RESEARCH REPORT


Topic:  A 72 year old, diabetic female patient is being treated for a venous ulcer on their right leg. Treatment has included antibiotic medications to treat the underlying infection. Patient is currently wrapping her legs to promote venous compression and ulceration healing. Leg swelling has decreased, but ulcer healing is currently not improving and she is questioning whether the wrapping of her leg is stopping the ulcer from healing.


1.	Identifying an area of practice for inquiry (50 Words)

2.	Background:
 Write a brief background (about 150 words) about the area of practice by referring to current literature

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RESEARCH ON DIABETIC ULCER.

This article provides an overview of the literature on evidenced-based research on maggot debridement therapy for wound healing. It discusses the use of live maggots to clean damaged tissues and promote faster healing. The article also explores the prevalence and causes of diabetic foot ulcers, as well as the complications and efficacy of maggot therapy in their treatment. The research review includes analysis of peer-reviewed articles and their findings on the effectiveness of maggot debridement therapy. The strengths and weaknesses of this therapy are also discussed.

Disease and Disorders

Healthcare and Research

Evidenced-Based Research on Maggot Debridement Therapy

Data Science and Big Data

Diabetic Wound Care Assignment

Bachelor of Arts in English Language

This article discusses the nursing priorities of care for post-operative foot ulcers in diabetic patients. It covers the causes and pathophysiology of such wounds, and identifies surgical debridement and non-removable total contact cast offloading as the most effective nursing management techniques. The article also recommends the use of removable cast walkers.

Carcar City College

Principles of Nursing: Surgical

This essay discusses the management of chronic illness, specifically focusing on a case study of a patient with a leg ulcer and Type 2 Diabetes. It explores potential health concerns related to the patient's condition, client education strategies, and self-management plans. The essay also includes a reflection on the nurse's approach to patient care.

Nutrition and Wellness

Chronic Illness Management

This article explores Maggot Debridement Therapy, a biotherapy used for disinfecting and removing necrotic tissues from non-healing wounds. It discusses the prevalence and risk factors of foot ulcers in diabetic patients, as well as the benefits and challenges of using maggot therapy. The article also highlights the effectiveness of maggot therapy in wound healing and its application in specialized wounds.

Maggot Debridement Therapy

This could be a new dressing, vac systems, maggot or honey therapy or new wound strategy. A contemporary wound management strategy includes Negative-pressure would therapy (NPWT) which is more commonly known as vac or vacuum dressing systems. It makes use of open-cell foam dressing along with gauze to seal an occlusive dressing to containing the vacuum wound site. Jones will be provided good skin hygiene as a nursing intervention for assisting with wound location, elimination and mobility.

RESEARCH ON DIABETIC ULCER.

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Evidenced-Based Research on Maggot Debridement Therapy

Diabetic Wound Care Assignment

Principles of Nursing: Surgical

Chronic Illness Management

Maggot Debridement Therapy

A Contemporary Wund Management Strategy

RESEARCH ON DIABETIC ULCER.

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Evidenced-Based Research on Maggot Debridement Therapy

Diabetic Wound Care Assignment

Principles of Nursing: Surgical

Chronic Illness Management

Maggot Debridement Therapy

A Contemporary Wund Management Strategy