RESEARCH REPORT
Topic: A 72 year old, diabetic female patient is being treated for a venous ulcer on their right leg. Treatment has included antibiotic medications to treat the underlying infection. Patient is currently wrapping her legs to promote venous compression and ulceration healing. Leg swelling has decreased, but ulcer healing is currently not improving and she is questioning whether the wrapping of her leg is stopping the ulcer from healing.
1. Identifying an area of practice for inquiry (50 Words)
2. Background:
Write a brief background (about 150 words) about the area of practice by referring to current literature