Pressure Ulcer https://greenmedinfo.com/taxonomy/term/953/all en A diet rich in EPA, gamma-linolenic acid and antioxidants prevent new pressur ulcer formation in critically ill patients with acute lung injury. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/diet-rich-epa-gamma-linolenic-acid-and-antioxidants-prevent-new-pressur-ulcer- PMID:  Clin Nutr. 2007 Dec;26(6):752-7. Epub 2007 Oct 22. PMID: 17933438 Abstract Title:  A diet enriched in eicosapentanoic acid, gamma-linolenic acid and antioxidants in the prevention of new pressure ulcer formation in critically ill patients with acute lung injury: A randomized, prospective, controlled study. Abstract:  BACKGROUND &amp; AIMS: Pressure ulcers are a significant burden in the ICU. Many factors have found to be associated with pressure ulcers including malnutrition. While it has been recognized that high protein diets decrease the incidence of pressure ulcers, the role of lipids as well as vitamins and antioxidants remains unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the preventive and healing effects of an enteral diet enriched in eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and vitamins (vitamins A, C and E) on pressure ulcers. METHODS: One hundred patients with acute lung injury were included in a larger study evaluating the effects of lipids and vitamins on respiratory function. A secondary end point, occurrence and healing of pressure ulcers was included. A diet enriched in lipids (EPA, GLA) and vitamins (vitamins A, C and E) was compared with a diet similar in macronutrient composition. The occurrence and healing of pressure ulcers was evaluated according to the National Pressure Ulcer Panel. Nutritional assessment included calorie intake, resting energy expenditure, levels of serum prealbumin, albumin, vitamins A and E, zinc and copper. C-reactive protein and procalcitonin were also measured. RESULTS: Patient&#039;s age, severity of disease and gender distribution were similar in the two groups. The study group had a higher body mass index. At baseline, the pressure ulcer score was similar in the two groups A significantly lower rate of occurrence of new pressure ulcers was observed in the study group compared to the control group (p&lt;0.05). No difference was observed in the healing of existing pressure ulcers in the study as opposed to the control group. There was no significant difference in the nutritional parameters between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: A diet enriched with EPA, GLA and vitamins A, C and E is associated with a significantly lower occurrence of new pressure ulcers in critically ill patients with acute lung injury. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/diet-rich-epa-gamma-linolenic-acid-and-antioxidants-prevent-new-pressur-ulcer-#comments Antioxidant formulas EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) Gamma-Linoleic Acid (GLA) Pressure Ulcer Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:24:51 +0000 greenmedinfo 45269 at https://greenmedinfo.com A nutritional supplement containing protein, arginine, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc singnificantly improved pressure ulcers in long-term nursing home residents. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/nutritional-supplement-containing-protein-arginine-vitamin-c-vitamin-e-and-zin PMID:  J Wound Care. 2008 Nov;17(11):476-8, 480. PMID: 18978686 Abstract Title:  Benefits of an oral nutritional supplement on pressure ulcer healing in long-term care residents. Abstract:  Full Citation: &quot;OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of an oral nutritional supplement (ONS) plus standard care on the healing of pressure ulcers in long-term nursing home residents in addition to standard care. The ONS (Cubitan, Nutricia Advanced Medical Nutrition) was high in energy and protein, and enriched with arginine, vitamin C and zinc. METHOD: A total of 245 patients with grade II-IV pressure ulcers were enrolled into this open study at 61 long-term-care facilities, which reflect the nursing-home population of Luxembourg and Belgium. Residents received the ONS daily for nine weeks, along with their normal diet or enteral feed and standard pressure care. Pressure ulcer area (mm2) and condition were assessed after three and nine weeks. Data were analysed using ANOVA and expressed as mean +/- SD. RESULTS: The patients&#039; age was 82.2 +/- 10.1 years. Sixty-seven patients (27%) had been previously treated with the ONS. The majority of pressure ulcers were located at the sacrum (54%) and heel (32%). The average intake of the 200 ml ONS was 2.3 +/- 0.56 servings