The guideline presents a comprehensive review of the best available evidence at the time of the literature search related to the assessment of people with or at risk of a venous leg ulcer. The clinical practice in this guideline is a general guide to appropriate care, to be implemented by qualified health professionals subject to their clinical judgment of each individual case and in consideration of the individual’s personal preferences and available resources. The guideline should be implemented in a culturally safe and respectful manner in accordance with the principles of protection, participation, and partnership.
Venous Leg Ulcer Guideline Committee, Clinical Practice Guideline for Venous Leg Ulcers: Assessment. Emily Haesler (Ed.). Hong Kong Enterostomal Therapists Association, New Zealand Wound Care Society, Wounds Australia and the Wound Healing Society of Singapore. 2025.