SynthesisInternational wound journal2019
Review of adjustable velcro wrap devices for venous ulceration.
Synthesis in International wound journal, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 21 citations in OpenAlex.
- A meta-review of the impact of compression therapy on venous leg ulcer healing.International wound journal · 2023Pooled it
- Review of adjustable velcro wrap devices for venous ulceration.International wound journal · 2019Pooled it
- Efficacy of Inelastic Compression Devices with a High Stiffness in Older Breast Cancer Survivors with Moderate and Severe Lymphedema: A Prospective Interventional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Development of a New Compression Garment Less Affected by Postural Changes and Movement for Lower-Extremity Edema.Cureus · 2025Article
- Development of a New Adjustable Compression Garment (McBoooon) Made of Non-Stretch Self-Adhesive Fabric.Annals of vascular diseases · 2024Article
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- [Evidence of compression therapy with special consideration of medical adaptive compression systems].Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete · 2020Review
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Abstract
Compression therapy is the mainstay of treatment for patients with venous leg ulcers. Current gold standard is 4 layer bandaging, which has a significant impact on patients comfort, ability to wear their own shoes, and quality of life, as well as taking significant time to apply, and losing compression over time. This systematic review aims to evaluate the use of Velcro wrap devices for the treatment of venous ulceration. Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used to identify articles reporting the use of Velcro wrap devices in patients with venous ulceration. Sixteen articles were identified (14 case series, 1 randomised trial, and 1 audit) reporting on 192 patients. There were reports of improved time to healing, reduced cost by >50%, reduced number and duration of nursing appointments, and improved quality of life in patients in Velcro wrap devices. Although the evidence remains poor, Velcro devices have potential to improve outcomes for patients with venous ulceration and further good quality studies should be undertaken to evaluate these further.
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