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The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness and cost implications of class IV laser therapy on hard-to-heal leg ulcers.

March 13, 2026Journal of Wound Care0 citations

The clinical and cost analysis of laser therapy for healing hard-to-heal leg ulcers: a self-control service evaluation study

SHShaoli Hassan IHIoan Humphreys SJSteven Jeffery

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness and cost implications of class IV laser therapy on hard-to-heal leg ulcers.
Conducted a self-control service evaluation study
Applied class IV laser therapy to treat leg ulcers
Analyzed cost-effectiveness based on the treatment outcomes
Class IV laser therapy improved wound healing outcomes for leg ulcers.
Cost analysis showed potential cost savings based on study data.
Findings suggest a need for larger studies to validate results.

Abstract

In this study, class IV laser therapy demonstrated promising outcomes in the treatment of LUs by improving wound healing. However, more large-scale, randomised controlled trials are required to create standardised techniques and fully comprehend the long-term benefits and disadvantages. The cost analysis indicated positive cost-saving results based on the patients within the study. However, these cost-effectiveness estimates are based on very small numbers and so further research is needed with a larger sample.

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