The venous ulcer is defined as a chronic injury present in the lower third of the legs. It affects the individuals of different age ranges and it is associated to chronic venous insufficiency. It has importance from social and clinic point of view because it compromises their productivity and life quality. So, it becomes a challenge for the health team caring people who have venous ulcer due to its complexity and socio-economical repercussion. Therefore it is essential to create a link with the individual and his/her family promoting the knowledge exchange and approximating the learnings. Thus, through this survey one seeks for contributing with the professionals of health, especially those of Nursing both in the knowledge construction and in the care qualification to the patients with venous ulcers, aiming at the approaching of the professional wisdom to the popular wisdom. The research has as guiding question: What are popular care practices adopted by venous ulcer persons assisted at the angiology outpatient clinic of the Universitary Hospital of Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil? And as goal: to know the popular care practices adopted by outpatients suffering from venous ulcer attended at the angiology ambulatory of the Universitary Hospital of Santa Maria, RS. This is a field research, which is qualitative, exploratory and descriptive, being developed at the clinic of the referring hospital and at venous ulcer people s household, in the period between December 2012 and March 2013. The research participants are adults and elderly with venous injury. These persons are being accompanied in this ambulatory. The data collection was carried out by a semi-structured interview. Afterwards, the data were transcribed and submitted to the content analysis. Ethical aspects were respected in accordance to the Resolution 196/96 of the National Health Council. The results are presented in an article format: Article 1: People are going to teach me the things and I do them! : popular practices in venous ulcer care; Article 2: Health care in outpatient people with venous ulcer. It can be evidenced that people resort to multiple alternatives in care, seeking for solving their health condition. Among the popular care practices referred by respondents, are: bless, pray, the use of plants and several types of tea, and pluralisms of practices. Besides these, there is the care with the nourishment, with injury and with the rest. Therefore, it is necessary that the health professionals, especially the nurses, know the population socio-cultural reality, which they attend, aiming at a congruent care. / A úlcera venosa é definida como uma lesão crônica presente no terço inferior das pernas. Acomete indivíduos de diferentes faixas etárias e está associada à insuficiência venosa crônica, tendo importância do ponto de vista social e clínico, uma vez que compromete a produtividade e qualidade de vida desses. Assim, torna-se um desafio para a equipe de saúde cuidar das pessoas com úlcera venosa, devido a sua complexidade e repercussão socioeconômica. Considera-se imprescindível a construção de um vínculo com o indivíduo e sua família favorecendo a troca de conhecimentos e aproximando os saberes. Esta investigação, busca contribuir com os profissionais de saúde, especialmente com a enfermagem, tanto na construção do conhecimento como na qualificação do cuidado aos pacientes com úlceras venosas, visando a aproximação do saber profissional ao popular. A pesquisa tem como questão norteadora: Quais as práticas de cuidado popular adotadas pelas pessoas com úlcera venosa atendidas no ambulatório de angiologia do Hospital Universitário de Santa Maria, no Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil? E, como objetivo: conhecer as práticas de cuidado popular adotadas pelas pessoas com úlcera venosa atendidas no ambulatório de angiologia do Hospital Universitário de Santa Maria/RS. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo, qualitativa, exploratória e descritiva, desenvolvida no ambulatório do referido hospital e no domicílio das pessoas com úlcera venosa, no período entre dezembro de 2012 e março de 2013. Os participantes da pesquisa são adultos e idosos, com lesão venosa, em acompanhamento neste ambulatório. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de entrevista semiestruturada. Após, os dados foram transcritos, e submetidos à análise de conteúdo. Foram respeitados os aspectos éticos em consonância à Resolução nº 196/96 do Conselho Nacional de Saúde. Os resultados são apresentados no formato de artigos: Artigo 1: As pessoas vão me ensinando as coisas e eu faço! : práticas populares no cuidado com a úlcera venosa; Artigo 2: Cuidados em saúde das pessoas com úlcera venosa em assistência ambulatorial.Pode-se constatar que as pessoas recorrem a múltiplas alternativas de cuidados em busca de solução para sua condição de saúde. Entre as práticas de cuidado popular referidas pelos entrevistados estão benzer, rezar/orar, uso de plantas e chás e pluralismos de práticas. Além dessas, encontraram-se os cuidados com a alimentação, com a lesão e o repouso. Portanto, há necessidade de os profissionais de saúde, em especial os enfermeiros, conhecerem a realidade sociocultural da população que assistem, com vistas a um cuidado congruente.