The impact of psychosocial factors on adherence to compression therapy to prevent recurrence of venous leg ulcers

Finlayson, Kathleen; Edwards, Helen; Courtney, Mary D.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03151.x

Cited by 91 publications

(85 citation statements)

References 43 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…The lack of use of compression in some cases may have been due to a lack of confidence regarding the underlying arterial status of the affected clients, as only 43% had been assessed using the handheld Doppler. Nonetheless, what is apparent is that individuals with venous leg ulceration managed in this community setting are not always offered treatments in keeping with national and international best practice (Grace, 2003;Gethin, 2009;Posnett et al, 2009;Finlayson et al, 2010). As leg ulceration is frequently chronic and relapsing in nature, it is essential that patients have early access to diagnostic and vascular assessments so that the best possible outcomes are achieved and patient suffering is reduced (Drew et al, 2007;HSE, 2009;Moffatt et al, 2009).…”

Section: Compression Therapymentioning

confidence: 99%

The prevalence, aetiology and management of wounds in a community care area in Ireland

Skerritt

Moore

2014

Br J Community Nurs

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Section: Compression Therapymentioning

confidence: 99%

The prevalence, aetiology and management of wounds in a community care area in Ireland

Skerritt

Moore

2014

Br J Community Nurs

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Esses cuidados abrangem, além da terapia tópica, o uso da terapia compressiva, que objetiva o controle da insuficiência venosa crônica associada ao exercício físico, repouso e elevação das pernas para o controle do edema. Não obstante, faz-se, ainda, necessário o controle de doenças crônicas, como obesidade, hipertensão arterial e diabetes; dieta balanceada e, em alguns casos, medicamentos venotônicos 5,6 .…”

Section: Introducãounclassified

A experiência de autocuidado de mulheres que convivem com úlcera venosa crônica

Silva

Jesús

Merighi

et al. 2016

Estima

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

RESUMOA úlcera venosa é mais prevalente em mulheres, sobretudo as idosas, sendo que a cronicidade e o caráter recorrente desse tipo de lesão podem trazer implicações para o autocuidado. Neste estudo, fundamentado na fenomenologia social de Alfred Schütz, objetivou-se compreender a experiência de autocuidado de mulheres que convivem com úlcera venosa crônica. Participaram sete mulheres, cujos depoimentos foram obtidos em 2012. Os resultados desvelaram que o autocuidado da mulher acometida pela úlcera venosa crônica inclui dificuldades relacionadas à própria higienização, vestimentas e calçados, repouso e adesão ao tratamento tópico e compressivo da úlcera venosa crônica, além do controle da dor. Ainda que não realizem plenamente o autocuidado orientado pelo profissional, as participantes têm a expectativa de conseguir a cicatrização, ter saúde e retomar suas atividades cotidianas afetadas pela ferida. Conclui-se que o maior desafio posto está em fazer com que as orientações profissionais para o manejo da úlcera venosa crônica se desdobrem em autocuidado efetivo. Tal ação está atrelada ao modo como o profissional percebe a realidade de cada mulher e se propõe a intervir, compartilhando, ajudando-a a transcender suas dificuldades em relação à doença e a encontrar caminhos que a empoderem no cuidado de si mesma. DESCRITORES:Estomaterapia. Úlcera varicosa. Autocuidado. Enfermagem. ABSTRACTThe venous leg ulcers are more prevalent in women, especially among the elderly, and its chronicity and the recurring nature of this type of injury may cause implications in self-care. This study aimed to understand the self-care experience of women who has to deal with chronic venous ulcers. We based our research on the social phenomenology of Alfred Schütz. Seven women participated and their testimonials were collected in 2012. The results unveiled that the self-care of women affected by chronic venous ulcers includes difficulties related to their own hygiene, clothing and footwear, rest and adherence to topic and compressive treatments of chronic venous ulcers, in addition to pain control. Although not fully performing self-care guided by a professional, the participants expect to achieve healing, to recover their health and to continue their daily activities, which are affected by the wound. We concluded that the greatest challenge is to make the professional guidelines for the management of chronic venous ulcers unfold themselves in effective self-care. Such action is linked to the way the professional perceives the reality of every woman and proposes to to make interventions with her consent, helping her to transcend her difficulties related to the disease and to find ways that empower her in self-caring.

show abstract

“…However, there is a relationship of self-efficacy with compression therapy and significant association between low self-efficacy and increased risk of recurrence of ulcers [12,35].…”

Section: Interrelationship Among Quality Of Life Self-efficacy Adhementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The low level of education hinders to understand the clinical situation and in promoting health through self-care due to lack of knowledge regarding ulceration, resulting in the absence of lifestyle changes [12,13].…”

Section: Sociodemographic Clinical and Care Influence In The Healinmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Aspects Related to Venous Ulcer Healing and its Influence on Quality of Life

Torres¹,

Mansano-Scholosser²,

Araújo³

et al. 2016

Worldwide Wound Healing - Innovation in Natural and Conventional Methods

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Nowadays, the varicose ulcers (VUs) are one of the most worrying leg ulcers and are an important global health problem, with high costs related to the treatment and its complications. Moreover, the quality of life (QOL) of the patient could be affected by pain, sleep disorders, functional impairment, depression, and isolation. The VU patient care is complex, and it is necessary to know the aspects that contribute to the healing process for developing effective strategies. The members of the multidisciplinary health team should identify sociodemographic, clinical, and care aspects that interfere in tissue repair and therefore impacting the QOL. Self-efficacy, adherence to treatment, and self-esteem are other important aspects also related to healing and QOL, with implications for health care and the multidisciplinary team. To sum up, the use of multidisciplinary protocols allows the systematization of care for people with VUs in order to standardize therapeutic interventions with the aim to decrease the healing process time and, as a consequence, to improve the QOL.

show abstract

The impact of psychosocial factors on adherence to compression therapy to prevent recurrence of venous leg ulcers

Abstract: These findings support the need to screen for and treat depression in this population. In addition, strategies to improve patient knowledge and self-efficacy may positively influence adherence to compression therapy.

Cited by 91 publications

References 43 publications

The prevalence, aetiology and management of wounds in a community care area in Ireland

The prevalence, aetiology and management of wounds in a community care area in Ireland

A experiência de autocuidado de mulheres que convivem com úlcera venosa crônica

Aspects Related to Venous Ulcer Healing and its Influence on Quality of Life

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About