Empirical Studies

The Effect of a Patient Education Intervention on Knowledge and Venous Ulcer Recurrence: Results of a Prospective Intervention and Retrospective Analysis

Volume 63 - Issue 6 - June 2017 ISSN 1943-2720

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Discussion

Limitations

Conclusion

Affiliations

Correspondence

References

1. Van Hecke A, Grypdonck M, Beele H, Bacquer D, DeFloor T. How evidence-based is venous leg ulcer care? A survey in community settings. J Adv Nurs. 2009;65(2):337–347.

2. Venable J. Prescribing compression stockings to prevent recurrent leg ulcers. Nurs Prescribing. 2015;13(1):38–42.

3. Finlayson KJ, Edwards HE, Courtney MD. Venous leg ulcer recurrence: deciphering long-term patient adherence to preventive treatments and activities. Wound Pract Res. 2014;22(2):91–97.

4. Reeder S, de Roos KP, de Maeseneer M, Sommer A, Neumann HA. Ulcer recurrence after in-hospital treatment for recalcitrant venous leg ulceration. Br J Dermatol. 2013;168(5):999–1002.

5. Etufugh CN, Phillips TJ. Venous ulcers. Clin Dermatol. 2007;25(1):121–130.

6. Anderson LA, Goodman RA, Holtzman D, Posner SF, Northridge ME. Aging in the United States: opportunities and challenges for public health. Am J Public Health. 2012;102(3):393–395.

7. Finlayson K, Edwards H, Courtney M. The impact of psychosocial factors on adherence to compression therapy to prevent recurrence of venous leg ulcers. J Clin Nurs. 2010;19(9-10):1289–1297.

8. Brown A. Life-style advice and self-care strategies for venous leg ulcer patients: what is the evidence? J Wound Care. 2012;12(7):342–350.

9. Freeman E, Gibbins AB, Walker M, Hapeshi J. ‘Look after your legs’: patients’ experience of an assessment clinic. Br J Community Nurse. 2007;12(3):519–525.

10. Edwards H, Courtney M, Finlayson K, et al. Chronic venous leg ulcers: effect of a community nursing intervention on pain and healing. Nurs Stand. 2005;19(52):47–54.

11. Kapp S, Miller C, Sauers V, Donohue L. The Leg Ulcer Prevention Program: effectiveness of a multimedia client education package for people with venous leg ulcers. Wound Pract Res. 2010;18(2):80–90.

12. Werdin F, Tennenhaus M, Schaller H, Rennekampff H. Evidence-based management strategies for treatment of chronic wounds. Eplasty. 2009;9(6):169–179.

13. Gonzalez A. Education project to improve venous stasis self-management knowledge. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2014;41(6):556–559.

1. Van Hecke A, Grypdonck M, Beele H, Bacquer D, DeFloor T. How evidence-based is venous leg ulcer care? A survey in community settings. J Adv Nurs. 2009;65(2):337–347.

2. Venable J. Prescribing compression stockings to prevent recurrent leg ulcers. Nurs Prescribing. 2015;13(1):38–42.

3. Finlayson KJ, Edwards HE, Courtney MD. Venous leg ulcer recurrence: deciphering long-term patient adherence to preventive treatments and activities. Wound Pract Res. 2014;22(2):91–97.

4. Reeder S, de Roos KP, de Maeseneer M, Sommer A, Neumann HA. Ulcer recurrence after in-hospital treatment for recalcitrant venous leg ulceration. Br J Dermatol. 2013;168(5):999–1002.

5. Etufugh CN, Phillips TJ. Venous ulcers. Clin Dermatol. 2007;25(1):121–130.

6. Anderson LA, Goodman RA, Holtzman D, Posner SF, Northridge ME. Aging in the United States: opportunities and challenges for public health. Am J Public Health. 2012;102(3):393–395.

7. Finlayson K, Edwards H, Courtney M. The impact of psychosocial factors on adherence to compression therapy to prevent recurrence of venous leg ulcers. J Clin Nurs. 2010;19(9-10):1289–1297.

8. Brown A. Life-style advice and self-care strategies for venous leg ulcer patients: what is the evidence? J Wound Care. 2012;12(7):342–350.

9. Freeman E, Gibbins AB, Walker M, Hapeshi J. ‘Look after your legs’: patients’ experience of an assessment clinic. Br J Community Nurse. 2007;12(3):519–525.

10. Edwards H, Courtney M, Finlayson K, et al. Chronic venous leg ulcers: effect of a community nursing intervention on pain and healing. Nurs Stand. 2005;19(52):47–54.

11. Kapp S, Miller C, Sauers V, Donohue L. The Leg Ulcer Prevention Program: effectiveness of a multimedia client education package for people with venous leg ulcers. Wound Pract Res. 2010;18(2):80–90.

12. Werdin F, Tennenhaus M, Schaller H, Rennekampff H. Evidence-based management strategies for treatment of chronic wounds. Eplasty. 2009;9(6):169–179.

13. Gonzalez A. Education project to improve venous stasis self-management knowledge. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2014;41(6):556–559.

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