Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: LUCIANA LIMA DE ARAÚJO

Uma banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : LUCIANA LIMA DE ARAÚJO
DATE: 07/01/2025
TIME: 14:30
LOCAL: Via Google Meet
TITLE:

DIABETES MELLITUS: MORTALITY AND PREVENTION OF DIABETIC FOOT COMPLICATIONS IN PRIMARY CARE

KEY WORDS:

Primary health care; Diabetes mellitus; Diabetic foot; Epidemiological studies; Public health.

PAGES: 70
BIG AREA: Ciências da Saúde
AREA: Saúde Coletiva
SUBÁREA: Epidemiologia
SUMMARY:

Introduction. With the ageing of the population, Brazil has experienced a process of demographic transition which has culminated in an increase in chronic non-communicable diseases, among which Diabetes Mellitus stands out. The increase in the number of people with the disease is considered a serious public health problem, given the need for high investment both in outpatient and inpatient treatment and in health promotion to prevent the increase in cases; the latter being a challenge for the promoters of social public policies: government officials, researchers and society in general as co-responsible for self-care. According to the Brazilian Diabetes Society, around 8.8% of the world's population lives with the disease and it is estimated that by 2045 the number of diabetics will rise to over 628.6 million people worldwide. Objective. To analyze mortality due to diabetes mellitus in Brazil and to identify diabetic foot prevention actions within the scope of Primary Health Care. Methodology. Article 1: Ecological study of spatial analysis of diabetes mortality, with a quantitative and descriptive approach, using the specific mortality rate per 100,000 inhabitants; Article 2: Integrative literature review study, to survey publications on the virtual platforms PubMed, Virtual Health Library and Scielo. Results. Article 1: The highest mortality rates occurred in the states of Roraima (4.74), Acre (3.18), Alagoas (3.12), Amapá (3.02). The state of Amazonas was in 8th place (2.48), with the lowest rates in the Federal District (0.98) and Paraná (0.85). Article 2: Thirteen studies were selected and the main preventive actions for diabetic foot in PHC were those related to proper foot care, including nail and skin care, and the importance of daily foot monitoring. Patients with sensory loss should be educated on how to use other sensory modalities (palpation, visual inspection with an unbreakable mirror) to screen for possible foot problems at an early stage. Conclusion. Although morbidity from diabetes mellitus is on the rise in Brazil, mortality fell between 2012 and 2022, except in some specific regions in the North and Northeast. According to the studies analyzed, the occurrence of foot injuries is an avoidable complication of diabetes mellitus, however, there is still a frequent occurrence of these cases, and this potentiates complex situations such as limb amputations and death. It's important to note that studies are pointing to the following for the control and complications of diabetes: expansion of the care network; implementation of practice protocols in the routines of care at basic health units; health education for both professionals and patients; guidance on self-care and regular assessment of the diabetic foot.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 2262871 - ANA ELZA OLIVEIRA DE MENDONCA
Interna - 2374850 - THAIZA TEIXEIRA XAVIER NOBRE
Externa à Instituição - AURORA DEL CARMEN ROSELL SORIA - UFAM
Externa à Instituição - LIDIANY GALDINO FELIX - UFCG