daily, which corresponds to 46 g protein, 6.9 g arginine, 575 mg vitamin C, 87 mg vitamin E and 21 mg zinc. After nine weeks&#039; nutritional support, the average pressure ulcer area reduced significantly from 1580 +/- 3743 mm2 to 743 +/- 1809 mm2, which is a reduction of 53% (p&lt;0.0001). Complete wound closure occurred after three and nine weeks in 7% and 20% of the pressure ulcers respectively. The amount of exudation (assessed subjectively) also decreased after specialised nutritional support (p&lt;0.0001). CONCLUSION: A high-protein ONS enriched with arginine, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc, when used with standard pressure ulcer care, significantly reduced the mean pressure ulcer area of long-term nursing home residents.&quot; https://greenmedinfo.com/article/nutritional-supplement-containing-protein-arginine-vitamin-c-vitamin-e-and-zin#comments Pressure Ulcer Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:15:04 +0000 greenmedinfo 42840 at https://greenmedinfo.com A resin salve made from Norway spruce has significant therapeutic effects in treating pressure ulcers. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/resin-salve-made-norway-spruce-has-significant-therapeutic-effects-treating-pr PMID:  Br J Dermatol. 2008 May;158(5):1055-62. Epub 2008 Feb 16. PMID: 18284391 Abstract Title:  Beneficial effect of resin salve in treatment of severe pressure ulcers: a prospective, randomized and controlled multicentre trial. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: Resin salve of the Norway spruce (Picea abies) has been used in folk medicine to heal wounds and infections. OBJECTIVES: To study its clinical effectiveness in the treatment of pressure ulcers of the skin. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, controlled multicentre trial involving 37 patients with grade II-IV pressure ulcers in 11 primary care hospitals was carried out between 2005 and 2007. The ulcers were randomly allocated to receive either resin salve or sodium carboxymethylcellulose hydrocolloid polymer treatment. The inclusion criterion was grade II-IV pressure ulcer. Exclusion criteria were a life expectancy of less than 6 months or a malignant disease. The primary outcome measure was complete healing of the ulcer within 6 months. Secondary outcome measures were partial healing of the ulcer, and successful eradication of bacterial strains cultured from the ulcers at study entry. RESULTS: Thirteen patients of the resin group and nine patients of the control group completed the 6-month trial. All ulcers healed in 12 of the 13 patients (92%) in the resin group and in four of the nine patients (44%) in the control group (P=0.003; power 73%). Complete healing of the ulcers over time was significantly more common in the resin group than in the control group (P=0.013). Bacterial cultures from the ulcer area more often became negative within 1 month in the resin group. CONCLUSIONS: Traditional resin salve is significantly more effective in the treatment of infected and noninfected severe pressure ulcers than cellulose polymer gauzes. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/resin-salve-made-norway-spruce-has-significant-therapeutic-effects-treating-pr#comments Norway spruce Pressure Ulcer Human Study Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:18:02 +0000 greenmedinfo 45267 at https://greenmedinfo.com A systematic review on the role of vitamin C in tissue healing. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/systematic-review-role-vitamin-c-tissue-healing PMID:  Antioxidants (Basel). 2022 Aug 19 ;11(8). Epub 2022 Aug 19. PMID: 36009324 Abstract Title:  A Systematic Review on the Role of Vitamin C in Tissue Healing. Abstract:  Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for humans and animals which are unable to synthesise it themselves. Vitamin C is important for tissue regeneration due to the role it plays in collagen formation, and its antioxidant properties. We reviewed the literature to evaluate potential associations between vitamin C supplementation and healing of an acute or chronic condition. Embase, Medline, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library were searched for studies published prior to April 2022. Studies were eligible if they reported at least one association between vitamin C supplementation and healing outcomes. Eighteen studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. Overall, vitamin C supplementation improved healing outcomes in certain pathologies, predominantly pressure ulcers. However, many of the studies had small sample sizes, combined nutritional treatments, and