A qualitative study of patients' experiences of living with hard-to-heal leg ulcers.

Background: Patients with hard-to-heal leg ulcers are often older and have underlying conditions that contribute to making wound healing more difficult. Hard-to-heal leg ulcers are often treated in primary care and form a large part of the district nurse's work.

Aim: To describe patients' experiences of living with hard-to-heal leg ulcers.