https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3876612/?report=printable
The Role of Honey in Healing of Bedsores in Cancer Patients
Honey has been used for many of years for wound healing. It was used before bacteria was discovered. Honey is inexpensive and easy to obtain. This article was determining if honey was truly effective in wound healing and pain control in cancer patients.
The study took 40 cancer patients to study the response of honey on the arms. The method used 20 patients for Study arm which would include Honey plus Metronidazole powder and the other 20 patients for the Control arm which only used the Metronidazole powder. The wound would be washed with normal saline before any medications were applied. Study results did show there was significant difference in wound healing and pain reduction.
I thought this was a very interesting article. It goes to show that means of healing can be done just as well with a cost effective natural product. In pallative care for cancer patients, cost is a major strain on patient and their family and this would be a way to help relieve some of the cost with a product such as honey. The wound care products being used in the healthcare setting can climb to outrageous cost for patient and hospitals. Honey should be offered as a means for healing and pain relief for cancer patients as well as any patients with bedsores.
I love this!! I remember when I first heard of the use of honey for its healing properties. I think it is so awesome that natural substances can be used and work efficiently for healing and even better that it can reduce the cost for cancer patients who are already overwhelmed with medical costs. Seeing how many people are affected with bedsores since we started our clinical rotation way back in first semester, I can see how this can be a tremendous plus to their healing process. Great article Marsha!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat article! I really enjoyed reading it! I remember the first time I did wound care I used a honey based ointment to prompt wound healing. It was the first time I had ever heard that honey helps heal. It is great that people have researched natural ways to help heal the human body. I also feel that certain people would be more compliant with treatment measures if we took the time to educate about how we are utilizing natural elements to help heal. Very interesting! Good job!
ReplyDeleteWow Marsha! This is a very interesting article. I had honestly never heard of honey being used for wound care until I read this. Yes, I completely agree that patients with cancer deal with financial strain as well as physical and emotional. Cost effective ways like this can really help reduce their burden. I will certainly look more into this for further education. Thanks for the great and brief read!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great article! My sister works in a wound care center and she has been telling me about how they use honey infused dressings and ointment. I've always been curious how it worked. This is a great alternative to costly medicated ointments! Thank you for the interesting read! Good job!
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