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Scand J Prim Health Care · Dec 2024
Supporting patients with venous leg ulcers in self-care monitoring: an interview study with primary health care professionals.
- Natali Johnsson, Cecilia Fagerström, Catharina Lindberg, and Hanna Tuvesson.
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden.
- Scand J Prim Health Care. 2024 Dec 1; 42 (4): 515524515-524.
ObjectiveThis study described the experiences and perceptions of how primary health care professionals (PHCPs) support patients with venous leg ulcers (VLUs) in self-care monitoring.DesignA qualitative approach with reflexive thematic analysis was used, with 24 individual qualitative open interviews.SettingPrimary health care clinics and community health care in four southern regions in Sweden.SubjectsRegistered nurses, district nurses and nurse assistants who had experience of caring for patients with VLUs. In total, 24 interviews were conducted with PHCPs in Sweden.ResultsPHCPs have a vital role in promoting patient independence and responsibility, identifying needs and adapting care strategies, while also recognising unmet needs in patients with VLUs.ConclusionPHCPs actively monitor patients' self-care and establish caring relationships. They see a need for a structured primary health care work routine for ulcer management.
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