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Fabrication of Compressed Hosiery and Measurement of its Pressure Characteristic Exerted on the Lower Limbs
Published on: May 27, 2020
An assistive device for donning compression stockings.
Jih-Shiuan Wang1, Chih-Hung Hung, Bao-Chi Chang
1Division of Experimental Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, 201 Section 2 Shih-Pai Road, Taipei 112, Taiwan, ROC. wangsj@cvghtpe.gov.tw
Ostomy/Wound Management
|September 26, 2007
Summary
Patients with venous leg ulcers often struggle to put on compression stockings. A newly designed, reusable stocking aid with a larger donning cup has improved ease of use and willingness to adhere to compression therapy for over 90 patients.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Medical Device Engineering
- Patient Compliance
Background:
- Compression stockings are effective for healing venous leg ulcers and reducing pain.
- Patients at Taipei Veterans General Hospital and Taipei Vein Center frequently experience difficulty donning compression stockings.
- Existing stocking aids are often ineffective above the heel.
Purpose of the Study:
- To re-engineer and fabricate a reusable stocking aid to address challenges in donning compression stockings.
- To evaluate the effectiveness and usability of the novel stocking aid.
Main Methods:
- Development of a reusable stocking aid with an enlarged donning cup.
- Clinical use of the new device on at least 90 patients with venous conditions.
- Patient-reported outcomes on ease of use and willingness to use compression therapy.
Main Results:
- The re-engineered stocking aid was successfully used on over 90 patients.
- Patients reported improved ease of using compression stockings compared to previous methods or no aid.
- Enhanced willingness to adhere to compression therapy was observed.
Conclusions:
- The novel stocking aid significantly improves the usability of compression stockings.
- This device can enhance patient adherence to compression therapy for venous leg ulcers and related conditions.
- The re-engineered stocking aid offers a practical solution for patients experiencing donning difficulties.
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