Salomé GM, Ferreira LM. Rev Bras Cir Plást. 2012; 27(3): 466-71(1313 Salomé GM, Ferreira LM. Quality of life in patients with venous ulcers treated with Unna's boot compressive therapy. Rev Bras Cir Plást[Internet]. 2012 [cited 2017 Jun 05]; 27(3):466-71. Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rbcp/v27n3/en_24.pdf
http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rbcp/v27n3/en_2...
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To evaluate the quality of life of patients with venous ulcers treated with compression therapy with Unna boot. |
Clinical, descriptive, and analytical study/50 participants/Short Form-36 (SF-36). |
Impaired functional capacity; pain; physical aspect; general health condition. |
Social aspect; emotional aspect; vitality; mental health. |
Dias TYAF et al. Online Braz J Nurs. 2013; 12 (2): 491-500(1414 Dias TYAF, Costa IKF, Liberato SMD, Souza AJG, Mendes FRP, Torres GV. Quality of life for venous ulcer patients: a comparative study in Brazil/Portugal. O Braz J Nurs[Internet]. 2013 [cited 2017 Jun 05]; 12(2):491-500. Available from: http://www.objnursing.uff.br/index.php/nursing/article/view/4344/pdf
http://www.objnursing.uff.br/index.php/n...
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To compare the quality of life of patients with venous ulcers in Natal, capital city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil and Evora, a city in Portugal. |
Analytical and comparative study, with a cross-sectional design and quantitative approach of treatment and data analysis/170 participants/SF-36. |
Difficulties in performing activities of daily living due to functional capacity impairment. |
Functional capacity; pain; general health condition; vitality; social aspect; limitation due to physical aspects; mental health; emotional aspect. |
Lopes CR et al. J Vasc Bras. 2013; 12(1): 5-9(1515 Lopes CR, Figueiredo M, Ávila AM, Soares LMBM, Dionisio VC. Evaluation of limitations of venous ulcers in legs. J Vasc Bras[Internet]. 2013 [cited 2017 Jun 05]; 12(1):5-9. Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/jvb/v12n1/en_03.pdf
http://www.scielo.br/pdf/jvb/v12n1/en_03...
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To correlate changes in the quality of life of patients with venous ulcers in lower limbs with muscle activation capacity. |
Prospective clinical study, case-control in which the subjects of the study are their own control/10 participants/SF-36. |
Significant reduction in the activation of the soleus muscle in both legs due to valvular incompetence, associated or not with a obstructive condition; loss of muscle strength; strength reduction and increase in movements; pain; frustration; work inactivity; lack of willingness to go out. |
Emotional aspect; limitation due to physical aspects. |
Dias TYAF et al. Acta Paul Enferm. 2013; 26(6): 529-34(1616 Dias TYAF, Costa IKF, Salvetti MG, Mendes CKTT, Torres GV. Influences of health care services and clinical characteristics on the quality of life of patients with venous ulcer. Acta Paul Enferm[Internet]. 2013 [cited 2017 Jun 05]; 26(6):529-34. Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/ape/v26n6/en_04.pdf
http://www.scielo.br/pdf/ape/v26n6/en_04...
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To verify the influence of care and clinical characteristics on the quality of life of patients with venous ulcers (VU). |
Cross-sectional study with convenience sample/100 participants/SF-36. |
Pain; reduced mobility; financial instability; restrictions in personal life. |
Limitation due to physical aspects; functional capacity; vitality; pain; general health condition. |
Saraiva DMRF et al. Referência. 2013; 3(10): 109-18(1717 Saraiva DMRF, Bandarra AJF, Agostinho ES, Pereira NMM, Lopes TS. Quality of life of service users with chronic venous ulcers. Referência[Internet]. 2013 [cited 2017 Jun 05]; 3(10):109-18. Available from: http://www.scielo.mec.pt/pdf/ref/vserIIIn10/serIIIn10a13.pdf
http://www.scielo.mec.pt/pdf/ref/vserIII...
