Marilia Alves Furtado, Vitória Pessoa Nogueira, Maria Clara Passos Araújo, Virna Ribeiro Feitosa Cestari, Vera Lúcia Mendes de Paula Pessoa
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Abstract
Objective: To comprehend the multiprofessional actions regarding palliative care for patients in the Intensive Care Unit affected by SARS-CoV-2.
Methods: A comprehensive qualitative study conducted with 31 professionals from the Intensive Care Units of a university hospital, based on the Theory of Peaceful End of Life.
Results: The analysis of the discourse led to the identification of two categories: "Multidisciplinary actions to promote comfort at the end of life" and "Palliative care during the pandemic period and the promotion of emotional and spiritual comfort."
Final considerations: It became evident that local administration needs to invest in measures that reduce barriers to the implementation of palliative care during times of crisis. Understanding the discourse highlighted that non-specialized professionals can provide basic palliative care appropriately, without diminishing the importance and necessity of the presence of palliative care specialists in various hospital areas.
期刊介绍:
The Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem created in 1932, March 20 is the official publication of the Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem (Brazilian Nursing Association) has as purpose to disseminate the scientific production from different nursing interest areas of knowledge, including those which express the political project of the Association. The Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem is the oldest journal of the Brazilian nursing. Its first title was "Annaes de Enfermagem" from 1932 to 1941, being entitled Anais de Enfermagem" until 1955, when its title was changed to the current.