Hydrogel dressings for healing diabetic foot ulcers

Jo C Dumville, Susan O'Meara, Sohan Deshpande, Katharine Speak

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Abstract

Foot ulcers in people with diabetes are a prevalent and serious global health issue. Dressings form a key part of ulcer treatment, with clinicians and patients having many different types to choose from including hydrogel dressings. A clear and current overview of current evidence is required to facilitate decision-making regarding dressing use.
Original languageEnglish
Article numberCD009101
Pages (from-to)1-48
Number of pages48
JournalCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Volume9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Bandages, Hydrocolloid
  • Diabetic Foot
  • Humans
  • Hydrogel
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Wound Healing

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