Impact of Compression Therapy on Quality of Life in Venous Leg Ulcer Patients
A randomized trial evaluated the effects of high-compression bandages and Unna’s boots on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients undergoing treatment for venous leg ulcers.
Key Highlights:
- Comparative Approaches: Patients received either high-compression multilayer bandages or Unna’s boot therapy to promote ulcer healing.
- HRQoL Improvements: Both treatment groups experienced better overall quality of life, particularly with reduced pain, improved mobility, and enhanced emotional well-being. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Holistic Benefits of Compression: Beyond healing, maintaining sustained compression contributed to improved daily functioning and patient comfort.
- No Major Differences Noted: Both compression methods yielded comparable results in patient-reported quality-of-life outcomes.
These outcomes underscore that effective compression therapy—whether via Unna’s boots or multilayer bandaging—benefits not only wound healing but also the broader well-being of patients living with venous leg ulcers.
Read the full article on the Wounds Practice and Research website.
Keywords:
venous leg ulcer,
compression therapy,
Unna’s boot,
quality of life,
HRQoL