title: Epidermolysis bullosa and chronic wounds: a model for wound bed preparation of fragile skin.
abstract: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of inherited diseases with 4 subtypes. This disorder is a model for fragile skin, with some affected individuals having chronic, difficult-to-heal wounds. The care of wounds in people with EB can be guided by the Wound Bed Preparation paradigm. The treatment of chronic EB wounds is outlined with a quick reference guide of 12 consensus recommendations created by a panel of 11 experts. These recommendations were reviewed by a computer-facilitated modified Delphi process where 15 external reviewers (68.8% of whom reported having 11 or more years' experience with EB care). Inclusion of recommendations was contingent on 80% agreement from reviewers.
authors.affiliation: Section of Dermatology, The Hospital for Sick Children, and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Pope
authors.forename: Irene
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Lara-Corrales
authors.forename: Jemima E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Mellerio
authors.forename: Anna E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Martinez
authors.forename: Cathryn
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sibbald
authors.forename: R Gary
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Sibbald
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D004820:Epidermolysis Bullosa / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy