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A guide to emollient therapy.

Allyson Brown1, Martyn Butcher

  • 1Skin and Wound Care Service, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Plymouth.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|March 10, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Emollient therapy, crucial for skin health, is often underused in general care and wound management. Healthcare practitioners require better guidance to effectively implement emollient treatments for improved patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Wound Management
  • General Healthcare

Background:

  • Emollient therapy is recognized for its benefits in dermatology but is frequently undervalued in general care and wound management.
  • Healthy skin is vital for patient well-being, with emollient therapy playing a key role in managing various skin conditions.
  • The integration of tissue viability and dermatology services facilitated an evaluation of emollient therapy implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the implementation of emollient therapy within a UK National Health Service (NHS) Trust.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators to the effective use of emollients in clinical practice.
  • To provide guidance for healthcare practitioners on optimal emollient therapy delivery.

Main Methods:

  • The study was based on the current emollient therapy practices within the Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
  • An evaluation was conducted following the integration of tissue viability and dermatology services.
  • The authors identified practical needs based on their experience.

Main Results:

  • Emollient therapy is underutilized in general care and wound management despite its known benefits.
  • Healthcare practitioners require enhanced guidance and support for effective emollient therapy delivery.
  • Current practices highlight a need for improved education and standardized protocols.

Conclusions:

  • Emollient therapy is essential for maintaining skin integrity and managing dermatological conditions.
  • There is a clear need to improve the understanding and application of emollient therapy among healthcare professionals.
  • Guidance and education are crucial to ensure the optimal use of emollients in patient care, particularly in wound management.

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