Nursing in the management of pain in people with venous ulcer: integrative review

Abstract

Objective: synthesize the knowledge produced about interventions used for pain management in people with venous ulcers. Method: integrative literature review performed in June 2013 in the databases PubMed, CINAHL, ISI Web of Knowledge, SCOPUS, LILACS and The Cochrane Library. For the survey of publications were used descriptors MeSH - Medical Subject Headings: "Venous ulcers", "Pain Management" and "Nursing". Results: seven articles were selected and these showing the interventions type like pharmacological - dressing containing ibuprofen, techniques such as music therapy, aromatherapy and laser therapy and participation in support groups. Conclusion: verified there is a deficit of studies on pain management, however it is suggested to implement intervention activities found to conduct a holistic and effective care.