Effects of preventive use of compression stockings for elderly with chronic venous insufficiency and...
Effects of preventive use of compression stockings for elderly with chronic venous insufficiency and swollen legs: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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English
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Many home-dwelling elderly use medical compression stockings to prevent venous insufficiency, deep venous thrombosis, painful legs and leg ulcers. Assisting users with applying and removing compression stockings demands resources from the home based health services, but the effects are uncertain. This systematic review aims to summarize the effects...
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Effects of preventive use of compression stockings for elderly with chronic venous insufficiency and swollen legs: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_1739c09d25d94198ac7c02e3a894989d
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_1739c09d25d94198ac7c02e3a894989d
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1471-2318
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1471-2318
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10.1186/s12877-019-1087-1
