ArticleDer Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete2018
[Compression devices for decongestion therapy : A cross-sectional observational survey of handling, pressure, and comfort].
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- Medical compression therapy of the extremities with medical compression stockings (MCS), phlebological compression bandages (PCB), and medical adaptive compression systems (MAC) : S2k guideline of the German Phlebology Society (DGP) in cooperation with the following professional associations: DDG, DGA, DGG, GDL, DGL, BVP.Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete · 2021Guideline
- [Medical compression therapy of the extremities with medical compression stockings (MCS), phlebological compression bandages (PCB), and medical adaptive compression systems (MAC) : S2k guideline of the German Phlebology Society (DGP) in cooperation with the following professional associations: DDG, DGA, DGG, GDL, DGL, BVP. German version].Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete · 2021Guideline
- Implementing a primary care disease management concept for venous leg ulceration: findings of a mixed-methods process evaluation in the Ulcus Cruris Care trial.BMC health services research · 2026Trial
- Developing an Evidence-Based and Patient-Centred Care Concept to Address Deficits in German Primary Care of Venous Leg Ulcers: Results of an Expert Survey Within the ULCUS CRURIS CARE Project.International wound journal · 2026Article
- Pilot Implementation of a Primary Care Disease Management Concept for Venous Leg Ulceration: Results of a Mixed-Methods Process Evaluation.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- [Classification and nomenclature of current materials for compression therapy].Dermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2023Review
- [Standard of patient-centred care before admission to a university wound centre].Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete · 2021Article
- [Evidence of compression therapy with special consideration of medical adaptive compression systems].Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete · 2020Review
- [Compression bandages with and without padding : Observational controlled survey of pressure and comfort].Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete · 2018Observational
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Abstract
backgroundIf compression bandaging is not performed in a professional manner, the objectives of the therapy may not be achieved and side effects or complications may result.
objectivesThis cross-sectional observational survey examines the handling of the treatment options: short-stretch bandages with padding, multicomponent compression systems, and adaptive compression bandages. PARTICIPANTS AND
methodsDuring several training sessions on the topic of compression therapy, 137 participants performed compression bandagings on each other. In this regard, they were asked to achieve a predetermined pressure range (short-stretch bandages: 50-60 mm Hg, multicomponent compression systems: 40-50 mm Hg, adaptive compression bandage: 35-45 mm Hg). To evaluate the efficiency, the time used for application, the achieved pressure value, and the comfort were determined.
resultsOf the 302 bandagings (n = 137 participants), 28.4% lay within the given target pressure value range. This included 11.2% of performed short-stretch bandages, 35.2% of multicomponent compression systems, and 85.0% of adaptive compression bandages. Significant differences in the mean deviations are found between the treatment options. The bandage was described as being comfortable by 37.7% of users of short-stretch bandages with padding, by 65.0% of those wearing a multicomponent compression system, and by 94.6% of participants with an adaptive compression bandage.
conclusionsIn practice, short-stretch bandages are still the most frequently used care option for the creation of a phlebological compression bandage. In this survey, they proved to be unsafe, time-consuming, and uncomfortable in relation to other treatment options. Multicomponent compression systems and adaptive compression bandages are treatment options that may be a contemporary alternative which also bares more comfort for the patient.
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