Publications by authors named "Vera L Conceicao de Gouveia Santos"
Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Ostomy Skin Tool to the Brazilian Portuguese.
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs
March 2023
Purpose: To adapt the Ostomy Skin Tool (discoloration, erosion, and tissue overgrowth) to the Brazilian culture and to analyze psychometric properties of the adapted version.
Design: Psychometric (methodologic) evaluation of the instrument.
Subjects And Setting: Three ostomy/enterostomal therapy nurses evaluated the extent and severity of peristomal skin conditions in a sample of 109 adults 18 years or older with peristomal skin complications.
Article Synopsis
- Hospitalized cancer patients often face daily activity limitations and sensory changes, increasing their risk of pressure injuries (PI).
- A study conducted in a São Paulo oncological hospital assessed 341 patients, finding a 10% prevalence of PI, particularly linked to the use of disposable diapers in ICU settings.
- Identifying risk factors is crucial for preventing PI, highlighting the need for improved protocols and a dedicated prevention program for this vulnerable patient population.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze the prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) among diabetic inpatients in Manaus, Brazil, finding a prevalence rate of 26.2% among the 229 participants.
- Results indicated that patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) were significantly more likely to develop DFU, while the use of emollients and anticoagulants decreased the likelihood of developing ulcers.
- The findings underscore the need for improved understanding and preventive strategies for DFU among hospitalized diabetic patients, which can aid nursing care.
Context: Topical management is the main form of control of signs and symptoms regarding malignant wounds (MWs) arising from tumor progression on the skin. Nevertheless, few studies have explored this theme and evidence on the effectiveness of the methods used to control bleeding is unknown, leading to a lack of consensus to support clinical practice.
Objectives: Identify and evaluate current evidence on topical MW hemostasis from breast cancer and suggest new topics for future research.