did not test baseline vitamin C. Future studies should be of larger scale, exclusively using vitamin C to determine its role in tissue healing in other wounds. We recommend consideration of vitamin C supplementation for people with pressure ulcers. <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/systematic-review-role-vitamin-c-tissue-healing" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/systematic-review-role-vitamin-c-tissue-healing#comments Pressure Ulcer Vitamin C Anti-Ulcer Agents Review Tue, 30 Aug 2022 01:12:09 +0000 greenmedinfo 262650 at https://greenmedinfo.com Arginine has a healing effect on pressure ulcer for individuals with spinal cord injury living in the community. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/arginine-has-healing-effect-pressure-ulcer-individuals-spinal-cord-injury-livi PMID:  J Wound Care. 2010 Jul;19(7):311-6. PMID: 20616774 Abstract Title:  Effect of an arginine-containing nutritional supplement on pressure ulcer healing in community spinal patients. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: To determine whether or not the use of an arginine-containing nutritional supplement could result in significantly shorter pressure ulcer (PU) healing times in people with spinal cord injuries living in the community, compared with a comparative historical control group.METHOD: Eighteen spinal-cord-injured patients (all part of a hospital spinal outreach service) received 9 g of a commercial powdered arginine supplement per day until full PU healing occurred. Healing rates were compared against 17 historical control patients (as assessed by medical history audit).RESULTS: Baseline characteristics (age, gender, injury level and time) were similar between groups. Mean ulcer healing times were 10.5 +/- 1.3 weeks versus 21 +/- 3.7 weeks (p https://greenmedinfo.com/article/arginine-has-healing-effect-pressure-ulcer-individuals-spinal-cord-injury-livi#comments Arginine Pressure Ulcer Wound Healing Human Study Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:29:43 +0000 greenmedinfo 64772 at https://greenmedinfo.com Arginine supplementation improves pressure ulcer healing. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/arginine-supplementation-improves-pressure-ulcer-healing PMID:  J Nutr Health Aging. 2011 Apr;15(4):282-6. PMID: 21437560 Abstract Title:  Lower plasma arginine in enteral tube-fed patients with pressure ulcer and improved pressure ulcer healing after arginine supplementation by Arginaid Water. Abstract:  OBJECTIVES: To determine the presence or extent of arginine deficiency in pressure ulcer (PU) patients on percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding and to examine the effects of arginine supplementation on PU healing.DESIGN: All eligible PEG patients, with and without PU, were cross-sectionally assessed for plasma arginine. Three-month supplementation with arginine-enriched water (Arginaid Water) was performed on a subset of patients with PU. This intervention study was a prospective, non-controlled trial with 5 PU patients.SETTING: Geriatric ward of a rural clinical hospital in Japan.PARTICIPANTS: Thirty-nine inpatients with PEG feeding were assessed for plasma arginine. Five of the 13 patients with PU and five of 26 patients without PU underwent amino acid profiling.INTERVENTION: Five of the patients with PU received Arginaid Water supplementation.MEASUREMENTS: Plasma amino acid measurements and biochemical analyses were performed. For those with PU on Arginaid Water supplementation, plasma arginine concentration and PU status were monitored every month.RESULTS: Patients with PU showed significantly lower plasma arginine concentration compared to those without PU (control vs. PU; 80.2±21.3 vs 62.8±14.7 nmol/ml, p https://greenmedinfo.com/article/arginine-supplementation-improves-pressure-ulcer-healing#comments Arginine Pressure Ulcer Wound Healing Human Study Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:09:20 +0000 greenmedinfo 64771 at https://greenmedinfo.com Bedsore https://greenmedinfo.com/disease/bedsore <div class="field field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="450" height="332" alt="" src="//cdn.greenmedinfo.com/sites/default/files/BedSore.jpg?1468706649" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-copyright"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Copyright: &lt;a href=&#039;http://www.123rf.com/profile_alila&#039;&gt;alila / 123RF Stock Photo&lt;/a&gt; </div> </div> </div> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-facebook-like-info"><legend>Facebook Like Info</legend><div class="field field-facebook-total-count"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> 0 </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> Pressure Ulcer Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:14:33 +0000 greenmedinfo 19145 at https://greenmedinfo.com Clinical and phytochemical studies of Plantago major in pressure ulcer treatment https://greenmedinfo.com/article/clinical-and-phytochemical-studies-plantago-major-pressure-ulcer-treatment PMID:  Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2021 May ;43:101325. Epub 2021 Jan 27. PMID: 33548748 Abstract Title:  Clinical and phytochemical studies of Plantago major in pressure ulcer treatment: A randomized controlled trial. