Estimates are that between 500,000 and 1,000,000 people in the United States have active leg ulcers. Consequently, promoting healing, preventing reoccurrence, and managing symptoms associated with venous ulcers are ongoing challenges facing clinicians in every health care setting. In this NINR Funded study, the investigators are examing skin perfusion, skin healing, and symptoms of persons with leg ulcers. Residents from long-term care facilities are being recruited to participate in this study. Preliminary analyses of MDS data reveal that residents of long-term care facilities develop leg ulcers at a higher rate than people living in the community. This study will contribute to better management of this difficult, painful condition.
Wipke-Tevis, D.D., Rantz, M.J., Mehr, D.R., Popejoy, L., Petroski, G.F., Madsen, R., Conn, V.S., Grando, V.T., Porter, R., & Maas, M. (2000) Prevalence, Incidence, Management, and Predictors of Venous Ulcers in the Long-Term-Care Population Using the MDS. Advances in Skin & Wound Care, 13(5), 218-224.
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