Perineal Wounds - Worried?? - Stayfree
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 11
Abstract
Introduction: Perineal wounds are difficult to manage as they need much frequent dressings at the hospital. Conventional dressings are costlier and cause significant discomfort to the patient. Self-dressings using sanitary pads can be tried as an alternative as they are hygienic, easily accessible, comfortable, and cost-effective. Materials and Methods: A total of 30 patients - 15 in conventional dressing and 15 in sanitary pad dressing compared in terms of compliance, comfort level, number of dressings required at hospital, cost, and return to work. Results: Patients with sanitary pad dressings were more comfortable with the method of dressing and had very less number of dressings at the hospital. It was very much cost-effective and patients returned very early to work. Conclusion: Sanitary pad can be used as a good alternative to conventional gauze pad dressings.
Authors and Affiliations
B R Sathyakrishna, V Yatheendra, Kalluri Meena Reddy
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