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- Title
A glossary of terms to assist the recognition and diagnosis of skin conditions associated with lower-limb chronic oedema.
- Authors
Elwell, Rebecca; Craven, Nicholas
- Abstract
There are a number of recognised skin conditions associated with chronic oedema, but the lack of agreed definitions and terminology often leads to poor recognition and a delay in treatment. Many patients are given a diagnostic label' (e.g. varicose eczema) that often turns out to be incorrect, leading to an interruption in the patient pathway. Every skin condition can be described in a variety of ways and each professional group adheres to certain phrases and words that, within each discipline, are recognised, but when making onward referral or working between professions, it helps to have clear and concise definitions. This article aims is to standardise the terminology used to describe skin conditions of the lower limbs among health professionals, removing some of the discrepancy, and to develop a glossary to aid recognition, definition and hence diagnosis to ensure prompt and appropriate management is implemented.
- Publication
British Journal of Community Nursing, 2015, pS14
- ISSN
1462-4753
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.12968/bjcn.2015.20.sup4.s14