| An assistive device for donning compression stockings. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17893428 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Use of compression stockings has been demonstrated to be effective in helping heal venous leg ulcers and in reducing associated pain. During the past 5 years or more, patients suffering from edema, varices, or ulcers at the Taipei Veterans General Hospital and Taipei Vein Center, Taiwan, have been encouraged to use compression stockings. However, patients frequently reported difficulty donning the stockings, even with the help of a foot slip or slip-on stocking aid. Because a stocking aid did not function effectively above the heel position, the authors re-engineered and fabricated a reusable stocking aid that features a larger donning cup. This new device has been used successfully on at least 90 patients, who report enhanced willingness to use compression therapy and/or improved ease of stocking use as compared to previously used products or not using an assistive device. The design and use of this stocking aid is described. |
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Authors:
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Jih-Shiuan Wang; Chih-Hung Hung; Bao-Chi Chang; Shyh-Jen Wang |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ostomy/wound management Volume: 53 ISSN: 0889-5899 ISO Abbreviation: Ostomy Wound Manage Publication Date: 2007 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-09-25 Completed Date: 2007-11-27 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8912029 Medline TA: Ostomy Wound Manage Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 34-7 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Division of Experimental Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, 201 Section 2 Shih-Pai Road, Taipei 112, Taiwan, ROC. wangsj@cvghtpe.gov.tw |
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Attitude to Health Clinical Nursing Research Equipment Design Humans Leg Ulcer / prevention & control, psychology Self Care / instrumentation*, psychology Self-Help Devices* / standards, supply & distribution Stockings, Compression* |
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