To harmonise the advice to use initial and/or definitive ECS therapy

To harmonise the advised duration of ECS therapy

To increase knowledge of ER nurses regarding the instruction and demonstration of the TCH

To incorporate the advised duration of ECS therapy in the patient letter

To create clarity in who is responsible for advising ECS therapy duration between internists and dermatologists

To organise follow-up and optimise patient knowledge on when to contact the treating physician

To optimise and harmonise initial compression therapy

To harmonise working methods for selecting and implementing assistive devices between medical stocking suppliers

To optimise the implementation of assistive devices in patients receiving home care for ECS therapy

To optimise the timing to contact the medical stocking supplier towards the end of the initial compression phase

To improve communication between medical stocking suppliers and home care nurses

To aim for uniformity in declaration requirements among insurance companies

To increase therapy adherence in patients using ECS therapy