4-layer compression bandaging  (Smith & Nephew)

Journal: The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Article Title: Compression bandages or stockings versus no compression for treating venous leg ulcers

doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013397.pub2

Figure Lengend Snippet:

Article Snippet: Interventions , Intervention characteristics Four‐layer bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : 4‐layer compression bandaging (Profore; Smith & Nephew PLC, Hull, UK). Typically applied at weekly intervals for 24 weeks. The sub‐bandage resting pressure between 40 to 50 mmHg Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing Number of participants randomised : 107 participants Number of participants analysed: 87 participants for health‐related quality of life and pain score outcome; 107 participants for ulcer‐healing outcomes Short‐stretch bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : short‐stretch compression bandaging (Rosidal sys; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany). Typically applied at weekly intervals for 24 weeks. The sub‐bandage resting pressure between 40 to 50 mmHg Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing. Number of participants randomised : 107 participants Number of participants analysed : 95 for health‐related quality of life and pain score outcome; 107 for ulcer‐healing outcomes Usual care Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : moist wound‐healing dressing without compression. Applied alginates, films, foams or absorbent dressings, as well as a bio‐cellulose dressing (Suprasorb A or A+Ag, Suprasorb F, Solvaline, Vliwazell, Suprasorb P, Suprasorb X or X+PHMB; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : not described Number of participants randomised : 107 participants Number of participants analysed : 94 health‐related quality of life and pain score outcome; 107 for ulcer‐healing outcomes , .

Techniques:

Journal: The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Article Title: Compression bandages or stockings versus no compression for treating venous leg ulcers

doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013397.pub2

Figure Lengend Snippet: Morrell 1998

Article Snippet: Interventions , Intervention characteristics Four‐layer bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : 4‐layer compression bandaging (Profore; Smith & Nephew PLC, Hull, UK). Typically applied at weekly intervals for 24 weeks. The sub‐bandage resting pressure between 40 to 50 mmHg Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing Number of participants randomised : 107 participants Number of participants analysed: 87 participants for health‐related quality of life and pain score outcome; 107 participants for ulcer‐healing outcomes Short‐stretch bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : short‐stretch compression bandaging (Rosidal sys; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany). Typically applied at weekly intervals for 24 weeks. The sub‐bandage resting pressure between 40 to 50 mmHg Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing. Number of participants randomised : 107 participants Number of participants analysed : 95 for health‐related quality of life and pain score outcome; 107 for ulcer‐healing outcomes Usual care Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : moist wound‐healing dressing without compression. Applied alginates, films, foams or absorbent dressings, as well as a bio‐cellulose dressing (Suprasorb A or A+Ag, Suprasorb F, Solvaline, Vliwazell, Suprasorb P, Suprasorb X or X+PHMB; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : not described Number of participants randomised : 107 participants Number of participants analysed : 94 health‐related quality of life and pain score outcome; 107 for ulcer‐healing outcomes , .

Techniques: Sequencing, Selection

Journal: The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Article Title: Compression bandages or stockings versus no compression for treating venous leg ulcers

doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013397.pub2

Figure Lengend Snippet: Wong 2008a

Article Snippet: Interventions , Intervention characteristics Four‐layer bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : 4‐layer compression bandaging (Profore; Smith & Nephew PLC, Hull, UK). Typically applied at weekly intervals for 24 weeks. The sub‐bandage resting pressure between 40 to 50 mmHg Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing Number of participants randomised : 107 participants Number of participants analysed: 87 participants for health‐related quality of life and pain score outcome; 107 participants for ulcer‐healing outcomes Short‐stretch bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : short‐stretch compression bandaging (Rosidal sys; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany). Typically applied at weekly intervals for 24 weeks. The sub‐bandage resting pressure between 40 to 50 mmHg Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing. Number of participants randomised : 107 participants Number of participants analysed : 95 for health‐related quality of life and pain score outcome; 107 for ulcer‐healing outcomes Usual care Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : moist wound‐healing dressing without compression. Applied alginates, films, foams or absorbent dressings, as well as a bio‐cellulose dressing (Suprasorb A or A+Ag, Suprasorb F, Solvaline, Vliwazell, Suprasorb P, Suprasorb X or X+PHMB; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : not described Number of participants randomised : 107 participants Number of participants analysed : 94 health‐related quality of life and pain score outcome; 107 for ulcer‐healing outcomes , .

