title: Case studies evaluating 3M's two-layer compression system: Coban 2.
abstract: Compression therapy is the cornerstone of venous leg ulcer management. In this evaluation of a Two-layer compression bandage system, the article focuses upon the performance of the bandage together with the patients' perspective regarding comfort and acceptability when carrying out normal daily activities. Twenty patients were recruited into the evaluation, and four case studies are presented here as an example of the evaluation.
authors.affiliation: Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust, Charles Hastings Way, Worchester. wendy.hayes@worcsacute.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Wendy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hayes
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Day
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012775:Shoes; D053828:Stockings, Compression / Q000009:adverse effects; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*; D014945:Wound Healing