Adderley, U orcid.org/0000-0003-1894-3755 (2018) Legs Matter: improving wound care of the lower limb. Journal of Community Nursing, 32 (4). pp. 32-36. ISSN 0140-0908
Abstract
Lower limb ulceration is a common, debilitating and costly condition that accounts for over one third of chronic wounds in the UK. The most common underlying causes of leg and foot ulceration are venous insufficiency, arterial insufficiency, lymphoedema and diabetic neuropathy. More than half of leg ulcers do not have a recorded diagnosis and are unlikely to receive appropriate care. Poor care can cost up to ten times as much as appropriate care. The Legs Matter campaign aims to change this situation through a public health campaign supported by a website: http://legsmatter.org. The website provides clearly written, easily accessible information for patients, the public and generalist healthcare professionals along with signposts to reputable sources of information. In this way, the campaign aims to raise awareness that leg and foot conditions can be improved with the right care.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: |
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Keywords: | Arterial ulcer; Compression; Legs Matter; Foot and leg ulcers; Lymphoedema; Peripheral arterial disease |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Healthcare (Leeds) > Nursing Adult (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 11 Dec 2018 15:56 |
Last Modified: | 12 Dec 2018 13:35 |
Published Version: | https://www.jcn.co.uk/back-issues/ |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Journal of Community Nursing |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:139784 |