The management of patients with venous leg ulcers: recommendations for assessment, compression therapy, cleansing, debridement, dressing, contact sensitivity, training/education and quality assurance (Clinical Practice Guidelines)

Publication Details

Author(s):

• RCN (GB) - Royal College of Nursing

Country(ies) of application:

• United Kingdom

Language(s):

• English

Type of Publication:

Guideline

Primary Contact:

Ian Bullock
ian.bullock@rcn.org.uk

Publication URL:

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Publication Scope:

• Management

Publication Status:

Published

Date of publication:

Jan 01, 1998

Due for Review:

-

Diseases / Conditions Addressed

MeSH Terms addressed:

• Skin Disorders / Skin Diseases (C17.800)
  • Skin Ulcer (C17.800.893)
• Nursing (G02.478)
• Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation (N05)
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care (N05.700)
• Health Services (N02.421)
  • Health Services for the Aged (N02.421.320)

Associated Documentation

Associated Documentation:

• Consumer resources, patient version
• Implementation tools and strategy

Additional Information

Documents available for download in PDF: http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/practice/clinicalguidelines/pressure_ulcers

• Appendix
• Audit protocol
• Report of the National Senitel Audit Pilot Project, Part 1 and Part 2

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