V. Slonková, V.Vašků Dept.of Dermatovenereology Medical Faculty of Masaryk University St.Ann University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic

1. LEG ULCER SIZE – AN
IMPORTANT FACTOR
INFLUENCING QUALITY
OF LIFE OF LEG ULCER
PATIENTS
V. Slonková, V.Vašků
Dept.of Dermatovenereology
Medical Faculty of Masaryk University
St.Ann University Hospital
Brno, Czech Republic

2. Aim and methods
 Aim: to identify most important factors that
influence quality of life of the patients with
chronic leg ulcers of venous or mixed aetiology
 Methods: -a special set of questions focused on
quality of life of patients with chronic leg ulcers
- questions divided in 6 parts - pain, physical,
social and psychological impact, daily activities
and aspects of treatment

3. Methods
 Number of patients: 100
(38 men, 62 women)
 Mean age: 68,5 years
 Mean leg ulcer size: 41,1 cm2
 Mean leg ulcer duration: 26,8 months

4. Pain intensity
 Dependence on leg ulcer size
 p < 0,016931

5. Appetite impairment
 Dependence on leg ulcer
size
 p 0,004557

6. Sleep disturbances
 Dependence on leg ulcer
size
 p 0,029039

7. Social aspects
 Dependence on leg ulcer
size
 p < 0,000921

8. Restrictions of daily activities
 Dependence on leg ulcer
size
 p < 0,009738

9. Depression
 Dependence on leg ulcer size
 p < 0,008621

10. Factors influencing quality of life
 Leg ulcer size
 Pain intensity
 Age
 Gender
 Duration of leg ulcer
 Mobility of patients
 Sleep disturbances