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This article explores the crucial role of pain management in patients with venous leg ulcers, highlighting the findings of Karin Timm-van Ruitenburg, a nursing specialist at IJsselland Hospital in dermatology. By referencing key studies, including Lorimer et al. (2003) and Walshe (1995), the article discusses the nuances of pain perception, VAS scores, and their implications for patient care. With the mindset of "Practice what you preach," it emphasizes a commitment to addressing pain effectively, illustrating that “the numbers tell the tale” in understanding patient experiences.
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Do we care? Karin Timm – van Ruitenburg Nursing Specialist IJsselland Hospital, dermatology Capelleaan den IJssel
“He jests at scars that never felt a wound”(“Wie nooit een wonde voelde, lacht om pijn”) (William Shakespeare)
Master Advanced Nursing Practice Influence on pain in venous leg ulcer
Pain • 15% recorded in patient files (Lorimer et al. 2003) • Feature of arterial disease or infection (Walshe 1995; Charles 2002) • VAS between 3.9 (Noonan et al. 1998) and 4.4 (Charles 2002)
