NURSES' PERFORMANCE IN CARE FOR CRITICAL PATIENTS: INTEGRATIVE REVIEW

Abstract

Introduction: The role of nurses in the care of critical patients who need transfer is of marked relevance for students and professionals who seek to improve their knowledge in the health area, with regard to patient safety in intra- and inter-hospital transport. General Objective: To describe Nursing Care to critically ill patients who need transfer. Specific Objectives: To analyze nursing care for critically ill patients who need transfer; to ascertain the risks that may occur in critically ill patients during and after transfer; to discuss the clinical status of critically ill patients before intra-hospital transfer; to elucidate the implications of intra- and inter-hospital transport on patient safety in the transfer process. Methodology: This was an Integrative Literature Review. The survey of scientific articles was carried out in the electronic address of the Virtual Health Library (VHL), in the Nursing Database (BDENF) and in the repositories of Nursing Journals, using the following descriptors: Nurse. Critically ill patients. Intra and inter-hospital transfer; Patient safety. From this process, 11 scientific articles were selected to make up this review. Results and Discussion: The requirements necessary for nursing professionals to efficiently and safely perform the transfer of critical patients include careful planning, professional training, selection of the multiprofessional team and appropriate equipment, and effective communication with the entire working team. Final considerations: It was concluded with this study that for the success of intra- and inter-hospital transport of critically ill patients, it is essential to plan the multiprofessional team, as well as the choice of appropriate equipment. The quality of care in accordance with legal procedures implies prioritizing patient safety.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2025.011-016