Repercussions of vascular ulcers on the personal, social and economic dimensions through patient discourse

International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
09
Article ID: 
17582
5 pages
Research Article

Repercussions of vascular ulcers on the personal, social and economic dimensions through patient discourse

Jeyzianne Franco da Cruz Silva, Francinubia Nunes Barros, Dannieli de Sousa Silva Rodrigues, Hercules Pereira Coelho, Janayle Kéllen Duarte de Sales, Francielton de Amorim Marçal, Paloma Ingrid dos Santos, Dennis Rodrigues de Sousa, Crisângela Santos de Melo and Andréa Couto Feitosa

Abstract: 

Objective: To analyze the repercussions of vasculogenic ulcers on the personal, social and economic dimensions through discourse of patients. Method: Descriptive, exploratory study with a qualitative approach, realized at the João Pereira dos Santos Polyclinic, located in the city of Barbalha, Ceará, Brazil.The sample was composed of 08 patients with vasculogenic ulcers. The instrument used was a structured interview script, and the speeches of participants were recorded and transcribed in full. Data were analyzed through content analysis and eloquent data were presented in thematic categories. Results: It can be seen from the results that the study population is predominantly male, aged over 51 years, brown, single, retired, with incomplete elementary school and low purchasing power. According to the reports of participants, three categories were constituted, namely: Interference of ulcers vasculogenicin daily activities, acceptance of society in relation to wounds, and financial aspects related to the treatment of vasculogenic ulcers.Conclusion: It is essential that the patient be accompanied by a multidisciplinary team, so that these professionals have the opportunity to monitor the results of their interventions through a constant evaluation, as these injuries cause compromises in their personal and social context, which causes limitations and changes in your life.

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