Content definition of the Mnemonic position
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https://doi.org/10.36367/ntqr.3.2020.707-719Keywords:
Positioning of the Patient; Patient Safety; Nursing Care; Qualitative Research.Abstract
Introduction: Position Therapy is an essential therapy to provide health care and to support the treatment of various morbidities, it’s also important for the promotion of comfort and well-being in people of greater fragility, helping to prevent various complications resulting from the disease and / or treatment. Goal: To define the indicators for the Mnemonic - POSITION, for future validation by a panel of experts. Method: Study with a mixed approach, developed in 3 phases. We only focus on the qualitative approach of the second study. Participated 9 expert nurses who responded, in two rounds, to two forms, which were thematic content analysis according to Bardin. Results: Content analysis allowed the organization of a set of interventions for the 10 categories defined a priori and which are representative of the position therapy. Conclusions: The proposed instrument makes it possible to systematize a set of criteria to be used in assessing and promoting the safety of the person to be positioned, as well as facilitating communication between health professionals and continuity of care.
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