Compression hosiery in the prevention and treatment of venous leg ulcers

Johnson, Stewart W.

doi:10.1016/s0965-206x(02)80016-x

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“…One of the main reasons for relapses is not collaboration and patient compliance in relation to preventive measures, such as the use of compression stockings and the rest, considered essential to the process of health education as measures to strengthen the guidance, as necessary. 11,13,17 People with venous ulcers were treated for more than 1 year, most were female, aged 60 or over, low schooling, occupation, and family income of up to two minimum wages.…”

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Sociodemographic, clinic and health characterization of people with venous ulcers attended at the family health strategy

Torres¹,

Monteiro²,

Salvetti³

et al. 2014

R. pesq. cuid. fundam. online

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Objetivo: caracterizar os aspectos sociodemográficos, de saúde e assistenciais das pessoas com úlceras venosas atendidas pela Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) em Maceió-Alagoas. Método: pesquisa transversal, com abordagem quantitativa, realizada em 36 unidades da ESF com 59 pessoas com úlceras venosas por meio de formulário estruturado. Resultados: as pessoas com úlceras venosas estavam em tratamento > 1 ano (69,5%), eram do sexo feminino (71,2%) e ≥ 60 anos (67,8%). A maioria era não tabagista e não alcoolista, e 100,00% tinham dois ou mais fatores de risco e antecedentes pessoais patológicos, cada. Possuía tempo de lesão > 6 meses (64,4%), dor na úlcera/membro (86,4%) e leito com ≤ 30% de granulação/epitelização (78,0%). Conclusões: as pessoas com úlcera venosa apresentavam: baixo nível socioeconômico, doenças crônicas e características da lesão desfavoráveis contribuindo para cronicidade das lesões.

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Sociodemographic, clinic and health characterization of people with venous ulcers attended at the family health strategy

Torres¹,

Monteiro²,

Salvetti³

et al. 2014

R. pesq. cuid. fundam. online

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“…51 Support stockings, which minimise oedema, have been the mainstay of prevention and are effective in the short-term. 52 Mild-to-moderate potency topical corticosteroids are recommended for symptomatic relief of pruritus and inflammatory skin changes. Oral antibacterials are appropriate for secondary infection.…”

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Pharmacotherapy for Skin Disorders in Older People

Shen¹,

Kelly

2012

Pharmacy Practice and Res

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Human skin is a visible indicator of age. Structural and physiological changes that occur intrinsically with ageing skin combined with the effects of cumulative extrinsic damage can result in a marked susceptibility to cutaneous disorders in older patients. The progressive degeneration of ageing skin results in atrophy of the vasculature, deterioration of supporting dermis and erosion of normal immune function. Changes from the intrinsic and extrinsic effects of ageing skin have a wide clinical expression, e.g. xerosis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis and contact dermatitis. Although rarely fatal, these cutaneous disorders can cause morbidity and reduce quality of life. Primary skin malignancies resulting from cumulative solar damage also carry considerable mortality. There have been exciting advances in the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases in older people. However, comorbidities, polypharmacy and altered pharmacokinetics seen in older people pose significant challenges to effective treatment. Managing skin disorders in older people is often less than optimal because their special needs and limitations are not adequately addressed. This review provides an overview of treatments available for managing skin conditions commonly encountered in older people. J Pharm Pract Res 2012; 42: 150-4.

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“…Venous ulceration is often treated with astringent soaks (e.g., aluminum acetate solution or potassium permanganate solution soaks); debridement; or systemic antibiotics in the case of secondary infection. 55,56 Surgical treatment for varicose veins may be indicated.…”

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Common cutaneous disorders in the elderly

Wey

Chen

2010

Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics

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a b s t r a c tBecause of the growing trend toward populations, aging in many countries worldwide, there is an increased focus on geriatric dermatology. Although skin problems might sometimes seem minor compared with other major systemic diseases frequently seen in this age group, accurate diagnosis and proper management help reduce the morbidity and positively influence their life quality.Because of various senile changes in skin, elderly people are predisposed to certain dermatological disorders. The most common cutaneous diseases that will be characterized in this article are broadly categorized into inflammatory dermatoses, cutaneous infections, vascular disorders, and neoplasms. Management of these cutaneous diseases in elderly population requires particular attention to their inherent physical and physiological weaknesses and associated complicated problems.

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Compression hosiery in the prevention and treatment of venous leg ulcers

Cited by 46 publications

References 12 publications

Sociodemographic, clinic and health characterization of people with venous ulcers attended at the family health strategy

Sociodemographic, clinic and health characterization of people with venous ulcers attended at the family health strategy

Pharmacotherapy for Skin Disorders in Older People

Common cutaneous disorders in the elderly

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