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- Title
NURSING STRATEGIES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PRESSURE ULCERS IN INTENSIVE THERAPY: INTEGRATIVE REVIEW.
- Authors
Lima Benevides, Jéssica; Fonseca Victor Coutinho, Janaina; Braga Gomes Tomé, Marcela Ariadne; do Amaral Gubert, Fabiane; Barreto de Castro e. Silva, Tiago; Karanini Paz de Oliveira, Shérida
- Abstract
Objective: to investigate the scientific evidence on the main nursing strategies for the prevention of pressure ulcers used in patients admitted to Intensive Care Units. Method: this is an integrative review to answer the question << What strategies have been used by the nursing team to prevent pressure ulcer in patients hospitalized in the Intensive Care Units? >> Three databases, CINAHL, Pubmed/Medline, and LILACS were used for the selection of articles. There was no limitation of the year of publication. The sample consisted of 13 articles. Results: six categories were identified: support surfaces; Programs and/or protocols for PU prevention; Preventive use of biological coverages; Change of position; Control of risk factors and computerized monitoring of skin pressure/support surface. Conclusion: the integrative review reinforced the importance of implementing scientifically based preventive measures in nursing care for the critical patient.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; BEDSORES prevention; EVALUATION of medical care; NURSING audit; CINAHL database; INTENSIVE care units; MEDICAL protocols; MEDLINE; NURSING; ONLINE information services; PATIENT positioning; RISK management in business; SYSTEMATIC reviews; DESCRIPTIVE statistics
- Publication
Journal of Nursing UFPE / Revista de Enfermagem UFPE, 2017, Vol 11, Issue 5, p1943
- ISSN
1981-8963
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5205/reuol.11077-98857-1-SM.1105201725