DIAGNOSES, INTERVENTIONS AND OUTCOMES OF NURSING EXPECTED FOR PATIENTS WITH HIV/AIDS: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW

Abstract

Objective: To identify in the scientific literature nursing diagnoses for patients with HIV/AIDS. Methods: This was an integrative review of literature carried out in the databases Virtual Health Library, Lilacs, SciELO, PubMED, CINAHL, between June and July 2014. The following descriptors were used: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Safe Sex, HIV, Nursing Diagnosis and Nursing Care. After a refined search, the articles were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and underwent analysis and standardization. A total of four articles were selected in the final review. These articles followed the nomenclature adopted by the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association - NANDA for the establishment of nursing diagnoses. Results: The nursing diagnoses were: Ineffective breathing pattern; risk of impaired skin integrity; impaired religiosity; defensive coping characterized by denial of problems or obvious weaknesses and refusal to get help; risk of powerlessness related to disease and inadequate coping patterns. A total of 24 interventions and 13 expected outcomes were established. Conclusion: Nursing diagnosis guide the development of interventions and outcomes prioritizing the needs of the patient with HIV/AIDS. With this, we note that the nursing process constitutes an essential instrument for effectiveness of an organized nursing care based on basic human needs. DESCRIPTORS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Safe Sex. HIV. Nursing Diagnosis.Nursing Care.