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- Title
COTIDIANO DE HOMENS COM ÚLCERA DE PERNA EM USO DE BOTA DE UNNA.
- Authors
Pinheiro, Laiane Silva; Silva, Vera Lúcia Galindo da; Santana, Wellington Caribé; derson Reis de Sousa, An; Escobar, Oscar Javier Vergara; Pereira, Álvaro; de Santana Carvalho, Evanilda Souza
- Abstract
Objective: To apprehend the everyday experiences of men with leg ulcer in use of the Unna's Boot. Methods: A qualitative study was carried out in the outpatient clinic of a public hospital in State of Bahia, between September and December 2016. Six men with leg ulcers responded to semi-structured interviews, then the data were submitted to content analysis. Results: Unna's Boot therapy causes anxiety and discomfort such as pain, exudation and odors with repercussions on the physical mobility, work, leisure, body care and sexuality of men, leading to dependence for self-care and isolation. The discomfort is supported by the finding of reduction of the ulcer and the hope of achieving healing. Conclusion: Investing in preparation of individuals prior to initiating therapy, as well as stimulating the exchange of experiences in waiting rooms may help men to understand the effects and discomforts of therapy favoring their adaptation.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; MEN'S health; RESEARCH methodology; INTERVIEWING; QUALITATIVE research; QUALITY of life; LEG ulcers; CONTENT analysis; FOOT orthoses
- Publication
Enfermagem em Foco, 2020, Vol 11, Issue 6, p165
- ISSN
2177-4285
- Publication type
Article