A challenge in nursing care: preventing pressure ulcers in the client

Brandão, Euzeli da Silva; Mandelbaum, Maria Helena Santanna; Santos, Iraci dos

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%T A challenge in nursing care: preventing pressure ulcers in the client
%A Brandão, Euzeli da Silva
%A Mandelbaum, Maria Helena Santanna
%A Santos, Iraci dos
%J Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online
%N 1
%P 3221-3228
%V 5
%D 2013
%K dermatology; Pressure Ulcer
%@ 2175-5361
%~ Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
%> https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-335599
%X Objective: The aim was to reflect upon the participation of nursing with the client, focusing the prevention of pressure ulcers. Method: A descriptive study approaching pressure ulcer, which has become a serious public health car issue that demands public prevention policies. Results: The importance of client’s evaluation and the preventive care based on recommendations from public entities and results from scientific production is presented, aiming at risk-free care for the physical, mental and spiritual integrity of the cliente and for the nursing professional. Conclusion: To sum up, it is indispensible to implement structured and organized edcational programs that are comprehensive and directed to all levels of health care service. The qualification of the professionals will enable the acquisition of resources, aiming at a health care assistance compatible with human dignity and for the professional that is vulnerable to criticism and judicial action.
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%W GESIS - http://www.gesis.org
%~ SSOAR - http://www.ssoar.info