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Research priorities for vascular services: results of the UK Vascular James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Process
Background Vascular disease covers a broad spectrum of conditions and treatments, with over 40,000 vascular surgical procedures performed in England each year.1 It is one of the largest contributors to morbidity and mortality globally, accounting for 40% of deaths in the UK and estimated heath and care costs of £9 billion annually.2 Work conducted under…
Read MoreResearch priorities for venous conditions: results of the UK Vascular James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Process
Background Venous disease encompasses a range of conditions that vary in severity and, if left unmanaged, can lead to serious conditions such as leg ulcers. This presents a huge economic burden to the NHS, estimated to be between £1bn and £3bn per year for ulcers alone.1–3 Venous disease can negatively impact on quality of life…
Read MoreResearch priorities for vascular wounds: results of the Vascular Society GBI/James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Process
Background In the UK, approximately 3.8 million people live with a wound at an estimated cost of £8.3 billion per year to the NHS, with this figure expected to rise in the future.1,2 Additionally, complications like delayed healing, infection and deterioration of other comorbidities are known to have a detrimental impact on patients’ quality of…
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