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- Title
Lymphovenous disease: changing the way we look at leg ulcer assessment.
- Authors
Stanton, Julie
- Abstract
This article explores why we should adapt assessment of leg ulceration to be more mindful of the presence of lymphoedema. If clinicians can change the assessment process and begin to treat leg ucleration with a lymphatic component differently to venous oedema, this, in turn, can potentially reduce complications such as toe, foot and knee oedema. The introduction of simple changes in documentation and additional training can lead to improved outcomes for patients as well as potential cost savings for healthcare providers.
- Subjects
LYMPHEDEMA diagnosis; TRAUMATOLOGY diagnosis; LYMPHEDEMA; LIFESTYLES; ACTIVITIES of daily living; SOCIOECONOMIC factors; QUALITY of life; LEG ulcers; WOUND care; HEALTH self-care
- Publication
Journal of Community Nursing, 2021, Vol 35, Issue 6, p50
- ISSN
2059-5417
- Publication type
Article