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"Wounds and the many associated problems have challenged health care providers for centuries and today, despite the wealth of knowledge available, neither the incidence nor prevalence of wounds is reducing. Furthermore, in view of our changing demographic profile and the projected increase in the older population it is likely that wound management will become an ever increasing burden to the individual, health care services and society as a whole. The annual incidence of wounds in the EU-27 is approximately 4 million, and between25% and 50% of acute hospital beds are occupied by patients with a wound, with up to 60%of these representing non-healing wounds (infected surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, leg/foot ulcers) The increasing prevalence and incidence of non-wounds healing is closely linked with quality of care and, as such, these rising figures reduce society’s confidence in the health service’s ability to deliver care that is timely, appropriate and effective. Thus, for those involved in this specialist area of clinical practice, the fundamental goal is to improve clinical outcomes, reduce the burden of wounds and improve health related quality of life. In this Special Issue “Wound Care” in Healthcare, we invited submission of manuscripts exploring contemporary issues in wound care. By devoting a special issue to wound care, we endeavoured to provide readers with a comprehensive reference source, outlining key areas of interest in this important aspect of clinical practice. The response to the call for manuscripts was fantastic and, as a result, we were able to include both original qualitative and quantitative research papers in addition to review papers, thereby providing readers with a wealth of valuable information pertinent to wound care. The impact of wounds on both the individual and society as a whole is significant and thus, concerted efforts are required to reduce the burden of wounds. In order to achieve this, clinicians need to have access to up to date information relevant for clinical care. This Special Issue has enabled those involved in the cutting edge of wound care practice and research to share their work with the wider community. Such endeavours are fundamental to achieving the common goals in wound care today." -- Zena Moore, guest editor.

Wounds and injuries --- Wound healing. --- Nursing. --- Healing of wounds --- Wound repair --- Healing --- Regeneration (Biology) --- Trauma nursing --- Surgical nursing

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Scarring and fibrosis affect millions of people worldwide, and can be devastating both physically and psychologically, whether they result from major trauma such as burns or common conditions such as acne. This book presents the state of the art in scar pathophysiology and treatment, breaking down the barriers between medical disciplines to provide holistic guidance.

Wound healing. --- Granulation tissue. --- Scars. --- Cicatrices --- Cicatrix --- Scar tissue --- Granulation tissue --- Wound healing --- Healing of wounds --- Wound repair --- Healing --- Regeneration (Biology)

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Antimicrobial Dressings: The Wound Care Applications explores the literature surrounding the catalytic behavior of proteolytic enzymes immobilized together with nanoparticles. As numerous applications using proteolytic enzymes for debridement, silver as antibiotic and nanoparticles for enzyme immobilization were developed in the last years, this book explores interdisciplinary information combining nanotechnology, biotechnology and medicine and how it's still in early stages. The book adopts a holistic approach in a lifecycle context to evaluate their final feasibility, including industrial exploitability without disregard of the potential risks of enzymes and nanomaterials to human health and the environment.

Wounds and injuries --- Wound healing. --- Treatment. --- Healing of wounds --- Wound repair --- Healing --- Regeneration (Biology) --- Anti-infective agents. --- Surgical dressings. --- Wound Healing --- Anti-Infective Agents --- Bandages

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Seven million Americans suffer from chronic or slow-healing wounds-this number includes people with diabetes, dementia, paralysis, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and poor circulation, as well as the elderly and those with reduced mobility. Healing Wounds, Healthy Skin provides patients and caregivers with everything they need to know on the subject, including: Why chronic wounds develop and who is at risk of developing them What "normal healing" is What the different types of wounds are, including those associated with chronic disease How to find appropriate care and get a correct diagnosis What role exercise and nutrition play in treatment and prevention What treatment options are available, from surgery to alternative therapies Also covered are the patients' psychological and emotional experiences, myths about wounds and wound healing, steps to take in an emergency, and a wound patient's bill of rights. With up-to-date information, insightful patient case histories, and a wealth of essential resources, this is the book that chronic wound patients and their caregivers can turn to with confidence.

Wound healing. --- Wounds and injuries --- Skin --- Healing of wounds --- Wound repair --- Healing --- Regeneration (Biology) --- Treatment. --- Care and hygiene. --- Wondzorg --- Wound healing.. --- Wounds and injuries -- Treatment.. --- Skin -- Care and hygiene.

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Biology --- Human medicine --- Wound healing --- Wounds and injuries --- Biomedical engineering. --- Technological innovations. --- Treatment. --- Clinical engineering --- Medical engineering --- Bioengineering --- Biophysics --- Engineering --- Medicine --- Healing of wounds --- Wound repair --- Healing --- Regeneration (Biology)