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A new quality of life consultation template for patients with venous leg ulceration

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posted on 2023-07-26, 13:36 authored by Julie Green, Rebecca Jester, Robert McKinley, Alison Pooler, Susan Mason, Sarah A. Redsell
Objective: Chronic venous leg ulcers (CVLUs) are common and recurrent, however, care for patients predominantly has a focus which overlooks the impact of the condition on quality of life. The aim of this study was to develop a simple, evidence-based consultation template, with patients and practitioners, which focuses consultations on quality of life themes. Method: A nominal group was undertaken to develop a new consultation template for patients with CVLUs based on the findings of earlier qualitative study phases. Results: A user-friendly two-sided A4 template was designed to focus nurse-patient consultations on the quality of life challenges posed by CVLUs. Conclusion: CVLUs impact negatively on the quality of life of the patient but this receives inadequate attention during current consultations. This new template will help to ensure that key concerns are effectively raised, explored and addressed during each consultation.

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Refereed

  • Yes

Volume

24

Issue number

3

Page range

140-148

Publication title

Journal of Wound Care

ISSN

0969-0700

Publisher

Mark Allen Healthcare

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  • other

Legacy posted date

2015-04-15

Legacy Faculty/School/Department

ARCHIVED Faculty of Health, Social Care & Education (until September 2018)

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