article · Journal of Wound Care

Negative pressure wound therapy use: recommendations from a South African panel of experts

Ethel Althea Andrews
Anati Ngcakani
Sumaya Laher
Jacques van Wyk
Jacques Goosen
Nick Kairinos
Suléman Vadia
Deon W Weyers
Jacobus JG Viljoen
Fébé Bruwer
Maeyane S Moeng
Shaal Ramdial
Sadhana Trivedi

2026Stellenbosch University

Abstract

Limited published evidence supporting the use of NPWT-based systems exists for South Africa. These panel recommendations are a starting point and should be revised as more clinical evidence on NPWT-based system use within South Africa is published.

Research topics

Surgical site infection prevention
Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
Wound Healing and Treatments

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2025.0219

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