Date: May, 2023
Published by: Wounds UK
Authors: J. Fletcher, L. Atkin, D. Brown, R. Byrom, G. Cooper-Stanton, R. Elwell, S. Haigh, C. Irvine, C. Merrick
Access: Open Access
Condition: Compression Therapy
This best practice document has been written and reviewed by a group of highly experienced lymphoedema, vascular and tissue viability specialists and makes recommendations about the use of compression therapy in patients with heart failure.
Compression therapy is the gold standard of care for treating lower limb oedema and ulceration; however, uncorrected knowledge gaps and misconceptions surrounding its use for patients with heart failure can deter healthcare professionals from applying it. This document will also address common misconceptions about compression therapy and provide the information necessary to understand compression therapy’s fundamental principles, as well as the value of a multidisciplinary approach that ensures that the patient receives the best care possible.