Nursing diagnoses and interventions in children submitted to cochlear implantation

• Main Authors: Patrícia Juliana Santos Pereira (Author), Natália Fernanda Higa de Souza (Author), Raissa Janine de Almeida (Author), Daiane Cabrera Menezes (Author), Gesiane Cristina Bom (Author), Armando dos Santos Trettene (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SciELO.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 1980-220X; 10.1590/s1980-220x2016045203238
• Keywords: Enfermagem Pediátrica; Implante Coclear; Perda Auditiva; Processos de Enfermagem; Diagnóstico de Enfermagem; Public aspects of medicine; RA1-1270; Nursing; RT1-120; Mental healing; RZ400-408; Education (General); L7-991
• Source: Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP, Vol 51, Iss 0

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.