Action of the nurse in controlling endemic diseases

Authors

  • André Luiz de Souza Braga Mestre - Profesor Asistente de la Escuela de Enfermería Aurora de Afonso Costa –EEAAC. Universidad Federal Fluminense - UFF
  • Elaine Antunes Cortez Doctora- Profesora Adjunta de la Escuela de Enfermería Aurora de Afonso Costa –EEAAC. Universidad Federal Fluminense - UFF.
  • Fernanda Roza Carneiro Enfermera de la Casa de Saúde e Maternidade Santa Martha. Posgraduada en Enfermería del Trabajo.
  • Wander dos Santos Martins Jr. Enfermero del Hospital Quinta Door. Posgraduado en Enfermería del Trabajo.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.10.3.132081
Keywords: endemic disease, nurse, control

Abstract

Endemic refers to the disease usually present among the members of a particular group in a given area, that is, present in a specific population. The study problem is: how do nurses operate in the control of endemic diseases? The goal is to identify the role of a nurse in the control of endemic diseases and discuss the training of nurses to operate in the control of endemic diseases. A descriptive, exploratory, qualitative and bibliographic study using  the database of the BVS (BDENF, and LILACS) and the COC library (Fiocruz). After collecting data, pre-reading, selective reading, interpretative reading and textual analysis were carried out. The following categories emerged: The role of nurses in the control of endemic diseases, and the professional training of nurses and control of endemic diseases. Results: the role of nurses is to carry out educational and administrative activities, besides elaborating educational programs. When it comes to their training, the epidemic importance to be applied to practical experience should be emphasized. It is concluded that the nurse in charge of this area should provide techniques of prevention and promotion of health, aimed at a better quality of life for the community and that in professional training, the nurse should develop technical  abilities and knowledge to control endemics.

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Published
27-06-2011
How to Cite
[1]
de Souza Braga, A.L. et al. 2011. Action of the nurse in controlling endemic diseases. Global Nursing. 10, 3 (Jun. 2011). DOI:https://doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.10.3.132081.