Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire Research Articles

Correlation between Generic and Disease-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaires in Patients with Venous Ulcerations: A Cross-Sectional Study Carried out in a Primary Health Care Setting in Brazil.

Venous Ulcers (VU) are a serious health problem that affect the Quality of Life (QoL). They are evaluated by many different scales in the literature. We aimed to analyze the correlation between the Medical Outcomes Short-Form Health QoL (SF-36) and Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire (CCVUQ) scales. This is a cross-sectional study conducted in a Brazilian center specializing in chronic VU of the Primary Health Care (PHC) provided to patients with active VU. The general QoL instrument SF-36 and the CCVUQ, specific for people with VU, were used. Spearman's Rho Test determined the correlation between the variables analyzed. Our sample had a total of 150 patients. We found a direct correlation between the domestic activities division (CCVUQ) aspect and the SF-36 Physical role functioning (strong), and Physical functioning (moderate) domains. The Social interaction division (CCVUQ) aspect presented moderate correlation with the domains of the SF-36 Physical role functioning and Physical functioning. The Vitality domain (SF-36) showed moderate correlation with the aspects of CCVUQ Cosmesis division and Emotional status division. The greatest forces of direct correlation were observed between the physical, functional and vitality aspects of SF-36 with those represented by domestic activities and social interaction in the CCVUQ.

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Chronic Venous Ulcers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Chronic venous ulcers (CVUs), demanding specialized care, are still a major socioeconomic problem facing health care systems worldwide. This study’s main goal was evaluating the efficacy of ESWT application as an AT in the treatment of wounds for curing CVUs. Materials and Methods: 50 patients presenting with CVUs were divided into two groups of ESWT and control randomly. Then, ESWT was applied one session per week, during four weeks, along with routine CB. The control group also received sham ESWT together with CB. In this respect, pain score, wound size, patient satisfaction and quality of life (QoL) using the Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire (CCVUQ) were consequently assessed at baseline, week four, and week eight and then compared between both groups. Results: The findings showed that patients receiving ESWT along with CB had significantly lower pain and were also feeling more satisfied than the cases undergoing CB alone (P<0.05). The significant efficiency of ESWT in improving the healing process of CVUs was further observed (P<0.05). In addition, QoL, assessed by the CCVUQ, was significantly higher in patients receiving ESWT (P<0.05). Conclusion: These findings established that ESWT was a feasible and safe option to treat patients presenting with CVUs in another word, ESWT seems to be a safe and effective adjunct therapy (AT) compared with CB in patients with CVUs. [GMJ.2021;10:e1931]

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Chronic Venous Ulcers: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Chronic venous ulcers (CVUs), demanding specialized care, are still a major socioeconomic problem facing health care systems worldwide. This study’s main goal was evaluating the efficacy of ESWT application as an AT in the treatment of wounds for curing CVUs.Materials and Methods: 50 patients presenting with CVUs were divided into two groups of ESWT and control randomly. Then, ESWT was applied one session per week, during four weeks, along with routine CB. The control group also received sham ESWT together with CB. In this respect, pain score, wound size, patient satisfaction and quality of life (QoL) using the Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire (CCVUQ) were consequently assessed at baseline, week four, and week eight and then compared between both groups.Results: The findings showed that patients receiving ESWT along with CB had significantly lower pain and were also feeling more satisfied than the cases undergoing CB alone (P<0.05). The significant efficiency of ESWT in improving the healing process of CVUs was further observed (P<0.05). In addition, QoL, assessed by the CCVUQ, was significantly higher in patients receiving ESWT (P<0.05). Conclusion: These findings established that ESWT was a feasible and safe option to treat patients presenting with CVUs in another word,ESWT seems to be a safe and effective adjunct therapy (AT) compared with CB in patients with CVUs.

Factors Associated With the Quality of Life of Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers in Primary Care: Cross-Sectional Study.

The presence of venous leg ulcers (VLU) is associated with emotional disorders in individuals who have conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and sleeping problems, which result in a reduced perceived quality of life by these individuals. The study aim was to describe the perceived quality of life and associated factors for individuals with VLU. We conducted a cross-sectional study in 22 primary care health centers with a sample of 93 individuals with VLU. The variables collected were the following: perceived quality of life measured with Spanish version of the Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire (CCVUQ-e), ulcer severity measured with the RESVECH 2.0 Score, demographic variables, and those related to the healing process. The results showed a mean CCVUQ-e score of 47.4 ± 11.8 points (Mean ± SD), with the most affected dimension being the emotional status, followed by cosmesis, social interaction, and domestic activities. The mean RESVECH 2.0 score was 11.1 ± 3.7 points. An association was found between ulcer-related pain and poorer quality of life (P < .05, t test) and between erythema in perilesional skin and poorer quality life (P < .05, t test). The signs of infection and inflammation in the VLUs were as follows: increasing exudate, friable tissue, and biofilm-compatible tissue, which were associated with a poorer quality of life (P < .05, t test). The multivariate model was statistically significant and explained a variability of 26% in the CCVUQ-e score. This study confirms that wound severity, pain, and signs of infection in VLU decrease the perceived quality of life of individuals with these wounds.

