2018
DOI: 10.1111/iwj.12930
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Effectiveness of the strategies of an orientation programme for the lifestyle and wound‐healing process in patients with venous ulcer: A randomised controlled trial

Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of strategies of a lifestyle orientation programme on patients with venous ulcer in elastic compression therapy. This was a single-blind, 2-arm, randomised clinical controlled trial. The primary outcome included the reduction of the wound surface area. The secondary outcomes included the perception of pain, questionnaire of ulcer status, and quality of life. Seventy-one patients with ulcers of venous aetiology were randomised into 2 arms: control group (CG) and intervent… Show more

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“…This study emphasized the importance of health professionals qualified to perform compressive therapy and guide daily living habits and continuous monitoring, actions also recommended in the nursing consultation. (29) Regarding the health care network and the presence of the social support network, this study showed that most of users depend on SUS, referred by primary care and outpatient specialties. Among those affected, most needed support from other community members on commuting to receive care.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 83%
“…This study emphasized the importance of health professionals qualified to perform compressive therapy and guide daily living habits and continuous monitoring, actions also recommended in the nursing consultation. (29) Regarding the health care network and the presence of the social support network, this study showed that most of users depend on SUS, referred by primary care and outpatient specialties. Among those affected, most needed support from other community members on commuting to receive care.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 83%
“…A presença de comorbidades e a história na família são fatores que não podem ser modificados 7 . A dor influencia na qualidade de vida por impossibilitar o paciente de realizar tarefas cotidianas, levar ao isolamento social e até mesmo a dificuldade na deambulação 2,[6][7][8]14 . O exsudato, presença de odor, tecido não viável e aparência do curativo trazem à pessoa o sentimento de vergonha, diminui sua auto-estima e auto-imagem e também restringe sua vida social 2,10 .…”
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“…A maioria dos pacientes com úlceras venosas são mulheres, pelo fato de possuirem maior suscetibilidade à varizes e telangectasias; pessoas de baixa renda e de baixa escolaridade, mostrando que o estilo de vida é uma instabilidade para o aparecimento de úlceras, além do que, afeta na compreensão e adoção de práticas solicitadas pelo profissional de saúde [4][5][6]12 .…”
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