Nurses responsibilities in the handling and care of catheters in oncology patients: an integrative review
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https://doi.org/10.6008/CBPC2236-9600.2021.003.0003Keywords:
Catheters, Oncology, Nursing, Patient Safety, Catheter Related InfectionsAbstract
The objective is to discuss the importance of correct manipulation and handling by nurses of catheters in oncology patients. This is an integrative literature review study. A search for scientific articles in the LILACS, BDENF and REUOL databases, published between 2011 and 2021, was conducted. The results are presented by means of a flowchart and comparative table. 235 articles were found, 39 were analyzed and, of these, 8 were selected. In the synthesis of the discussion, it was observed the importance of the implementation of the Systematization of Nursing Care (SAE), the practice of continuing education relevant to the catheters used in oncology, as well as the insertion of protocols and guidelines, technical-scientific updating of nurses, and team training. The clinical practice in oncologic patients with intravascular devices showed to be deficient, in the diffusion of information, the nurse's knowledge proved to be restricted, and presents the importance of continued education, effectiveness of protocols in order to guarantee quality assistance and avoid complications.
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