Qualitative analysis of prescription of elastic garment in lower limb venous and lymphatic diseases

Journal des maladies vasculaires
S Vignes, J Fournier

Abstract

Elastic garments are usually used in various venous and lymphatic diseases of the lower limbs. Precise indications are required to facilitate prescription and delivery. The aim of our article was to analyse the precision of the prescription. We analysed all the consecutive prescriptions in March 2007 at the time of purchase of elastic stocking. Following data were anonymously recorded: patient characteristics, indication of prescription, physician (generalist or vascular). Precision of prescription was defined if type and strength of elastic garment were clearly mentioned. One hundred and thirty-eight prescriptions from 106 different physicians (38 vascular, 61 generalists) were analysed. Mean age of patients was 61+/-16 years (28-97), concerning 108 women (78%). It was a first prescription in 44 cases (32%). Indications of prescription were varicose veins and leg heaviness. Class II was the main mentioned strength in all indications except for plane or car travels (class I). Strength of elastic garment was defined from I to IV, but in eight cases we noted the use of the word "light", "low" or "mean". To analyse the precision of prescriptions, we selected only the first one of the same physician. Prescription was not written on...Continue Reading

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