[M.O.I.S.T. concept for the local therapy of chronic wounds]

The treatment of patients with chronic wounds is still an interdisciplinary and interprofessional challenge. The basis of successful therapy for these patients is based on causal treatment of the underlying, pathophysiologically relevant diseases. In addition, however, local wound therapy should always be provided to support wound healing and avoid complications. In order to better structure the multitude of wound products, the M.O.I.S.T. concept was developed by a multidisciplinary expert group of WundDACH, the umbrella organization of German-speaking professional societies. M describes, O oxygenation, I infection control, S support of the healing process and T tissue management.The M.O.I.S.T. concept is intended to provide healthcare professionals a guidance for systematic planning and also for education with regard to the local therapy of patients with chronic wounds. The 2022 update of this concept is now presented here for the first time.