Author(s): João, Correia ; César, Fonseca
Date: 2019
Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10174/24317
Origin: Repositório Científico da Universidade de Évora
Subject(s): "Nursing interventions
Author(s): João, Correia ; César, Fonseca
Date: 2019
Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10174/24317
Origin: Repositório Científico da Universidade de Évora
Subject(s): "Nursing interventions
With the increase in the average life expectancy, the appearance of chronic diseases and, in particular, in the respiratory forum and its disadvantages in the autonomy and self-care of patients, brought an important paradigm for health care and, in particular, rehabilitation nursing . Thus, it is imperative to systematize them in scientifically measurable indicators to demonstrate the benefit that rehabilitation nursing must improve patients' quality of life, thus ensuring excellence. Objective: To identify indicators sensitive to the rehabilitation of nursing care, at the level of self-care, in relation to people with respiratory pathology. Methods: A systematic review of the literature was performed using the EBSCO (full-text MEDLINE, CINAHL, Full-Text Plus, British Nursing Index), using the PI [C] O method with 6 emergent articles. Results: A total of 20 indicators were identified, including: Ability to perform activities, increase physical and functional independence, symptom management, reduction of complications, increase in quality of life Conclusion: Knowledge of indicators sensitive to nursing care recognition of the importance of rehabilitation nursing in increasing self-care and autonomy for people with respiratory pathology, and research in this area is fundamental for its effectiveness and efficiency.