Clinically effective leg ulcer care
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Health care staff from hospitals and the community in West Berkshire, England, collaborated on a project to improve venous leg ulcer care. The project included staff training in leg ulcer management procedures, the development of an ulcer assessment framework, and the design of protocol for referral and treatment. Consultation with patients also helped staff develop an information pamphlet to address common concerns.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1998
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An integrated care pathway for leg ulcer management
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Integrated care pathways (ICPs) are being established across the UK as a way of standardizing clinical care procedures and obtaining better patient outcomes. Experiences of creating an ICP for the treatment of leg ulcers are presented. The key element of the ICP documentation was the initial assessment of the wound and follow-up treatment.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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Managing leg ulcers: a review of the clinical guidelines
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Issues arising from clinical guidelines for the management of leg ulcers are discussed. Guidelines from the Royal College of Nursing Institute and from the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network both stress the importance of preventive measures, including compression hosiery.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2000
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