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: Plantago major L. is used by local people to improve various wounds and lesions such as pressure ulcer. In this study, the therapeutic effects of P. major topical formulation on the stage 1 pressure ulcer in patients have been investigated.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This randomized triple blind clinical trial study was performed on 130 patients. During the 14 days of study, each of the test and control groups was checked according to check list. Also the topical formulation was standardized by HPLC based on the amount of quercetin.RESULTS: The findings of this study indicated a significant difference in resolution of the damage between the test and control groups. Topical formulation was standardized by HPLC based on the quercetin (1.88 mg/100g) and no side effects associated with this topical formulation was found.CONCLUSION: The results confirmed the traditional use of P. major in resolution of the damage. CLINICAL TRIAL ID: (IRCT201609209014N117). <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/clinical-and-phytochemical-studies-plantago-major-pressure-ulcer-treatment" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/clinical-and-phytochemical-studies-plantago-major-pressure-ulcer-treatment#comments Plantago Pressure Ulcer Anti-Ulcer Agents Human Study Sun, 20 Mar 2022 22:16:11 +0000 greenmedinfo 255061 at https://greenmedinfo.com Decubitus Ulcer https://greenmedinfo.com/disease/decubitus-ulcer <div class="field field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="440" height="450" alt="" src="//cdn.greenmedinfo.com/sites/default/files/PressureUlcer.jpg?1473533404" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-copyright"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Copyright: &lt;a href=&#039;http://www.123rf.com/profile_alila&#039;&gt;alila / 123RF Stock Photo&lt;/a&gt; </div> </div> </div> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-facebook-like-info"><legend>Facebook Like Info</legend><div class="field field-facebook-total-count"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> 0 </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> Pressure Ulcer Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:16:24 +0000 greenmedinfo 19611 at https://greenmedinfo.com Hydrolyzed collagen supplements significantly decreased the healing time in patients with pressure ulcers. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/hydrolyzed-collagen-supplements-significantly-decreased-healing-time-patients- PMID:  Adv Skin Wound Care. 2006 Mar;19(2):92-6. PMID: 16557055 Abstract Title:  Pressure ulcer healing with a concentrated, fortified, collagen protein hydrolysate supplement: a randomized controlled trial. Abstract:  Full Citation: &quot;OBJECTIVE: To compare Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH) scores at 8 weeks in long-term-care residents with pressure ulcers who were given standard care plus a concentrated, fortified, collagen protein hydrolysate supplement vs. residents who were given standard care plus placebo. DESIGN: Randomized, prospective, controlled, multicenter trial at 23 long-term-care facilities in 4 states. SUBJECTS: A total of 89 residents with Stage II, III, or IV pressure ulcers were entered into the trial; 71 residents completed the study. INTERVENTION: Residents were randomized to receive standard care plus a concentrated, fortified, collagen protein hydrolysate supplement (n = 56) or standard care plus placebo (n = 33) 3 times daily for 8 weeks. Wound healing was assessed biweekly using the PUSH tool, version 3.0. This tool categorizes pressure ulcers by surface area, exudate, and type of wound tissue. PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURE: Change in PUSH tool scores in each group at 8 weeks. RESULTS: After 8 weeks of treatment, residents who received standard care plus the concentrated, fortified, collagen protein hydrolysate supplement had significantly better PUSH tool scores compared with those who received standard care plus placebo (3.55 +/- 4.66 vs 3.22 +/- 4.11, respectively; P &lt; .05). CONCLUSION: By week 8, PUSH tool scores-a measurement of pressure ulcer healing-showed approximately twice the rate of pressure ulcer healing in the treatment group compared with the control group. A concentrated, fortified, collagen protein hydrolysate supplement may be of benefit to residents of long-term-care facilities who have pressure ulcers.