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VOL. 4, ISSUE 6 (2018)
Proposal of portable shower for human hygiene: An evaluation of the nursing team
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Bruno Vilas Boas Dias, Lucimeire Petronilio Fernandes, Sarah Marquês de Souza Oliveira, Sthefanny Oliveira Silva, José Paulo Muniz Junior
Abstract
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of portable shower used by nursing professionals. Method: Qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study based on Theory of Social Representations, following the guidelines of the Discourse of the Collective Subject. The sample was composed by 13 nursing technicians in a public hospital in Jundiaí. Results: the professionals consider the device to be advantageous; they expressed central ideas categorized in: "Practicality and economy of time", "Comfort" and "Therapeutic Action". Discussion: The purpose of the device is to bring a sprinkling feel even if it is unlikely for the client, reducing anxiety and fear. Conclusion: The aim of the portable shower was achieved in the ICU where the survey was carried out. It was evaluated as a method that provides greater economy of water, physical space, greater comfort for the patient, represents the best option selected by the professionals to bath in the bed, once less time is spent in its performance and better ergonomics for the nursing technician.
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Pages:34-37
How to cite this article:
Bruno Vilas Boas Dias, Lucimeire Petronilio Fernandes, Sarah Marquês de Souza Oliveira, Sthefanny Oliveira Silva, José Paulo Muniz Junior "Proposal of portable shower for human hygiene: An evaluation of the nursing team". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 4, Issue 6, 2018, Pages 34-37
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