PRACTICAL USE OF OZONE IN WOUND: TREATMENT Integrative literature review

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.15951325250216

• Palavras-chave: Wounds; Ozone; Ozone therapy.

• Keywords: Wounds; Ozone; Ozone therapy.

• Abstract:

  Ozone therapy has emerged as a promising alternative for treating wounds. The aim of this study was to identify the scientific evidence regarding the efficacy of ozone in wound treatment. The methodology adopted was an integrative reviewliterature , which involved formulating a guiding question, searching databases, applying inclusion and exclusion , criteriacritically analyzing the selected studies and presenting the results and discussion. Fifteen articles were selected which revealed that despite variations in methods and dosages, ozone therapy has positive effects on wound healing and stands out as a viable and safe option for the treatment of chronic . woundsHowever, it suggests that more research is needed to deepen knowledge of its clinical applications and to establish evidence-based . treatment protocolsOzone therapy can thus  a makesignificant contribution to improving healthcare and patients' quality of life.