Abstract
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is the inability of the venous complex to drain blood from the tissues to the heart, lasting more than three months, mainly due to valvular insufficiency of the lower limbs. Inability of the venous complex results in increased venous vascular pressure and consequent formation of reticular and varicose veins1.In the later stages, CVI evolves with cutaneous and subcutaneous alterations, ulcerations and, in 1-3% of the individuals, amputation2,3.
Highlights
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is the inability of the venous complex to drain blood from the tissues to the heart, lasting more than three months, mainly due to valvular insufficiency of the lower limbs
Given the importance of physiotherapy in the treatment and rehabilitation of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) as well as the lack of studies of this nature, this study aimed to identify and describe the knowledge of physiotherapy students on the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of CVI
No structured questionnaire addressing the academic education of students, clinical aspects and
Summary
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is the inability of the venous complex to drain blood from the tissues to the heart, lasting more than three months, mainly due to valvular insufficiency of the lower limbs. Of the many different treatments used in CVI, physiotherapy stands out because it is not invasive and works preventively. Objective: To identify and describe the level of knowledge of Physiotherapy graduates on chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional observational study with graduates in the last year of physiotherapy undergraduate studies randomly selected from six higher education institutions. Data were collected through a self-administered structured questionnaire addressing academic education, clinical aspects and physiotherapy interventions on CVI. Only 4.9% were familiar with of all the techniques and methods to diagnose CVI and 44.0% did not mention clinical examination as diagnostic evaluation. Of the 35 FPNE students, 18 (51.0%) did not mention clinical examination and 31.0% mentioned incorrect CVI diagnosing methods. Conclusion: It was concluded that the evaluated graduates presented little knowledge on the main physiotherapy treatments and diagnostic methods for chronic venous insufficiency
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
