Publication details
Chyby a omyly v léčbě chronických ran
| Title in English | Mistakes in the management of chronic wounds |
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| Year of publication | 2024 |
| Type | Appeared in Conference without Proceedings |
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| Description | Chronic wounds pose a significant clinical and economic challenge to healthcare systems worldwide. Misdiagnosis and errors in the treatment of these wounds can have serious consequences for patients, including prolonged healing times, increased morbidity, infections, and, in severe cases, amputations or even loss of life. Key factors contributing to these errors include inadequate education of healthcare professionals, neglecting a multidisciplinary approach, and the lack of standardized protocols for diagnosis and treatment. The incidence of diagnostic and therapeutic errors remains alarmingly high. Studies indicate that up to 30% of chronic wounds are not properly classified, leading to incorrect treatment strategies. Common issues include inadequate infection management, improper application of advanced dressings, and failure to address systemic factors such as diabetes control or patient nutrition. The economic burden associated with errors in chronic wound care is substantial. Costs include not only direct expenses such as prolonged hospital stays, repeated surgical interventions, and the use of advanced materials but also indirect costs such as lost productivity and the strain on family caregivers. It is estimated that improperly treated wounds increase overall healthcare costs by more than 50%, amounting to billions of dollars annually in developed countries. Improving care requires a comprehensive approach involving continuous healthcare professional education, implementation of standardized clinical protocols, and greater involvement of multidisciplinary teams. Preventing diagnostic and treatment errors could not only improve patients' quality of life but also significantly reduce the economic impact on healthcare systems |