Aspects that Influence in the Quality of Life of People with Venous Ulcer

Authors

  • Rhayssa de Oliveira e Araújo Public University of Rio Grande do Norte
  • Dalva Cezar da Silva Public University of Rio Grande do Norte
  • Sandra Maria da Solidade Gomes Simões de Oliveira Torres Public University of Rio Grande do Norte
  • Liliane Ecco Public University of Rio Grande do Norte
  • Aline Maino Pergola-Marconato Public University of Rio Grande do Norte
  • Thalyta Cristina Mansano-Schlosser Public University of Rio Grande do Norte
  • Isabelle Katherine Fernandes Costa Public University of Rio Grande do Norte
  • Gilson de Vasconcelos Torres Public University of Rio Grande do Norte
  • Eulália Maria Chaves Maia Public University of Rio Grande do Norte

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3823/1961

Keywords:

Quality of Life, Varicose Ulcer, Primary Health Care, Nursing.

Abstract

Background: Some studies claim that the presence of venous ulcers (VU) negatively impacts the quality of life (QOL) of people affected and it is a major public health problem. Healthcare of these people are complex and requires planning and involvement of the multidisciplinary team that knows the profile and demands of this population.Objective: To identify associations between socioeconomic, clinical and health aspects and quality of life (QOL) of people with venous ulcers (VU), through the Charing Cross Venous Ulcer (CCVUQ). Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, conducted in mix and family health units in Natal (42 units), Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil (N=101). Were applied two instruments: a structured form on sociodemographic, clinical, and health, and the translated and validated CCVUQ in Brazil. A descriptive statistics and Mann-Whitney test, p-value <0.05 was used for analysis. Results: There was statistically significant association and indicative of worse QOL between total score with the place of origin of the north zone and pain presence; an emotional state with age until 59 years old and venous ulcer time less or equal to one year; aesthetics with age until 59 years old. Conclusion: These results demonstrate that age, origin, presence of pain, injury time and sleep interfere with the person´s QOL with VU. The research of sociodemographic, clinical and health factors is important to planning multidisciplinary actions because they can influence the person's QOL with VU.

Author Biographies

Rhayssa de Oliveira e Araújo, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte

PhD student, RN. Nursing Department, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.

Dalva Cezar da Silva, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte

PhD student, RN. Nursing Department, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.

Sandra Maria da Solidade Gomes Simões de Oliveira Torres, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte

PhD student, RN. Health Sience Center, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.

Liliane Ecco, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte

Nursing graduate student, RN. Nursing Department, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.

Aline Maino Pergola-Marconato, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte

PhD, RN. Nursing Department, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.

Thalyta Cristina Mansano-Schlosser, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte

PhD, RN. Nursing Department, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.

Isabelle Katherine Fernandes Costa, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte

PhD, RN, Profesor. Nursing Department, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.

Gilson de Vasconcelos Torres, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte

PhD, RN, Profesor. Nursing Department, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.

Eulália Maria Chaves Maia, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte

PhD, Psychologist, Profesor. Psychology Department, Public University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.

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2016-05-30

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Vol. 9 (2016)

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