Development of a content-validated venous ulcer guideline.

Evidence-based practice for venous ulcers may improve healing and reduce costs of care. The Association for the Advancement of Wound Care Government and Regulatory Task Force developed a content-validated venous ulcer guideline based on best available evidence supporting each aspect of venous ulcer care. After compiling all-inclusive lists of elements in venous ulcer algorithms published before August 2002, the Task Force objectively rated and summarized up to five best references from MEDLINE, CINAHL, and EMBASE literature searches covering each aspect of care.