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Transforming venous leg ulcer management: opportunities for self-care solutions

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Transforming venous leg ulcer management: opportunities for self-care solutions

Caroline Dowsett
8 March 2021

Venous leg ulcers (VLU) have a significant impact on patients and on our healthcare systems. Exploring opportunities for people to be involved in their VLU management can potentially lead to transformation in the way care is delivered, resulting in improved outcomes and greater patient satisfaction. This paper discusses the rationale for promoting self-care in VLU management and outlines a simplified pathway approach to care using foam dressings and compression hosiery and kits.

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