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Promoting clinical outcomes for chronic conditions

Abstract

This presentation will outline the prevalence of leg ulcer recurrence, risk factors for recurrence, provide the structure of a health service program which aimed to improve management of peripheral vascular disease and provide results on the effectiveness of the program on prevention of leg ulcer recurrence.

Author Details

Kathleen Finlayson, PhD, MNsg, BN, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Australia; Helen E. Edwards, PhD, RN, OAM, FACN, FAAN, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia

Sigma Membership

Phi Delta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Chronic Disease Management, Chronic Leg Ulcers, Preventing Recurrence

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Evaluation of the Best Foot Forward health service model on prevention of leg ulcers

Melbourne, Australia

This presentation will outline the prevalence of leg ulcer recurrence, risk factors for recurrence, provide the structure of a health service program which aimed to improve management of peripheral vascular disease and provide results on the effectiveness of the program on prevention of leg ulcer recurrence.