Correlation between health-related quality of life and venous leg ulcer's severity and characteristics: a cross-sectional study.

This study aims to determine health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients suffering with venous ulceration and to correlate wound's severity status with HRQoL loss as well as identify the aspects of HRQoL most negatively affected by the presence of venous ulcers. In this observational, cross-sectional, descriptive, analytical multi-centre study, data was compiled over a period of 3·5 months. Thrity-four patients with venous ulceration were recruited. The RESVECH 2·0 scale was used to monitor wounds. The MAID scale was used to measure wound's severity. The Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire (CCVUQe) (Spanish version) was used to evaluate quality of life. The mean CCVUQe score was 60·58 ± 16·04. The HRQoL dimension most affected was 'Emotional state' (mean score = 77. 67 ± 17·34). The average RESVECH 2.0 score for the wounds was 13·15 ± 5·07. A statistically significant association between total CCVUQ-e score and total RESVECH 2.0 score was detected [Pearson correlation coefficient r = 0·546 (P ≤ 0·001)]. Venous ulcers affect patients' HRQoL, particularly their emotional status. There is a relationship between the severity of the wound and loss of HRQoL. The presence of non-viable tissue, poor exudate control and infection all determine loss of HRQoL. New studies are needed to confirm these findings.

Validação do questionário de qualidade de vida na úlcera venosa crônica em língua portuguesa (Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire – CCVUQ-Brasil)

Resumo Contexto: Instrumentos de qualidade de vida vêm sendo usados nos últimos anos. Para a úlcera venosa, há um importante questionário específico, o Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire (CCVUQ), já traduzido para português em recente estudo, mas necessitando do teste de suas propriedades psicométricas e da consequente validação para ser utilizado no Brasil. Objetivos: Validar o questionário de qualidade de vida na úlcera venosa em língua portuguesa, o CCVUQ-Brasil. Métodos: A versão traduzida do questionário foi aplicada em 50 indivíduos. Sua consistência interna foi analisada, sendo posteriormente reaplicado (30 minutos e entre 7 e 15 dias após a primeira aplicação) para testar a reprodutibilidade. Os resultados foram comparados com o 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) para testar a validade. Resultados: A versão em português é semântica e culturalmente semelhante à versão original em inglês, tendo consistência interna satisfatória, alta correlação na verificação da reprodutibilidade e validade de constructo significativa. Conclusões: O CCVUQ-Brasil encontra-se validado na língua portuguesa.

Impacto de úlceras venosas na qualidade de vida de indivíduos atendidos na atenção primária

Objetivo: analisar o impacto das úlceras venosas (UV) na qualidade de vida (QV) das pessoas atendidas na atenção primária à saúde. Material e método: pesquisa quantitativa, descritiva e transversal, realizada com 101 usuários, atendidos em 42 serviços de saúde de Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados de fevereiro a setembro de 2014, por meio de um questionário sociodemográfico, clínico e de saúde, e do Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire. Utilizou-se estatística descritiva e inferencial para a análise dos dados. Resultados: a QV esteve comprometida, principalmente, no estado emocional e estético, com pior média entre os indivíduos com mais de um ano de lesão. Identificou-se associação estatística significativa entre tempo de UV atual e estado emocional (p=0,008), com maior média (64,2) para aqueles com UV há mais de um ano. Conclusões: as pessoas com UV há mais de ano apresentam maior comprometimento da QV. Necessita-se de intervenções e ações de promoção à saúde dessa população.

