O enfermeiro no cuidado de feridas da pessoa com pé diabético: revisão integrativa

Abstract

To investigate the care practices utilized in the management of diabetic foot ulcers by Nurses. Method: This is an Integrative Literature Review (ILR) with a qualitative approach. A protocol was developed for its design, validated by two reviewers, and followed the six methodological steps of conventional research. Results: After the application of the PRISMA Flowchart, out of 100 articles, only 13 were selected for meeting the study's proposed objective. 4 These articles were indexed in the electronic bibliographic databases LILACS (10; 76.9%), MEDLINE (02; 15.4%), and BDENF (01; 7.7%). Conclusion: This review study revealed the variety of perceptions that individuals refer to regarding diabetic foot ulcers and the associated problems. It also emphasizes the importance of preventive nursing care and the need for professionals' knowledge regarding care and medication therapy used