Leg and foot ulcer patients: Epidemiology and nursing care in an urban population in South Stockholm, Sweden

摘要: Objective — To study the prevalence, demography, perceived aetiology, level of care, treatment and nursing care patients treated for leg foot ulcers.Design Prospective survey ulcer patients, using a structured questionnaire consisting 20 questions directed at nurses doctors in 193 units, including both primary health hospital.Setting South Stockholm Medical Area, Stockholm, Sweden.Patients Two hundred ninety-four with ulcers were identified during six-week period.Main outcome measures Demographic data population, prevalence ulcers, economic aspects, compression, characteristics pain analgesics.Results With population 241 804 area, was 0.12%. The majority (92%) older than 65 years age, median age 79.2 years. commonest cause ulceration, as estimated by staff, ...