Evaluation of the Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire in patients with chronic venous ulcers in Uruguay

Chronic venous ulcers (CVU) represent a frequent condition, with difficult therapeutic approaches, that impact on patients’ quality of life, and generate an economic burden to patients and health systems. To perform the cultural adaptation and initial evaluation of the Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire (CCVUQ) for Uruguay, and to study the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of patients with CVU. The translated and culturally adapted version of the CCVUQ was applied to a convenience sample of 50 patients. In addition, the PROMIS Global Health Survey was included in the assessment. Both questionnaires showed good internal consistency (Cronbach alfa > 0.70). A statistically significant association was observed between the CCVUQ total scores, its subscales and both dimensions of the PROMIS: Global Physical (GPH) and Global Mental Health (GMH) (rho ≥ 0.40). The CCVUQ mean score was 54.9 ± 42 points while GPH and GMH mean scores were 37.9 ± 29 points, and 43.1 ± 35.1 points respectively. Simple linear regression showed that patients with higher income reported better emotional well-being, while in younger patients, ulcers had a higher impact on Emotional Status and Cosmetics. The translated and adapted version of the CCVUQ was easy to comprehend and apply, showing good psychometric properties. When used in association with the PROMIS Global Health Measure it provides complementary information. HRQL was severely affected in the study sample.

Tradução e adaptação cultural do Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire - Brasil

CONTEXTO: A tradução e a adaptação cultural são etapas que permitirão que um instrumento criado em determinado idioma e cultura possa ser usado em outro contexto cultural. O Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire (CCVUQ) é um questionário de qualidade de vida em portadores de úlceras venosas que para ser utilizado no Brasil é necessária a execução do processo de adaptação transcultural. OBJETIVO: Traduzir e adaptar culturalmente para a população brasileira o CCVUQ. MÉTODOS: O processo consistiu em duas traduções e duas retrotraduções realizadas por tradutores independentes, da avaliação das versões, seguida da elaboração de versão consensual e de pré-teste comentado. RESULTADOS: No processo de tradução, algumas palavras foram modificadas no seu aspecto literal. A análise posterior dos resultados do pré-teste apontou necessidades de modificações de alguns termos para melhor compreensão do respondente. O tempo médio de aplicação do questionário foi de 5 minutos e 23 segundos. CONCLUSÃO: A versão na língua portuguesa do Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire foi traduzida e adaptada para uso na população brasileira.

Randomized controlled trial comparing treatment outcome of two compression bandaging systems and standard care without compression in patients with venous leg ulcers

In Hong Kong, at the time of the study, compression treatment was not considered usual care for venous leg ulcer patients. This randomized controlled trial compared quality of life (QOL) aspects in venous leg ulcer patients of over 55-years of age, of short-stretch compression (SSB), four-layer compression bandaging (4LB) and usual care (UC) (moist wound healing dressing, no compression). Study period was 24-weeks, the primary outcome was the patient functional status, disease-specific and generic health-related QOL measures and ulcer healing rates, comparing week 1 vs. week 24 (end) results. Assessments included photogrammetry, Brief Pain Inventory, SF-12 Health Survey, Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire and Frenchay Activity Index. Data analysis was performed using, where appropriate; Kaplan Meier and log rank chi-square and the repeated measures analysis of variance test. A total of 321 patients participated in the study, 45 (14%) withdrew for various reasons. Compression bandaging in both groups significantly reduced pain (P < 0.0001) and improved functional status and QOL. Healing rate at 24 weeks for both compression groups was significant (P < 0.001); for SSB this was 72.0% (77/107) vs. 67.3% in the 4LB group (72/107) and 29.0% (31/107) with usual care. The reduction in ulcer area from weeks 12 to 24 was significant only for SSB (P < 0.047). Compression was shown to be feasible for elderly community care patients in Hong Kong and is currently implemented as part of standard venous leg ulcer treatment.

Responsiveness of generic and disease-specific health-related quality of life instruments to venous ulcer healing

The aim of the study was to evaluate the responsiveness of the Short Form Health Survey, the EuroQol 5 Dimension questionnaire, and the Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire (CXVUQ) to venous ulcer healing. Participants had health-related quality of life measured at baseline and 12 weeks. Standardized response means were calculated to assess the responsiveness of the instruments to change in an ulcer state (healed vs. unhealed). Three hundred and sixty-eight participants completed the questionnaires at baseline and 360 at 12 weeks. One hundred and ninety-three participants (54%) had healed at 12 weeks. The standardized response means ranged from -0.01 to 0.47 for Short Form Health Survey, 0.10-0.31 for EuroQol 5 Dimension questionnaire, and -0.21 to -0.92 for CXVUQ. Differences between healed and unhealed participants at 12 weeks were significantly different for three of the eight domains on Short Form Health Survey and on all domains for the CXVUQ. There were no significant differences between the groups on the EuroQol 5 Dimension questionnaire scales. CXVUQ was more responsive than the generic instruments to change in ulcer status over 12 weeks for measuring health-related quality of life of patients with venous ulceration.

Translation and validation of the Chinese version of the Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire

Translation and validation of the Chinese version of the Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire