Craniossinostoses e o cuidado à criança na rede de atenção à saúde: uma revisão integrativa da literatura.

Abstract

To summarize what the literature indicates about craniosynostosis and child care in the health care network for early diagnosis by Primary Health Care (PHC) professionals and follow-up in reference services. Methodology: This is a descriptive study, of the integrative literature review type, collected from July to September 2023. The descriptors used were (Craniosynostoses) AND (Primary Health Care) AND (Diagnosis), the same ones used in The Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). The studies were selected through an electronic search through access to the following databases: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrievel System Online (Medline) with access via VHL, Base Internacional de Guias Grade (BIGG), National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Base Biomedical data from Elsevier (EMBASE) and Scopus via CAPES. Results: 9 articles were reviewed that present the concept of craniosynostosis, types and classifications. They mention the importance of obtaining an early diagnosis, identifying the affected suture(s) and their form of presentation. This condition can be congenital or acquired, in this case, its most frequent cause is related to the baby's positional habits. During consultations, it is essential that there is anamnesis, physical examination and detailed anthropometric data to evaluate and recognize cranial asymmetries. Studies report that referral to specialized services is essential to continue treatment. Furthermore, research relates the impact of the diagnosis on families and how professionals can work together to offer guidance and emotional support in the process. Conclusion: Thus, the study indicates that there are spaces that still need to be filled due to lack of knowledge to have a timely diagnosis, and thus, make health care more effective and skillful to direct family members to the necessary therapies in health services. reference. It is essential that professionals have comprehensive care actions, with individual, effective and non-mechanized technical-scientific support.