Nurse’s role in the prevention of pressure injury: an integrative literature review

Abstract

Objectives: Review articles that highlight the role of nurse front evaluation and the prevention of pressure injury. Methods: This is an exploratory research of bibliographic character, of the electronic databases Scientific Electronic Library Online, Database of Nursing and Latin American and Caribbean in Health Sciences. The inclusion criteria were: original articles, complete and in Portuguese, published between 2014 e 2018, in journals recognized by QUALIS and that addressed the audit of nursing care and health management in relation to pressure injury (LP). Results: Prevention actions were mentioned as: risk assessment of LP by Braden scale, balanced nutritional contribution, use of transparent polyurethane film and hydrocoloid plate planned repositioning at angulation and more frequently, reducing skin exposure to moisture and using articles that modify skin pH. Final considerations: The multiprofessional team becomes relevant, especially the nursing team, the adoption of measures aimed at preventing and conducting this disease, it is essential to associate theory and practice based on guidelines with evidence that can lead to effective clinical practice, in order to reduce the incidence of LP.