Physical therapy resources and its impact treating skin ulcers with different etiologies
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https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v16n1.6610Keywords:
Skin Ulcer, Quality of Life, Wound Closure Techniques, Physical Therapy Modalities, Wound Healing.Abstract
Introduction: Skin ulcers are major injuries that affect the epidermis, dermis and may extend to the underlying tissues. Objective: Evaluate the impact of the physical therapy resources on healing and quality of life (QoL) on individuals with cutaneous ulcers of different etiologies. Methods: Randomized clinical trial with 20 individuals, divided into groups: treated (TG) and control (CG). Both received nursing care and the TG received 20 physiotherapy sessions twice a week for ten weeks. Applied the Quality of Life questionnaire WHOQOL-BREF and measurement of ulcers at the beginning and end of the treatment. Results: TG showed a healing rate of 52.21± 43,58% and CG 37.96 ± 38,83%, without statistically significant difference. In the QoL, just TG obtained statistical difference pre and post treatment. Conclusion: Physical therapy resources had a positive impact on the treatment of skin ulcers, with improvement in QoL.Downloads
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2017-06-14
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Gricio G de S, Zago NN, Pinheiro NM, Mendonça AC. Physical therapy resources and its impact treating skin ulcers with different etiologies. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2017 Jun. 14 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];16(1):17-25. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/6610
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