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He B, Shi J, Li L, Ma Y, Zhao H, Qin P, Ma P. Prevention strategies for the recurrence of venous leg ulcers: A scoping review. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14759. [PMID: 38415952 PMCID: PMC10900918 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Venous leg ulcer (VLU) is the most severe manifestations of chronic venous disease, which has characterized by slow healing and high recurrence rates. This typically recalcitrant and recurring condition significantly impairs quality of life, prevention of VLU recurrence is essential for helping to reduce the huge burden of patients and health resources, the purpose of this scoping review is to analyse and determine the intervention measures for preventing recurrence of the current reported, to better inform healthcare professionals and patients. The PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library databases, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), Wan Fang Data and Chongqing VIP Information (CQVIP) were accessed up to June 17, 2023. This scoping review followed the five-steps framework described by Arksey and O'Malley and the PRISMA extension was used to report the review. Eleven articles were included with a total of 1503 patients, and adopted the four effective measures: compression therapy, physical activity, health education, and self-care. To conclude, the use of high pressure compression treatment for life, supplementary exercise therapy, and strengthen health education to promote self-care are recommended strategies of VLU prevention and recurrence. In addition, the importance of multi-disciplinary teams to participate in the care of VLU in crucial.
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- Bingyang He
- School of NursingLanzhou UniversityLanzhouChina
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- School of NursingLanzhou UniversityLanzhouChina
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- School of NursingLanzhou UniversityLanzhouChina
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- School of NursingLanzhou UniversityLanzhouChina
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- School of NursingLanzhou UniversityLanzhouChina
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- School of NursingLanzhou UniversityLanzhouChina
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- School of NursingLanzhou UniversityLanzhouChina
- Department of NursingLanzhou University Second HospitalLanzhouChina
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Rosenburg M, Tuvesson H, Lindqvist G, Brudin L, Fagerström C. Associations between self-care advice and healing time in patients with venous leg ulcer- a Swedish registry-based study. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:124. [PMID: 38302867 PMCID: PMC10835865 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-04660-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Venous leg ulcers take time to heal. It is advocated that physical activity plays a role in healing, and so does the patient's nutritional status. Additionally, malnutrition influences the inflammatory processes, which extends the healing time. Therefore, the staff's advising role is important for patient outcomes. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the associations between given self-care advice and healing time in patients with venous leg ulcers while controlling for demographic and ulcer-related factors. METHODS The sample consisted of patients registered in the Registry of Ulcer Treatment (RUT) which includes patient and ulcer-related and healing variables. The data was analyzed with descriptive statistics. Logistic regression models were performed to investigate the influence of self-care advice on healing time. RESULTS No associations between shorter healing time (less than 70 days) and the staff´s self-care advice on physical activity was identified, whilst pain (OR 1.90, CI 1.32-2.42, p < 0.001) and giving of nutrition advice (OR 1.55, CI 1.12-2.15, p = 0.009) showed an association with longer healing time. CONCLUSIONS Neither self-care advice on nutrition and/or physical activity indicated to have a positive association with shorter healing time. However, information and counseling might not be enough. We emphasize the importance of continuously and systematically following up given advice throughout ulcer management, not only when having complicated ulcers.
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- Marcus Rosenburg
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden.
- School of Health and Welfare, Department of Health and Nursing, Halmstad University, Halmstad, Sweden.
