Learning objectives
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
- Appreciate the physical and emotional challenges faced by patients with lower leg ulcers and their impact on life
- Assess the patient’s risk and fear of recurrence and managing them
- Know the importance of shared decision-making and the difficulties patients face to adhere to treatment
- Consider patient-reported outcomes and incorporating them into treatment goals
- Be aware of the important healthcare professional’s role in investigating potential underlying causes, to avoid consequences of delayed diagnosis
Author: Karine Majchrzak
