Práticas de enfermeiros na assistência a pessoas com hemofilia.

Abstract

The present study aimed to identify practices developed by nurses in the care of people with hemophilia. This is an exploratory, descriptive study with a qualitative approach, developed in the public hemorrede of the State of Ceará. From a cut of the master's thesis project entitled: Skills in health promotion in the practice of nurses with hemophiliac patients. The research had a sample of 10 nurses who attend the clinics of coagulopathies and are responsible for hemophiliac care. For data collection, a semi-structured interview was used, applied from May to June 2017. To analyze the data, the thematic analysis was used. The nursing activities aimed at people with hemophilia were centered on the care part, necessary to maintain the life and health of the hemophiliacs; Although the professionals developed activities of orientation, stimulation to self-care, focused on health education. It is observed the performance of nurses in partnership with other institutions and professional categories as a way to minimize risks and improve the quality of care and life of people with hemophilia. The nurses had their care practices, which are necessary for the maintenance of life, but demonstrated skills and competences when working health education as a way of developing autonomy and providing a better quality of life for patients. Nursing has a unique role in the context of this collaboration with multiple partners, sharing values focused especially on caring for people, complementing and supporting the work of other health professionals.