title: Traffic light system for healed venous leg ulcer monitoring.
abstract: The purpose of this paper is to introduce the conceptualisation and evolution of a trialed Doppler traffic light system for healed venous leg ulceration. This tool aims to facilitate clinical decision-making and provides a systematic approach to the ongoing assessment of arterial disease in patients with healed venous leg ulcers when used in conjunction with other purposely-designed assessment documentation to ensure the novice registered and unregistered nurse contributes safely and effectively to the care of patients. The validation and trial of this clinical decision tool is discussed in terms of the use of a recognised methodology determining its fitness for purpose and robustness.
authors: Surrey Community Health. jenny.hindley@ntlworld.com
authors: Jenny
authors: J
authors: Hindley
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D019091:Critical Pathways; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009731:Nursing Audit; D057184:Practice Patterns, Nurses'; D012985:Software Design; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler; D006113:United Kingdom; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000451:nursing*; D014945:Wound Healing