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Fabrication of Compressed Hosiery and Measurement of its Pressure Characteristic Exerted on the Lower Limbs
Published on: May 27, 2020
Case study: Obesity, genital oedema and lower limb compression bandaging
Lindsey Lister1, Rhian Noble-Jones2
1Macmillan Lymphoedema Nurse, St Catherine's Hospice, Scarborough.
Abstract:
The purpose of this article is to present an evidence-based rationale for lymphoedema compression bandaging, one aspect of treatment for a patient with complex lower limb lymphoedema. The current health care climate requires treatment decisions to be transparent, based on the best available evidence. The challenge faced by community nurses is to formulate treatment plans which incorporate patients' preferences and best use limited resources provided by clinical environments. The article appraises research in order to formulate a suitable treatment plan and provides discussion and reflection regarding the challenges faced by the nursing profession in achieving evidence-based practice. Evidence-based practice is beneficial in formulating patient-centred and cost-effective treatment plans. Developing competence is not straightforward; however, clinical guidelines can provide much needed guidance.
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