SynthesisInternational wound journal2023
Effect of educational interventions on wound healing in patients with venous leg ulceration: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effect of educational interventions on wound healing in patients with venous leg ulceration: A systematic review and meta-analysis.International wound journal · 2023Pooled it
- 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
- Treating Venous Leg Ulcers in Primary Care: The Cluster-Randomized Ulcus Cruris Care Trial.Deutsches Arzteblatt international · 2026Trial
- The Impact of a Multidisciplinary Patient Education Program on Venous Leg Ulcer Healing: A Randomised Controlled Trial.Wound repair and regeneration : official publication of the Wound Healing Society [and] the European Tissue Repair SocietyTrial
- Outpatient care for venous leg ulceration in Germany: A retrospective claims data analysis.Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG · 2026Article
- The Effect of an Educational Intervention on the Knowledge and Self-Care Skills of Adult Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Management of Chronic Health Situations.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- 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
- Chinese expert consensus on wound repair of venous leg ulcers (2025 edition).Military Medical Research · 2026Article
- Making Conscientious Decisions: Engaging in Venous Leg Ulcer Self-Management Following Nurse-Led Patient Education.Qualitative health research · 2025Article
- Pilot Implementation of a Primary Care Disease Management Concept for Venous Leg Ulceration: Results of a Mixed-Methods Process Evaluation.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Primary Care Disease Management for Venous Leg Ulceration in German Healthcare: Results of the Ulcus Cruris Care Pilot Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Educational interventions for patients with venous leg ulceration (VLU) may promote adherence and self-management, however, their effect on wound healing is unclear. A systematic literature search was performed and randomised controlled trials with a focus on educational interventions were included. Wound healing was analysed by assessing wound healing rate, ulcer size, and the PUSH Score. Additional outcomes comprised pain, quality of life, and functional ability. The study protocol for this work is registered at PROSPERO 2020 (ID: CRD42021286152). Nine studies were included in this meta-analysis. The odds ratio for wound healing was 1.91 (95% CI, 0.99-3.67, P = .053) in favour of educational interventions compared to usual care. Ulcer size reduction was higher (MD: -7.22; 95% CI, -11.91 to -2.53, P = .003) in patients following educational interventions. Included studies also showed significant effects on pain, quality of life, and functional analysis, though no quantitative synthesis was feasible. The overall risk of bias showed some concerns. Educational interventions aim to actively involve patients in their treatment, thereby appearing to be able to have a positive impact on wound healing within 12 weeks. Consequently, integrating educational approaches to routine wound care may be a promising strategy to improve treatment of VLU.
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