Advances in Skin & Wound Care
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Professionals Through Evidence-Based Insights.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Pressure Injury Prevention and Management:
Research and case studies focusing on the prevention, assessment, and treatment of pressure injuries, with an emphasis on evidence-based practices and protocols. - Innovative Wound Care Techniques:
Exploration of new methodologies and technologies in wound care, including advanced dressings, negative pressure wound therapy, and regenerative medicine. - Patient-Centered Care and Education:
Studies assessing the importance of patient education, engagement, and self-management in wound care, highlighting the role of healthcare providers in promoting optimal patient outcomes. - Chronic Wound Management:
Investigations into the management of chronic wounds, including diabetic ulcers, venous leg ulcers, and other complex wound types, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches. - Impact of Social Determinants on Wound Care:
Research examining how social factors, including socioeconomic status and access to care, influence wound healing and patient outcomes. - Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Wound Care:
Promotion of collaborative practices among healthcare professionals to enhance wound care delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Trending and Emerging
- Telehealth and Virtual Care Models:
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telehealth and virtual care models for wound management, highlighting their effectiveness in improving access to care and patient engagement. - Regenerative Medicine and Advanced Therapies:
There is an increasing focus on regenerative medicine, including stem cell therapies and bioengineered products, as promising solutions for challenging wounds. - Social Determinants of Health in Wound Care:
Emerging research emphasizes the impact of social determinants on wound healing outcomes, advocating for a holistic approach that considers patients' socioeconomic contexts. - Use of Artificial Intelligence in Wound Assessment:
The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in wound assessment and management is gaining traction, offering potential for improved diagnostic accuracy and personalized treatment plans. - Health Disparities in Wound Care:
Growing awareness of health disparities related to wound care, particularly among marginalized populations, is driving research aimed at addressing these inequities and improving access to care.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Wound Dressings:
Research focused on conventional wound dressings has decreased as new technologies and materials are developed, leading to a preference for advanced and multifunctional dressings. - Basic Wound Care Techniques:
There is a waning interest in basic wound care techniques in favor of more complex, evidence-based practices and technologies that address the needs of patients with chronic and complex wounds. - Surgical Techniques for Wound Closure:
The focus on traditional surgical methods for wound closure is declining as minimally invasive techniques and advanced wound healing technologies gain traction in clinical practice. - Epidemiological Studies of Wound Infections:
The frequency of epidemiological studies specifically targeting wound infections is decreasing, possibly due to a shift towards more targeted research on specific populations or conditions. - Single-Center Case Studies:
There has been a reduction in the publication of single-center case studies, as the journal increasingly favors multicenter and larger-scale research that provides more generalizable findings.
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