Chronic wounds are characterized by their inability to heal within an expected time frame
and have emerged as an increasingly important clinical problem over the past several …

Objective: To provide an updated estimate of the global prevalence of CVD and to
comprehensively evaluate risk factors associated with this condition. Background: CVD is an …

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 …

Abstract Background Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are chronic wounds characterized by slow
healing and high recurrence. Information on prevalence and incidence is essential for …

Importance One-year outcomes from the Early Venous Reflux Ablation (EVRA) randomized
trial showed accelerated venous leg ulcer healing and greater ulcer-free time for participants …

Background: Chronic wounds give rise to major costs and resource consumption in health
care systems, due to their protracted healing time. Incidence and prevalence data are scarce …

Venous leg ulcers have multiple consequences for the patient. Ulcer management can be
lengthy and recurrence is common. As the patient is the expert on their experiences and life …

Background Leg ulcers are open skin wounds that occur below the knee but above the foot.
The majority of leg ulcers are venous in origin, occurring as a result of venous insufficiency …

Aim The aim of this study was to explore the occurrence of venous leg ulcer recurrence and
the relationship with self‐efficacy, social support and quality of life. Furthermore, we …

Background A holistic profile that includes demographic, medical history and wound
characteristics of individuals with venous leg ulceration is lacking. Lack of such a profile …