O cotidiano do homem que convive com a úlcera venosa crônica: estudo fenomenológico

Abstract

The chronic venous leg ulcer is the major therapeutic problem of lower limb injuries, which can trigger changes in the daily life of the person affected by it. This study aimed to understand the daily life of men who lives with chronic venous ulcers. A phenomenological study was conducted with eight men, who were interviewed during June and July of 2012. The study asked questions related to: "Restrictions in social life" and "Recovering the skin integrity and restart the activities affected by the wound". The answers revealed that men with these ulcers have social implications in the areas of productivity and sexuality. This leads to restrictions in everyday life with loss in performance of socially established roles for men, leading to anxiety for his return at full performance of his social role. The findings suggest significant experiential aspects that may guide professionals in the planning and implementation of health actions aimed to treat these patients.Descriptors: Varicose ulcer. Nursing. Qualitative research. RESUMO A úlcera venosa crônica constitui o maior problema terapêutico das lesões de membros inferiores, podendo desencadear mudanças na vida diária da pessoa por ela acometida. Objetivou-se compreender o cotidiano do homem que convive com a úlcera venosa crônica. Estudo fenomenológico realizado com oito homens, entrevistados em junho e julho de 2012. As categorias identificadas, "Restrições na vida social" e "Recuperar a integridade da pele e retomar as atividades afetadas pela ferida

Experiências Construídas No Processo De Viver Com a Úlcera Venosa

“…No cenário científico ainda há reduzido conhecimento acerca das implicações da úlcera venosa no cotidiano do homem e como provê o seu autocuidado, porém constatam-se restrições na vida com prejuízo e implicações sociais no âmbito produtivo e na sexualidade do homem. Essa constatação torna-se prejudicada e algumas vezes desconhecida pelos profissionais de saúde, devido a pouca procura dos homens com úlcera venosa aos serviços de saúde (12) .…”

Repercussões sociais vivenciadas pela pessoa idosa com úlcera venosa

“…Thus, in addition to suffering from this chronic condition, these individuals face the impact of the disease on their body image, which leads to low self-esteem, and discrimination from others (14) .…”

Quality of life of elderly patients with leg ulcers

“…Pain is one of the main complaints of individuals experiencing a continuous skin lesion, affecting from 28% to 65% of those with a leg ulcer. [24][25][26] Therefore, healthcare professionals should incorporate pain assessment into routine ulcer care and assist patients in using coping strategies in order to minimize psychological distress. 27 In regard to the presence of edema, 30% presented some level of edema in the perilesional region or in the limbs.…”