Objective Medical compression stockings are a standard, non-invasive treatment option for
all venous and lymphatic diseases. The aim of this consensus document is to provide up-to …

1. Introduction Since its introduction in clinical practice in the early 1990's negative pressure
wounds therapy (NPWT) has become widely used in the management of complex wounds in …

The European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) has prepared new guidelines for the
treatment of patients with CVD, to update the existing ESVS guidelines on the management …

There may be significant deficiencies in the knowledge among nurses, 38–40 an issue
recognised by many. 41 A survey of community nurses in Ireland found that more than half …

Background Venous disease is the most common cause of leg ulceration. Although
compression therapy improves venous ulcer healing, it does not treat the underlying causes …

Venous leg ulcers account for approximately 70% of all leg ulcers and affect 2.2 million
Americans annually. After a comprehensive patient and wound assessment, compression …

Importance Opioid use for chronic nonmalignant pain can be harmful. Objective To test
whether a multicomponent, group-based, self-management intervention reduced opioid use …

Background Venous leg ulcers are open skin wounds on the lower leg which can be slow to
heal, and are both painful and costly. The point prevalence of open venous leg ulcers in the …

Background Leg ulcers are open skin wounds on the lower leg that can last weeks, months
or even years. Most leg ulcers are the result of venous diseases. First‐line treatment options …

Background Complex wounds impose a substantial health economic burden worldwide. As
wound care is managed across multiple settings by a range of healthcare professionals with …