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November 1, 2025Health Science ReportsOpen Access

Factors Associated With Quality of Life in Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers in a Community Setting: A Cross‐Sectional Study

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JMJodi Christine McDanielBKBohyun KimDMDina Rose McGowan

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Overview

Cross-sectional study identifies factors affecting quality of life in middle-aged and older adults with venous leg ulcers, suggesting tobacco use and heart failure impact outcomes.

Key Points

  • This study aims to identify key determinants influencing quality of life in individuals with venous leg ulcers.
  • Cross-sectional study conducted at a clinical research center in the USA.
  • 93 community-dwelling, middle-aged and older adults with venous leg ulcers were enrolled.
  • Quality of life was assessed using the VEINES-QOL/Sym questionnaire.
  • Multiple linear regression analysis identified predictors of quality of life.
  • Participants with atherosclerosis or heart failure exhibited reduced quality of life.
  • Ulcer pain, perceived stress, and current tobacco use were the strongest predictors of diminished quality of life.
  • Ulcer pain emerged as the most significant factor influencing symptom severity.

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McDaniel et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69254366c0ce034ddc35842dhttps://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.71441
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