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Will Quality of Life and Patient Comfort Improve with a New 2 Layer Compression Bandaging System*? Authors: Andrea McIntosh RN, BSN, CWOCN, APN, Linda Galvan RN, BSN, CWOCN, APN, Chris Barkauskas RN, BA, CWOCN, APN, Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet, Illinois Clinical Problem: Limitations of current compression products may negatively impact patient quality of life and adherence to their treatment protocol. These include discomfort, dissatisfaction, and failure of the compression materials to remain in place.1,2 Past Management: Several of the venous ulcer patients seen in our clinic have not always responded well to other compression therapies. Current Clinical Approach: A new two layer compression bandaging system* has been developed that may increase patient adherence and their quality of life (QOL). This system simplifies the compression application by incorporating two innovative layers that cohere together after application to form a comfortable, low profile compression wrap. Patient QOL is measured by the use of the Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule. This questionnaire will be completed by the patient prior to the initial application of the compression system and 4 weeks later. Patient adherence is defined as the compression system remaining in place without any interventions between the scheduled dressing changes. Patient Outcomes: Data collected to date indicates that patient quality of life has improved by the use of the new 2 layer compression bandaging system*. In addition, this system* has shown to improve the patient's experience of compression therapy. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/DISCLOSURE: Poster is sponsored and funded by 3M Health Care, St. Paul, Minnesota. * 3M (tm)Coban (tm) 2 Layer Compression System, 3M Health Care, St. Paul, Minnesota |
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