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Setting a standard for leg ulcer assessment

E Elliot, B Russell, G Jaffrey

    Journal of Wound Care
    |April 1, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary

    District nurses established a standard for leg ulcer assessment, finding only 30% compliance initially. This audit highlights the need for improved leg ulcer management and a multidisciplinary approach.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Practice
    • Wound Care
    • Health Auditing

    Background:

    • District nurses in Highland Communities NHS Trust aimed to improve leg ulcer assessment.
    • A specific standard was established for patient evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To audit current nursing practices against a newly set standard for leg ulcer assessment.
    • To identify the need for a multidisciplinary team approach in community leg ulcer management.

    Main Methods:

    • A standard was defined: assessment by a trained nurse using specific forms and Doppler ultrasound within two weeks of referral.
    • An audit was conducted on district nurses' adherence to this standard.
    • The study describes the audit process and its outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Only 30% (7 out of a surveyed number) of nurses met the established standard for leg ulcer assessment.
    • The audit identified significant gaps in current practice.

    Conclusions:

    • The initial audit revealed suboptimal adherence to the leg ulcer assessment standard.
    • Further implementation and re-auditing are planned to support a multidisciplinary team approach for better leg ulcer care.

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