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-06T17:07:30Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Luisa.pdf: 853925 bytes, checksum: 7b1f07653d4afbf8c5ab44e3c4c18135 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-05-12 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Chronic venous insufficiency is characterized by an abnormal functioning of the venous system, in which the flow of arterial blood that reaches the lower limbs is greater than the flow of venous blood returning to heart. The blood accumulates in the lower limbs and generates venous hypertension, with consequent edema and skin changes. The objective was to create a simplified protocol of exercises physical to be performed at home, and subsequently evaluate the intervention in patients with chronic venous insufficiency ulcer vein. Method: Initially, we produced a simplified protocol of exercises, which could be easily understood and implemented by patients. In order to facilitate understanding and implementation, was produced a booklet to demonstrate the correct way to perform the exercises. Through a controlled clinical trial, we developed a pilot study evaluated 06 individuals, 03 in Group Experimental (GE) and 03 Control Group (CG). For 15 days, patients were submitted to the GE program of physical exercises performed at home, while the CG patients remained on conventional treatment only. Through the visual analogue scale, tape measure, goniometer, and SF-36 were evaluated, respectively, the pain and swelling in lower limbs, range of motion of the ankles and knees, and quality of life related to health, not being observed significant difference between groups in measured parameters. Conclusion: The protocol for conducting exercises at home was easily understood by all individuals in the GE, allowing the immediate execution of the planeed activity. Probably due to the small number of subjects evaluated and the short intervention period, there was no significant difference between groups. / A insuficiência venosa crônica caracteriza-se por um funcionamento anormal do sistema venoso, no qual o fluxo de sangue arterial que chega aos membros inferiores (MMII) é maior que o fluxo de sangue venoso que retorna ao coração. O sangue acumula-se nos membros inferiores e gera hipertensão venosa, com consequente edema e alterações de pele. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi criar um protocolo simplificado de exercícios físicos para execução domiciliar e, subsequentemente, avaliar a intervenção em pacientes com insuficiência venosa crônica e úlcera venosa. Método: Inicialmente foi produzido um protocolo simplificado de exercícios, que pudesse ser facilmente compreendido e executado pelos pacientes. No intuito de facilitar a compreensão e execução, foi produzida uma cartilha para demonstração da forma correta de executar os exercícios. Por meio de um ensaio clínico controlado, foi desenvolvido um estudo piloto no qual foram avaliados 06 indivíduos, 03 no Grupo Experimental (GE) e 03 no Grupo Controle (GC). Durante 15 dias, os pacientes do GE foram submetidos ao programa de exercícios físicos realizados em domicílio, enquanto os pacientes do GC permaneceram apenas no tratamento convencional. Por meio da escala visual analógica, fita métrica, goniômetro, e questionário SF-36, foram avaliados, respectivamente, a dor e edema em MMII, amplitude de movimento articular dos tornozelos e joelhos, e a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde, não sendo observada diferença significativa entre os grupos, nos parâmetros avaliados. Conclusão: O protocolo para realização de exercícios em domicílio foi facilmente compreendido por todos os indivíduos do GE, permitindo a imediata execução da atividade prevista. Provavelmente devido ao pequeno número de indivíduos avaliados e ao curto período de intervenção, não foi verificada diferença significativa entre os grupos.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-17T15:16:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 CibeleTDR_DISSERT.pdf: 1600601 bytes, checksum: 17a20c970bdc4a9e7d51aa44c7922b20 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-02-04 / Chronic venous disease (CVD) is evident among the chronic diseases and affects the elderly population and primarily is responsible for leg ulcers in this population. The use of dressings in the care of a venous ulcer is a fundamental part of the treatment for healing, however, evidence to assist in choosing the best dressing is scarce. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment with hydrogel in the healing of venous ulcers using search methods, synthesis of information and statistical research through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Randomized controlled trials were selected in the following databases: CENTRAL; DARE; NHS EED; MEDLINE; EMBASE; CINAHL. Beyond these databases three websites were consulted to identify ongoing studies: ClinicalTrials.gov, OMS ICTRP e ISRCTN. The primary outcomes were analyzed: complete wound healing, incidence of wound infection and the secondary were: changes in ulcer size, time to ulcer healing, recurrence of ulcer, quality of life of participants, pain and costs of treatment. Four studies are currently included in the review with a total of 250 participants. The use of hydrogel appears to be superior to conventional dressing, gauze soaked in saline, for the healing of venous leg ulcers; 16/30 patients showed complete healing of ulcers (RR 5,33, 95%CI [1,73,16,42]). The alginate gel was shown to be more effective when compared to the hydrogel dressing in reduction of the wound area; 61,2% (? 