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The Efficacy of Medical Grade Honey as a Treatment in Wound Care
Campbell, Marie Dinh, Linh Parisi, Catrina
Campbell, Marie
Dinh, Linh
Parisi, Catrina
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Poster (Research)
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2018
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Nursing
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http://dx.doi.org/10.34944/dspace/9128
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Honey, known for centuries as a topical treatment for a wide range of wounds, has recently seen a revival in modern wound care. The objective of this literature review is to evaluate the available evidence regarding the role of honey in contemporary wound care. The search strategy was developed in the CINHAL and PubMed databases. Seven studies evaluating the use of honey in human burns, ulcers and other wounds were eligible for inclusion. In all three wound categories, honey was shown to have wound healing stimulating properties (Biglari et al., 2013). There is also evidence for the antibacterial capacity of honey on burns. Honey may also be used for deodorizing, debridement, anti-inflammatory and wound pain reducing properties; although, the evidence for these properties is rather limited (Robson et al., 2009). We suggest further research in relation to the clinical relevance honey has in the treatment of wounds. We also recommend the development and dispersal of education to patients and their families about medical honey.
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