Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers: Effect of a Community Nursing Intervention on Pain and Healing
Edwards, Helen E., Courtney, Mary D., Finlayson, Kathleen J., Lindsay, Ellie, Lewis, Caroline, Shuter, Patricia E., & Chang, Allan (2005) Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers: Effect of a Community Nursing Intervention on Pain and Healing. Nursing Standard, 19(52), pp. 47-54.
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Abstract
Chronic leg ulcers are associated with significant levels of pain, reduced mobility and long term health care treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a new community nursing model of care for clients with chronic leg ulcers on levels of pain and ulcer healing. A randomised controlled trial comparing the new model of care with standard community nursing care was conducted with a sample of 56 clients with chronic venous leg ulcers. Data were collected on admission to the study and at 12 weeks from admission. Significant improvements in levels of pain and ulcer healing were found in the intervention group receiving the new model of care. Results from this study have implications for health professionals providing care for clients with chronic leg ulcers.
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| ID Code: | 8753 |
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| Item Type: | Journal Article |
| Additional Information: | Self-archiving of the author-version is not yet supported by this publisher. For more information, please refer to the journal’s website (see hypertext link) or contact the author. Author contact details: h.edwards@qut.edu.au |
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| Keywords: | community care, venous leg ulcers, district nursing |
| ISSN: | 0029-6570 |
| Subjects: | Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (110000) > CLINICAL SCIENCES (110300) > Geriatrics and Gerontology (110308) Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (110000) > NURSING (111000) > Aged Care Nursing (111001) |
| Divisions: | Current > Research Centres > Centre for Health Research Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Health Current > Institutes > Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2005 Royal College of Nursing |
| Deposited On: | 25 Jul 2007 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Jun 2010 22:43 |
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