Action of the nurse in controlling endemic diseases
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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