Quality of life of patients with hard-to-heal leg ulcers: a review of nursing documentation.
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DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2020.25.sup12.s12
Abstract: People with hard-to-heal leg ulcers experience reduced quality of life (QoL), including physical, mental and social aspects; this, in turn, negatively affects the wound healing process. QoL is often overlooked by health professionals treating those… read more here.
Keywords: quality life; documentation; patients hard; heal leg ... See more keywords
Treatment of hard-to-heal leg ulcers with hyaluronic acid, sodium alginate and negative pressure wound therapy.
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DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2020.29.7.419
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Hard-to-heal lower extremity ulcer is a common healthcare problem and can lead to a poor quality of life (QoL). Despite the advances in wound care, conventional therapies, such as necrotic tissue debridement, cleansing, treatment… read more here.
Keywords: hard heal; heal leg; treatment; group ... See more keywords
Topical oxygen treatment relieves pain from hard-to-heal leg ulcers and improves healing: a case series.
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DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2022.31.1.4
Abstract: Managing painful hard-to-heal leg ulcers is challenging with current therapeutic options. Wounds are prone to being hypoxic, and the subsequent pain is often related to hypoxia. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is used to treat hard-to-heal… read more here.
Keywords: leg ulcers; heal leg; hard heal; oxygen ... See more keywords