Techniques: Sampling, Infection, Sequencing, Selection

Journal: The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Article Title: Compression bandages or stockings versus no compression for treating venous leg ulcers

doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013397.pub2

Figure Lengend Snippet: Wong 2008b

Article Snippet: Interventions , Intervention characteristics Four‐layer bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : 4‐layer compression bandaging (Profore; Smith & Nephew PLC, Hull, UK). Typically applied at weekly intervals for 24 weeks. The sub‐bandage resting pressure between 40 to 50 mmHg Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing Number of participants randomised : 107 participants Number of participants analysed: 87 participants for health‐related quality of life and pain score outcome; 107 participants for ulcer‐healing outcomes Short‐stretch bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : short‐stretch compression bandaging (Rosidal sys; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany). Typically applied at weekly intervals for 24 weeks. The sub‐bandage resting pressure between 40 to 50 mmHg Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing. Number of participants randomised : 107 participants Number of participants analysed : 95 for health‐related quality of life and pain score outcome; 107 for ulcer‐healing outcomes Usual care Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : moist wound‐healing dressing without compression. Applied alginates, films, foams or absorbent dressings, as well as a bio‐cellulose dressing (Suprasorb A or A+Ag, Suprasorb F, Solvaline, Vliwazell, Suprasorb P, Suprasorb X or X+PHMB; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : not described Number of participants randomised : 107 participants Number of participants analysed : 94 health‐related quality of life and pain score outcome; 107 for ulcer‐healing outcomes , .

Techniques: Infection, Sequencing, Selection, Generated, Software

Journal: The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Article Title: Compression bandages or stockings versus no compression for treating venous leg ulcers

doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013397.pub2

Figure Lengend Snippet: Wong 2012

Article Snippet: Interventions , Intervention characteristics Four‐layer bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : 4‐layer compression bandaging (Profore; Smith & Nephew PLC, Hull, UK). Typically applied at weekly intervals for 24 weeks. The sub‐bandage resting pressure between 40 to 50 mmHg Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing Number of participants randomised : 107 participants Number of participants analysed: 87 participants for health‐related quality of life and pain score outcome; 107 participants for ulcer‐healing outcomes Short‐stretch bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : short‐stretch compression bandaging (Rosidal sys; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany). Typically applied at weekly intervals for 24 weeks. The sub‐bandage resting pressure between 40 to 50 mmHg Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing. Number of participants randomised : 107 participants Number of participants analysed : 95 for health‐related quality of life and pain score outcome; 107 for ulcer‐healing outcomes Usual care Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : moist wound‐healing dressing without compression. Applied alginates, films, foams or absorbent dressings, as well as a bio‐cellulose dressing (Suprasorb A or A+Ag, Suprasorb F, Solvaline, Vliwazell, Suprasorb P, Suprasorb X or X+PHMB; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : not described Number of participants randomised : 107 participants Number of participants analysed : 94 health‐related quality of life and pain score outcome; 107 for ulcer‐healing outcomes , .

Techniques: Sequencing, Selection, Generated

Journal: The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Article Title: Compression bandages or stockings versus no compression for treating venous leg ulcers

doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013397.pub2

Figure Lengend Snippet:

Article Snippet: Interventions , Intervention characteristics Four‐layer bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : 4‐layer compression bandaging (Profore; Smith & Nephew PLC, Hull, UK), also described as elastic or long‐stretch compression system, with 5 components: PROFORE WCL (primary dressing), PROFORE#1 (orthopaedic wool), PROFORE#2 (crepe bandage), PROFORE#3 (light compression bandage), PROFORE#4 (cohesive flexible bandage). Typically applied at weekly or bi‐weekly intervals for 12 weeks. The sub‐bandage resting pressure between 40 to 50 mmHg (from ) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing. Number of participants randomised : 10 participants Number of participants analysed : 9 completers Short‐stretch bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : short‐stretch compression system (Rosidal sys; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany), also described as an inelastic compression system, consisting of 2 rolls of high‐compression, textile‐elastic short‐stretch bandages named as the Rosidal K. It has 5 components: tg tubular bandage, Rosidal soft, Rosidal K, Profix, and Mollelast haft. Typically applied in weekly or bi‐weekly intervals for 12 weeks. The sub‐bandage ankle pressure of 25 ‐ 40 mmHg (from ) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing Number of participants randomised : 10 participants Number of participants analysed : 9 completers Usual care Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : usual care provided by the researcher and 3 clinic nurses, care provided by the researcher once a week and by clinic nurses for the rest of the week for 12 weeks, treatments including washing, cleansing, and wound dressings. Moist wound‐healing dressing without compression. Applied alginates, films, foams or absorbent dressings, as well as a bio‐cellulose dressing (Suprasorb A or A+Ag, Suprasorb F, Solvaline, Vliwazell, Suprasorb P, Suprasorb X or X+PHMB; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany) (from ) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : not described Number of participants randomised : 10 participants Number of participants analysed : 8 completers , .

