Honey-impregnated dressings and usual care did not differ for healing venous leg ulcers.
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Randomized clinical trial of honey-impregnated dressings for venous leg ulcers.
BACKGROUND The efficacy of honey as a treatment for venous ulcers has not been evaluated, despite widespread interest. This trial aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of honey as a dressing for venous ulcers. METHODS This community-based open-label randomized trial allocated people with a venous ulcer to calcium alginate dressings impregnated with manuka honey or usual care. All par...
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Evidence-based nursing
دوره 11 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008