Table 2:
Study, Patient, and Intervention Characteristics: Single Arm Prospective Trials on Compression Stockings
| Author, Year | Country | Study Objective | Subgroup Analysis | Stocking Type | Patients N | Female/Male n | Mean Age, Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samson & Showalter, 199631 | USA | To evaluate MCS for treatment of VLU and prevention of recurrence | Adherence vs. nonadherence | UlcerCare System (Jobst) | 53 | 28/25 | 71 (range, 45–94) |
| Dinn & Henry, 199229 | Ireland | To determine whether use of MCS can reduce the risk of VLU recurrence | Adherents vs. dropped out | Scholl Soft Grip elastic stockings | 126 (VLUs were healed by sclerotherapy) | 91/35 | 59.5 (range 26–80) |
| Reich-Schupke et al 200930 | Germany | To assess whether there are differences in the treatment behaviour and the quality of life of patients experiencing compression therapy | NA | NA | 110 | 72/38 | 66.2 (SD, 13.57) |
Abbreviations: MCS, medical compression stocking; NA, not applicable; SD, standard deviation; VLU, venous leg ulcer.