Understanding venous leg ulcers.

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  • Author(s): Chamanga ET;Chamanga ET
  • Source:
    British journal of community nursing [Br J Community Nurs] 2018 Sep 01; Vol. 23 (Sup9), pp. S6-S15.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article; Review
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: MA Healthcare Ltd Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 9815827 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1462-4753 (Print) Linking ISSN: 14624753 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Br J Community Nurs
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: London : MA Healthcare Ltd
      Original Publication: London : Mark Allen Pub.,
    • Subject Terms:
      Nursing Assessment*; Varicose Ulcer/*etiology ; Varicose Ulcer/*nursing ; Venous Insufficiency/*etiology ; Venous Insufficiency/*nursing; Humans ; Risk Factors
    • Abstract:
      Venous leg ulcers are open lesions between the knee and the ankle joint, which occur in the presence of venous insufficiency. There are theories to explain the causes of venous insufficiency, which ultimately leads to venous hypertension and can result in leg ulceration. Although many patients present with evidence of venous hypertension, others do not, except for the manifestation of the ulcer. There are risk factors associated with venous insufficiency and a holistic approach must be taken in order to influence the management approach of venous leg ulceration. This article discusses venous insufficiency as a disease process, and explores the nursing assessment process, when assessing venous leg ulcers related to venous insufficiency.
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Venous hypertension; Venous insufficiency; Venous ulceration
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20180830 Date Completed: 20190916 Latest Revision: 20190916
    • Publication Date:
      20240829
    • Accession Number:
      10.12968/bjcn.2018.23.Sup9.S6
    • Accession Number:
      30156878