Nursing diagnoses and interventions in children submitted to cochlear implantation

Authors

  • Patrícia Juliana Santos Pereira Universidade de São Paulo; Hospital de Reabilitação de Anomalias Craniofaciais
  • Natália Fernanda Higa de Souza Universidade de São Paulo; Hospital de Reabilitação de Anomalias Craniofaciais
  • Raissa Janine de Almeida Universidade de São Paulo; Hospital de Reabilitação de Anomalias Craniofaciais
  • Daiane Cabrera Menezes Universidade de São Paulo; Hospital de Reabilitação de Anomalias Craniofaciais
  • Gesiane Cristina Bom Universidade de São Paulo; Hospital de Reabilitação de Anomalias Craniofaciais
  • Armando dos Santos Trettene Universidade Paulista; Departamento de Enfermagem; Campus de Bauru

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-220x2016045203238

Keywords:

Pediatric Nursing, Cochlear Implantation, Hearing Loss, Nursing Process, Nursing Diagnosis

Abstract

OBJECTIVE Identifying the main nursing diagnoses and interventions in children submitted to cochlear implant in the immediate postoperative period. METHOD A cross-sectional study conducted between February and April 2016, considering nursing history (anamnesis and physical examination) and nursing diagnoses (NANDA - International) with their respective interventions (Nursing Intervention Classification - NIC). Descriptive statistical analysis was used to construct the results. RESULTS A total of 19 children participated in this study. The main nursing diagnoses listed were: impaired verbal communication, impaired skin integrity, risk for infection, risk for falls, and risk for bleeding (n=19; 100%). Regarding the nursing interventions, the following prevailed: Improvement in communication: auditory deficit, Skin surveillance, Protection against infection, Prevention of falls and Precautions against bleeding (n=19; 100%). CONCLUSION Nursing diagnoses and interventions related to the cochlear implant postoperative period were related to communication, bleeding control, surgical wound care, infection prevention, comfort and well-being.

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Published

2017-01-01

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How to Cite

Pereira, P. J. S., Souza, N. F. H. de, Almeida, R. J. de, Menezes, D. C., Bom, G. C., & Trettene, A. dos S. (2017). Nursing diagnoses and interventions in children submitted to cochlear implantation. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 51, e03238-. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-220x2016045203238