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Best practice statement leg ulceration pathway: revision required to reflect new evidence.

In 2016, the authors of this article designed an algorithm to aid the diagnosis of venous leg ulcers and use of compression hosiery kits as a first-line management for venous leg ulceration. Its implementation ensures patient safety, improves patient experience, releases nursing time and increases t...

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Published in:Wounds UK Vol. 14; no. 4; pp. 58 - 62
Main Authors: ATKIN, LEANNE, TICKLE, JOY
Format: algorithm Journal Article
Published: SB Communications Group, A Schofield Media Company 2018
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          ATKIN, LEANNE
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          Leg Ulcer Therapy
          Leg Ulcer Diagnosis
          Practice Guidelines
          Leg Ulcer Nursing
          Patient Assessment
          Critical Path
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