&quot; https://greenmedinfo.com/article/hydrolyzed-collagen-supplements-significantly-decreased-healing-time-patients-#comments Collagen Pressure Ulcer Human Study Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:15:04 +0000 greenmedinfo 42841 at https://greenmedinfo.com Laser can be a therapy of choice in the treatment of pressure ulcers. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/laser-can-be-therapy-choice-treatment-pressure-ulcers PMID:  Photochem Photobiol. 2019 Sep 24. Epub 2019 Sep 24. PMID: 31550398 Abstract Title:  Effect of Photobiomodulation on Repairing Pressure Ulcers in Adult and Elderly Patients: A Systematic Review. Abstract:  Evaluation of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) in the treatment of pressure ulcers in adults and the elderly. Systematic review, based on the recommendations of the handbook, proposed by Cochrane. The search was carried out in databases, records of randomized clinical trials, list of references cited in the selected articles, as well as a manual search in meetings and specialized journals. A total of 1342 studies were identified, 18 were preselected and 5 were included in this review. Clinical heterogeneity of the participants was observed, in addition to variation in the laser parameters and predominance of studies of low methodological quality. PBMT with the use of laser (658 nm; 4 J cm;50 mw) showed complete wound healing (P <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/laser-can-be-therapy-choice-treatment-pressure-ulcers" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/laser-can-be-therapy-choice-treatment-pressure-ulcers#comments Pressure Ulcer Anti-Ulcer Agents Laser Treatment: Low-Level Review Mon, 02 Dec 2019 22:34:00 +0000 greenmedinfo 203522 at https://greenmedinfo.com Maggot therapy is more effective and efficient in debriding chronic pressure ulcers than conventional treatments. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/maggot-therapy-more-effective-and-efficient-debriding-chronic-pressure-ulcers- PMID:  Wound Repair Regen. 2002 Jul-Aug;10(4):208-14. PMID: 12191002 Abstract Title:  Maggot versus conservative debridement therapy for the treatment of pressure ulcers. Abstract:  To define the efficacy and safety of maggot therapy, a cohort of 103 inpatients with 145 pressure ulcers was evaluated. Sixty-one ulcers in 50 patients received maggot therapy at some point during their monitored course; 84 ulcers in 70 patients did not. Debridement and wound healing could be quantified for 43 maggot-treated wounds and 49 conventionally treated wounds. Eighty percent of maggot-treated wounds were completely debrided, while only 48% of wounds were completely debrided with conventional therapy alone (p=0.021). Within 3 weeks, maggot-treated wounds contained one-third the necrotic tissue (p = 0.05) and twice the granulation tissue (p https://greenmedinfo.com/article/maggot-therapy-more-effective-and-efficient-debriding-chronic-pressure-ulcers-#comments Pressure Ulcer Maggot therapy Therapeutic Action Superior to Drug Therapy Human Study Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:24:59 +0000 greenmedinfo 51086 at https://greenmedinfo.com Patients with spinal cord injuries and chronic pressure ulcers were treated with Medihoney with significant wound healing and infection control with soft and elastic scars. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/patients-spinal-cord-injuries-and-chronic-pressure-ulcers-were-treated-medihon PMID:  Spinal Cord. 2012 Feb ;50(2):165-9. Epub 2011 Sep 20. PMID: 21931331 Abstract Title:  Use of Medihoney as a non-surgical therapy for chronic pressure ulcers in patients with spinal cord injury. Abstract:  STUDY DESIGN: Prospective, observational study of 20 spinal cord-injured (SCI) patients with chronic pressure ulcers (PUs) using Medihoney. OBJECTIVES: To determine the effects of Medihoney by bacterial growth, wound size and stage of healing in PUs. METHODS: We treated 20 SCI adult patients with chronic PUs using Medihoney. In all, 7 patients (35%) were female, and 13 (65%) were male. The average patient age was 48.7 years (30-79). In all, 