Adult intensive therapy unit: Nursing staff's perception of Serious Patient Care

Abstract

Objective: To describe the perception of the nursing team regarding the care of the critically ill patient in an adult ICU in a private hospital in Porto Velho-RO. Methods: This is an exploratory-descriptive study, with methods of bibliographical and field research, with a prospective approach, supported by a qualitative approach. As a tool for data collection, a questionnaire containing open questions was used. To analyze the results, the content analysis was performed. The data obtained were analyzed by a method consisting of repeated readings of respondents' responses, their separation into categories and, finally, their analysis. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results: It was evidenced that the study contributed to reflections about the importance of the actions of the nursing team, with care with the serious patients, being able to contribute in the future to the discussions about the assistance of these health professionals and the need for an investment in the continuous improvement, preparation, and specialized training. Conclusion: It is concluded that nursing professionals defend humanization as a respect for the human being, assist the patient in a holistic way and value the patient and his family.