Taking a proactive approach to mild to moderate chronic oedema: a case study.

This case study demonstrates the benefits of early intervention and a proactive approach for a patient with chronic oedema living in the community. These benefited the patient and also supported value-based healthcare in the NHS. The patient's health and wellbeing significantly improved with an assessment of his chronic oedema and a management plan consisting of skincare, an exercise and movement programme and the introduction of a class 1 British standard compression garment.