Leg ulcer management : enabling evidence-based practice
Abstract
The treatment and care of patients suffering from Venous Leg Ulceration (VLU) constitutes a significant portion of wound care delivered in the UK. Despite the abundance of empirical evidence in this field, across the UK there is considerable variation in care. There is an underuse of evidence-based practice and overuse of ineffective practices. The accessibility of evidence-based care is key to enhancing healing rates. Service leaders are urged to promptly assess their existing clinical pathways and service provision to ensure that patient groups are able to access care that is supported by empirical data. Only through facilitating such access can unwarranted variations in care be reduced, resulting in enhanced healing rates, decreased risk of recurrence and, ultimately, an improved quality of life for patients.
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Date
2024-09-23
Type
Article
Subject
Leg ulcer
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Citation
Atkin L, Robinson H, Phillips K. Leg ulcer management: enabling evidence-based practice. Wounds UK. 2024 Sep;20(3):12-17.
Journal / Source Title
Wounds UK
DOI
PMID
Publisher
OmniaMed Communications
Publisher’s URL
https://wounds-uk.com/journal-articles/leg-ulcer-management-enabling-evidence-based-practice/