Negative pressure wound therapy in the treatment of complex wounds: contributions and challenges for nursing practice
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Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy; Wounds and Injuries; Nursing.Abstract
Introduction: Complex wound care represents a growing challenge for healthcare systems globally. Several technological innovations have proven effective in treating complex wounds, including negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Objective: To describe the contributions and challenges of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in treating complex wounds, with an emphasis on the role of nurses. Methods: A narrative literature review was conducted between February and June 2025, using the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), and the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online via PubMed databases, covering the period 1997 to 2024. Results: Thirty-eight studies and 12 articles were identified, and four institutional documents met the established criteria, totaling 16 data sources. The findings demonstrated that NPWT provides significant benefits, such as reducing exudate, stimulating granulation tissue formation, preventing infections, and accelerating healing. Conclusion: NPT has a positive impact on the evolution of complex wounds, strengthening the role of nursing as a central agent in the application and monitoring of the technique.
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