Localised compression for ulceration using strapping #LoCUS – launch event
We were so excited to launch our brand new multi-centre study “Localised compression for ulceration using strapping” #LoCUS at The Royal College of GPs in London in partnership with L&R Medical. We had a fabulous group of inspirational people together for the launch who invoked some fascinating discussions.
What’s the LoCUS multi-centre study about?
The LoCUS study will look at healing patients with peri-malleolar ulceration and how the use of the ‘Accelerate fan strapping technique’ can expedite the healing of ulceration. The study will be multi-centred across the south of England. We were pleased that key opinion leaders from our partner organisations were able to join us for our launch meeting, along with colleagues from L&R Medical.
Fran Worboys our Nurse Consultant who is wholly delighted to be involved with this project said
We are sat here at the cutting edge of practice, ahead of the curve not just following it like everyone else
Who will lead the study?
Accelerate have made two exciting appointments of key individuals who will lead the trial:
Karen Staines, Consultant Clinical Nurse Specialist returns to Accelerate to lead this exciting project. Karen has 40 years of nursing experience, most recently leading a varied portfolio of clinical research in the lower limb.
Helen Lewis, an experienced Academic Projects Officer and Researcher will support the methodology and delivery of this exciting study.
Georgina Ritchie, Director of Education said about the day
In this room there are clinicians who are going to change compression practice across the UK and then beyond
