In some chronic wounds, excessive exudate can inhibit wound healing. Clinicians must manage the wound, ensure cost and clinical effectiveness and a positive patient experience as mismanagement may lead to non-concordance. This article discusses the evaluation of absorbent products within a community provider organisation, and includes patient feedback and opinions of the clinicians delivering the care.

Lorraine Grothier, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema Manager Central Essex Community Services, Essex.

Article accepted for publication: March 2013