Journal of Community Nursing (JCN) | April 2026

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Wound dressings: Foam dressings

Wound dressings: Foam dressings
Editorial

Pages: 18 - 21

Article topics: Foam dressings, Wound dressings

Foam dressings were among the earliest modern wound dressings introduced in the mid-1970s and represented a significant advancement at a time when limited options were available to  effectively manage the wound environment, particularly exudate control (Sussman, 2010; Hargis et  al, 2024). Today, foam dressings are widely used in clinical practice and are manufactured using  materials such as polyurethane (PU), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or silicone-based formulations (Hedger, 2014; Wakefield, 2025).


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