Adherence to Compression Stockings for Venous Leg Ulcer Prevention: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial and Health Economic Analysis, Evaluating a New Multidimensional Tool (PAMCAI).

ABSTRACT: Venous leg ulcer recurrence can be prevented with daily compression stocking wear; however, stocking effectiveness is often hindered by poor patient adherence. The 'Personalised and Multi-dimensional Compression Assessment and Intervention' (PAMCAI) is a multidimensional decision aid, delivered by clinicians via an iPad application, designed to improve adherence. This study piloted the methodology and feasibility of PAMCAI's efficacy and cost-effectiveness for evaluation in a larger randomised controlled trial (RCT). Using a two-arm, single-blinded pilot RCT with cost-utility analysis, PAMCAI was compared with usual care in a tertiary hospital occupational therapy outpatient clinic. The primary outcome was adherence to wearing compression stockings, measured on a 4-point scale. Twenty part

SUBMITTER: Bar L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11999730 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature