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Acceptability to patients of a honey dressing for non-healing venous leg ulcers

2004; Mark Allen Group; Volume: 13; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.12968/jowc.2004.13.5.26614

2052-2916

Cheryl Dunford, Ralph Hanano,

Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases

Objectives: This four-centre feasibility study was undertaken to determine whether Medihoney, a proprietary blend of honeys, is an acceptable treatment for patients with leg ulcers in terms of pain relief, odour control and overall patient satisfaction. Method: Forty patients whose leg ulcers had not responded to 12 weeks of compression therapy were recruited. Medihoney dressings were applied on their ulcers for the 12-week study period. All other aspects of their care, including the use of compression bandaging, remained unchanged. Their leg ulcers were assessed every two weeks. This included the use of a patient questionnaire. Results: Overall, ulcer pain and size decreased significantly and odorous wounds were deodorised promptly. This had a positive impact on patient satisfaction with the Medihoney treatment. Conclusion: The results support the previously reported positive effects of honey and revealed a high patient acceptance for this treatment. Following these results, comparative clinical trials, which should also consider pain, are now recommended. Declaration of interest: This study was supported by Paul Hartmann AG, Germany.