Science Collides with Nursing Practices
In a groundbreaking collaboration, researchers and healthcare developers have successfully created a Manuka honey wound dressing. This development is significant due to Manuka honey's strong antiseptic properties, ability to break down dead tissue in wounds, and anti-inflammatory effects, all of which are desirable for effective wound treatment.
The development process involved a series of discussions between Peter Molan from the University of Waikato and Julie Betts from Health Waikato. The conversations were centred around the needs of the wound dressing, with a focus on creating a product that would absorb wound ooze over a longer period, releasing honey into the wound, and possessing haemostatic properties to minimise wound bleeding.
The ideal dressing should also not stick to the wound, a concern that was addressed by selecting a dressing material with the appropriate properties. Alginates, a type of dressing, were found to be particularly effective in meeting these requirements.
The collaboration also required a woundcare specialist with an investigative mind and a good knowledge of wound healing. This specialist was instrumental in providing insights during a pilot trial, which provided valuable information on the desired characteristics for a commercial dressing.
The success of the Manuka honey wound dressing has garnered interest from many nurses, who have expressed a desire to use the honey dressing more extensively on patients. The potential benefits of this innovative product could significantly improve wound treatment and healing processes.
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