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Gerokomos
Print version ISSN 1134-928X
Abstract
MORAES, Juliano Teixeira et al. Risk of occurrence and prevalence of pressure injury in primary health care. Gerokomos [online]. 2019, vol.30, n.2, pp.93-97. ISSN 1134-928X.
Objective:
to analyze the risk of occurrence and the prevalence of pressure ulcer in bedridden people attended by primary care teams.
Method:
this is a cross-sectional study, with 79 participants bedridden and included in the Family Health Strategy program. The data were collected through a semi-structured interview with the risk of occurrence of pressure ulcer estimated through the application of the Braden Scale.
Results:
it was verified that the clinical condition of the users who needed home care supposes a significant risk factor for the development of ulcer due to pressure or aggravation of these lesions, especially in the elderly. The presence of pressure injury was evidenced in 15.1%.
Conclusion:
the study highlights the high risk for the development of ulcer by pressure in the population of the municipality.
Keywords : Nursing; pressure ulcer; primary health care.