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To evaluate the quality of life of patients with chronic venous ulcers. |
Cross-sectional quantitative study with a correlational and descriptive approach/66 participants/Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule. |
Discouragement with the length of time for healing; fear of “hurting” the wound site; concern about the wound; concern about having further wounds; pain; difficulty in taking bath; problems with the time required to treat the wound; not sleeping well; difficulty in performing activities of daily living; difficulty in enjoying a normal social life; not going out for fear of “hurting” the wound; difficulty in going out and living with other people; marital status; area of residence. |
Social life; physical symptoms; daily life; well-being; quality of life in general. |
Dias TYAF et al. Rev Latinoam Enferm. 2014; 22(4): 576-81(1818 Dias TYAF, Costa IKF, Melo MDM, Torres SMSGSO, Maia EMC, Torres GV. Quality of life assessment of patients with and without venous ulcer. Rev Latino-Am Enfermagem[Internet]. 2014 [cited 2017 Jun 05]; 22(4):576-81. Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rlae/v22n4/0104-1169-rlae-22-04-00576.pdf
http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rlae/v22n4/0104...
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To compare the quality of life of patients with chronic venous diseases with and without ulcers and identify the most affected aspects. |
Cross-sectional comparative study with a quantitative approach/204 participants/SF-36. |
Reduced mobility; poor income; low education level; disturbance in the sleep pattern; pain; chronic diseases. |
Functional capacity; limitation due to physical aspects; social aspect; physical aspect. |
Lozano SFS et al. Phlebol. 2014; 29(4): 220-6(1919 Lozano SFS, Marinel JR, Carrasco EC, González RJP, Escudero RJR, Sánchez IN, et al. Venous leg ulcer in the context of chronic venous disease. Phlebol[Internet]. 2014 [cited 2017 Jun 05]; 29(4):220-6. Available from: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0268355513480489
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
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To determine the possible differences in the disease and quality of life (QoL) among group C5 (healed ulcer), group C6 (active ulcer), and group C1 (control). |
Multicenter and observational case-control cross-sectional study/449 participants/Short Form 12 Health Survey (SF-12). |
Pain; varicose veins; edema; skin pigmentation; inflammation; induration; number of wounds, size of wounds, and length of time of the wounds. |
No correlation was found between the scores of total and individual dimensions evaluated with the dimensions affected in the instrument used. |
Torres GV et al. Rev Enferm UERJ. 2014; 22(1): 57-64(2020 Torres GV, Balduino LSC, Costa IKF, Mendes FRP, Vasconcelos QLDAQ. Comparison of quality of life domains in patientswith venous ulcer. Rev Enferm UERJ[Internet]. 2014 [cited 2017 Jun 05]; 22(1):57-64. Available from: http://www.facenf.uerj.br/v22n1/v22n1a09.pdf
http://www.facenf.uerj.br/v22n1/v22n1a09...
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To compare the dimensions of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with venous ulcers (VU) admitted at the Onofre Lopes University Hospital (HUOL, as per its acronym in Portuguese), in Natal, capital city of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, and in four primary healthcare units in Evora, a city in Portugal. |
Comparative and analytical cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach of data analysis/130 participants/SF-36. |
Impaired mobility; limitations and restrictions to perform activities of daily living such as: walking, taking bath, working, traveling, sleeping, and cleaning; difficulty in committing/remaining at work; pain; social activities affected; physical changes; financial costs; psychological, emotional, and social implications. |
Functional capacity; physical aspect; general health condition; vitality; social aspects; emotional aspect; mental health; pain. |
Wachholz PA et al. An Bras Dermatol. 2014; 89(1): 73-81(2121 Wachholz PA, Masuda PY, Nascimento DC, Taira CMH, Cleto NG. Quality of life profile and correlated factors in chronic leg ulcer patients in the mid-west of São Paulo State, Brazil. An Bras Dermatol[Internet]. 2014 [cited 2017 Jun 05]; 89(1):73-81. Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/abd/v89n1/0365-0596-abd-89-01-0073.pdf
http://www.scielo.br/pdf/abd/v89n1/0365-...
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To identify the impact of leg ulcers on patients’ quality of life with the use of the Dermatology life Quality Index, and define the main factors correlated to this perception. |
Non-probabilistic cross-sectional sample study/41 participants/Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). |
Wound etiology; pain related to the ulcer; length of time of the beginning of the wound and severity of the depressive symptoms. |
Symptoms and feelings; work and study; size of the wounds; number of wounds; pain. |
Finlayson KJ et al. Int Wound J. 2014; 11: 21-7(2222 Finlayson KJ, Courtney MD, Gibb MA, O'Brien JA, Parker CN, Edwards HE. The effectiveness of a four-layer compression bandage system in comparison with class 3 compression hosiery on healing and quality of life in patients with venous leg ulcers: a randomized controlled trial. Int Wound J[Internet]. 2014 [cited 2017 Jun 05]; 11:21-7. Available from: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1742-481X. 2012.01033.x/epdf
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.11...
