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A Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation of Vacuum-Assisted Closure Treatment for Hospitalized Diabetic Foot Ulcer Wound Patients
Jean de Leon, MD, Elizabeth Miller, Michael Keith, PhD, PharmD
A Randomized Comparative Clinical Evaluation of a Transparent Absorbent Acrylic Dressing* and a Hydrocolloid Dressing† on Stage II and III Pressure Ulcers
Marie Brown-Etris, RN, CWOCN, Marian Punchello, LPN, Theresa O’Connor, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Catherine Milne, APRN, MSN, CS, CWOCN, Heather Orsted, RN, BN, ET, MSc, Nancy Couture, RN, Martine Albert, RN, BScN, Edie Attrell, RN, BN, ET, Judy Gates, BSN, RNc, CWS, Debra Netsch, MSN, RN, FNP, CWOCN, Ellen Vorbeck, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, CWOCN, Julie Freyberg, RN, CWOCN
A Review of Moist Wound Healing
David W. Brett, BS, Biology, BS, Chemistry, MS, Organic, Chemistry
A Simple Comparative Moisture Barrier Test that Requires No Instrumentation
James B. Lutz, BS, MS, CCRA
An Economic Evaluation of Skin Damage Prevention Regimens Among Nursing Home Residents with Incontinence: Product Costs
Donna Z. Bliss, PhD, RN, FAAN
Are Peristomal skin Disorders Inevitable?
Per Herlufsen, RN, ET, Anne Grete Olsen, RN, Bente Carlsen, RN, Gregor B.E. Jemec, MD, DMed, Sci., Tonny Karlsmark, MD, DMed, Sci., Hanne Nybæk, MD
Bariatric Surgery: Concerns about Discharge Home
Barbara Pieper, PhD, RN, CWOCN, FAAN, Mary Sieggreen, MSN, APRN, BC, CVN, Pauline Kulwicki, MS, RN, APN, Barbara Freeland, MSN, APRN, BC, CDE, Madelyn Frattaroli, MSN, RN, APN, Deborah Sidor, MSN, CCRN, APRN, BC, Maria Teresa Palleschi, MSN, RN, CCRN, Jerry Burns, MSN, ACRN, CS, CNP, Donna Bednarski, MSN, RN, CNN, CS, CNP, Cheryl Nordstrom, PhD
Characterization of the Local Wound Environment Following Treatment of Chronic Leg Ulcers with SIS Wound Matrix
Jason P. Hodde, MS, Michael C. Hiles
Comparing the Effects of Two Topically Applied Skin Care Formulations on the Barrier Properties of the Skin via a Series of Biophysical Measurements
David W. Brett, BS, Biology, BS, Chemistry, MS, Organic, Chemistry
Comparison of the Absorbency of a Slow Release Cadexomer Iodine Antimicrobial Dressing to Various Absorbent Wound Dressings
David W. Brett, BS, Biology, BS, Chemistry, MS, Organic, Chemistry
Comparison of the Antimicrobial Activity of a Slow Release Cadexomer Iodine Antimicrobial Dressing to Various Silver Based Antimicrobial Dressings
David W. Brett, BS, Biology, BS, Chemistry, MS, Organic, Chemistry
Comparison of the Moisture Control Capability of a Novel Foam Dressing to a Variety of Hydrocolloid Dressings
David W. Brett, BS, Biology, BS, Chemistry, MS, Organic, Chemistry
Comparison of the Moisture Control Capability of a Variety of Foam Dressings
David W. Brett, BS, Biology, BS, Chemistry, MS, Organic, Chemistry
Comparison of Two Foam Dressings with Respect to Skin Stripping upon Removal and the Associated Pain
David W. Brett, BS, Biology, BS, Chemistry, MS, Organic, Chemistry
Cost-Effective, Quality Care for the Patient with Incontinence
Lynn Dieter, BS, RN, CWCN, COCN, Colleen Drolshagen, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Karen Blum, MS, RN, APN/CWOCN
Developing a Curriculum Design for Staff on Ostomy Management and Patient Education within a Research Framework
Susan Kay Bohnenkamp, MS, RN, CCM, Ann Blackett, MS, RN, CWCN, COCN, CPHQ
Effect of Papain-Urea-Copper Chlorophyllin on Healing Quality in Porcine Model of Acute Infected Full-Thickness Wounds
Kan Lam, BS, Dale Telgenhoff, PhD, Mary Cooper, DVM, Kristine Villareal, BS, Sarah Ramsay, MA, Valerie Vasquez, BS, Paul Attar, PhD, MBA, Braham Shroot, PhD
Effects of Papain-Urea-Copper Chlorophyllin Ointment and Its Active Components on Healing in Acute Infected Pig Wounds
Dale Telgenhoff, PhD, Kan Lam, BS, Mary Cooper, DVM, Kristine Villareal, BS, Sarah Ramsay, MA, Valerie Vasquez, BS, Paul Attar, PhD, MBA, Braham Shroot, PhD
Evaluation and Implementation of Evidence Based Practice for Foley Catheters
Ann Marie Kahl, MS, RN, CWOCN
Evaluation of Skin Protectant Barriers
Donald Gerrish, BS, Chemistry, Kevin Tauer, BS, Chemistry, Joseph Bequette, Intern, Chemistry, Medea Myhra, BA, Chemistry
Evaluation of the efficacy and necessary characteristics of decubitus ulcer prevention measures using electronic nursing record
Mikie Kofuji, R.N., M.N., Megumi Teshima, R.N., M.N., Midori Nagano, R.N., M.N., E.T., Chihoko Sakurai, R.N., M.N.