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Physiology, Kalmar County Hospital, Kalmar, Sweden
- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden
- Department of Research Region Kalmar County, Kalmar, Sweden
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Guo X, Gao Y, Ye X, Zhang Z, Zhang Z. Experiences of patients living with venous leg ulcers: A qualitative meta-synthesis. J Tissue Viability 2024; 33:67-74. [PMID: 38065827 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2023.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Venous Leg Ulcer is characterized by a prolonged course, delayed healing and high recurrence rate. Bringing challenges to patient treatment and care.Patients need to control the negative behavioral factors that affect wound healing and recurrence, which seriously affect their quality of life. OBJECTIVE To integrate qualitative research related to the disease experience and feelings of patients with Venous Leg Ulcer and provide references for optimizing patient intervention measures. METHODS We searched databases including Pubmed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Web of Science, PsycINFO, The Cochrane library, ProQuest, CNKI and Wan Fang Data from 2000 to February 2023 to collect qualitative studies on the experiences of patients living with venous leg ulcers. We used the Australian JBI evidence-based healthcare center qualitative research quality evaluation standard to evaluate the quality of literature. After quality assessment, meta-synthesis was used to summarize and explain the results. RESULTS Sixteen studies were eligible for inclusion, and the total number of included individuals was 146. The perceptions of individuals with Venous Leg Ulcer synthesized three overarching themes and their subthemes: disease cognition (Understanding the cause of VLU,Understanding of VLU treatment, Recognition of VLU recurrence); physical experience (Pain symptoms, Other symptoms); and psychological and social experience (psychological impact, health education, economic burden, social relations, response strategies, doctor-patient/nurse-patient relationship). CONCLUSION The lives of patients with venous leg ulcers are influenced by various complex and diverse factors. Healthcare professionals must recognize the patient's emotional needs, establish a multidimensional support system, and promote wound healing through patient self-adjustment.
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- Xiaoyu Guo
- Nurse-Led Clinics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Nurse-Led Clinics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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- Nurse-Led Clinics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Nurse-Led Clinics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Nursing Department, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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Edrees KM, Alqahtani AI, Alkhatieb MT. Use of Traditional Remedies for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Center in Saudi Arabia. INT J LOW EXTR WOUND 2023:15347346231211372. [PMID: 37933166 DOI: 10.1177/15347346231211372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Patients with diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) are prone to major complications including amputations. Traditional remedies (TR) have been used to treat DFU around the world. This study aims to identify the prevalence of TR among patients with DFU in our local cohort and its effect on DFU. 1408 patients were included in the analysis. Data were collected retrospectively from patients' medical records. DFU characteristics include grading ulcers using the Wagner scale (WG) and infections (cellulitis and osteomyelitis). Ulcer management (UM) includes medical treatment, self-medical treatment, traditional treatment, and medical-traditional treatment. The mean age of the cohort was 60 years (SD = 12.4). The mean duration of diabetes was 18.6 years (SD = 9.3) and the mean duration of open wounds was 206.9 days (SD = 545.6). The majority were males (71%) and had type 2 diabetes (96%, SD = .204). Forty-three percent of patients were treated with TR (29% were self-prescribed and 14% prescribed by a physician) while 48% had medical treatment and 10% were self-treated using medical treatment. More than two-thirds of the cohort had cellulitis and/or osteomyelitis at the time of presentation. The use of traditional treatment was significantly associated with higher WG (WG 4 OR = 1.936, 95% CI: 1.338-2.800; WG 5 OR = 2.937, 95% CI:1.614-5.346; P < 0.05). Moreover, osteomyelitis was associated with medical-traditional treatment (OR = 1.608, 95% CI: 1.006-2.572; P < 0.05) and increased wound depth (WG 3 OR = 1.969, 95% CI: 1.193-3.250; WG 4 OR = 1.874, 95% CI: 1.115-3.15; P < 0.05). There is high use of TR for the treatment of DFU in our cohort. High Wagner-grade of foot ulcers and the presence of osteomyelitis were highly associated with DFU. This study showed for the first time the use of traditional potions by medical physicians. Both physicians and patients need to be made aware of the detrimental effects of using traditional methods on DFU.
