Cuidados de enfermagem realizados ao paciente com doença de huntington

Abstract

Objective: To identify nursing care aimed at patients with Huntington's disease. Methods: This is an integrative review of the literature, whose search took place from March to April 2024, in which the following databases were used: Coleciona SUS, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrievel Systen Online and ScienceDirect. Results: Based on the search strategy, 263 studies were identified, with only 9 studies meeting the eligibility criteria. In view of this, it was found that promoting the education of patients and family members on the management of dysphagia, carrying out an ergonomic assessment of the environment, guiding the caregiver regarding the use of moisturizing oils on the skin after bathing are nursing care provided to patients with the disease. of Huntington. Final Considerations: In short, it can be inferred that there is nursing care aimed at people with Huntington's disease and that they are important tools to compose the individualized care plan for patients with this pathology. Furthermore, this study found, in addition to care, essential skills that nurses must develop to improve their conduct.