Evaluation of two integrated outlets - Summary of a multi center comparative, randomized,open, crossover investigation
Barbara Munson, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Cindy Owens, Julia Ringhofer, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Lorena Eckert, RN, NSN, PHN, CWOCN, Susan Wood, RN, CWOCN, PhD, Patrice Muse, RN, MSN, CWOCN, Cindy Fontana, RN, BS, CWOCN
Evaluation of two integrated outlets. Summary of a multi center, comparative, randomized, open, crossover investigation
Wendy Fiorenzo, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Janet Shafner, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Rose Konsel, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Raquel Branom, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Jean Crouch, RN, BSN, CWON, Cecilia Zamarripa, Mary Montague, MSN, APRN, BC, CWOCN, Donna Loehner, BSN, CWOCN, Kerry Casey
How do you decide which topical antibiotics to choose for chronic wounds?
Catherine Ratliff, PhD, APRN-BC, CWOCN, Angela Grant, BA
Impact of Treatment With Transdermal Oxybutynin on Pad Use and Nocturia in Patients With OAB: Results From the MATRIX Study
Madeline R. Cafiero, RN, FNP, WOCN, Cynthia Maloney-Monaghan, RNC, MS, FNP
Investigation of Interface Pressure Changes on an Air Fluidized System
Rosalyn S. Jordan, RN, BSN, CWOCN
Job Classification, Salary, and Satisfaction of Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses in Central Illinois
Nancy Chatham, R.N., B.S., C.W.O.C.N.
Laboratory Measurements and User Appreciation of a Novel Ostomy Pouch Additive with Both Lubricating and Deodorizing Benefits
Richard I. Murahata, Ph.D., Bettakeri Udayakumar, Ph.D., Michael Riemer, B.S., Thomas Nichols, M.S., MBA
Long-Term Care US 2005 International Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Survey Results
Catherine VanGilder
Methods of in-house education on pressure ulcers in larger hospitals
Chihoko Sakurai, RN, MN, Midori Nagano, RN, MN, ET, Tomoe Ebata, RN, MN, ET, Yasuko Ogata, RN, PhD, Megumi Teshima, RN, MN, Naoko Yamada, RN, ET, Chiaki Mukai, RN, ET, KEIKO TOKUNAGA, BSN, RN, ET, Takehiko Oura, MD, PhD
National Pressure Ulcer Prevalence and Incidence Study - Seven Years of Data
Kathy Whittington, RN, MS, ET, CWCN, Robin Briones, BBA
Nosocomial Pressure Ulcers in Acute Care: A Descriptive Study of Patients at Risk
Ellen Duell, APRN, MSN, CWOCN, CCRN, BC, Ann Navage, APRN, MSN, CWOCN, BC, Margaret Ambrose, MPH, BSN, Gayna Swart, MS
Online Wound, Ostomy, Continence Education: a 5 Year Report Card
Bonnie Sue Rolstad, RN, MS, CWOCN, Ruth A. BRYANT, RN, MS, CWOCN, JoAnn M. Ermer-Seltun, RN, MS, FNP, CWOCN, Debra Netsch, MSN, RN, FNP, CWOCN, Denise Nix, RN, MS, CWOCN, Marilyn Loen, PhD, RN
Pressure reducing mattress to help take care of patients with pressure ulcers in large hospitals in Japan
Midori Nagano, R.N., M.S., E.T., Toyoko Kuroda, R.N., E.T., Ebata Tomoe, R.N., M.S., E.T., Teshima Megumi, R.N., M.S., Yasuko Ogata, ph.D., R.N., Chihoko Sakurai, R.N., M.S., Sasai Tomoko, R.N., E.T., Tokunaga Keiko, R.N., E.T., Ohura Takehiko, M.D., phD.
