Compression therapy in 100 consecutive patients with venous leg ulcers

Stansal, A.; Lazareth, I.; Pasturel, U. Michon; Ghaffari, P.; Boursier, V.; Bonhomme, S.; Sfeir, D.; Priollet, P.

doi:10.1016/j.jmv.2013.05.006

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“…The lack of knowledge about certain aspects of compression therapy and performing compression bandaging has been shown in other international studies, independent of the participants' professions (22,23). It is also reflected in the low number of patients with VLU who received compression therapy (40 %) in Germany (10).…”

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Compression therapy – cross‐sectional observational survey about knowledge and practical treatment of specialised and non‐specialised nurses and therapists

Heyer

Protz

Augustin

2017

International Wound Journal

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Knowledge about methods and materials and their correct usage is the basis for compression therapy. This study compares knowledge and practical skills of participants with further training with those who had no training. This comparison provides information on whether further qualifications have an impact on knowledge and practical skills. In seminars for compression therapy, data on specific and non-specific expertise were acquired. A practical test determined the participants' skills for creating a compression bandage in a pressure value range of 50-60 mmHg. In total, 1338 participants with specific expertise and 138 participants with non-specific expertise took part. Knowledge evaluation showed that 7·9% of the specific expertise group had knowledge regarding padding, 10% regarding multi-component systems and 13·6% regarding ulcer stocking systems. In the practical test, 12·3% of all participants achieved the target range. The majority of users in both groups is not familiar with the different compression materials or their appropriate usage. In the non-specific expertise group, knowledge concerning up-to-date materials and methods is one-third lower. The practical test showed major deficits on both sides. Appropriate exercises, for example, with pressure-measuring devices, should be mandatory for all professional groups who perform compression bandaging.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 89%

Compression therapy – cross‐sectional observational survey about knowledge and practical treatment of specialised and non‐specialised nurses and therapists

Heyer

Protz

Augustin

2017

International Wound Journal

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“…4 However, only 27% of VLU patients appreciate compression as the cornerstone of management of their ulceration, 5 and this knowledge gap helps partially explain nonadherence. 6 Limited data exist regarding how educational interventions targeting patients with VLUs can improve their knowledge regarding the etiology and therapeutic regimens associated with their condition. Preliminary data show that information booklets improved knowledge about venous insufficiency, quality of life, 7 and in concert with education of medical providers, decreased the recurrence rate by nine times.…”

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confidence: 99%

Educational interventions in venous leg ulcer patients

Yim

Driessche

Lamel

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Wound Repair Regeneration

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“…This state of knowledge cannot become the clinical reality, so long as it cannot be ensured in routine practice that users are able to achieve a pre-determined pressure value when applying compression bandages. International studies also confirm a lack of skills in users (20,21).…”

Section: Scientific Principles and Reality Of Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 83%

Practical aspects of compression therapy – Update 2016

Protz¹,

Heyer²

2016

Phlebologie

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SummaryCompression therapy is a complex form of therapy. It requires equally practical abilities and theoretical knowledge, as well as an understanding of available materials and the methods in question. All these mentioned aspects of today’s practical compression therapy show deficits.This article shows the current status of treatment of patients with venous leg ulcers in Germany. Based on this, strategies are described, which aim to improve the status of information of the patients, the expertise of the users and the further spread of modern and specialized materials.It is possible and appropriate to better the individual status of treatment of patients through further qualification of carers. This should include the proper usage of materials and methods.

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Compression therapy in 100 consecutive patients with venous leg ulcers

Cited by 29 publications

References 18 publications

Compression therapy – cross‐sectional observational survey about knowledge and practical treatment of specialised and non‐specialised nurses and therapists

Compression therapy – cross‐sectional observational survey about knowledge and practical treatment of specialised and non‐specialised nurses and therapists

Educational interventions in venous leg ulcer patients

Practical aspects of compression therapy – Update 2016

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