Strategies for improving outcomes in venous leg ulcer care
Cowan, T.
Journal of Wound Care 27(7): 456-457
2018
ISSN/ISBN: 0969-0700 PMID: 30016140 Document Number: 697195
In May 2018, BSN Medical hosted a symposium, 'The management of venous leg ulcers: the value of high-quality care', at the European Wound Management Association (EWMA) conference in Poland. It focused on the impact of excessive exudate on venous leg ulcer outcomes, how to address it, and concluded with a stepwise strategy for improving the quality of care.
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