Content Validation of Terms and Definitions in a Wound Glossary

Abstract

The wound care glossary in its finalized form proved valid. An evidence-based glossary bridges the chasm of miscommunication and nonstandardization so that wound care, as an emerging specialized medical science field, can move forward to optimize both process and clinical outcomes.

Efficacy of Aloe vera Gel on the Excision Wound Healing in Sprague dawley Rats

“…Luka merupakan kerusakan struktur anatomi jaringan yang berdampak pada terputusnya kesinambungan jaringan Milne et al (2012). Luka banyak terjadi akibat trauma dan infeksi.…”

Researching the level of agreement among experts on terms used to describe wounds: An international study

“…9 While this is an enrichment leading to integrated and multidisciplinary care, it can cause profound misunderstanding among specialists who use various clinical terminology/language because of their different cultural backgrounds and expertise. 10 However, establishing a common language that allows clear, univocal, and objective communication in describing wounds and their healing is of utmost importance in defining the diagnostic hypothesis and, consequently, the proper wound management. Moreover, accurate use of terminology helps ensure consistency in assessment and reassessment, which is essential when different specialists deal with the same wound.…”

“…11 The improved communication among healthcare providers also resulted in better outcomes. 10 The need for a common language in the assessment of wound healing has been known for decades. 3 It has been defined that a common approach should include a lexicon of wound description, a system of wound classification, a description of the processes affecting wound healing, and the assessment of the perilesional skin condition.…”

“…3,12 Accordingly, in the last decades, several lists of terms and definitions have been proposed to standardise the language in the wound care field. 10,11,13 To measure the level of agreement on the description of wounds, an international study was performed among experts of different professional backgrounds on several common terms used to describe ulcerative lesions. This paper presents and critically discusses the overall results of this study.…”

“…While this is an enrichment leading to integrated and multidisciplinary care, it can cause profound misunderstanding among specialists who use various clinical terminology/language because of their different cultural backgrounds and expertise 10 …”