TY  - JOUR
T1  - Improving the monofilament-fibre pad to debride wounds
LA  - English
AU  - Roes, Claas
AU  - Eberlein, Thomas
AU  - Schmitz, Michael
AU  - Abel, Martin
AB  - Objective: 
In clinical studies, mechanical wound cleansing and debridement using a monofilament fibre product has been shown to be effective, and pain and traumafree. 

Methods: 
Two new monofilament fibre devices, both refinements of the existing Debrisoft pad, were created. The first added a pocket grip, and the second increased the size to 13 × 20 cm and retained the pocket grip. They were assessed in two acceptance evaluations. 

Results: 
The pads were assessed by 65 clinicians, split into two evaluations. The two new products with pocket grip was easy to handle, with a very good grip and hold. They fitted hands well, could be handled safely and were controlled and intuitive. 

Conclusions: 
The first product with the hand pocket met the design criteria (flexibility and stretchability of the pocket, softness and grip/hold, and easy handling). The larger pad met the design criteria regarding the fit of the pocket, safe and controlled use, and intuitive handling.
IS  - 4
PY  - 2018
SN  - 1746-6814
SP  - 100
EP  - 105
UR  - https://www.wounds-uk.com/journals/issue/548/article-details/improving-monofilament-fibre-pad-debride-wounds
JF  - Wounds UK
KW  - Debrisoft Pad (new 2017)
ER  -