title: Supporting patients with healed leg ulcers.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ruane-Morris
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lawton
mesh_terms: 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