METHOD A three-round Delphi technique was used with clinical care nurses who are experts in the field of in-hospital intravenous treatment in Spain. For this, an online questionnaire was developed with three open-ended questions on the dimensions of phlebitis assessment, treatment, and follow-up. For the statistical analysis of the results, frequencies and percentages were used to determine consensus, and the measures of central tendency (mean, standard deviation, and the coefficient of variation) were used to rank importance. The coefficient of variation was set as acceptable at ≤30%. RESULTS The final sample was 27 expert nurses. At the conclusion of round 3, actions were ranked according to their importance, with six items included in the PVC-related phlebitis assessment (symptomatology/observation, redness, the Maddox scale, induration, temperature, and pain), two in treatment (catheter removal, pentosan polysulphate sodium ointment + application of cold), and just one in follow-up (general monitoring + temperature control). CONCLUSIONS There is a major disparity in relation to the PVC-related phlebitis assessment, treatment, and follow-up actions. More clinical studies are therefore needed to minimise the complications associated with the use of PVCs, given their impact on the quality of care and patient safety and their economic cost.
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- Alba Torné-Ruiz
- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, 25199 Lleida, Spain; (A.T.-R.); (M.S.-O.); (J.G.-E.)
- Hospital Fundació Althaia, Xarxa Assistencial Universitària de Manresa, 08243 Manresa, Spain
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- Department of Research Methods and Diagnosis in Education, University of Barcelona, 08035 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, 25199 Lleida, Spain; (A.T.-R.); (M.S.-O.); (J.G.-E.)
- Blanquerna School of Health Science, Ramon Llull University, 08025 Barcelona, Spain
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- Infectious Diseases Division, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, 08041 Barcelona, Spain;
- Institut de Recerca de l’Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, 08041 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, 25199 Lleida, Spain; (A.T.-R.); (M.S.-O.); (J.G.-E.)
- Health Care Research Group (GRECS), Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida, 25198 Lleida, Spain
- Health Education, Nursing, Sustainability and Innovation Research Group (GREISI), 25199 Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, 25199 Lleida, Spain; (A.T.-R.); (M.S.-O.); (J.G.-E.)
- Group Preving, 03003 Alicante, Spain
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Catarino F, Lourenço C, Correia C, Dória J, Dixe M, Santos C, Sousa J, Mendonça S, Cardoso D, Costeira CR. Nursing Care in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC): Protocol of a Best Practice Implementation Project. NURSING REPORTS 2022; 12:515-519. [PMID: 35894039 PMCID: PMC9326554 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep12030049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: The use of a peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) is a common invasive practice in healthcare settings. It is estimated that about 70% of people with PIVCs will develop associated complications, such as infections. It is the consensus that best practices could reduce the appearance of such complications and reduce the length of stay in hospital. Methods: A project will be applied to implement the best approach in peripheral venous catheterization, provided by clinical nurses from an inland hospital in Portugal. The Joanna Briggs Institute methodology will be used on evidence implementation projects, which will be developed in three phases. First, a baseline audit will be performed. The second phase implements corrective measures, and the third phase is a follow-up audit. Conclusions: This project will improve the practice of the nursing team on peripheral venous catheterization nursing cares, positively influencing the quality of nursing care and patient safety. The implementation and dissemination of this project could boost its replication in other centres.
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- Fernando Catarino
- Cova da Beira University Hospital Center, Alameda Pêro da Covilhã, 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal; (F.C.); (C.L.); (C.C.); (J.D.)
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- Cova da Beira University Hospital Center, Alameda Pêro da Covilhã, 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal; (F.C.); (C.L.); (C.C.); (J.D.)
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- Cova da Beira University Hospital Center, Alameda Pêro da Covilhã, 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal; (F.C.); (C.L.); (C.C.); (J.D.)
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- Cova da Beira University Hospital Center, Alameda Pêro da Covilhã, 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal; (F.C.); (C.L.); (C.C.); (J.D.)
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- Centre for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Rua de Santo André—66–68, Campus 5, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2410-541 Leiria, Portugal; (M.D.); (C.S.); (J.S.); (S.M.)
- School of Health Sciences of Polytechnic of Leiria, Campus 2, Morro do Lena, Alto do Vieiro, Apartado 4137, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal
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- Centre for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Rua de Santo André—66–68, Campus 5, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2410-541 Leiria, Portugal; (M.D.); (C.S.); (J.S.); (S.M.)
- School of Health Sciences of Polytechnic of Leiria, Campus 2, Morro do Lena, Alto do Vieiro, Apartado 4137, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal
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- Centre for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Rua de Santo André—66–68, Campus 5, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2410-541 Leiria, Portugal; (M.D.); (C.S.); (J.S.); (S.M.)
- School of Health Sciences of Polytechnic of Leiria, Campus 2, Morro do Lena, Alto do Vieiro, Apartado 4137, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal
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- Centre for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Rua de Santo André—66–68, Campus 5, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2410-541 Leiria, Portugal; (M.D.); (C.S.); (J.S.); (S.M.)
- School of Health Sciences of Polytechnic of Leiria, Campus 2, Morro do Lena, Alto do Vieiro, Apartado 4137, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal
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- Portugal Centre for Evidence-Based Practice: A JBI Centre of Excellence, 3000 Coimbra, Portugal;
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- Centre for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Rua de Santo André—66–68, Campus 5, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2410-541 Leiria, Portugal; (M.D.); (C.S.); (J.S.); (S.M.)
- School of Health Sciences of Polytechnic of Leiria, Campus 2, Morro do Lena, Alto do Vieiro, Apartado 4137, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal
- The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA:E), Nursing School of Coimbra (ESEnfC), 3004-011 Coimbra, Portugal
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