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Nursing practice in home care: an integrative literature review

Authors :
Angélica Mônica, Andrade
Kênia Lara, Silva
Clarissa Terenzi, Seixas
Patrícia Pinto, Braga
Source :
Revista brasileira de enfermagem. 70(1)
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

analyze scientific production on nursing practice in home care.integrative review employing databases LILACS, BDENF, IBECS, and MEDLINE. Studies in Spanish, English, and Portuguese were included, regardless of publishing date.after analyzing 48 articles, it was found that nursing practice in home care is complex, employing a multitude of actions by using three technologies: soft; soft-hard especially; and hard. Challenges related to the home-care training process are reported in the literature. Nurses use knowledge from their experience and scientific recommendations in conjunction with their reflections on the practice.home nursing practice is fundamental and widespread. Relational and educational actions stand out as necessary even in technical care, with a predominant need for home-care training.

Details

ISSN :
19840446
Volume :
70
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Revista brasileira de enfermagem
Accession number :
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