26,2%) with alginate e 19,4% (? 24,3%) with hydrogel at the end of four weeks of treatment. Manuka honey has shown to be similar to the hydrogel dressings in percentage of area reduction. This review demonstrated that there is no evidence available about the effectiveness of the hydrogel compared to other types of dressings on the healing of venous leg ulcers of the lower limbs, thus demonstrating the need of future studies to assist health professionals in choosing the correct dressing. / A doen?a venosa cr?nica (DVC) evidencia-se entre as doen?as cr?nicas por acometer a popula??o idosa e ser a principal respons?vel pelas ?lceras de membros inferiores nesta popula??o. O uso de adesivos no cuidado de uma ?lcera venosa ? parte fundamental no tratamento para a cicatriza??o, no entanto, as evid?ncias para auxiliar na escolha do melhor adesivo s?o escassas. O objetivo principal do estudo foi avaliar a efic?cia do tratamento com o hidrogel na cicatriza??o de ?lceras venosas mediante m?todos de busca, s?ntese de informa??o e an?lise estat?stica atrav?s de uma revis?o sistem?tica com meta-an?lise. Foram selecionados estudos controlados randomizados nas seguintes bases de dados: CENTRAL; DARE; NHS EED; MEDLINE; EMBASE; CINAHL. Al?m dessas bases foram consultados tr?s websites para identificar estudos em andamento: ClinicalTrials.gov, OMS ICTRP e ISRCTN. Os desfechos prim?rios analisados foram: cicatriza??o completa das ?lceras e incid?ncia de infec??o das ?lceras e os secund?rios foram: altera??es no tamanho da ?lcera, tempo de cicatriza??o das ?lceras, recorr?ncia das ?lceras, qualidade de vida dos participantes, dor e custos do tratamento. Quatro estudos est?o atualmente inclu?dos na revis?o com um total de 250 pacientes. O uso do hidrogel parece ser superior ao curativo convencional, gaze embebida em salina, para a cicatriza??o de ?lceras venosas de membros inferiores; 16/30 pacientes apresentaram cicatriza??o completa das ?lceras (RR 5,33, 95%CI [1,73,16,42]). O gel de alginato demonstrou ser mais efetivo quando comparado ao hidrogel quanto ? redu??o da ?rea da ?lcera; 61,2% (? 26,2%) com o alginato e 19,4% (? 24,3%) com o hidrogel ao final das quatro semanas de tratamento. O mel de Manuka demonstrou ser similar ao hidrogel em rela??o ? porcentagem de redu??o da ?rea. Esta revis?o mostrou que n?o existem evid?ncias dispon?veis a respeito da efic?cia do hidrogel em rela??o aos outros tipos de curativo na cicatriza??o de ?lceras venosas de membros inferiores, demonstrando assim a necessidade de futuras pesquisas para auxiliar os profissionais da sa?de na escolha do adesivo correto

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Venous disease will affect 1-3% of the western world at some point in their lives, yet there are few effective treatments for the venous system [1]. One such disease is chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a painful and debilitating illness that affects the superficial and deep vein valves of the legs. When the valves become incompetent they allow reflux and subsequent pooling of blood. Current clinical therapies are only moderately; and therefore, the need for a better solution remains. Prosthetic venous valves were constructed from a novel hydrogel biomaterial patented by Georgia Tech. The valves had flexible cusps similar to normal, anatomic venous valves. The purpose of this work was to evaluate the thrombotic potential of the GT venous valve in an in vitro study and to design a percutaneous delivery system. In vitro thrombosis model provides an appropriate intermediate step between valve development and in vivo analysis, which is necessary to determine the biocompatibility of the prosthetic device. The flow system was modified from a one-pass, flow-through thrombosis assay using whole blood [2] to mimic pulsatile physiologic conditions. Cessation of flow indicated thrombotic obstruction. Histological analysis was performed using H and E staining and Carstairs stain (specific for platelets). A group of valves were lined with Dacron to confirm the thrombotic potential of the system. All Dacron valves were occluded by thrombus connecting the polymer fibers with adherent platelets. Whole blood perfused through the GT prosthetic valves exhibited no thrombosis or platelet adherence. All GT valves were patent and competent after blood perfusion. H and E staining revealed no thrombus deposition on the GT vein valves. A percutaneous delivery system was designed after evaluating the GT valves for their compressibility and plastic deformation over time. Appropriate stents, catheters and sheaths were selected. As designed, this system will be utilized in an ovine trial of the valve. Due to the low in vitro thrombotic potential and strong history of PVA as a medical implant material, positive trial results are expected. With successful animal and human trials this valve can provide a potential intervention for the 7 million people suffering from CVI.

