Capacitação de Cuidadores Formais em contexto domiciliário na prevenção de Úlceras Por Pressão
Capacitação de Cuidadores Formais em contexto domiciliário na prevenção de Úlceras Por Pressão
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.24924080315
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Palavras-chave: Úlceras por pressão; Cuidador Formal; Capacitação Profissional; Enfermagem em Saúde Comunitária
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Keywords: Pressure Ulcers; Formal Caregiver; Professional Training; Community Health Nursing
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Abstract: Pressure ulcers occur in a variety of care settings with high prevalence in people with disabilities. The evaluation of risk factors and the implementation of preventive strategies are the key elements to reduce the incidence and prevalence of these lesions. People with dependency, cared for at home, are considered high risk for the development of pressure ulcers, which justifies an investigation in this context. Objective: To determine the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours of formal caregivers in the prevention of pressure ulcers in people with dependence, cared for at home. Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional, and exploratory study, through the application of questionnaires to formal caregivers. The investigation was approved by the Ethics Committee for Health and preceded by informed consent of the participants. Results: Sample composed of 34 formal caregivers from six teams of home support service, most of them female and from the groups aged between 40 and 60 years. Participants revealed training needs in the prevention of pressure ulcers. Conclusions: The results show the need to invest in the training of formal caregivers, through the articulated action between community health nurses and social support institutions. Formal caregivers value the knowledge and practice of care related to the prevention of pressure ulcers, however, they consider it necessary to increase their level of knowledge, through further training, contributing to improving health literacy and professional training.
- Carla Natália Rodrigues do Carmo
- Isaura Serra
- Joana Barreiros
- aria Laurência Gemito