What is it about?
The aim of this systematic review is to assess the available evidence concerning the effectiveness of semi-permeable dressings, on the full range of skin reactions, related to radiation therapy in cancer patients
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Why is it important?
For clinical practice, semi-permeable dressings with Safetac™ technology may provide additional advantages related to a faster and more effective healing of radiation-induced radiodermatitis. Furthermore, this entails the potential added benefits related to improvement of quality of life and patient comfort associated with symptomatic relief.
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The research question was: “In patients with cancer who experience radiation-induced skin toxicity, effectiveness of semi-permeable dressings, compared to other topical treatments reduces the radiodermatitis and improve the management?”. The response to this question enables nurses to provide quality comprehensive care.
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This page is a summary of: Effectiveness of semi-permeable dressings to treat radiation-induced skin reactions. A systematic review, European Journal of Cancer Care, April 2017, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12685.
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