Características sócio demográficas e clínicas dos pacientes com úlcera crônica em membro inferior em relação ao critério de classificação econômica Brasil

Abstract

Ulcer is a local defect, or excavation, of the surface of an organ or tissue, which is produced by loss of inflamed tissue. Chronic ulcers have a significant socioeconomic impact, since there is a great impact on the patient's quality of life, as there are problems of mobility and difficulty in performing daily activities and work. The objective was to evaluate the demographic, clinical and social characteristics of patients with chronic leg ulcer attended by Healing Clinic of the University Hospital, Federal University of Sergipe in relation to Critério de Classificação Econômica Brasil (CCEB). Data were analyzed from 67 patients who had a mean age of 64.1 years, and most of the female and retired. Using the Economic Classification Criterion Brasil (CCEB), 55% (37/67) are the D-E class.