Wound management is a significant and growing issue worldwide. Knowledge of dressing
products and clinical expertise in dressing selection are two major components in holistic …

Chronic wounds have a debilitating effect on the quality of life of many individuals, and the
large economic impact on health system budgets warrants greater attention in policy making …

Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) result in substantial economic costs and reduced quality of life
(QoL); however, there are few Australian cost estimates, especially using patient‐level data …

Chronic wounds are a global public health concern that demands significant resources from
the healthcare system. The incidence of chronic wounds has been growing like a 'silent …

Background Venous leg ulcers are the most common chronic wound seen in Australian
primary care. Healing outcomes are protracted due to suboptimal use of clinical practice …

In addition to affecting quality of life, diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) impose an economic burden
on both patients and the health system. This study developed a Markov model to analyse the …

Abstract Background Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are expensive to treat and impair quality of
life of affected individuals. Although improved healing and reduced recurrence rates have …

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) induces anti-inflammatory and angiogenic activities in wound
healing. However, the mechanism of action and optimal parameters require further …

Background Venous leg ulcers represent the most common chronic wound problem
managed in Australian primary care. Despite the prevalence of the condition, there is an …

Compression therapy is the current evidence‐based approach to manage venous leg ulcers
(VLU); however, adherence is a major barrier to successful treatment. Combination …