Understanding of the Accompanying Family on the Prevention of Infections Related to Healthcare

• Autor(a) principal: Santos, Bárbara Sandra Pinheiro dos
• Data de Publicação: 2018
• Outros Autores: Ribeiro, Ivonizete Pires, Campelo, Sônia Maria Araújo, Carvalho, Herica Emilia Félix de, Sousa, Bruna Sabrina de Almeida, Valle, Andréia Rodrigues Moura da Costa
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Revista Enfermagem Atual In Derme
• Texto Completo: https://revistaenfermagematual.com/index.php/revista/article/view/119

Abstract The objective of this study was to analyze the unde rstanding of the accompanying family member regardi ng the prevention of Healthcare Related Infections (IRAS). A descriptive study with a qualitative approach, c arried out with 20 companions of patients in the medical and urologica l clinics of a general hospital in Teresina-PI. The analysis and discussion were based on answers about demographic data and open-ended questions, in which the profile of the interviewees was obtained according to age, sex, sc hooling, period of stay, companions, and patient ad mission for understanding the thematic categories. Two thematic categories emerged: "Companions 'Understanding on IRAS" and "Companions' Perception Regarding Orientations Rece ived on IRAS". The results presented in this study facilitate the understanding, resolution and utilization of implem entation strategies to improve the quality of the g uidance provided by the health team to the companions. It i s considered paramount that the nurse and the multi professional team promote quality guidelines that can benefit cl ients not only in the hospital environment, but als o in high contact with society, improving the quality of life. Keywords: Nursing; Cross Infection; Comprehensive Health Care ; Infection Control.