Ousey, Karen

Rippon, Mark G.

Stephenson, John

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University of Huddersfield RepositoryOusey, Karen, Rippon, Mark G. and Stephenson, JohnBarriers to wound debridement: Results of an online surveyOriginal CitationOusey, Karen, Rippon, Mark G. and Stephenson, John (2016) Barriers to wound debridement: Results of an online survey. In: Wounds UK Annual Conference, 14­16th November 2016, Harrogate International Centre. (Unpublished) This version is available at http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/30044/The University Repository is a digital collection of the research output of theUniversity, available on Open Access. Copyright and Moral Rights for the itemson this site are retained by the individual author and/or other copyright owners.Users may access full items free of charge; copies of full text items generallycan be reproduced, displayed or performed and given to third parties in anyformat or medium for personal research or study, educational or not­for­profitpurposes without prior permission or charge, provided:• The authors, title and full bibliographic details is credited in any copy;• A hyperlink and/or URL is included for the original metadata page; and• The content is not changed in any way.For more information, including our policy and submission procedure, pleasecontact the Repository Team at: E.mailbox@hud.ac.uk.http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/Barriers to wound debridement: Results of an online surveyProfessor Karen Ousey1, Dr. Mark G. Rippon2, Dr. John Stephenson31Director, 2Visiting Research Fellow, 3Biomedical Statistician, Institute of Skin Integrityand Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DHBACKGROUND: Debridement is the removal of non-viable tissue from the wound bed which assists the conversion of the molecular and cellular environment of chronic wounds to resemblethat of acute wounds promoting healing (Schultz et al, 2003). Debridement helps to reduce bacterial burden within the wound, controls on-going inflammation and malodour whilstencouraging formation of granulation tissue thus promoting wound healing (Sieggreen and Maklebust, 1997). This poster presents the results of an online survey which investigated healthcareprofessionals’ knowledge of wound debridement and the techniques used.CONCLUSION: It is evident that respondents were aware of the importance of preparing the wound bed for the healing process with the majority of respondents using the TIMEconcept to assist in their assessment. Whilst the respondents recognised the importance of removing devitalised tissue, their understanding of debridement and desloughing islimited. Continued education and the development of skills in being able to safely and effectively debride wounds is essential; however funding cuts to education and limited studytime make it difficult for practitioners to secure time away from clinical practice.METHOD: This online survey, using purposive sampling, was distributed to healthcareprofessionals working within tissue viability services (n=252) via survey monkey across the UKto investigate healthcare professionals’ knowledge of wound debridement and the techniquesused. Ethical approval to distribute the survey was received from the School of Human andHealth Sciences Research and Ethical Panel. A total of 77 responses to the survey were received(31%). All but 5 respondents practiced in England, 3 in Scotland and 2 in WalesRESULTS: Survey distributed via purposive sampling to healthcare professionals workingwithin tissue viability services across the UK:• 77 responses received (31% response rate) representing participants practicing inwound care within various healthcare organisations• 72 respondents (93.5%), when questioned, debrided wounds• 71 respondents (95.9%), when questioned, were aware of the TIME concept• An understanding of debridement and desloughing is limited020406080100Diabeticfoot ulcersVenous legulcersMixed ulcers PressureulcersBurns SurgicalwoundsOtherwoundsPercentTypes of wounds treated (by percentage of respondents)020406080100Autolytic Enzymatic Mechanical Wet-to-dry Pad Surgical LarvaePercentTypes of debridement used (by percentage of respondents who debride wounds)010203040Autolytic Enzymatic Mechanical Wet-to-dry Pad Surgical LarvaePercentPreferred means of debridement (by percentage of respondents who debride wounds)

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