Use of Electrical Stimulation Therapy to Reduce Pain Associated with Hard-to-Heal Wounds
Summary:** This abstract reviews electrical stimulation (ES) as an adjunctive therapy to reduce pain in hard-to-heal wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, with a meta-analysis of RCTs showing significant pain reduction and improved healing rates. ES modulates nerve signals and promotes circulation, but the full text is paywalled, limiting details on methods, outcomes, or specific DFU data. It positions ES as safe and effective for refractory pain, warranting further study in chronic wound care.
Key Highlights:
- ES as adjunct for pain in hard-to-heal wounds like DFUs.
- Meta-analysis: RCTs show reduced pain and accelerated healing.
- Mechanisms: Nerve modulation, improved perfusion.
- Implications: Ethical, low-risk; calls for standardized protocols.
- DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2024.0235 (paywalled).
Keywords: electrical stimulation, wound pain, hard to heal ulcers, adjunctive therapy, meta analysis