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Adopting a new algorithm which includes timely assessement, training and full compression on apppropriate patients, has increased healing rates and job satisfaction for clinicians.
Author: Alison Schofield, Tissue Viability Service Lead & Clinical Nurse Specialist,
Publication: Tissue Viablilty Conference April 2018
Date: April 22nd, 2018
Winter pressures needed a new approach to treat venous leg ulcers, Activa and ActiLymph hosiery kits were the answer
Author: Joy Tickle, Tissue Viability Specialist
Publication: Poster Harrogate Wounds UK 2015
Date: December 11th, 2017
The implementation of a pathway for the treatment of leg ulceration which aids diagnosis and uses compression hosiery kits as a first line has been shown in audits to improve the patient experience, release nursing time and ensure effectiveness of care.
Author: Dr Leanne Atkin
Publication: Wounds UK, Vol 13, No 4, 2017
Date: November 27th, 2017
n an effort to reduce waiting times it was decided to increase the number of patients using hosiery kits as first line treatment for their leg ulcer. An audit showed this approach reduced referral waiting times and time to healing.
Author: Clare Lazelle & Becky Joyce,
Publication: Wounds UK Poster November 2017
Date: November 24th, 2017
A poster about the success of introducing a VLU passport kept by the patient to bring all the key elements of patient leg ulcer management in one document.
Author: Liz Ettridge, Tissue Viability Nurse,
Publication: Wounds UK Poster November 2017
Date: November 24th, 2017
Based on the Best Practice Statement for the holistic treatment of venous leg ulcers, this shows the Activa/L&R products that can be used.
Author: L&R
Publication: In house
Date: May 18th, 2017
Average healing times were reduced by 47% from 55 days down to 29 days when this clinic started to use Activa and ActiLymph hosiery kits as first line for VLUs
Author: Clare Lazelle & Becky Joyce
Publication: EWMA 2017 ePoster
Date: May 8th, 2017
Ian, a clinician himself, suffered from a leg ulcer following a DVT. He talks frankly about the impact the wound had on his life and how wearing an ActiLymph hosiery kit made him feel "normal again" .
Author: Payne and Richardson
Publication: Journal of Community Nursing
Date: March 30th, 2017
The guideline is to help ensure consistent clinical practices in assessing and managing people with venous leg ulcers.It provides clear guidance based on relevant
Author: Expert working group
Publication: Wounds UK
Date: November 27th, 2016
The RCT found leg ulcer hosiery kits (kits from L&R were included in the trial) have equivalent healing rates as 4L bandages and fewer patient whose ulcers healed wearing kits recurred.
Author: Ashby et al
Publication: The Lancet
Date: October 4th, 2015
Hosiery kits are suggested as the first line treatment for leg ulcers. Based on the VenUS IV trial findings hosiery kits have associated economical, clinical and patient benefits.
Author: Wounds UK
Publication: Wounds UK
Date: October 2nd, 2015
A CPD article on hosiery kits, answering what they are, which patients they suit and the supporting clinical evidence.
Author: Journal of General Practice Nursing
Publication: Journal of General Practice Nursing
Date: May 1st, 2015
To guide practice and encourage a consistent and cohesive approach to care, this best practice statement covers the following areas of concern to HCPs who work with patients who use compression hosiery
Author: Jackie Stephen-Haynes et al
Publication: Wounds UK
Date: March 1st, 2015
Allun has bilateral leg ulcers, a Activa Leg Ulcer Kit was used successfully to reduce his ulcers and improve his well being. The kit was used following the VenUs IV study highlighting cost and clinical benefits.
Author: Sian Dilon, Michelle Eaglen
Publication: Harrogate Poster
Date: November 14th, 2014
This article looks at how compression hosiery can manage and prevent venous leg problems, the difference between British and European standard hosiery and concordance.
Author: JCN Learning Zone
Publication: Journal of Community Nursing
Date: October 1st, 2014
10 patients with recurrent ulcers for last 5 years. 4L bandages had been ineffective and class 3 stockings difficult to get on. Leg ulcer hosiery kit popular with wearers,prevented recurrence, easy to apply.
Author: Maggie Drosso, District Nurse Bixter Health Centre, Shetland
Publication: Poster presentation, EWMA conference, Glasgow, 2007
Date: May 1st, 2007
2 patients find the Activa Leg Ulcer Hosiery Kit easy to apply themselves.
Author: A Lister
Publication: EWMA Glasgow 2007
Date: May 1st, 2007
Author: Margaret Armitage
Publication: Poster Presentation, EWMA Conference, Glasgow - May 2007
Date: May 1st, 2007
Compression bandages usually used for treatment of venous leg ulcers. Some patients may prefer less bulky, obvious treatment and have the hosiery kit instead.
Author: Nelson A, Bradley L, Patton J, Coulter M, Murdoch V
Publication: Poster presentation, WMAI Conference, Belfast, Sept 2005
Date: September 1st, 2005
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