[Possibilities for addressing child abuse in systematized nursing consultations]

Area of Science:

• Public Health Nursing
• Child Abuse Recognition
• Healthcare System Analysis

Context:

• Child abuse is a growing public health concern requiring effective healthcare interventions.
• The International Classification of Nursing Practice in Public Health (CIPESC®) aims to standardize nursing care and identify child abuse.
• Primary care nurses play a crucial role in identifying and responding to child abuse during consultations.

Purpose:

• To evaluate the limitations and potential of CIPESC® in nursing consultations involving child victims of domestic violence.
• To analyze the utilization of CIPESC® diagnoses and interventions by primary care nurses.
• To identify areas for improvement in nursing practice and classification systems for child abuse.

Summary:

• A qualitative descriptive case study analyzed 15 web reports from primary care nurses in Curitiba, Brazil.
• Findings indicate that while CIPESC® has potential, nurses did not fully utilize its diagnostic and intervention categories for child abuse.
• Significant limitations were observed in recognizing the needs and vulnerabilities of child abuse victims.

Impact:

• Highlights the need to enhance CIPESC® with attributes like freedom and autonomy to better address child violence.
• Underscores the necessity for developing evidence-based intervention methods within nursing practice.
• Suggests improvements in nursing education and classification tools to enhance the identification and management of child abuse cases.