TY  - INPR
T1  - Compression therapy using reusable short stretch bandaging for treatment of VLU
T5  - Poster presented at Wounds Australia National Conference 2021
LA  - English
AU  - Irons, Joanne
AB  - Situation
Patient presented with bi-lateral leg ulceration and was being treated daily by a GP. Wounds had been present for the past 133 weeks and compression therapy was not part of the treatment regime.

Action(s) taken/treatment provided
Upon referral to the Nurse Navigator service at Princess Alexandra Hospital, routine vascular tests were carried out and he was deemed suitable for light compression therapy in addition to a wound care treatment plan, including wound bed preparation with monofilament fibre debridement pad. Compression bandaging is the gold standard treatment for those suffering from venous ulceration. The short-stretch bandage of choice delivers safe, light compression and is washable to help reduce the costs of ongoing treatment.

Outcome(s)
Wound healing progress was slow but consistent with the use of short stretch compression and the wound care treatment plan. Patient was adherent to care and found compression bandage to be comfortable, affordable, helped to reduce pain and improve quality of life. Leg ulcers fully healed after 32 weeks of treatment.

Lesson(s) learned
The Nurse Navigator supported patient care at GP practice to enable collaboration and education of those involved in ongoing care. This ensured a holistic approach to care allowing for systems improvement, patient centred care, improving patient outcomes and most importantly creating partnership between the GP practice and hospital.
CY  - Virtual Conference, Australia
Y2  - 1620079200
ER  -