Efetividade do filme de polietileno na prevenção de olho seco em pacientes críticos: revisão sistemática

Abstract

Objective: To identify the effect of polyethylene film on the prevention of dry eye in critically ill patients admitted to an adult intensive care unit. Methodology: A systematic review study, guided by PRISMA recommendations. Seven databases were searched through strategies that involved the cross-referencing of Dry Eye Syndromes, Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, Corneal Diseases, Risk Factors, Intensive Care Units, Hospital and Nursing. Results: A total of 784 primary studies were identified, 35 were evaluated and four were selected, with reference to the use of polyethylene film for the prevention of dry eye. There was a slight superiority in the effectiveness of the polyethylene film in relation to the other interventions. Conclusion: The evidence was not sufficient to establish whether the efficacy of the polyethylene film is superior to that of other interventions. We suggest performing a randomized clinical trial to verify the efficiency of different nursing interventions in the prevention of dry eye in critically ill patients.