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Retraction: J. Ding, "Effect of Retrieval Bags in Preventing Surgical Site Wound Infection During Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Liver Cancer Patients: A Meta-Analysis," International Wound Journal 20, no. 10 (2023): 4031-4039, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14292. The above article, published online on 10 July 2023, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors did not respond to our notice regarding the retraction.

This descriptive, cross-sectional study aimed to identify whether having a chronic leg ulcer (CLU), in addition to diabetes, contributed to frailty in individuals ≥65 years old. It also explored the associations between frailty, pre-frailty and other factors. 125 participants aged ≥65 attending outpatient clinics in Ireland were categorised into three groups: (1) diabetes-only and no CLU, (2) CLU-only and no diabetes, and (3) diabetes and CLU. Frailty status was identified using the Groningen Frailty Indicator (GFI) and the Physical Frailty Phenotype (PFP). The mean age was 76.09 ± 7.31. Overall, 90 (72%) had diabetes, and 89 (71.2%) had CLU in the past 6 months. While 124 (99.2%) were frail according to the GFI, 122 (97.6%) were either physically frail (n = 40, 32%) or pre-frail (n = 82, 65.6%) based on the PFP. There was no difference between the three groups regarding general frailty status (p > 0.05). However, being aged ≥75, having CLU and having CLU in addition to diabetes were associated with frailty severity (p < 0.05). Slow gait, inability to go to the toilet and dress/undress independently were the common factors contributing to frailty. Age, comorbidities and CLU were associated with frailty severity. Incorporating multidimensional frailty screening into regular clinic visits for older adults with CLU is recommended.

Retraction: H. Liu, X. Ya-Qing, Y. Cai-Feng, H. Jia-Li, and T. Xian-Yu, "Diabetic Foot Wound Ulcer Management by Laser Therapy: A Meta-Analysis," International Wound Journal 20, no. 10 (2023): 4208-4216, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14320. The above article, published online on 18 August 2023, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors disagree with the retraction.

Retraction: R. Huang, Z. Hua, L. Li, Y. Zhou, Y. Xu, and T. Zhang, "Effect of Hydrocolloid Dressings in the Management of Different Grades of Pressure Wound Ulcers in Critically Ill Adult Subjects: A Meta-Analysis," International Wound Journal 20, no. 10 (2023): 3981-3989, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14286. The above article, published online on 11 July 2023, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. In addition, the investigation found unattributed textual overlap between this article and another article by different authors (Kamińska, et al. 2020 [https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17217881]). The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors did not respond to our notice regarding the retraction.

Retraction: S. Wu, Y. Xu, L. Guo, and X. Jiang, "A Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Antibacterial Bone Cement in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Skin Wound Infections," International Wound Journal 21, no. 3 (2024): e14487, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14487. The above article, published online on 16 November 2023, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. In addition, the investigation found unattributed textual overlap between this article and multiple other articles by different authors (Huang, et al. 2023 [https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14286]); (Zhu, et al. 2023 [https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14279]); (Dong, et al. 2023 [https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2023.1134318]); and (Liu, et al. 2023 [https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14284]). The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. Authors L. Guo and Y. Xu have acknowledged that they were informed of the article's submission and acceptance but stated they were not involved in the data analysis, writing, submission, or revision of the submitted manuscript. Author Y. Xu has further stated that they have no objection to the retraction of the article. All other authors did not respond to the notice regarding the retraction.

Guidance for venous leg ulceration (VLU) recommends compression therapy and early referral for specialist vascular assessment within two weeks. Few patients receive timely assessment and referral. Reasons for this are unclear. The aim of this work was to explore nurses' perceptions of the barriers and facilitators to early assessment of VLU and referral for specialist treatment. One-to-one semi-structured interviews explored experiences caring for and referring patients with VLU to a vascular specialist. Maximum variation sampling and inductive thematic analysis were used. Eighteen nurses participated. Findings suggest junior nurses lack knowledge and confidence to care for VLU and often revert to a 'task-based' approach, exacerbated by staff shortages and limited training. Because VLU occurs in the context of competing conditions and pressures, comprehensive assessments are missed, and the need for referral is not established or prioritised. Supporting patients to self-manage is seen as a possible solution. Nurses reported disjointed pathways between primary and secondary care, compounded by poor MDT collaboration, ineffective communication systems and inadequate data sharing. Consequently, when the need for referral is established, communicating this between healthcare organisations is complex. Organisational and behavioural barriers impact nurses' ability to promote timely referral. Further exploration with patients and other healthcare professionals is needed.

Retraction: W. Zhu, L. Wu, W. Xie, G. Zhang, Y. Gu, Y. Hou, Y. He, "Wound Infection in Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Compared with Retropubic Radical Prostate Surgery: A Meta-Analysis," International Wound Journal 20, no. 9 (2023): 3550-3557, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14228. The above article, published online on 07 September 2023, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Following an investigation by the publisher, all parties have concluded that this article was accepted solely on the basis of a compromised peer review process. The editors have therefore decided to retract the article. The authors did not respond to our notice regarding the retraction.

Preventing recurrence of venous leg ulcers can be achieved through strongest tolerated compression and endo-venous ablation surgery, but it is not clear how often this is done in practice. This study explores (1) nurses' awareness of strongest tolerated compression and endo-venous ablation surgery as prophylactic treatments for venous leg ulcer, (2) how often these treatments are offered, and (3) assessment of the barriers and enablers to deploying those treatments using the capabilities, opportunities and motivations model of behaviour change. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted among nurses who treat and manage venous leg ulcers across the United Kingdom. Data were analysed descriptively using within-participants ANOVA, within-participants MANOVA and multiple linear regression. We received 96 questionnaire responses. All the respondents reported that they were aware of strongest compression to prevent recurrence while 87.5% reported they were aware of endo-venous ablation surgery for recurrence prevention. Nurses' capabilities, opportunities, and motivations to offer the strongest tolerated compression were significantly greater when offering the strongest compression compared with referring to vascular surgery. Both preventative treatments were associated with marked deficits in opportunities (social and physical) and automatic motivation. Interventions targeted at increasing nurses' opportunities and boosting their motivation are needed to support the delivery of both preventive treatments. Further research is required to gain in-depth understanding of those barriers and enablers to identify candidate behaviour change techniques.