Analysis and intervention of ethical problems in new technique therapy of wound care
- VernacularTitle:伤口治疗新技术应用中的伦理学问题分析及干预研究
- Author:
Qixia JIANG
;
Xiaohua LI
;
Guobin YANG
;
Xin ZHOU
;
Qing PENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Medical ethnics;
Negative pressure wound therapy;
Vacuum-assisted closure;
Safety management
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2014;(7):722-724
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective Medical ethical problems have become underlying risks since the introduce of Negative pressure wound therapy ( NPWT) in Wound Care Center .The article was to analyze ethical problems in applying new technology in wound care and take intervention countermeasures to investigate the effects . Methods Patients treated by NPWT from January 2009 to Decem-ber 2012 were collected as objectives of investigation from the indexes of compliance rate , cure rate and adverse event rate .The ethical problems related to efficacy ,safety and conflicts of patients′economic interests during the application of NPWT were analyzed .On the basis of the ethnical core principle which was harmless , beneficial, respectful and justifiable , the details of effectiveness and safety of NPWT technique , informed consent form and emergency response protocols of the adverse events were designed according to interna -tional guidelines .Nurses received standardized training to learn new technology . Results 78 cases with chronic wounds accepted negative pressure wound therapy and all cooperated to complete treatment , compliance rate was 100%, no adverse events , the average cure rate was 91 .03%.The treatment costs are less than international and national costs from 75%to 66%. Conclusion Following the ethical principle , informed consent , good communication , strict entry system and standardized operation process make sure the safety and effectiveness of new technology and optimize patients′benefits .
