Anti-inflammatory Archives - Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

ABSTRACT

Objective:

to evaluate the therapeutic benefits of the bioactive extracts of Plenusdermax^®Calendula officinalis for pressure ulcer healing.

Method:

an observational cohort study, including 41 patients with a diagnosis of pressure ulcer that was stable in size for more than three months. Patients were evaluated every two weeks, over 30 weeks, for: reduction of the wound area, infection control, types of tissue and exudate, and ulcer microbiology.

Results:

the proportions of patients who were completely healed after 15 and 30 weeks of treatment were 63% and 88%, respectively, and the mean healing time was 12.5±7.8 weeks. No adverse events were observed during treatment.

Conclusion:

the results of the study indicate that bioactive C. officinalis Plenusdermax^® is a safe treatment that promotes healing of pressure ulcers.