Factors Associated to the Cicatrization Success of Lower-Limb Ulcer of Venous Etiology

Álvarez-Del-Río, Rusbert Fernando

doi:10.17533/udea.iee.v36n3e08

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“…In this regard, the authors indicate that the time of wound greater than 3 months is an important predictor of poor prognosis 18 and even so, the HG showed good results, which makes us believe that a more active PHC screening could have improved these results. Both groups were predominantly located in the malleolar region, data similar to a study carried out with Colombian patients, in which 41.2% of those involved had an wound located in this region, considered as a risk factor due to the proximity to limb joints, which, in turn, makes it difficult to immobilize the tissue adjacent to the VLU and favors its recurrence, 26 which was quite frequent in the TG.…”

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“…Study highlighted that the performance of trained and qualified professionals in the monitoring, performance and guidance of the VLU dressing was decisive for a greater possibility of healing. 26 In our results, we observed an increase in patients who changed their own dressing or received help from a family member or a person not qualified to do so, in both groups. This seems to support the thesis that, even if there is no technical training for the procedure, patients can be well oriented regarding basic care in changing the dressing.…”

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Healing of Venous Leg Ulcers Influenced by Individual Aspects: Cluster Analysis in a Specialist Wound Management Clinic

Jacinto,

Oliveira,

Martínez

et al. 2024

J Prim Care Community Health

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Introduction/Objective: Venous Leg Ulcers (VLU) present a challenging healing process. Attaining healing is a primary treatment objective, commonly pursued in Primary Health Care (PHC) or Specialist Wound Management Clinics. Our objective was to examine the association and interplay between sociodemographic, health, clinical, and care factors with the outcomes of VLU treatment in patients undergoing care at a Specialist Wound Management Clinic. Methods: Longitudinal, observational study took place in a center for the treatment of chronic injuries linked to PHC. The sociodemographic aspects, health status and habits, clinical and care aspects of patients with VLU were scrutinized over a 1-year period. Results: The sample comprised 103 participants, with some still under treatment (Treatment Group—TG/ n = 60) and others having achieved VLU healing (Healing Group—HG/ n = 43). An association between sociodemographic, health, clinical, and care factors and the healing outcome (HG) was identified. A moderate correlation was observed between factors predisposing to healing in the sociodemographic group and health habits. Notably, among sociodemographic factors, the older age group and improvements in health, particularly the reduced use of alcohol/smoking, appeared to exert the most significant influence on healing. Additionally, specialized service monitoring and the application of compression therapy were contributory factors. Conclusions: These findings substantiate the hypothesis that sociodemographic, health, clinical, and care-related aspects are intertwined with VLU healing. Protective factors associated with healing interacted synergistically, fostering a positive outcome over one year of treatment.

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Healing of Venous Leg Ulcers Influenced by Individual Aspects: Cluster Analysis in a Specialist Wound Management Clinic

Jacinto,

Oliveira,

Martínez

et al. 2024

J Prim Care Community Health

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“…Considering the described benefits of adjuvant LLLT to conventional treatment for VU and other chronic wounds (17)(18)(19)29,31,36) , it is essential that nursing seeks to update itself on the theme and be able to offer this technology to vulnerable patients in order to qualify care; and that professionals be qualified to apply this treatment, a fact mentioned in research that identified factors related to successful VU healing (37) . Thus, it is reiterated that the improvement of wound care employing effective adjuvant therapies and the use of evaluative tools based on scientific evidence is fundamental for the improvement of clinical practice.…”

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Venous ulcer healing treated with conventional therapy and adjuvant laser: is there a difference?

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Objectives: to evaluate the effects of venous ulcer healing in patients after six months of conventional treatment and adjuvant low-power laser therapy. Methods: prospective cohort study nested in a randomized clinical trial with 38 patients, allocated into an intervention group (conventional treatment and adjuvant laser therapy) and a control group (conventional treatment). Patients were followed up as outpatients, sociodemographic and clinical variables were collected, and indicators of the outcomes Wound healing: secondary intention (1103) and Tissue integrity: skin and mucous membranes(1101) of the Nursing Outcomes Classification. Generalized estimating equations, Kaplan-Meier tests, and robust Poisson regression were used in the analysis. Results: the clinical indicators Decreased wound size and Scar formation showed a statistically significant difference in the intervention group, higher number of healed wounds, lower rate, longer time to relapse. Conclusions: laser therapy adjuvant to conventional treatment returned better results in healing and lower recurrence rates after six months of intervention.

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A Prospective Observational Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Complex Wounds: Influential Clinical Variables on Wound Healing Outcomes

Salgado-Pacheco,

Oller,

Ferrer-Solà

et al. 2024

Advances in Wound Care

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Factors Associated to the Cicatrization Success of Lower-Limb Ulcer of Venous Etiology

Abstract: Article linked to research: Factores asociados a cicatrización de úlceras venosas de miembros inferiores de adultos, Medellín, 2014.

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Healing of Venous Leg Ulcers Influenced by Individual Aspects: Cluster Analysis in a Specialist Wound Management Clinic

Healing of Venous Leg Ulcers Influenced by Individual Aspects: Cluster Analysis in a Specialist Wound Management Clinic

Venous ulcer healing treated with conventional therapy and adjuvant laser: is there a difference?

A Prospective Observational Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Complex Wounds: Influential Clinical Variables on Wound Healing Outcomes

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