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The aim is to evaluate the management of venous leg ulcers and increase awareness of effective treatments.

January 24, 2026Journal of Prescribing Practice0 citations

Venous leg ulcer management

MGMark GreenerWorld Federation of Science Journalists

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate the management of venous leg ulcers and increase awareness of effective treatments.
Analyzed current approaches to venous leg ulcer treatment
Evaluated adherence to compression therapy among patients
Assessed awareness of endo-venous ablation among health professionals
Compression therapy can significantly reduce the recurrence of ulcers by half
Awareness of endo-venous ablation surgery is low among nurses
Lack of recommendation for compression therapy affects patient outcomes

Abstract

Venous leg ulcers are common and are often painful, and can markedly undermine quality of life. Compression therapy, first-line treatment for venous leg ulcers, can halve the likelihood of recurrence. However, health professionals do not necessarily recommend compression therapy to every person who may benefit, many patients do not adhere with treatment fully and evidence shows that awareness of endo-venous ablation surgery is relatively poor among nurses. Addressing these issues may help reduce the relatively high rate of recurrence of venous leg ulcers.

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