Information leaflets for venous leg ulcer patients: are they effective?
The results indicate there is limited value in providing information leaflets to this patient group, who were predominantly older patients with low levels of education. The relatively small sample size may explain the disappointing results. Further research may reveal a benefit of providing these leaflets to carers.
We were unable to detect a significant improvement in safety behaviors or attitudes by adolescents and young adults after a brief intervention by physicians during routine office visits.