Planning self-care with patients with venous leg ulcers: a reflective lifeworld study of healthcare professionals.

Key Points

• The study aims to explore how healthcare professionals can engage patients in self-care planning for venous leg ulcers.
• Conducted reflective lifeworld interviews with healthcare professionals
• Analyzed the conversations to identify themes in self-care planning
• Evaluated the role of motivation and support in patient engagement
• Emphasized the importance of collaborative communication between patients and professionals
• Highlighted strategies for motivating patients in self-care
• Demonstrated a reduction in the risk of ulcer recurrence through effective self-care planning