The six basic principles of wound management for low-resource settings

Chronic wounds develop when there is a problem with the natural healing process, leading to prolonged or incomplete resolution. Although the global burden of chronic wounds is still not properly identified, this issue can lead to significant financial, social, physical and mental challenges. Proper wound healing techniques can help offset the devastating effects of chronic wounds in resource-limited settings. In addition to a lack of knowledge, one of the biggest barriers to proper wound care maintenance is the direct and indirect costs generated by the care. This article aims to briefly discuss normal wound healing, provide knowledge on the basic principles of wound healing, and provide information on how to make a simple, low-cost dressing in a resource-limited setting in order to promote skin repair. Healthcare providers at all levels of training and community members should be familiar with these notions to lessen the progression into chronic wounds and shorten care length.