New research has proven that a genetic test in patients with venous leg ulcers (VLUs) can show if their wound will heal with standard care (compression therapy) or if it will need advanced wound care (any treatment option that is more than compression) to heal. This survey aims to understand if such a diagnostic tool would be beneficial to your practice when placing people with VLUs onto care pathways.
The accuracy of the test is not affected by the wound’s age or size. However, it is designed to be used at the patient’s first presentation. The results can help clinicians to determine if the patient is likely to respond to standard care or if advanced wound care is needed. As it helps guide patients into the most appropriate treatment pathway, this test is considered a ‘pathway diagnostic’.
This test does not limit the clinician’s choice but provides actionable insights that support predictable treatment outcomes.