A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to compression stocking use in patients with chronic venous insufficiency

Compression stocking therapy is the gold standard of treatment for conditions associated with lower limb venous dysfunction. The benefits in symptom relief and preventing disease progression are well documented. Despite this, adherence to compression stocking therapy is poor. This project aimed to identify factors affecting compression stocking adherence in Aotearoa New Zealand through qualitative evaluation of interviews of patients with chronic venous insufficiency.