TABLE 4.
Wound area percentage decrease or increase by wound type at time of discharge in intervention group
| Improved (n) | Reduction in wound size area (%) a Mean (SD) | Deteriorated (n) | Increase in wound size area (%) a Mean (SD) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blister/abrasion/skin tear | 7 | 60.23 (36.83) | 1 | 1.13 |
| Pressure injury/ulcers | 44 | 41.99 (29.12) | 14 | 82.21 (81.59) |
| Surgical dehiscence/postoperative | 33 | 66.88 (29.27) | 9 | 86.47 (103.02) |
| Traumatic wound/laceration | 1 | 99.95 | 3 | 26.95 (19.66) |
| Dermatological condition, ASD, cellulitis | 7 | 59.03 (34.63) | 3 | 142.24 (65.29) |
| Miscellaneous/unknown aetiology | 9 | 51.47 (27.85) | 1 | 73.86 |
| Total | 101 | 54.00 (31.61) | 31 | 81.03 (83.17) |
a
Percentage change calculated as ([Original area measurement − final area measurement]/original measurement) × 100.