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Ariele Priebe Reisdorfer1, Sandra Maria Cezar Leal2, Joel Rolim Mancia2
1Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Objective:
To investigate the critical nodes related to nursing care for patients in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery.
Methods:
Exploratory study with a qualitative approach. Data collected through semi-structured interviews with 27 members of the nursing team working in the Intensive Care Unit. Material submitted to thematic analysis.
Results:
Three categories emerged: Flaws in the professional qualification for patient care in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery; Team challenges concerning specific patient care in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery; and (dis) organization of work in the Intensive Care Unit and its impact on nursing care for patients in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery.
Final Considerations:
Given the identification of the critical nodes, the professionals presented suggestions to overcome daily difficulties: investments in strategies for Permanent Education in Health; creation of tools to guide patient assistance in the postoperative of cardiac surgery; and provision of adequate human resources.
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