GET EXERCISE: PREVENTING DEEP VEIN-THROMBOSIS

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 fo...

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Autores: Oliveira, Flávia Márcia, Rocha, Georgia Moura, Rodrigues, Flávia Silva, Vilarino, Juliana Antunes, Oliveira, Mabli Lemos, da Conceição, Mônica, Cupertino, Valéria Lopes, Cobucci, Ricardo Alexandre da Silva
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2009
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP)
Repositorio:Revista Ciência em Extensão
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs-new.unesp.br:article/16
Acceso en línea:https://ojs.unesp.br/index.php/revista_proex/article/view/16
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Deep vein-thrombosis. Conductors. Prevention. Education
Trombosis venosa profunda. Conductor. Prevención. Educación.
Trombose venosa profunda. Motoristas. Prevenção. Educação.
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Sumario: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.