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- Khalid M Edrees
- Research Department, Dr Khalid Edrees Medical Center, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Research Department, Dr Khalid Edrees Medical Center, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdelaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Garavello A, Fransvea P, Gilardi S, Fiamma P. Venous ulcers: look at the patient, not at the ulcer! Risk factors and comorbid conditions in venous ulcers of lower limbs. Minerva Cardiol Angiol 2023; 71:575-581. [PMID: 37079343 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5683.23.06130-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND In venous leg ulcers (VLU), risk factors and comorbidities may affect prognosis and recurrence. Aim of this paper was to assess risk factors and most frequent medical conditions in venous ulcers. METHODS This a single center retrospective study from January 2017 to December 2020 on 172 patients with VLU admitted at our Center for Ulcer therapy in San Filippo Neri Hospital in Rome; data about medical history, Duplex scanning results and lifestyle questionnaire were collected in an Excel database and evaluated with Fisher test. Patients with lower limbs arterial insufficiency were excluded. RESULTS Incidence of VLU in patients over 65 was twice that in patients under 65 and woman were affected by VLU more than men (59.3% vs. 40.7%; P<0.001); more significant comorbidities were arterial hypertension in 44.19% (P=0.06), heart disease in 35.47% (P<0.001), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in 16.28% (P=0.008). In 33 patients (19% of cases) a trauma caused the ulcer. Diabetes, obesity, chronic renal insufficiency and orthopedic disease do not seem to have a direct influence on VLU. CONCLUSIONS Age, female sex, arterial hypertension, heart disease and COPD were significant risk factors. Thinking "globally" to the patient rather than only taking the ulcer into account is the key for a long-lasting therapeutic result; comorbidities are interconnected so weight loss, an exercise program for calf pump and compression must all be part of the VLU therapy, not only to heal the existing ulcer but also to prevent recurrences.
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- Alberto Garavello
- Unit of Emergency Surgery, San Filippo Neri Hospital, ASL RM1, Rome, Italy -
- Center for Therapy of Lower Limbs Ulcers, San Filippo Neri Hospital, Rome, Italy -
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- IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Center for Therapy of Lower Limbs Ulcers, San Filippo Neri Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Center for Therapy of Lower Limbs Ulcers, San Filippo Neri Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Martinato M, Ranzato C, Faggian E, Foletto M, Moreal C, Guidone N, Acar AS, Masiero F, Beghin F, Peruzzo S, Gregori D, Comoretto RI. Knowledge assessment among subjects with chronic venous leg ulcer in outpatient setting: Translation and adaptation of a tool to identify subjects at risk of poor understanding. Wound Repair Regen 2023; 31:679-687. [PMID: 37368793 DOI: 10.1111/wrr.13107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Promotion of self-care is an important issue in the treatment of chronic diseases such as venous leg ulcers, as adequate self-care can prevent complications and ulcer recurrence. However, only a few tools have been developed and tested to assess the knowledge of patients with venous leg ulcers. This study aimed to translate, adapt and validate in an Italian language and context a questionnaire to assess the knowledge of patients with venous leg ulcers about their disease (pathophysiology, risk factors, lifestyle changes due to ulcer) and the proper management of the ulcer to prevent recurrence. This is a cross-sectional study divided into two phases: (1) translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the 'Educational Interventions in Venous Leg Ulcer Patients' tool in a six-stage process and (2) validation and reliability study with patients with active ulceration. There was great agreement for the English-to-Italian translation. In content validation, the tool showed good applicability among experts. Adjustments were made to improve semantic equivalence, and the questionnaire was made to be easy and quick to administer. The results of the target population showed a low level of knowledge among the patients. Knowing the deficiencies of the patients makes it possible to create educational projects to improve their abilities. Now more than ever, it is necessary to improve self-care and patient knowledge, allowing home care, improving autonomy, and avoiding hospital care that results in higher costs and risks. This questionnaire could be used in future studies to identify topics that need to be reinforced through education and to improve the awareness and self-care of these patients.
