El papel de enfermería en una unidad monográfica de enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal, una visión de 360°

The WHO is advocating for the educational paradigm of self-care, led essentially by nursing professionals due to their clinical profile and training. There are few studies which value the role of the nurse in multidisciplinary units for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Our goal is to show the different views of the role and competencies of nursing in the IBD Unit at Vall d’Hebron Hospital.

A qualitative study, critical theory. The ethnographic method (microethnographic), from a descriptive focus. Semi-structured and registered personalised interviews through the use of webcams and voice registration. The codification and analysis of the information was undertaken manually. Of 10 participants, 8 collaborated. The connection to the UACC Unit is between one to twelve years.

Roles highlighted: case management, training, coordination, nurse availability and finally, the role of investigation, existing differences according to the link to the unit.

In analysis by competency we find: knowledge of inflammatory disease, chronic diseases, pharmacology and knowledge of the role of nursing. Skills: Communication, advocacy, management of chronic patients and stress, grouping, and empathy. Attitudes: listening, openness, calming, educational and receptive.

Knowing how nurses are considered permits opportunities for change, and this leads to setting out new lines of research which demonstrate the benefits of nurse management in IBD units.