GET EXERCISE: PREVENTING DEEP VEIN-THROMBOSIS

Authors

  • Flávia Márcia Oliveira Centro Universitário do Leste de Minas Gerais e Faculdade de Medicina do Vale do Aço
  • Georgia Moura Rocha UnilesteMG
  • Flávia Silva Rodrigues
  • Juliana Antunes Vilarino UnilesteMG
  • Mabli Lemos Oliveira UnilesteMG
  • Mônica da Conceição UnilesteMG
  • Valéria Lopes Cupertino UnilesteMG
  • Ricardo Alexandre da Silva Cobucci UnilesteMG

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23901/

Keywords:

Deep vein-thrombosis. Conductors. Prevention. Education

Abstract

Deep vein-thrombosis (DVT) is a disease characterized by clots of blood formation in the deep veins of the calf or pelvis. A number of acquired etiologic risk factors are associated with a tendency to develop DVT. These include immobilization that can constitute a significant increase in the risk for bus and truck conductors. The objective of the project was to promote education and knowledge of this disease including signs, symptoms, prevention and healthy quality. The project started in March and finished in October 2004. It was developed in gas stations, bus stop and bus stations located in Coronel Fabriciano, Ipatinga and Timóteo. The group organized educational pamphlets and talks on a variety of topics about the disease. The results showed that these professionals have already heard something about the disease however they had no information about the its prevention and possible complications. Therefore, the planning and implementation of actions to prevent DVT for this professional class is essential.

Author Biographies

  • Flávia Márcia Oliveira, Centro Universitário do Leste de Minas Gerais e Faculdade de Medicina do Vale do Aço
    Professora adjunta/Doutora em Imunologia e Especialista em Saúde Pública
  • Georgia Moura Rocha, UnilesteMG
    Graduanda em enfermagem
  • Flávia Silva Rodrigues
    Graduanda em enfermagem.
  • Juliana Antunes Vilarino, UnilesteMG
    Graduanda em enfermagem.
  • Mabli Lemos Oliveira, UnilesteMG
    Graduanda em enfermagem.
  • Mônica da Conceição, UnilesteMG
    Graduanda em enfermagem.
  • Valéria Lopes Cupertino, UnilesteMG
    Graduanda em enfermagem.
  • Ricardo Alexandre da Silva Cobucci, UnilesteMG
    Professor do UnilesteMG e Enfermeiro especialista.

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2009-09-08

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