<p>Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is used for the advanced management of many wound types. Traditional NPWT systems are used in the acute setting and have demonstrated improved healing rates compared with standard care modalities. Newer, portable NPWT devices can facilitate earlier discharge from hospital, reduced resource allocation and greater quality of life for the patient compared with traditional systems. This article looks at the use of a portable device that combines an advanced wound dressing with the additional benefit of negative pressure. This can be prescribed to step down care to progress a wound to healing, and can be used by non-specialist nursing staff and patients in a community setting.</p>
