Forensic nursing in the care of sexual crimes against women: Integrative review

Abstract

Objective: to investigate the role of the Forensic Nurse in the care of women who are victims of sexual crimes. Methodology: this is an integrative review carried out according to the steps proposed by Mendes, Silveira and Galvão. The data search was carried out through the descriptors: Forensic Nursing, Violence Against Women and Sexual Offenses. Aspects Because this is an integrative literature review, there was no need for an evaluation by an ethics and research committee, but the ethical principles that respect the references and the laws of Copyright No. 9.610, of February 19, 1998 and No. 12.583, of August 14, 2013 were observed (Brazil,  1998; Brazil, 2012). Results and Discussions: The main themes found in the articles included in this IR were: the training of health professionals to care for women victims; women's perception of violence; social services offered to these women victims and what professionals in the area can contribute to the lives of these women. Final Considerations: The fundamental and crucial role played by Forensic Nurses in helping victims of sexual crimes is highlighted, with their clinical skills, nursing knowledge and communication skills with the victim and with the bodies responsible for the search for justice. It is hoped that the findings of the present study may contribute to improving the care that has been provided to women victims of sexual violence.