Publications by authors named "Candida Durao"
Aim: To identify sleep-promoting nursing interventions in hospitalized adults and older people.
Background: Sleep is necessary for maintaining good physical and mental health, as well as a high quality of life. Hospitalization can significantly disrupt sleep patterns, which is an often-overlooked issue.
Article Synopsis
- People on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) while awaiting lung transplants are vulnerable both physically and psychologically, necessitating specialized nursing interventions to improve their health status.
- A literature review was conducted focusing on articles from 2013 to 2023, ultimately identifying three relevant studies involving 40 adult participants that evaluated nursing practices during ECMO.
- Key interventions include basic infection precautions and fostering psychological support through trust, communication, and presence, with the Awake ECMO strategy highlighted as particularly effective in reducing vulnerability.