Problems and status of outpatients with stomas who are 80 years old or older
Yoko Ishida, RN, MSN, Keiko Tokunaga, RN, BSN, ET, Midori Nagano, RN, MN, ET, Yoshiko Ando, RN, Satoshi Iida, MD, PhD, Kunio Tsukada
Repeat Challenge Testing of a Slow Release Cadexomer Iodine Dressing Against VRE (Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus)
David W. Brett, BS, Biology, BS, Chemistry, MS, Organic, Chemistry
Retrospective Study of Factors Affecting Pre- and Post-Operative Health Self-Assessments in Ostomates
Thomas Nichols, M.S., MBA, Michael Riemer, B.S.
Retrospective Study of the Effect of Increased Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse Care on Ostomate Adaptation and Perception of Life with a Stoma
Michael Riemer, B.S., Thomas Nichols, M.S., MBA
Rheological Characterization of Several Antifungal Barrier Formulations
David W. Brett, BS, Biology, BS, Chemistry, MS, Organic, Chemistry
Setting a Treatment Regime for Traumatic Wounds
David W. Brett, BS, Biology, BS, Chemistry, MS, Organic, Chemistry
Skin temperature as a predictor of pressure ulcer risk
Mary Pat Rapp, DSN(c), Nancy Bergstrom, PhD, RN, FAAN, Nikhil S. Padhye, PhD
Status and Problems on patients with stomas who receive long-term support at out patient clinic
Yoshiko Ando, RN, Keiko Tokunaga, RN, BSN, ET, Midori Nagano, RN, MN, ET, Yoko Ishida, RN, MSN, Satoshi Iida, MD, PhD, Kunio Tsukada, MD, PhD
The Compatibility of a Nanocrystalline Silver Antimicrobial Dressings with Various Dressings Types
David W. Brett, BS, Biology, BS, Chemistry, MS, Organic, Chemistry
The Impact of Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Leg Function on Quality of Life for HIV Positive Persons
Barbara Pieper, PhD, RN, CWOCN, FAAN, Thomas Templin, PhD, John R. Ebright, MD
The Importance of Bacterial Strains and Kill Rate in Evaluating the Efficacy of Silver Antimicrobial Wound Dressings
David W. Brett, BS, Biology, BS, Chemistry, MS, Organic, Chemistry
The Lived Experience of the Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurses in Wound Care
Cynthia Sylvia, MA, CWOCN, RN
The Prevalence of Stress Urinary Incontinence in High School and College Age Female Athletes in the Midwest: Evidence of Stigma & Implications for Education and Prevention
Carrie Carls, RN, BSN, CWOCN
The Safety of a Nanocrystalline Silver Antimicrobial Dressing and Effect on Efficacy in Conjunction with Hyperbaric Therapy
David W. Brett, BS, Biology, BS, Chemistry, MS, Organic, Chemistry
The Superior Characteristics of Absorption and Skin Coverage from a Polyester Perineal Cloth Versus a Polyester / Rayon Blend Cloth
Medea A. Myhra, BA, Kevin C. Tauer, BS, Joseph P. Bequette
Unmet Needs of the Ostomate After Hospital Discharge
Leanne D. Richbourg, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Carla Gene Rapp, RN, PhD, CRRN
Unwrapping the Layers: Innovative Materials for Providing Comfortable Compression
Cindy L. Zehrer, RN, MS, Ellen D. Schnobrich, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Staci E. Solfest, BS, Stephanie F. Bernatchez, PhD
Use of a Transparent Absorbent Acrylic Dressing* on a Stage II Pressure Ulcer of the Sacrum
Marie Brown-Etris, RN, CWOCN, Marian Punchello, LPN, Theresa O’Connor, RN, BSN, CWOCN
Use of a Transparent Absorbent Acrylic Dressing* on Stage II and III Pressure Ulcers
Marie Brown-Etris, RN, CWOCN, Marian Punchello, LPN, Theresa O’Connor, RN, BSN, CWOCN
Validation and Education of New Support Surface Terms and Definitions
Rosalyn S. Jordan, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Abbey Daniels, Cynthia Sylvia, RN, MA, CWOCN
Washing with skin detergent containing synthetic pseudo-ceramide improved skin conditions of nursing home and old-age home residents
Shinobu Okada, R.N.ph.D., Midori Nagano, R.N., M.S., E.T., Junko Nishio, B.S., Akiko Suzuki, R.N., B.N., Masaya Nishio, B.S., Keiko Hasebe, B.S.
Wound Management with a Hydrophilic Polyurethane Foam Dressing
David W. Brett, BS, Biology, BS, Chemistry, MS, Organic, Chemistry

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