Supporting patients with healed leg ulcers.
There are high financial costs associated with recurrence of venous leg ulcers. Costs can be reduced and quality of life improved by a structured programme of education. Continued contact and support for patients following healing is beneficial for both patients and staff.
Ruane-Morris
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Thompson
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Lawton
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D000359:Aftercare; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000451:nursing*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011788:Quality of Life; D012008:Recurrence; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D014945:Wound Healing