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- ÍtemAcceso AbiertoIntervenciones de enfermería en úlceras vasculares en adultos a nivel de América latina(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2024) Guaillas Gutama, Alisson Gabriela; Cabrera Cabrera, Vilma Victoria; Parra Pérez, Carmen del Rocio; 0106074289; 1105054595Vascular ulcers are lesions with loss of skin integrity that develop as a consequence of some alterations in the bloodstream circulation. Objective: To determine nursing interventions for vascular ulcers in the adult population of Latin America. Methodology: A literature review was conducted, considering articles from indexed journals in scientific databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Medline, ProQuest, Web of Science, SciELO, and Redalyc. Results: In Latin America, the prevalence ranges between 68% and 85% of the population. There are no specific results in the epidemiology of these conditions in Ecuador, but several studies agree on an estimate of3 to 5 new cases per thousand people. Smoking, obesity, pregnancy, menopause, unhealthy lifestyles, family history, and the elderly female population are some of the factors associated with the development of these lesions. Treatment depends on the etiology that causes them and the patient’s characteristics; nursing care is oriented towards treatment rather than prevention. Conclusions: In Latin America, it is common for the population to suffer from vascular ulcers; therefore, it is important to educate about risk factors by promoting healthy lifestyles for prevention, considering the associated pathologies and the advances that occur in wound healing to prevent complications. Keywords: Vascular ulcers; prevalence; Latin America; complications; therapeutic approach; nursing intervention.