PURPOSE: To provide an overview of moisture balance and its importance in wound healing. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in wound care. OBJECTIVES: After reading this article and taking the test, the reader should be able to: 1. Discuss the wound healing process and wound assessment. 2. Describe the types of dressings available and how they meet the needs of the individual patient.
PURPOSE: To provide an overview of moisture balance and its importance in wound healing. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in wound care. OBJECTIVES: After reading this article and taking the test, the reader should be able to: 1. Discuss the wound healing process and wound assessment. 2. Describe the types of dressings available and how they meet the needs of the individual patient.
Authors: Laura Mayol; Daniela De Stefano; Virginia Campani; Francesca De Falco; Eleonora Ferrari; Claudia Cencetti; Pietro Matricardi; Luigi Maiuri; Rosa Carnuccio; Angela Gallo; Maria Chiara Maiuri; Giuseppe De Rosa Journal: J Mater Sci Mater Med Date: 2014-03-02 Impact factor: 3.896