Bakgrund   Allmänsjuksköterskor kommer ofta i kontakt med personer med venösa bensår. Behandling och vård av dessa personer sker ofta inom primärvård, öppenvård eller hemsjukvård, men även på vårdavdelningar och andra sjukvårdsinstanser. Venösa bensår är en följd av underliggande kronisk venös insufficiens. Det är därför stor risk att såren återkommer efter läkning och behandlingen måste därför i många fall bli livslång. Trots detta finns få studier som fokuserar på personers upplevelser av behandling och vård vid venösa bensår.   Syfte  Syftet är att beskriva personers upplevelser av behandling och vård vid venösa bensår. Metod  För att sammanfatta den forskning som i dagsläget finns kring ämnet har en litteraturöversikt gjorts. Sökningar har utförts i de vetenskapliga databaserna Pub Med och CINAHL och 16 artiklar identifierades. Dessa har kvalitetsgranskats genom Sophiahemmet Högskolas bedömningsinstrument. Resultat Litteraturöversiktens tre huvudkategorier, förhoppning och uppgivenhet, att leva ett begränsat liv och att inte bli sedd som person berättar om upplevelser som många personer med venösa bensår har av behandling och vård. Personer upplever att behandling och vård på något sätt begränsar eller påverkar dem. Vårdens kontinuitet, god kommunikation, och relationen till sjuksköterskan är av betydelse för upplevelsen av behandling och vård. Det finns brister i individanpassningen av behandling och vård som påverkar personer med venösa bensårs förtroende för vården. Många personer uppger en ovisshet som gör det svårt att hantera behandlingen psykologiskt. En stark önskan om läkning av de venösa bensåren är gemensamt för många studiedeltagare. Slutsats Det fattas specifik forskning om personers upplevelser. Sjuksköterskor som behandlar personer med venösa bensår saknar kunskaper om deras tillstånd och rekommenderad behandling. I denna litteraturöversikt framkommer ett behov av att skifta fokus från läkning av det venösa bensåret till personens livskvalitet. Sjuksköterskor behöver mer kunskaper om venösa bensår och en större förståelse för den livssituation som många personer med venösa bensår befinner sig i. Ökad nivå av personcentrering i behandling och vård av personer med venösa bensår bör därför eftersträvas, och förutsättningar måste skapas för sjuksköterskor att kunna erbjuda den specialiserade och kvalitativa vård som krävs. / Background Registered nurses frequently come into contact with persons living with venous leg ulcers, as these wounds are primarily treated and cared for by nurses. Persons with venous leg ulcers often experience underlying chronic venous insufficiency, which is the main cause of venous leg ulcers. This means that even once healed venous leg ulcers are likely to reoccur, and treatment is often life-long. In spite of this, very few studies and research projects focus on the person’s experiences of their ailment in relation to the treatment they receive. Aim To highlight persons’ experiences related to the treatment and care of venous ulcers.  Method To summarize the research knowledge of this subject, a review of current literature was undertaken. Searches have been conducted in several online-based databases. Through the databases PubMed and CINAHL 16 articles were identified and then analyzed. Results Many persons with venous leg ulcers feel that treatment and care affects or impedes them in some way. Three core categories were identified as signifying for the result: hopefulness and uncertainty, an impaired life, and not being viewed as a person. Continuity of care, quality of communication, and the nurse-patient relationship are all key contributors to the experiences of treatment and care that persons with venous leg ulcers describe. The result implies that treatment and care of persons with venous leg ulcers is not satisfyingly individualized, which reduces the level of confidence that these persons feel for their healthcare providers. Persons with venous leg ulcers report that experiences of uncertainty make the treatment hard to handle psychologically. A strong desire for permanent healing is shared by persons with venous leg ulcers.  Conclusions There is a shortage of specific research aimed at the experiences of persons with venous leg ulcers of aspects relating to their treatment and care. Many nurses lack vital knowledge regarding the treatment and care of these individuals. In this review a need for a shift of focus is perceived, from simply the healing of the venous leg ulcer, into also considering the quality of life of persons with venous leg ulcers. Nurses are in need of more knowledge of the condition, and more insight into the lives of persons with venous leg ulcers. A person-centred approach should therefore be sought, and conditions must be provided for nurses to expand their knowledge and be able to offer a more specialized and qualitative level of treatment and care.