Chronic leg ulcer is defined as a defect in the skin below the level of knee persisting for
more than six weeks and shows no tendency to heal after three or more months. Chronic …

Purpose To undertake a systematic review of the literature to investigate the HRQOL among
adults living with DFUs. Methods A systematic search of the medical and nursing/health …

The fundamental skin role is to supply a supportive barrier to protect body against harmful
agents and injuries. Three layers of skin including epidermis, dermis and hypodermis form a …

The aims of the study were to describe and analyse the temporal trend of the prevalence
and incidence of venous leg ulcers (VLU) over the years 2010 to 2014, to determine healing …

Venous leg ulcers (VLU) represent a major public health challenge. Little is known about the
prevalence and incidence of VLU internationally. Published studies are usually reporting …

Chronic wounds are a significant problem in Australia. The health care‐related costs of
chronic wounds in Australia are considerable, equivalent to more than AUD $3.5 billion …

Background The high recurrence rate of chronic venous leg ulcers has a significant impact
on an individual's quality of life and healthcare costs. Objectives This study aimed to identify …

Background With increasing problems of antibiotic resistance, photodynamic therapy (PDT)
is being developed as a novel antimicrobial treatment. Following light activation, cationic …

Background Chronic leg ulcers, remaining unhealed after 4–6 weeks, affect 1–3% of the
population, with treatment costly and health service resource intensive. Venous disease …

Background Continuing education is crucial for healthcare professionals to keep up with
research but attending classroom lectures is a major barrier. Chronic wound management is …