Publications by authors named "Cawana da Silva do Nascimento"
Objective: To identify clinical indicators and nursing diagnoses with the highest risk of mortality in critically ill patients with COVID-19.
Method: Retrospective cohort with the population of adults and elderly people with COVID-19 from an Intensive Care Unit. Categorical variables were described using absolute and relative frequencies and risk factors for mortality using Cox regression, with a confidence interval of 95%.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to outline essential nursing care procedures for administering bed baths to COVID-19 patients through a detailed literature review.
- The research involved five key stages, including framing the research question, searching relevant studies, assessing them, analyzing data, and presenting findings, ultimately narrowing down 55 publications to 15 relevant studies.
- The conclusion emphasizes the need for specific hygiene practices, appropriate personal protective equipment, and ongoing monitoring of vital signs to enhance patient safety during bed baths.