EXPERIENCES CONSTRUCTED IN THE PROCESS OF LIVING WITH A VENOUS ULCER
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v20i1.37784Keywords:
Varicose ulcer, Life changing events, Nursing.Abstract
The aim of this study was to identify the
experiences constructed by people with venous ulcers,
in the process of living with this chronic condition. This
qualitative study was conducted between January and
February 2013. A semi-structured interview was used, in
which the participants were 14 people with venous ulcers
treated at an outpatient angiology clinic of a municipality in
the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The data were subjected to
content analysis. The three categories submitted to analysis
were: The venous ulcer and its impact on work; Changes in
routine and limitations in living with the venous ulcer; and
Living with the venous ulcer and the need for professional
and family care. It was conclude that people with venous
ulcers can present a propensity to develop problems that
jeopardize their physical and emotional health and that
require integral care from healthcare professionals.
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