The lived experience of recurrence prevention in patients with venous leg ulcers: An interpretative phenomenological study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2020.01.001
Abstract: AIM OF THE STUDY To explore patient understanding of why they develop a venous leg ulcer and how they can prevent recurrence. METHOD The methodological framework of the hermeneutic phenomenological approach was used. Semi-structured interviews… read more here.
Keywords: venous leg; recurrence; leg ulcers; study ... See more keywords
Daily life after healing of a venous leg ulcer: A lifeworld phenomenological study
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DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2022.2054080
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose Venous leg ulcer is a recognized condition, affecting people globally. Ulcers mainly affect the elderly and recurrences are not uncommon. There is knowledge about life with venous leg ulcers, but the situation after… read more here.
Keywords: venous leg; leg ulcer; life; daily life ... See more keywords
Dysentery and leg ulcer as an atypical presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032201
Abstract: Introduction: Due to heterogeneity in the organs involved and a variety of influencing factors, a wide range of clinical manifestations are possible in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In our knowledge, a combination of leg ulcer… read more here.
Keywords: leg; dysentery leg; leg ulcer; systemic lupus ... See more keywords
A leg ulcer with pulsating varicose veins – from the legs to the heart
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.12834
Abstract: We present the case of a 58‐year‐old man who presented to our wound care centre with a 7 ‐month history of a progressive unilateral leg ulcer. He reported intermittent, heavy bleeding at the ulcer. The… read more here.
Keywords: leg ulcer; pulsating varicose; ulcer pulsating; varicose veins ... See more keywords
Impact of UK NICE clinical guidelines 168 on referrals to a specialist academic leg ulcer service
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DOI: 10.1177/0268355516688357
Abstract: Background Leg ulcers are a common cause of morbidity and disability and result in significant health and social care expenditure. The UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Clinical Guideline (CG)168, published in… read more here.
Keywords: increase; nice clinical; leg; leg ulcer ... See more keywords
Assessing the value of practice-based leg ulcer education to inform recommendations for change in practice.
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DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2017.22.sup12.s28
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to assess the value of accredited leg ulcer education in influencing changes in practice. This is a before and after educational evaluation that adopted a qualitative survey approach of… read more here.
Keywords: leg ulcer; assessing value; practice; ulcer education ... See more keywords
Chronic venous leg ulcer care: Putting the patient at the heart of leg ulcer care Part 2: Development and evaluation of the consultation template.
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DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2018.23.sup6.s20
Abstract: Part 2 in this article series summarises the final two phases of a study which explored the experiences of patients with leg ulcers and the impact of this condition on their quality of life. Early… read more here.
Keywords: leg ulcer; care; template; ulcer care ... See more keywords
How health literacy relates to venous leg ulcer healing: A scoping review
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0279368
Abstract: Background The level of personal health literacy of patients with venous leg ulcers is likely to affect their ability to self-manage their condition impacting on their adherence to treatment and influences healing and recovery outcomes.… read more here.
Keywords: health literacy; health; venous leg; leg ulcer ... See more keywords
Microbiological profile of leg ulcer infections: review study.
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DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0763
Abstract: OBJECTIVES to analyze the microbiological profile of leg ulcers of patients treated at outpatient clinics and hospitals regarding the type of microorganism, microbiological selection of antibiotics, and techniques for the collection of culture material. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: ulcer infections; microbiological profile; leg ulcer; profile leg ... See more keywords