[Oral hygiene of patients with self-care deficit syndrome].
This is a qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory research study. The population comprised nurses in adult intensive care units. Data collection was conducted through a semi-structured interview, using Thematic Content Analysis. It was concluded that it is difficult to understand the consequences that the non-promotion of oral hygiene may entail in the clinical evolution of patients with the syndrome of self-care deficit. It was observed that bureaucratic factors still interfere in the services for a more integrated care. It is urgent for nursing professionals to re-dimension their know-how by approaching oral hygiene care critically.
de Brito
Leonardo Francisco Silva
LF
Enfermeiro pela Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos.
Vargas
Mara Ambrosina de Oliveira
MA
Leal
Sandra Maria Cezar
SM
D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D009732:Nursing Care; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D012648:Self Care; D013577:Syndrome