Pilot Study of Educational Sessions to Improve Compression Therapy for Adults with Venous Ulcers

What this Trial Is About

Chronic Venous Disease CVD affects many people worldwide and can range from mild symptoms like small visible veins to severe issues such as venous ulcers. Compression therapy is the standard treatment, but many people have trouble sticking with it due to physical discomfort, appearance concerns, and lack of education. This study aims to test an educational program designed to improve adherence to compression therapy, reduce pain, and decrease ulcer size in people with venous ulcers in Hualpen, Chile during 2024. The intervention involves four face-to-face educational sessions that complement the usual care of compressive bandaging for venous ulcers. This program is based on theories of self-care for chronic diseases and focuses on helping patients recognize symptoms and manage their condition better. The study uses a single group design without a control group and will assess changes before and after the educational sessions. Participants will be followed for 12 weeks while researchers measure how well they accept the educational program, their adherence to compression therapy, and the size of their ulcers. Pain intensity, wound exudate, and symptom control will also be monitored. The study seeks to understand if this approach can promote better care and improve quality of life, with recruitment expected to start in late 2024 and involve about 22 adults with grade 2 venous ulcers.

Educational Intervention to Promote Compression Therapy in People With Venous Ulcer