Clinicians' experiences of using a sterile non-woven surgical dressing on 394 patients
Roes C, Erfurt-Berge C, Praeder M, Eberlein T, Abel M (2025)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2025
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Book Volume: 34
Pages Range: S24-S31
Journal Issue: 4
Abstract
Surgical wounds and periwound skin require protection to prevent complications, which affect clinical outcomes and patient quality of life. This study surveyed 45 health professionals treating 394 patients to elicit their experiences of the performance, quality, ease of application and usability of the sterile surgical wound dressing Curapor under routine conditions. Most (90%) wounds were acute, including postoperative wounds, lacerations, cuts and abrasions. The average wear time per dressing was 2.08 days; 94% of patients experienced no dressing slippage and 98% experienced no tape blisters. Curapor was rated good at absorbing exudate. All health professionals reported that their patients thought the dressing was soft or very soft and 98% said that patients found its comfort to be good or very good. The results of the study suggest that Curapor meets the performance requirements for a post-surgical dressing.
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APA:
Roes, C., Erfurt-Berge, C., Praeder, M., Eberlein, T., & Abel, M. (2025). Clinicians' experiences of using a sterile non-woven surgical dressing on 394 patients. British Journal of Nursing, 34(4), S24-S31. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0186
MLA:
Roes, Claas, et al. "Clinicians' experiences of using a sterile non-woven surgical dressing on 394 patients." British Journal of Nursing 34.4 (2025): S24-S31.
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