Intermittent pressures in compression bandaging for oedema management.
Chronic oedema is an increasing problem requiring higher levels of knowledge and research. With improvements in education and specialist products, management of patients with uncomplicated oedema can be undertaken by non specialist practitioners. Despite recent advances there remains a paucity of research that provides information to link science and theory to clinical practice. This article seeks to review studies that challenge older beliefs and focus on new theories that underpin management with compression to improve clinical effectiveness and patient comfort.
Muldoon
Jeanette
J
Clinical Services, Activa Healthcare. JeanetteMuldoon@activahealthcare.co.uk
D001458:Bandages; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004487:Edema / Q000628:therapy*; D004548:Elasticity; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000628:therapy*; D008405:Massage; D011312:Pressure; D053828:Stockings, Compression