Abstract
Background
Ulcer classification systems can provide a framework for healthcare staff to predict potential risk and prompt the right care at the right time.
Aim
To explore if consensus is achieved when two wound classification systems are applied to grade a foot lesion by two different specialist clinician groups, nurses and podiatrists.
Method
A typical ulcer was compared using the European Pressure Advisory Panel and University of Texas tools.
Conclusion
Both systems achieved consensus on ulcer depth, but the Texas system also indicates perfusion or infection. This supports a more informed rationale for treatment.
Ulcer classification systems can provide a framework for healthcare staff to predict potential risk and prompt the right care at the right time.
Aim
To explore if consensus is achieved when two wound classification systems are applied to grade a foot lesion by two different specialist clinician groups, nurses and podiatrists.
Method
A typical ulcer was compared using the European Pressure Advisory Panel and University of Texas tools.
Conclusion
Both systems achieved consensus on ulcer depth, but the Texas system also indicates perfusion or infection. This supports a more informed rationale for treatment.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Wounds UK |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- assessment
- SKIN bundle
- ulceration
- wound classification
