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- Title
CARACTERÍSTICAS DA ÚLCERA TERMINAL DE KENNEDY EM PACIENTES PALIATIVOS: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA.
- Authors
de Farias Aragão, Brunna Francisca; Alécio Barbosa, Maria do Socorro; Silva de Souza Monteiro, Gerluce Araújo; Nascimento Ramos de Souza Araújo, Tatiana Cristina; Silva Fhon, Jack Roberto; de Lima, Fábia Maria
- Abstract
Objective: To identify the main features of Kennedy Terminal Ulcer (UTK) in palliative patients. Method: An integrative literature review whose guiding question was "What are the characteristics of Kennedy Terminal Ulcer that allow its identification in patients in Palliative Care?". The databases used were: PubMed, LILACS, VHL, Portal de Periódicos CAPES/MEC, Cochrane Library, Embase, Scopus and Google Scholar. The inclusion criteria adopted were: full articles available; Portuguese, Spanish and English; and those who contribute to the theme. The exclusion criteria were: editorials, letter to the editor, reviews and reviews. The sample consisted of 10 articles. Results: The main characteristics of UTK in palliative patients are: it starts in the form of an abrasion or blister; has irregular edges and later pear, butterfly or horseshoe shape; its color varies from red, yellow, purple to black; in terms of location, it is common to develop in the sacrococcygeal region, calcaneus and calf; presents a rapid and often sudden evolution; and is associated with terminality. Final considerations: The fragility of content on the subject has become remarkable. It was possible to trace the main characteristics of UTK, which will enable health professionals to direct an individualized, realistic and humanistic care plan to patients who develop it.
- Subjects
ONLINE information services; MEDICAL databases; MEDICAL information storage &; retrieval systems; PRESSURE ulcers; TERMINALLY ill; SYSTEMATIC reviews; BRUISES; COCCYX; BLISTERS; HEEL bone; SACRUM; CALF muscles; MEDLINE; THEMATIC analysis; PALLIATIVE treatment; COLOR; SYMPTOMS
- Publication
Enfermagem Atual in Derme, 2022, Vol 96, Issue 38, p1
- ISSN
2447-2034
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.31011/reaid-2022-v.96-n.38-art.1350