title: Assessing an adherent silicone foam dressing: a clinical evaluation across five NHS trusts.
abstract: The wound contact layer of UrgoTul Absorb Border (Urgo Medical) foam dressing contains a Technology Lipido Colloid (TLC) Healing Matrix, which includes hydrocolloid and lipophilic substances designed to stimulate fibroblast proliferation and thus promote granulation tissue formation. A multicentre, noncomparative, clinical evaluation of UrgoTul Absorb Border investigated whether use of the dressing promoted granulation tissue formation and the management of wound exudate. Other parameters evaluated included: pain-free dressing changes, protection and improvement of surrounding tissue, ease of application, conformability, ability to remain in place, wear time, effect on peri-wound skin, durability, ease of removal, and patient comfort. There were 43 patients recruited into the evaluation. Results show that 8 wounds (19%) achieved full epithelialisation and 34 (81%) improved. All participating clinicians rated the dressing's overall performance, including its ability to manage exudate, as excellent, very good, or good.
authors.affiliation: Professor of Tissue Viability, Birmingham City University, and Consultant Nurse in Tissue Viability, Worcester Health & Care Trust.
authors.forename: Jackie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stephen-Haynes
authors.affiliation: Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse, Worcester Health & Care Trust.
authors.forename: Rosie
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Callaghan
authors.affiliation: Lead Nurse, Tissue Viability, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Elaine
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bethell
authors.affiliation: Tissue Viability Nurse, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Adele
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Linthwaite
authors.affiliation: Tissue Viability Nurse, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust.
authors.forename: Lindsey
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bullough
authors.affiliation: Clinical Specialist Podiatrist, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.
authors.forename: Jayne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Armstrong
keywords: exudate; foam dressing; silicone; wound healing; wounds