Techniques:

Journal: The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Article Title: Compression bandages or stockings versus no compression for treating venous leg ulcers

doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013397.pub2

Figure Lengend Snippet: Morrell 1998

Article Snippet: Interventions , Intervention characteristics Four‐layer bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : 4‐layer compression bandaging (Profore; Smith & Nephew PLC, Hull, UK), also described as elastic or long‐stretch compression system, with 5 components: PROFORE WCL (primary dressing), PROFORE#1 (orthopaedic wool), PROFORE#2 (crepe bandage), PROFORE#3 (light compression bandage), PROFORE#4 (cohesive flexible bandage). Typically applied at weekly or bi‐weekly intervals for 12 weeks. The sub‐bandage resting pressure between 40 to 50 mmHg (from ) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing. Number of participants randomised : 10 participants Number of participants analysed : 9 completers Short‐stretch bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : short‐stretch compression system (Rosidal sys; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany), also described as an inelastic compression system, consisting of 2 rolls of high‐compression, textile‐elastic short‐stretch bandages named as the Rosidal K. It has 5 components: tg tubular bandage, Rosidal soft, Rosidal K, Profix, and Mollelast haft. Typically applied in weekly or bi‐weekly intervals for 12 weeks. The sub‐bandage ankle pressure of 25 ‐ 40 mmHg (from ) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing Number of participants randomised : 10 participants Number of participants analysed : 9 completers Usual care Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : usual care provided by the researcher and 3 clinic nurses, care provided by the researcher once a week and by clinic nurses for the rest of the week for 12 weeks, treatments including washing, cleansing, and wound dressings. Moist wound‐healing dressing without compression. Applied alginates, films, foams or absorbent dressings, as well as a bio‐cellulose dressing (Suprasorb A or A+Ag, Suprasorb F, Solvaline, Vliwazell, Suprasorb P, Suprasorb X or X+PHMB; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany) (from ) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : not described Number of participants randomised : 10 participants Number of participants analysed : 8 completers , .

Techniques: Sequencing, Selection

Journal: The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Article Title: Compression bandages or stockings versus no compression for treating venous leg ulcers

doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013397.pub2

Figure Lengend Snippet: Wong 2008a

Article Snippet: Interventions , Intervention characteristics Four‐layer bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : 4‐layer compression bandaging (Profore; Smith & Nephew PLC, Hull, UK), also described as elastic or long‐stretch compression system, with 5 components: PROFORE WCL (primary dressing), PROFORE#1 (orthopaedic wool), PROFORE#2 (crepe bandage), PROFORE#3 (light compression bandage), PROFORE#4 (cohesive flexible bandage). Typically applied at weekly or bi‐weekly intervals for 12 weeks. The sub‐bandage resting pressure between 40 to 50 mmHg (from ) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing. Number of participants randomised : 10 participants Number of participants analysed : 9 completers Short‐stretch bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : short‐stretch compression system (Rosidal sys; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany), also described as an inelastic compression system, consisting of 2 rolls of high‐compression, textile‐elastic short‐stretch bandages named as the Rosidal K. It has 5 components: tg tubular bandage, Rosidal soft, Rosidal K, Profix, and Mollelast haft. Typically applied in weekly or bi‐weekly intervals for 12 weeks. The sub‐bandage ankle pressure of 25 ‐ 40 mmHg (from ) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing Number of participants randomised : 10 participants Number of participants analysed : 9 completers Usual care Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : usual care provided by the researcher and 3 clinic nurses, care provided by the researcher once a week and by clinic nurses for the rest of the week for 12 weeks, treatments including washing, cleansing, and wound dressings. Moist wound‐healing dressing without compression. Applied alginates, films, foams or absorbent dressings, as well as a bio‐cellulose dressing (Suprasorb A or A+Ag, Suprasorb F, Solvaline, Vliwazell, Suprasorb P, Suprasorb X or X+PHMB; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany) (from ) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : not described Number of participants randomised : 10 participants Number of participants analysed : 8 completers , .

