ASSESSMENT OF THE TOPIC USE OF ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS AND OLIGOELEMENTS IN THE CONTROL OF DERMATITES IN THE AGE FRALDS AREA

• Autor(a) principal: Ribeiro, Karina Grazielle de Souza
• Data de Publicação: 2021
• Outros Autores: Benicio, Givanildo Carneiro, Silva, Madna Avelino, Gadelha, Felipe Lima
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Revista Enfermagem Atual In Derme
• Texto Completo: https://revistaenfermagematual.com/index.php/revista/article/view/1115
• topic: Dermatite das Fraldas. Idoso. Incontinência Urinária.; Diaper Rash. Aged. Urinary incontinence.

ABSTRACT Objective:This study aimed to evaluate the topical use of essential fatty acids and trace elements in the control of diaper dermatitis in the elderly of a long-stay institution in Fortaleza. This is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach and cross-sectional design of institutionalized elderly patients. Methodology: The following variables were used as a data collection instrument: demographic characteristics, associated morbidities, whether or not there was urinary or fecal incontinence, and diapers were used, in addition to physical examination of the skin in the anogenital region, buttocks, thighs and adjacent areas. The sample consisted of 27 elderly people. The pharmacological formulas evaluated were the oily lotion (AGE-OIL) compared to the Moisturizing cream (AGE-HYDRATANT) that contains trace elements in its formulation, which are used as co-factors in wound healing. The elderly were examined using the dermoscope, added to the capture of images evaluated followed by the development of interventions aimed at DAF. Results: Regarding the presence of DAF, (21, 75%) of the elderly presented skin changes, performing topical therapy with some formulation of EFA - essential fatty acids and trace elements associated with drug formulation. Conclusion: It can be concluded that hygiene, changing regular diapers, and adequate hydration together with early diagnosis by the nursing team ensure the prevention of DAF through low complexity measures. Keywords: Diaper Rash. Aged. Urinary incontinence.