6 patients (30%) were tetraplegic and 14 (70%) were paraplegic. Also, 5 patients (25%) had grade IV ulcers and 15 patients (75%) had grade III ulcers according to the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel. RESULTS: After 1 week of treatment with Medihoney, all swabs were void of bacterial growth. Overall 18 patients (90%) showed complete wound healing after a period of 4 weeks, and the resulting scars were soft and elastic. No negative effects were noted from the treatment using Medihoney. No blood sugar level derailment was documented. CONCLUSION: The medical-honey approach to wound care must be part of a comprehensive conservative surgical wound-care concept. Our study indicates the highly valuable efficacy of honey in wound management and infection control as measured by bacterial growth, wound size and healing stage. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/patients-spinal-cord-injuries-and-chronic-pressure-ulcers-were-treated-medihon#comments Honey Pressure Ulcer Spinal Cord Injuries Human Study Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:36:38 +0000 greenmedinfo 75069 at https://greenmedinfo.com Pressure Sore https://greenmedinfo.com/disease/pressure-sore <div class="field field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="450" height="332" alt="" src="//cdn.greenmedinfo.com/sites/default/files/PressureSore.jpg?1485393362" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-copyright"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Copyright: &lt;a href=&#039;http://www.123rf.com/profile_alila&#039;&gt;alila / 123RF Stock Photo&lt;/a&gt; </div> </div> </div> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-facebook-like-info"><legend>Facebook Like Info</legend><div class="field field-facebook-total-count"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> 0 </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> Pressure Ulcer Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:24:54 +0000 greenmedinfo 21669 at https://greenmedinfo.com The application of henna is recommended for healing grade one pressure ulcers. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/application-henna-recommended-healing-grade-one-pressure-ulcers PMID:  Int J Prev Med. 2019 ;10:26. Epub 2019 Feb 15. PMID: 30967912 Abstract Title:  The Effect of Henna () on Preventing the Development of Pressure Ulcer Grade One in Intensive Care Unit Patients. Abstract:  Background: Detecting pressure ulcer is an important nursing diagnostic and care requirement in patients hospitalized in Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of Lawsonia plant on pressure ulcer grade one in ICU patients.Methods: In this clinical trial, 72 patients eligible for hospitalization in hospitals of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences were divided randomly into two control and intervention groups. The standard program of skin care was implemented on both groups; in addition, a mixture of Lawsonia (henna) and distilled water was applied topically in the intervention group. The classification form of the International Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel was used to identify grade one ulcers. Data were collected on the 1day through demographic information questionnaire and Braden pressure ulcer risk assessment scale. An infrared thermometer was used to record local temperature of the ulcers on a daily basis. Assessments were made based on Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH), and the pressure ulcer area was examined per square centimeter on the 1, 4, and 7days. The data were analyzed using SPSS 16.Results: The average change in the ulcer area per square centimeter in the control group increased by 29.9± 37.93 whereas it decreased by 3.54 ± 33.91 in the intervention group. The mean PUSH score decreased in the intervention group (5.36 ± 3.12) while it increased in the control group (1.91 ± 1.53). The average changes of PUSH score before and after the intervention showed a significant differencein both groups.Conclusions: With regard to the effect of henna on the reduction of ulcer area and the average PUSH score in ICU patients, the application of henna is recommended for healing grade one pressure ulcers. <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/application-henna-recommended-healing-grade-one-pressure-ulcers" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/application-henna-recommended-healing-grade-one-pressure-ulcers#comments Henna Pressure Ulcer Anti-Ulcer Agents Human Study Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:10:25 +0000 greenmedinfo 201261 at https://greenmedinfo.com