Contextual aspects of the care of elderly with venous ulcer

Abstract

Aim: to analyse the contextual aspects that involve the care of elderly patients with venous ulcers. Method: theoretical and reflective study, from the context analysis framework, which presents four interactive aspects: Immediate Context, Specific, General and Metacontext. Results: in the Immediate Context, there was an approach of the elderly with venous ulcers and the search for the health professional; in the Specific Context, elements that influence in the care of the elderly with venous ulcers were described; in the General Context, aspects experienced by elderly patients with venous ulcers were considered; in Metacontext, the challenge of health professionals to promote comprehensive care to elderly with venous ulcers was discussed. Conclusion: physiological, psychological, cultural, social, economic and political aspects are involved in the care of elderly with venous ulcers, which is important for integral care to make such elderly corresposible for his own health.

Keywords

• enfermagem
• saúde do idoso
• úlcera varicosa
• assistência à saúde