Percepção dos procedimentos de higiene bucal destinados ao paciente de UTI : Proposta de Intervenção Educacional

Abstract

Objective: Based on the evaluation of the oral hygiene technique applied by the nursing staff in ICU patients, to propose professional training through the application of an assessment instrument. Method: This study configures an intervention project that first required observational research. There was an application of a professional conduct assessment instrument. The research was conducted from 8/8/2018 to 5/1/2019. The forms developed as an evaluation instrument were completed during the observation of the technique developed by professionals during oral hygiene. After analyzing the collected data, an educational intervention was proposed to adopt the technical conduct previously performed. Following data analysis, 29 completed assessment instruments were obtained. Most of those evaluated seem to understand the importance of oral hygiene, but need to improve the technique performed. Conclusion: The evaluation of the technique performed by professionals during the oral cavity cleaning of patients points to the constant need for training of them.