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To compare the effectiveness of a four-layer compression bandage system and a Class 3 (30-35 mmHg) knit compression system in healing and quality of life results. |
Randomized controlled trial/103 participants/Quality of Life Index. |
Depression; anxiety; pain. |
Activities of daily living; health support; psychological perspectives. |
Salomé GM et al. World J Surg. 2014; 38: 233-240(2323 Salomé GM, Blanes L, Ferreira LM. The impact of skin grafting on the quality of life and self-esteem of patients with venous leg ulcers. World J Surg[Internet]. 2014 [cited 2017 Jun 05]; 38:233-40. Available from: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00268-013-2228-x
https://link.springer.com/article/10.100...
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To evaluate the relationship of quality of life with the health and self-esteem of patients with leg venous ulcers after skin grafts. |
Non-randomized multicenter and controlled prospective clinical trial/100 participant/SF-36. |
Unemployment; early retirement; low education level; smoking; chronic diseases; pain; chronic venous ulcer wound; functional limitations; frustration; social isolation; wound odor; wound’s aesthetic aspect; sleeping disorder; lack of strength; concerns; frustration; low self-esteem; self-concept. |
Functional capacity; limitation due to physical aspect; pain; general health condition; vitality; social aspects; emotional aspect; mental health. |
Sell BT et al. Wounds. J Health Sci. 2015; 17(3): 160-4(2424 Sell BT, Souza MV, Martins T, Amante LN. Quality of life of pacients with vasculogenic ulcers according to Ferrans and Powers: wounds. J Health Sci[Internet]. 2015 [cited 2017 Jun 06]; 17(3):160-4. Available from: http://www.pgsskroton.com.br/seer/index.php/JHealthSci/article/view/3062/2849
http://www.pgsskroton.com.br/seer/index....
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To verify the QoL index of patients with vasculogenic ulcers admitted in a university hospital of the south region of Brazil, through Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index-Wound Version. |
Descriptive cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach/31 participants/Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index-Wound Version. |
Healthcare; pain; friends; financial independence; satisfaction; family happiness. |
Health and functioning. |
Tracz E et al. Holist Nurs Pract. 2015; 29(2): 96-102(2525 Tracz E, Zamojska E, Modrzejewski A, Zaborski D, Grzesiak W. Quality of life in patients with venous stasis ulcers and others with advanced venous insufficiency. Holist Nurs Pract[Internet]. 2015 [cited 2017 Jun 06]; 29(2):96-102. Available from: https://insights.ovid.com/pubmed?pmid=25658932
https://insights.ovid.com/pubmed?pmid=25...
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To analyze quality of life in patients with advanced chronic venous insufficiency in the context of most used clinical scores for the classification of this disease. |
Critical evaluation study/42 participants/Quality of Life Survey-WHOQOL. |
Pain and discomfort; self-assessment; mobility; activities of daily living; treatments; capacity to work; interpersonal relationships; social support; sexual activity; physical and mental safety; home environment; financial potential; health and welfare (accessibility and quality); capacity to acquire new skills and information; free time (participation and ability to relax). |
Physical, psychological; level of independence; social relationships; environment. |
Araújo RO, et al. Aquichan. 2016; 16(1): 56-66(2626 Araújo RO, Silva DC, Souto RQ, Marconato AMP, Costa IKF, Torres GV. Impact of varicose ulcers on the quality of life of persons receiving primary care. Aquichan[Internet]. 2016 [cited 2017 Jun 06]; 16(1):56-66. Available from: http://www.scielo.org.co/pdf/aqui/v16n1/v16n1a07.pdf
http://www.scielo.org.co/pdf/aqui/v16n1/...
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To analyze the impact of venous ulcers (VU) on the quality of life (QoL) of users of the primary health care. |
Quantitative and descriptive cross-sectional study/101 participants/Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire (CCVUQ). |
Recurrences; pain; emotional condition impairment; aesthetic; social exclusion and loss of privacy; walking difficulty. |
Household activities; social interaction; emotional state; aesthetic. |
