Abstract
Objective: To compare the prevalence of calcaneus LP in patients admitted to the
ICU of a Burn Reference Center in MG before and after the educational
action.Method: Descriptive study with a quantitative and qualitative approach
developed through action research based on the four dynamic planning steps
described by Thiollent (situational diagnosis, planning, implementation and
evaluation). Awareness-raising and goal-setting workshops were held. Previously the
educational action (July 2019) and three months after the action (August, September
and October 2019) the monthly prevalence rates were calculated. Results: The
educational action provided a significant reduction in the prevalence of LP in
calcaneus of patients with burns by 85.71% (77.7% - 11.1%) in 3 months. During the
research period, 31 patients and 13 LP were followed up, most of them classified as
deep tissue injuries (38.4%) and unclassifiable (15.3%). Among these 13 LP 46.3%
are of partial thickness and 53.7% are of total thickness. Conclusion: The action
research methodology was effective in reducing the prevalence of calcaneus LP in
burned patients.
Descriptors: Nursing care; Burned center; Pressure injury; Calcaneus; Permanent
Education.