title: Achieving international consensus for the prevention of orthopaedic wound blistering: results of a Delphi survey.
abstract: This article presents the results of an international 2 stage Delphi survey carried out via e-mail to achieve consensus as to the most effective postoperative wound management to prevent blistering and other complications. Seventeen prospective participants were invited to be members of the Delphi Panel of which 13 agreed to be involved. The panel suggested that an ideal wound dressing would conform easily to the wound, be easy to apply and remove, allow for swelling and minimise pain on removal. Participants were in agreement that the primary wound dressing should be left in situ for as long as possible, providing there was no excessive oozing or signs of infection. The authors recognise that the Delphi Panel was relatively compact; however, the study arguably provides some useful data that can be used to identify the consequences of wound blistering and important factors that need to be considered when choosing a wound dressing to prevent blistering.
authors.affiliation: Reader Advancing Clinical Practice, Ramsden Building, School of Human and Health Sciences, Centre for Health and Social Care, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK. k.j.ousey@hud.ac.uk
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ousey
authors.forename: Warren
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Gillibrand
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stephenson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001458:Bandages / Q000592:standards*; D001768:Blister / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D032921:Consensus; D003697:Delphi Technique; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011159:Population Surveillance; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014945:Wound Healing