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Observational studyInternational wound journal2026

A Decision-Aid Improves Clinician Practice and Associated Patient Compression Stocking Adherence.

Laila Bar, Susan Brandis, Rachel Wenke, Darryn Marks

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Observational study in International wound journal, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Laila BarFaculty of Health Science and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9261-6395
Susan BrandisFaculty of Health Science and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2613-4114
Rachel WenkeFaculty of Health Science and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2100-4898
Darryn MarksFaculty of Health Science and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8884-8596

Funding

Allied Health Clinical Backfill GrantGold Coast Health
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Adherence to compression stocking wear is essential for reducing venous leg ulcer recurrence, yet adherence rates remain low. This study examined the relationship between a novel digital clinical decision-aid (the Personalized and Multidimensional Compression Assessment and Intervention [PAMCAI]), clinician practice, and patient adherence with compression stocking use, by embedding a prospective comparative cohort study within a pilot randomized controlled trial. The clinical notes of occupational therapists using PAMCAI were compared with those not using PAMCAI on their documentation of adherence and frequency of wear, identification of patient-specific barriers and attempts to address barriers. The relationship between higher documentation scores and patient adherence was also explored. Thirty-six medical records from 18 patients demonstrated significantly higher documentation scores when PAMCAI was used for all three categories (p < 0.001). Improvements in adherence were positively associated with documentation quality in the targeted categories (p < 0.001). These findings indicate that PAMCAI supports practice changes that translate to improved patient adherence, highlighting the potential value of clinician-focused decision-aids in venous leg ulcer care.

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Decision Support TechniquesPatient ComplianceStockings, CompressionVaricose UlcerAdherence InterventionsAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsProspective StudiesRandomized Controlled Trials as Topiccompression stockingsdocumentation analysisoccupational therapypatient adherence

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PMID42687702
PMCPMC13539349

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