Open AccessRandomized clinical trial of honey‐impregnated dressings for venous leg ulcers
Author(s) -
Jull Andrew,
Walker N.,
Parag V.,
Molan P.,
Rodgers A.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
british journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.202
H-Index - 201
eISSN - 1365-2168
pISSN - 0007-1323
DOI - 10.1002/bjs.6059
Subject(s) - medicine , randomized controlled trial , surgery , venous leg ulcer , confidence interval , manuka honey , relative risk , adverse effect , varicose ulcer , incidence (geometry) , quality of life (healthcare) , nursing , food science , chemistry , physics , optics
The efficacy of honey as a treatment for venous ulcers has not been evaluated, despite widespread interest. This trial aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of honey as a dressing for venous ulcers.