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Dressing – rate mean and SD
| Dressing | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Foams | 4·2 | 2·4 |
| Super absorbent dressings | 4·4 | 1·8 |
| Cadexomer iodine | 4·6 | 2·3 |
| Alginates | 4·7 | 2·2 |
| Silver dressings | 4·8 | 1·6 |
| Fibrous dressings | 5·0 | 2·1 |
| Capillary dressings | 5·1 | 2·0 |
| Honey | 5·7 | 2·1 |
| Semi‐permeable films | 5·8 | 2·0 |
| Basic contact dressings | 6·0 | 2·7 |
| NPWT drapes/foams | 6·4 | 2·2 |
| Tulle dressings | 6·4 | 2·2 |
| Gauze | 8·2 | 1·0 |
| Adhesives (dressings or tapes) | 8·4 | 0·7 |
NPWT, negative pressure wound therapy; SD, standard deviation.
