Honey-impregnated dressings v usual care for venous leg ulcers*
Outcomes at 12 weeksHoneyUsual careRBI (95% CI)NNT
Complete healing56%50%12% (−8 to 36)Not significant
RRR (CI)
Infections17%22%23% (−17 to 49)Not significant
RRI (CI)NNH (CI)
⩾1 adverse event†59%46%30% (10 to 60)8 (4 to 22)
Ulcer pain†25%10%150% (50 to 320)7 (4 to 21)

  • *Abbreviations defined in glossary. RBI, RRR, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article.

  • †RRI, NNT, and CI calculated from control event rate and relative risk in article.