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Staff Perspectives on Non-Routine Compression Therapy for Inpatients With Venous Leg Ulcers: A Qualitative Study.

Yaping Lian1,2, Linda Birt3, Fiona Poland4

  • 1University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.

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Summary
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Hospital staff in the UK rarely use compression therapy for venous leg ulcers due to de-prioritisation and structural constraints. Fostering clinical empathy is crucial for improving patient care and implementing evidence-based treatments.

Keywords:
compression bandagecompression therapyhospital cliniciansqualitativevenous leg ulcer

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Healthcare Management
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Compression therapy is the standard treatment for venous leg ulcers.
  • Routine application of compression therapy in UK hospitals is suboptimal.
  • Hospital staff perspectives on barriers to compression therapy use are underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate hospital staff perspectives on venous leg ulcer care where compression therapy is not routinely applied.
  • To identify factors influencing the de-prioritisation of venous leg ulcer care in hospitals.
  • To understand barriers and facilitators for implementing compression therapy in inpatient settings.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with 11 hospital staff members.
  • Participants were from hospitals where compression therapy was not routinely used for inpatients with venous leg ulcers.
  • Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

Main Results:

  • Venous leg ulcer care is de-prioritised in hospitals, impacting clinician engagement.
  • Structural and organisational constraints limit the consistent application of compression therapy.
  • Lack of formal leg ulcer training was identified as a significant issue.
  • Clinician empathy for patients' suffering was noted, despite systemic challenges.

Conclusions:

  • De-prioritisation and systemic constraints hinder routine compression therapy for venous leg ulcers.
  • Understanding clinicians' priorities and successful implementation models is essential for improvement.
  • Further research should explore clinical priorities and constraints in real-world settings.
  • Fostering clinician empathy is vital for improving venous leg ulcer care and patient outcomes.