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https://repository.southwesthealthcare.com.au/swhealthcarejspui/handle/1/3807| Journal Title: | Clinical indicators of wound infection and biofilm: reaching international consensus |
| Authors: | Swanson, Terry Haesler, Emily Ousey, Karen Carville, Keryln |
| SWH Author: | Swanson, Terry |
| Keywords: | Biofilm Infection Wound Care Clinical Guidance International |
| Issue Date: | Mar-2019 |
| Date Accessioned: | 2023-04-12T05:32:15Z |
| Date Available: | 2023-04-12T05:32:15Z |
| Url: | https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2019.28.Sup3b.S4 |
| Description Affiliation: | 1Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Curtin University, Perth, Australia; Honorary Associate, School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. 2Honorary Senior Lecturer, Australian National University, ANU Medical School, Canberra, Australia. 3Subcommittee Chair for Education of International Wound Infection Institute, UK. 4Nurse Practitioner, Warnambool, Victoria, Australia. 5Vice Chair of International Wound Infection Institute, UK. 6Professor of Skin Integrity, Director for the Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield, UK. 7Chair of International Wound Infection Institute, UK. 8Professor of Primary Health Care and Community Nursing, Silver Chain Group and Curtin University, School of Nursing Midwifery and Paramedicine, Curtin University, Perth, Australia. 9Subcommittee Chair for Evidence of International Wound Infection Institute, UK. |
| Format Startpage: | S4 |
| Source Volume: | 28 |
| Issue Number: | Sup 3b |
| DOI: | 10.12968/jowc.2019.28.Sup3b.S4 |
| Date: | 2019-03 |
| Abstract: | Objective: To achieve international consensus relating to clinical indicators for a chronic wound, wound infection and biofilm presence to inform the development of international clinical guidance for assessing and managing wound infection. Method: An online Delphi consensus process of international key opinion leaders in infection was undertaken. A literature search underpinned the development of issue statements related to terminology, emerging topics and debate in the field of wound infection. Experts participated in three rounds of consensus voting, sharing their opinions and indicating their level of agreement with the issue statements. Votes were calculated using web-based software that implements a nominal group voting methodology previously published by Research and Development/University of California at Los Angeles. Results: A total of 14 experts took part in the development process. Consensus was reached on clinical indicators of wound chronicity, wound infection and biofilm presence. Agreement was also reached that the term 'critical colonisation' should no longer be used to refer to a stage in the wound infection continuum. Conclusion: Outcomes from the consensus process were used to inform the development of international, evidence-informed guidance on the assessment and treatment of wound infection to promote improved outcomes for people with wounds. Keywords: biofilm; chronic wound; consensus study; evidence-based practice; wound infection. |
| URI: | https://repository.southwesthealthcare.com.au/swhealthcarejspui/handle/1/3807 |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Wound Care |
| ISSN: | 2052-2916 |
| Type: | Journal Article |
| Appears in Collections: | SWH Staff Publications |
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