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A social approach to lower limb care
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A social approach to lower limb care

Health promotion within Leg Clubs has specifically drawn from the discipline of Health Psychology to promote health education through psychology, biology, sociology, social interaction and high standards of professional communication all necessary and important components of effective The psychosocial Lindsay Leg Club® model of care has been in operation since 1995 and was specifically designed to provide a social model of care for people suffering from or at risk of leg ulceration. Leg Clubs are partnerships between nurses, volunteers, members (the people attending for leg ulcer treatment or prevention) and committed healthcare companies. This is demonstrated with a video filmed within Nailsea Leg Club. The objective being to reframe possible negative behaviours to positive wellness actions.

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