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- Matteo Martinato
- Department of Cardiac-Thoracic-Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac-Thoracic-Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac-Thoracic-Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac-Thoracic-Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac-Thoracic-Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac-Thoracic-Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac-Thoracic-Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Sciences of Public Health and Pediatrics, Università degli Studi di Torino, Torino, Italy
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Bolton Saghdaoui L, Lampridou S, Racaru S, Davies AH, Wells M. Healthcare interventions to aid patient self-management of lower limb wounds: A systematic scoping review. Int Wound J 2023; 20:1304-1315. [PMID: 36270603 PMCID: PMC10030939 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Chronic lower limb wounds can be described as having the inability to progress through stages of wound healing. Although 80% of lower limb wounds develop as a result of venous insufficiency, other causes include arterial disease and diabetes. In addition to the sustained impact on quality of life, the chronicity of lower limb wounds presents a significant financial burden to healthcare systems. Self-management is a fundamental aspect of the long-term management of chronic illness and its relevance has intensified since the start of the global pandemic. The objective of this systematic scoping review was to define what the self-management of a lower limb wound entails and explore the interventions available to support patients to self-manage. A total of seven articles were evaluated. There was limited consensus regarding the definition and components of self-management in this area. Interventions involved patients participating in additional exercise, wound care, and lifestyle behaviours such as limb elevation and skin care. Only two studies applied theory and only one evaluated participant acceptability of interventions, making it difficult to assess the feasibility of implementation. Although the evidence reviewed provides some insight into the self-management of a lower limb wound, theoretically-guided research is needed in this area.
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- Preventative Cardiology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust & Imperial College, London, UK
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust & Imperial College, London, UK
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust & Imperial College, London, UK
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust & Imperial College, London, UK
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Behairy AS, Masry SE. Impact of Educational Nursing Intervention on Compression Therapy Adherence and Recurrence of Venous Leg Ulcers: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Ocul Oncol Pathol 2022; 8:120-132. [PMID: 35959154 PMCID: PMC9218629 DOI: 10.1159/000521054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Following the healing of venous leg ulcers, the primary problems for nursing and patients are adhering to compression therapy and preventing ulcer recurrence. As a result, it is important that patients comprehend their situation. The purpose of this study is to see how an educational nursing intervention affected compression therapy adherence and recurrence of venous leg ulcers in patients with chronic venous leg ulcers. A quasi-experimental design was used, including an intervention, a control group, and before and after assessments. This study was conducted in one of Egypt's largest teaching hospitals associated with Menoufia University. The 20-month study included 80 adult patients with healed venous leg ulcers. Each participant was randomized to either a control (got regular leg ulcer information) or study (received educational interventions) group. The following tools were used in the study: bio-sociodemographic variables, knowledge evaluation, compression therapy adherence scale, and recurrence follow-up, after 3, 6, and 12 months of implementation. Furthermore, there is a statistically significant difference between the study groups during the pretest (r = 0.885, 0.774, and 0.477, p = 0.002). The use of nursing education increased patients' understanding and adherence to compression treatment substantially. As a consequence, those with chronic venous leg ulcers may be able to avoid recurrent venous leg ulcers.
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- Amoura Soliman Behairy
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Shibin Al Kawm, Egypt
- Nursing Department, Faculty of Medical Applied Sciences, Buraydah Private Colleges, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Shibin Al Kawm, Egypt
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The Effect of an Educational Intervention on Self-Care in Patients with Venous Leg Ulcers-A Randomized Controlled Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19084657. [PMID: 35457524 PMCID: PMC9028307 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19084657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background: Although patients with venous leg ulcers are involved in ulcer management, little is known about why and how these patients self-treat their ulcers without direct supervision by health professionals. Yet patients’ knowledge of ulcer management can be important for achieving ulcer closure and/or preventing recurrence. This study thus investigates the effects of an educational intervention on knowledge of self-care among patients with venous leg ulcers, mainly on wound dressing practice, compression therapy, physical activity and nutrition. Methods and participants: This research was conducted in three outpatient hospitals in central Croatia. An educational brochure was made and distributed to patients; patients were surveyed about caring for venous leg ulcers before the brochure was distributed and after 3 months. Results: In total, 208 patients were involved in the study: 112 in the experimental group and 96 in the control group. The educational intervention increased awareness of compression therapy, knowledge of recurrence prevention, appropriate lifestyle habits, and warning signs related to venous leg ulcers. Conclusions: Patient education on illness and self-care is necessary to achieve positive effects in self-care knowledge. In this study, patients learned how to change dressings, learned how to improve their lifestyle, and were empowered to deal with their illness.
