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. 2024 Dec;54(12):2067-2071.
doi: 10.1111/imj.16566. Epub 2024 Nov 13.

Putting skin in the game: a descriptive study of lower extremity ulcers in general medical inpatients

Melanie Wong  1 , Stuart Daly  1 , Jeremy Katanas  1 , Hermione Shea  2 , Larelle Upton  2 , Kathy Puyk  2 , Archana Thayaparan  1 , Johannes S Kern  3   4 , Harry Gibbs  1 , Ar Kar Aung  1   5
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Putting skin in the game: a descriptive study of lower extremity ulcers in general medical inpatients

Melanie Wong et al. Intern Med J. 2024 Dec.

Abstract

Lower extremity ulcers contribute a significant burden to patient care. Targeted investigation and management are pertinent to improving patient outcomes. We evaluated the aetiology, risk factors, investigations and management of lower extremity ulcers in general medicine patients. There was evidence of under-ordering of appropriate investigations, and over-treatment for infection. We proposed a quality improvement initiative to optimise lower extremity ulcer care.

Keywords: lower extremity; patient care; quality improvement; risk factors; ulcer.

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