Undertaking leg ulcer research in primary care

Kenkre, Joyce MSc, RGN
Brettle, J Paul RGN
Burl, Geoffrey RGN

Joyce Kenkre MSc, RGN, is Senior Research Fellow, J Paul Brettle RGN, is Research Associate, Department of Primary Care and General Practice, University of Birmingham. Geoffrey Burl RGN, is District Nurse, Leg Ulcer Clinic, River Brook Medical Centre, Southern Birmingham Community Health NHS Trust.

Date of acceptance: May 5 2000.

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Nursing Standard 14(40):p 68, June 21, 2000.

Summary

Evidence-based practice has become a by-word in leg ulcer care, but the picture is far from complete. More research is needed. Carrying out the research to ensure quality care in a primary care setting brings practical difficulties and raises issues which must be resolved, as a research team from Birmingham University shows.