Wound Bed Preparation 2024: Delphi Consensus on Foot Ulcer Management in Resource-Limited Settings
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ABSTRACTGENERAL PURPOSETo review a practical and scientifically sound application of the wound bed preparation model for communities without ideal resources.TARGET AUDIENCEThis continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMESAfter participating in this educational activity, the participant will:1. Summarize issues related to wound assessment.2. Identify a class of drugs for the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus that has been shown to improve glycemia, nephroprotection, and cardiovascular outcomes.3. Synthesize strategies for wound management, including treatment in resource-limited settings.4. Specify the target time for edge advancement in chronic, healable wounds.BACKGROUNDChronic wound management in low-resource settings deserves special attention. Rural or underresourced settings (ie, those with limited basic needs/healthcare supplies and inconsistent availability of interprofessional team members) may not have the capacity to apply or duplicate best practices from urban or abundantly-resourced settings.OBJECTIVEThe authors linked world expertise to develop a practical and scientifically sound application of the wound bed preparation model for communities without ideal resources.METHODSA group of 41 wound experts from 15 countries reached a consensus on wound bed preparation in resource-limited settings.RESULTSEach statement of 10 key concepts (32 substatements) reached more than 88% consensus.CONCLUSIONSThe consensus statements and rationales can guide clinical practice and research for practitioners in low-resource settings. These concepts should prompt ongoing innovation to improve patient outcomes and healthcare system efficiency for all persons with foot ulcers, especially persons with diabetes.
