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ReviewAmerican journal of translational research2025

Recent advances in the development of hydrogel dressings for the treatment of pressure ulcers/injuries.

Ye Chen, Weifang Jiang, Yuwen Fu, Mengting Li, Yan Wang, Hengxian Zhuge, Tanchun Wang

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Review in American journal of translational research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Ye ChenDepartment of Quality Management, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu, China.
Weifang JiangDepartment of Emergency, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu, China.
Yuwen FuDepartment of Emergency, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu, China.
Mengting LiDepartment of Emergency, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu, China.
Yan WangDepartment of Liver Disease, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu, China.
Hengxian ZhugeDepartment of Liver Disease, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu, China.
Tanchun WangDepartment of Liver Disease, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure injuries, are common conditions that result from chronic bedrest. These ulcers significantly affect quality of life and substantially burden individuals and society with health costs. The prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers is a primary concern for health care professionals. Dressings play a crucial role in the treatment of pressure ulcers. Hydrogels are innovative safe materials that show great promise for clinical applications. Recent research has demonstrated the potential of hydrogel dressings to promote the healing of pressure ulcers and chronic wounds. This review aims to summarize the mechanisms and effects of hydrogel dressings and to discuss considerations for their use in patients with pressure injuries under different circumstances. Hydrogel dressings, especially loaded with unique cargo, may represent promising new options for the treatment of pressure ulcers. However, additional clinical studies are urgently needed to validate the efficacy and accessibility of hydrogels in clinical practice.

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hydrogel dressingsPressure injuryresearch progress

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PMID40226030
PMCPMC11982876

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