Sustaining Behavior Changes Following a Venous Leg Ulcer Client Education Program

Healthcare

Charne Miller²  Suzanne Kapp¹ 

[1] RDNS Institute, 31 Alma Road, St. Kilda, VIC 3182, Australia; E-Mail:;La Trobe University Alfred Health Clinical School, Level 4, The Alfred Centre, 99 Commercial Road, Prahran, VIC 3181, Australia

关键词: chronic disease;    venous leg ulcer;    wound;    self-management;    health behaviors;    behavior change;   

DOI  :  10.3390/healthcare2030324

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Venous leg ulcers are a symptom of chronic insufficiency of the veins. This study considered the sustainability of behavior changes arising from a client focus e-Learning education program called the “Leg Ulcer Prevention Program” (LUPP) for people with a venous leg ulcer. Data from two related studies were used to enable a single sample (n = 49) examination of behavior maintenance across an average 8 to 9 months period. Physical activity levels increased over time. Leg elevation, calf muscle exercises, and soap substitute use were seen to fluctuate over the follow up time points. The use of a moisturizer showed gradual decline over time. The provision of a client-focused venous leg ulcer program was associated with behavior changes that had varied sustainability across the evaluation period.

【 授权许可】

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