Quality of life and self-esteem of patients with venous ulcer
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/nursing.2021v24i272p5115-5127Keywords:
Varicose Ulcer, Stomatherapy, Nursing Care, Wounds And Injuries, Family Health, Mily HealthAbstract
To assess the quality of life and self-esteem of patients suffering from venous ulcer. Method: Cross-sectional study regarding 75 patients, seen in the family health units in the Conselheiro Lafaiete municipality-MG. The individual basic care registration form, Rosenberg"™s self-esteem scale and the SF-36 quality of life survey were utilized for the data gathering. Results: Attested female predominance(60%), with a median age of 68,9 years. The Rosenberg"™s self-esteem scale attested an average of 9,7, the greatest average of the SF-36 test was 57,7. The Overall Health Status variable indicated the highest score among those evaluated, correlating to improvement, while the Physical Aspect corresponded to worsening, especially when associated with the female sex and the presence of comorbid conditions. Conclusion: The presence of venous ulcers interfered the self-esteem of both genders.