Clinical
Issues affecting concordance with leg ulcer care and quality of life
<p>This article examines the issues that influence patients’ concordance with leg ulcer treatment regimens and the effect this may have on quality of life. Nurses need to have a good understanding of the physical and psychosocial factors that affect patients’ concordance with treatment and how any issues can be resolved to enable successful patient-professional partnership, effective care planning and delivery, and better patient outcomes.</p>