Comparison of Honey Treatment and Traditional Ointments in the Treatment of Pressure Ulcer: A Literature Review
As a natural remedy, honey has been used historically as a wound dressing globally. In addition to the low cost, clinical observations are suggesting that honey promotes sloughing of necrotic tissue, acceleration of wound healing, stimulation of cell growth, reduction of other inflammation, and addition healing properties. Studies are also showing antimicrobial actions. In this paper, a literature review of five articles published in reputable journals compares the use of honey-based ointments with traditional ointments in the effectiveness in the treatment of pressure ulcers. Yapucu Güneş & Eşer (2007) approaches the problem of wound management for pressure ulcers by assisting ...