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da Silva Lima Roque G, Roque de Souza R, Araújo do Nascimento JW, de Campos Filho AS, de Melo Queiroz SR, Ramos Vieira Santos IC. Content validation and usability of a chatbot of guidelines for wound dressing. Int J Med Inform 2021; 151:104473. [PMID: 33964703 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2021.104473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The growing demand from patients with wounds from various causes has significantly challenged primary care nurses. A chatbot, with duly validated evidence-based content, can assist both nurses and patients in managing care. This work describes the development process of such a chatbot (BOTCURATIVO) that aims to help the treatment of wounds by non-specialists, by giving guidelines about the recommended wound dressing procedures for each type of wound. METHOD Methodological research was carried out in three phases. The first one corresponded to the validation of the script's content through a panel of enterostomal therapist nurses, who evaluated the domains and items of the chatbot script. Data analysis was performed using the Content Validity Index by individual level and scale level (≥ 0.80). To verify the agreement between the evaluators, the Kappa test was used. In the second phase, the chatbot was developed, using GOOGLE'S DIALOGFLOW platform. Finally, in the third phase, the chatbot's usability was analyzed using the System Usability Scale (SUS), by 17 users, 8 of them being patients with chronic wounds, 5 caregivers of people with acute and chronic wounds and 4 nurses. RESULTS The established domains achieved excellent suitability, relevance and representativeness criteria, all above 90 %; the content validity index per level of scale reached 0.97 and 0.82 by the methods of average and universal agreement, respectively, with excellent agreement between the evaluators (Kappa value: 0.83). The global usability score was 80.1. CONCLUSION The script developed and incorporated into the chatbot prototype achieved a satisfactory level of content validity. The usability of the chatbot was considered good, adding to the credibility of the device.
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- Geicianfran da Silva Lima Roque
- Nursing Department of the Catholic University of Pernambuco, Pernambuco, Brazil; Computer Center of the Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil; Kids Nursing Assistance and Immunization Vaccination Clinic, Paraíba, Brazil.
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- Computer Center of the Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil; Kids Nursing Assistance and Immunization Vaccination Clinic, Paraíba, Brazil.
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- Nursing Department of the Catholic University of Pernambuco, Pernambuco, Brazil; Computer Center of the Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil; Kids Nursing Assistance and Immunization Vaccination Clinic, Paraíba, Brazil.
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Whelan S, Casey D. Examining the Utility of the DESCARTE Model for Case Study Research. Res Gerontol Nurs 2021; 14:60-68. [PMID: 34038670 DOI: 10.3928/19404921-20201124-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The DESCARTE model aims to guide health care researchers on the design, conduct, and reporting of case studies. The current article critically appraises the utility of the model and provides an example of its application to a multiple case study that examined the effect of MARIO, a social robot, on the resilience of people with dementia. The DESCARTE model is explained, and its strengths and the challenges encountered during its application are discussed. DESCARTE provides a structured framework that promotes quality in case study research by requiring the researcher to articulate philosophical cohesiveness, ethical considerations, reflexivity, and the strategies used during data integration and throughout data analysis. However, the model does not prompt the development of research questions or methods to promote rigor and reflexivity throughout the case study. A task list and additional guiding questions are provided to address these deficits and to improve the utility of the DESCARTE model. [Research in Gerontological Nursing, 14(2), 60-68.].
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Bobbink P, Pugliese MT, Larkin P, Probst S. Nurse-led patient education for persons suffering from a venous leg ulcer in outpatient's clinics and homecare settings: A scoping review. J Tissue Viability 2020; 29:297-309. [PMID: 32907753 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2020.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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AIM OF THIS STUDY To provide an overview of the available nurse-led individualized educational interventions, for persons with Venous Leg Ulcer (VLUs) in an outpatient or homecare settings. MATERIALS AND METHODS For this scoping review, a search was performed between December 2019 and January 2020. To identify sources of evidence a systematic search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, PsychINFO, Web of Science and LiSSa as well as in clinical trial registers to identify sources of evidence. All types of evidence associated with a nurse led-intervention were included. RESULTS Fifteen sources of evidence met the inclusion criteria. Educational sessions varied in modality, content and duration. Education sessions were face to face and supported by written materiel. The content focused on compression therapy and exercises. The duration and numbers of sessions varied. The most reported health related outcomes was wound healing. CONCLUSION This scoping review provides a broad overview of the available evidence and ongoing research for individualized nurse-led education persons with VLUs. Variability in the literature was found, which suggests that more intervention studies are needed to test and evaluate efficacy of nurse-led patient education.
