The Impact of Calcium Alginate Dressings on Wound Healing in Patients with Diabetic Ulcers
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https://doi.org/10.56359/gj.v7i1.844Keywords:
calcium alginate, diabetic ulcers, wound dressingAbstract
Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcers often occur due to a combination of neuropathy (sensory, motor, autonomic) and ischemia. This condition is further exacerbated by infection which generally requires proper care for wound healing. Calcium Alginate Dressing is a group of exudate and odor-absorbent dressings that aim to accelerate the healing process of diabetic mellitus wounds, this support material is made from seaweed with hemostatic properties.
Objective: To determine the effect of using calcium alginate dressings in the healing process of diabetic ulcer wounds.
Method: This study used a literature review method by searching for articles in the Google Scholar, PubMed, and Research Gate databases with a publication range of 2015-2025. Of the 18 articles found, 8 articles met the inclusion criteria.
Result: The use of calcium alginate has been shown to have an effect on diabetic wound healing by creating a moist and protected wound environment, which reduces the risk of infection and improves patient comfort.
Conclusion: Calcium alginate creates a moist wound environment, facilitates keratinocyte proliferation and epithelial cell migration, which supports the epithelialization process. The use of calcium alginate as a wound dressing in diabetic wounds provides significant results in accelerating the healing process.
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