Objective to evaluate the effectiveness of hydrocolloids in the healing of pressure
ulcers in adult and older adult patients. Method systematic review with meta-analysis, based on the recommendations of the
Cochrane Handbook. The search was undertaken in the databases: Medical
Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Latin American and
Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), Cochrane Database, Cumulative
Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Web of Science and the
Scientific Electronic Library Online. Results 646 primary studies were identified, 69 were evaluated and nine were
selected, referring to the use of the hydrocolloid dressing in healing; of
these, four studies allowed meta-analysis. There was no statistically
significant difference between the hydrocolloid group and the foams group (p
value=0.84; Odds Ratio 1.06, CI 95% 0.61-1.86). A slight superiority of the
polyurethane dressings was observed in relation to the hydrocolloid
dressings. Conclusion the evidence is not sufficient to affirm whether the efficacy of
hydrocolloid dressings is superior to that of other dressings. It is
suggested that clinical randomized trials be undertaken so as to ascertain
the efficacy of this intervention in the healing of pressure ulcers, in
relation to other treatments.
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