Biofilm And Hygiene In Difficult-to-heal Wounds: Reflections On Nursing Care
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https://doi.org/10.36489/feridas.2025v12i64p2389-2395Keywords:
Biofilms, Healing, Wounds and Injuries, Nursing Care, StomatherapyAbstract
Objective: To identify and summarize the best evidence on biofilm and hygiene of difficult-to-heal wounds in the context of nursing care. Method: Integrative literature review with samples taken from the following databases: Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences, Medline (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online US National Library of Medicine) through PubMed Central. Result: Five articles were selected, all of which met the selection criteria, covering various types of studies, namely: 34% cross-sectional studies, 22% integrative literature reviews and 11% prognostic studies, in which the following were carried out: quantitative research, systematic review, descriptive and exploratory studies. Conclusion: The importance of the correct cleaning technique was highlighted, as well as the appropriate choice of products to promote tissue regeneration. It was also found that the training of nursing professionals is crucial for the adequate evaluation of wounds and
selection of the best treatment strategies.
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