Elaboration and validation of a protocol for the care of patients with COVID-19 in hemodialysis centers

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the elaboration and validation of a protocol for the care of suspected patients with Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) undergoing hemodialysis. Method: A methodological study conducted from March to August 2020 at a hospital in southern Brazil. The study involved situ...

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Main Authors: Graziela Knebel (Author), Guilherme Breitsameter (Author), Maria Conceição da Costa Proença (Author), Renata de Mello Magdalena Breitsameter (Author), Carolina Rossi de Figueiredo (Author), Isabel Cristina Echer (Author)
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Published: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the elaboration and validation of a protocol for the care of suspected patients with Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) undergoing hemodialysis. Method: A methodological study conducted from March to August 2020 at a hospital in southern Brazil. The study involved situational diagnosis, literature review, protocol elaboration and content validation (scope, clarity and relevance). Ten professionals from the multidisciplinary team with experience in caring for patients with kidney disease and an official Nursing supervisory body participated in the validation. 100% consensus was reached among the experts. Results: The following were elaborated: "Flow of patient care consisting of six stages" and "Management plan for dialysis centers". The validation allowed improving and refining the content, complying with the precepts of health standards, safety and clinical guidelines. Final considerations: The elaboration and validation of the protocol can standardize and guide the clinical practice, promoting continuity and safety in care, and can be used in other centers.
Item Description:1983-1447
10.1590/1983-1447.2022.20200399.en