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  • Nursing
  • Dermatology

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  • Aging populations necessitate advanced care for multiple comorbidities.
  • Chronic inflammatory 'red leg' conditions are often misdiagnosed as acute cellulitis, leading to inappropriate care and resource strain.
  • Existing care pathways require optimization for chronic inflammatory leg conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a nurse-led service for patients with 'red legs'.
  • To improve patient experience and reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and inappropriate treatments.
  • To optimize resource allocation within healthcare trusts.

Main Methods:

  • Establishment of a multi-agency group to assess current care provision and identify service gaps.
  • Development of integrated care pathways focusing on patient journey: referral, diagnostics, and treatment.
  • Evaluation of the nurse-led service's effectiveness and patient satisfaction.

Main Results:

  • The nurse-led service successfully managed patients with 'red legs'.
  • A significant portion of prescribed care was effectively managed by patients at home.
  • High levels of patient satisfaction were reported, with few requiring follow-up appointments.

Conclusions:

  • Nurse-led services can effectively manage chronic inflammatory leg conditions like 'red legs'.
  • Integrated care pathways and home-based care models improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • This approach offers substantial resource and financial benefits for healthcare trusts.