Experiences of living with varicose veins: a systematic review of qualitative research

ConclusionThis review demonstrates that varicose veins have a wide range of symptoms, and may have a significant impact on quality of life; people made significant adaptations to enable them to live their lives as fully as possible.Relevance to Clinical PracticeHealthcare professionals need to be aware of the range of symptoms, and their impact on quality of life. The use of PROMs to gather information about quality of life and symptoms is well established globally; however, PROMs currently used may not capture the full extent of the impact on patient's quality of life.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research