Techniques: Sampling, Infection, Sequencing, Selection

Journal: The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Article Title: Compression bandages or stockings versus no compression for treating venous leg ulcers

doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013397.pub2

Figure Lengend Snippet: Wong 2008b

Article Snippet: Interventions , Intervention characteristics Four‐layer bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : 4‐layer compression bandaging (Profore; Smith & Nephew PLC, Hull, UK), also described as elastic or long‐stretch compression system, with 5 components: PROFORE WCL (primary dressing), PROFORE#1 (orthopaedic wool), PROFORE#2 (crepe bandage), PROFORE#3 (light compression bandage), PROFORE#4 (cohesive flexible bandage). Typically applied at weekly or bi‐weekly intervals for 12 weeks. The sub‐bandage resting pressure between 40 to 50 mmHg (from ) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing. Number of participants randomised : 10 participants Number of participants analysed : 9 completers Short‐stretch bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : short‐stretch compression system (Rosidal sys; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany), also described as an inelastic compression system, consisting of 2 rolls of high‐compression, textile‐elastic short‐stretch bandages named as the Rosidal K. It has 5 components: tg tubular bandage, Rosidal soft, Rosidal K, Profix, and Mollelast haft. Typically applied in weekly or bi‐weekly intervals for 12 weeks. The sub‐bandage ankle pressure of 25 ‐ 40 mmHg (from ) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing Number of participants randomised : 10 participants Number of participants analysed : 9 completers Usual care Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : usual care provided by the researcher and 3 clinic nurses, care provided by the researcher once a week and by clinic nurses for the rest of the week for 12 weeks, treatments including washing, cleansing, and wound dressings. Moist wound‐healing dressing without compression. Applied alginates, films, foams or absorbent dressings, as well as a bio‐cellulose dressing (Suprasorb A or A+Ag, Suprasorb F, Solvaline, Vliwazell, Suprasorb P, Suprasorb X or X+PHMB; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany) (from ) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : not described Number of participants randomised : 10 participants Number of participants analysed : 8 completers , .

Techniques: Infection, Sequencing, Selection, Generated, Software

Journal: The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Article Title: Compression bandages or stockings versus no compression for treating venous leg ulcers

doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013397.pub2

Figure Lengend Snippet: Wong 2012

Article Snippet: Interventions , Intervention characteristics Four‐layer bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : 4‐layer compression bandaging (Profore; Smith & Nephew PLC, Hull, UK), also described as elastic or long‐stretch compression system, with 5 components: PROFORE WCL (primary dressing), PROFORE#1 (orthopaedic wool), PROFORE#2 (crepe bandage), PROFORE#3 (light compression bandage), PROFORE#4 (cohesive flexible bandage). Typically applied at weekly or bi‐weekly intervals for 12 weeks. The sub‐bandage resting pressure between 40 to 50 mmHg (from ) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing. Number of participants randomised : 10 participants Number of participants analysed : 9 completers Short‐stretch bandage Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : short‐stretch compression system (Rosidal sys; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany), also described as an inelastic compression system, consisting of 2 rolls of high‐compression, textile‐elastic short‐stretch bandages named as the Rosidal K. It has 5 components: tg tubular bandage, Rosidal soft, Rosidal K, Profix, and Mollelast haft. Typically applied in weekly or bi‐weekly intervals for 12 weeks. The sub‐bandage ankle pressure of 25 ‐ 40 mmHg (from ) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : used along with the usual topical ulcer care, including a moist wound‐healing dressing Number of participants randomised : 10 participants Number of participants analysed : 9 completers Usual care Details of interventions (including compression devices used, and duration of interventions applied) : usual care provided by the researcher and 3 clinic nurses, care provided by the researcher once a week and by clinic nurses for the rest of the week for 12 weeks, treatments including washing, cleansing, and wound dressings. Moist wound‐healing dressing without compression. Applied alginates, films, foams or absorbent dressings, as well as a bio‐cellulose dressing (Suprasorb A or A+Ag, Suprasorb F, Solvaline, Vliwazell, Suprasorb P, Suprasorb X or X+PHMB; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co KG, Rengsdorf, Germany) (from ) Descriptions of any co‐interventions or standard care : not described Number of participants randomised : 10 participants Number of participants analysed : 8 completers , .

Techniques: Sequencing, Selection, Generated