Prevalência de lesões crônicas em um município da região sul de Minas Gerais

Abstract

Chronic wounds directly affect the quality of life and cause socioeconomic impact that contributes to burden the public coffers. Aim: To analyze the prevalence of chronic wounds and patient-related factors in a municipality of the southern region of Minas Gerais. Method: This is a transversal, descriptive and exploratory study. It was conducted with Estratégia de Saúde da Familia (ESF) users from a medium-sized city. Data were collected through interview and physical examination. Sixty-one (61) patients with chronic wounds were identified, 41 fit the selection criteria and accepted to participate in the survey approved by the Ethics Committee for Research. Results: The global scale was 0,049%, 2,6% in the 6070 age group and 3,67% aged 80 or over, 61% were women, average age of 62,97 years (DP=16,36), number of related illnesses of 1,9 (DP=1,48). There was an variation of between one and eight wounds per patient, with an average of 3,8 prevalence years, 24% were pressure wounds and 22,67% venous ulcers, 74,67% of patients were treated with ointment with enzyme, antibiotics or both, the doctor was responsible for prescribing 80,49% of treatments. Conclusions: The prevalence was similar to those recorded by other studies and increase with age. The socio-demographic and clinical data of the patient, the injury and treatment received will assist the management in the implementation of a center for wound treatment in the city, and in the awareness of the ESF team regarding the development of treatment and wound prevention protocols based on best practice.