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- Paul Bobbink
- HES-SO, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Geneva School of Health Sciences, Geneva, Switzerland; University Institute of Higher Education and Research in Healthcare, Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- HES-SO, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Geneva School of Health Sciences, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Palliative and Supportive Care and Academic Director, Institute of Higher Education and Research in Healthcare-IUFRS, University of Lausanne, Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerland
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- HES-SO, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Geneva School of Health Sciences, Geneva, Switzerland
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Barrett S, Welch D, Rippon MG, Rogers AA. Clinical evaluation of a superabsorbent polymer dressing in enabling self-care of wounds. Br J Community Nurs 2020; 25:S28-S36. [PMID: 32501758 DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2020.25.sup6.s28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Patient involvement in their own treatment can enable those with wounds in the community to play an active role in the management of their condition by, for example, completing dressing changes between health professional visits. The original primary study was undertaken to assess the clinical effectiveness of Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border (ZPSB) on exudate management. This retrospective sub-group analysis is aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) dressing (ZPSB) in enabling patients or their carers to undertake unsupervised dressing changes on their own. ZPSB was found to be clinically effective in this subgroup of patients, while also having additional features that enabled the patient to self-care. Overall, ZPSB enabled the patient to be part of their treatment plan and play an active role in the care of their wounds, thereby promoting self-care. This had a positive effect on nursing time saving and patient satisfaction.
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- Simon Barrett
- Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist, Humber NHS Foundation Trust
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- Diabetes Healthcare Professional, Humber NHS Foundation Trust
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- Visiting Clinical Research Fellow, Huddersfield University; Medical Marketing Consultant, Daneriver Consultancy, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire
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Kapp S, Santamaria N. The effect of self-treatment of wounds on quality of life: a qualitative study. J Wound Care 2020; 29:260-268. [PMID: 32421484 DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2020.29.5.260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Skin wounds, such as leg ulcers and pressure ulcers (PUs), can have a negative effect on quality of life (QoL). This effect has been confirmed among self-treaters of wounds, specifically. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of self-treatment of wounds on the physical, emotional, lifestyle and financial domains of QoL. The findings of the study may be used to optimise the wellbeing of people who have wounds. METHOD A qualitative study was conducted with people who were 18 years of age or older; lived in Victoria, Australia; spoke English; and had a wound that they had self-treated. Participants were interviewed and the data thematically analysed to identify themes that represented the effect of self-treatment on the physical, emotional, lifestyle and financial domains of QoL. RESULTS The participants (n=25) averaged 71 years of age and the majority (n=20) had leg wounds. Participants described mostly positive effects on QoL that were attributable to self-treatment. Self-treatment improved physical wellbeing because it resulted in better pain management and wound healing; however, it was a physical challenge for some. Self-treatment enhanced emotional wellbeing because it helped to manage worry about infection and resolve dissatisfaction with professional care. Self-treatment lessened the social consequences of the wound by enabling participants to create an acceptable appearance, maintain their lifestyle and minimise time receiving professional care. Self-treatment reduced the financial cost of wound dressings and the expense associated with receiving professional care. CONCLUSION As an approach to care, self-treatment of wounds may offer QoL gains that might otherwise be unachievable. The importance of engaging patients in their own management, and the increasing accountability of healthcare providers to report consumer-focused outcomes, are further reasons to consider self-treatment of wounds as an approach to care in the community setting.
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- Suzanne Kapp
- The University of Melbourne, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Victoria, Australia
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- The University of Melbourne, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Victoria, Australia
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