(CS-100) Using MPM Medical Wound Care Products on a Medical Mission in the Kingdom of Tonga

Blair Burlingame, MSOL, WCSP – Director of Marketing, Kaleidoscope Clinical Consulting

Introduction:

Introduction: This study evaluates MPM Medical wound care products' clinical efficacy, patient comfort, and clinician usability during a 15-day medical mission in Tonga. The mission targeted chronic ulcers, trauma wounds, and abscesses in a resource-limited environment. Products such as collagen* and super absorbent dressings* were applied based on individual wound needs.



Objectives: The primary objective was to assess the effectiveness of MPM products in enhancing wound bed health, accelerating healing, and increasing patient comfort. Secondary goals included evaluating clinician usability and training local providers.

Methods: Study

Design: This observational study was conducted over 15 days involving patients with various wound types.



Intervention: MPM Medical products were applied based on wound characteristics, with clinicians monitoring healing parameters.



Population: Patients presented with both acute and chronic wounds, many lacking regular access to care.



Outcome Measures:

-Improvement in wound bed characteristics (e.g., transition from necrotic to granulation tissue) -Rate of wound contraction and healing

-Patient comfort during treatment

-Local provider training and sustainability

Results:

Results: Significant improvements in wound bed health were observed, with many wounds transitioning to healthy tissue. Rapid wound contraction and complete healing were achieved in several cases. MPM products were well-tolerated, with minimal discomfort reported, leading to high patient compliance and satisfaction. Clinicians found the products easy to apply and train local providers on, contributing to care in a resource-constrained setting.

Discussion:

Discussion: MPM products significantly enhanced wound healing outcomes, supporting rapid tissue regeneration and wound contraction while being gentle on the skin. Their ease of use made them valuable for clinicians. Training local providers was successful, ensuring continued care.



Conclusion: MPM products, including collagen* and super absorbent dressings*, are effective in mission settings, promoting tissue regeneration and offering ease of use. They should be considered for future missions in similar environments, with further research recommended for long-term benefits.





Recommendations:

-Continue using MPM products in future missions.

-Expand their application for chronic wounds in resource-limited settings.

-Provide training resources to maximize product use post-mission.