Aspectos de interesse e preparo dos enfermeiros de terapia intensiva sobre injúria renal aguda

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the aspects of interest and preparation of intensive care nurses to act in the care of patients with acute kidney injury. This cross-sectional, evaluative study was carried out in seven public hospitals, with 136 nurses. The interest and preparation to provide care for patients with acute kidney injury in intensive care were evaluated. Inferential analysis was performed using the chi-square test. There was a high interest in learning about the subject (n = 125) and about the management of the machines (n = 119) and in participating in theoretical or practical courses (n = 126), because they felt unprepared (n = 88) and mentioned insecurity (n = 111) to provide care for patients with acute kidney injury. There was no specific training when assigned to the hemodialysis sector (n = 136), and only five nurses reported that the institution offers training. The interest in learning about the theme is high. However, the preparation is still incipient and indicates the need for more investments in training by the institution directed to intensive care nurses who provide care to patients with acute kidney injury.