Evaluation of the clinical effectiveness of Safetac soft silicone dressings in the management of skin tears
Evaluation of the effect of safetac soft silicone dressings on healing rates of skin tears, and impact on peri-wound skin
Nursing Education & Research, Southern Health
400 participants
May 1, 2006
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
To objectively evaluate the efficacy of Safetac soft silicone dressings compared with standard treatment, on skin tear healing rates. Also to measure the impact of wound dressings on the surrounding skin. It is expected that a significantly greater proportion of patient skin tears treated with soft silicone will be healed, without trauma to the surrounding skin, at 7 days when compared with the group receiving standard treatment
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- A skin tear sustained during hospitalisation.
Exclusion Criteria1
- Pre-admission skin tears non-consenting patientspatients with behavioural problems with which may interfere with the wound dressing protocol.
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Interventions
A randomised prospective clinical trial. Safetac soft silicone coated dressings (Mepitel and Mepilex Border) after seven days of treatment.
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ACTRN12606000092594