The chronic wound healing programme in pharmacies is an innovative approach to treating long-term non-healing wounds, for example in people with type 2 diabetes or heavy smokers. The programme lets patients with chronic wounds receive comprehensive care directly at the pharmacy, so they no longer have to travel to their surgeon as often. Pharmacists specially trained in wound care provide patients with expert advice, consult on newly arising problems and cooperate with specialised surgical centres.
Modern medicine offers a range of innovative solutions. One of them is the use of special medicinal products that speed up the healing process. Alginates, silver and active oxygen forms are among the substances most often used in the treatment of chronic wounds. Each of them has its own specific properties and benefits:
Main advantages of the chronic wound healing programme in pharmacies:
- Easy availability: Pharmacies are easily accessible and their opening hours are often more flexible than those of doctors' surgeries.
- Comprehensive care: The programme covers not only wound treatment itself, but also educating patients about proper wound care at home and selecting suitable medicinal products and medical devices.
- Individual approach: Every patient with a chronic wound is unique and requires an individual approach. The pharmacist draws up an individual care plan for each patient.
- Faster healing: Thanks to regular care and professional procedures, wounds often heal faster and the risk of complications is reduced.
- Reduced burden on the healthcare system: The programme helps use the capacity of the healthcare system more efficiently and makes it possible to devote more attention to patients with acute problems.
Benefits of modern chronic wound treatment:
- Accelerated healing: Thanks to special products, wounds heal faster and more effectively.
- Reduced risk of infection: The antibacterial properties of the substances used minimise the risk of complications.
- Less pain: The moist environment created by alginates and other products reduces pain.
- Improved quality of life: Faster wound healing allows patients to return to their everyday activities sooner.