EXTENSION PROJECT: PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHRONIC WOUNDS IN PATIENTS IN SITUATIONS OF SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC VULNERABILITY
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https://doi.org/10.17564/2316-3151.2025v9n1p59-67
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Abstract
The extension project carried out aimed to train the local team and implement actions for the prevention and treatment of chronic wounds, focusing on patients in situations of sociodemographic vulnerability. The methodology included the application of questionnaires to assess the challenges of the UBS, meetings with the health team to adjust the planning, and supervised home visits to perform dressings and provide guidance on self-care. Educational activities were also promoted, with the distribution of information materials. The results showed that 62.5% of patients in the target community were followed up, including interventions in five homes and regular care at the UBS. The integrated approach guaranteed a uniform standard of care and favored patient engagement, reflected in their collaboration with the treatment and adherence to the guidelines received. It was concluded that the initiative had a positive impact on the quality of care, despite structural and resource limitations. The partnership between UBS, the university and nursing students was crucial to expanding the reach of the project and promoting more equitable and holistic care. The importance of ongoing educational actions to prevent new injuries and the need for investment in training and resources for the advanced management of chronic wounds is highlighted.
