DENGUE: PREVENTION, CONTROL AND NURSING CARE – AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE 2008-2013

Authors

  • Gabriel Augusto Cordeiro dos SANTOS UEPA
  • Jacqueline da Silva ROSA UEPA
  • Eliseth Oliveira MATOS Universidade do Estado do Pará
  • Mary Elizabeth de SANTANA Universidade do Estado do Pará Universidade Federal do Pará

Abstract

Objective: To perform an integrative literature review about prevention and control of dengue fever and about the nursing care currently offered to patients infected by the virus. Material and Methods: This is a qualitative, descriptive literature review of national and international publications. The articles were extracted from the following virtual databases: Brazilian Health Virtual Library (BVSMS), SCIELO, LILACS, and PUBMED, using the descriptors “Dengue fever”, “Prevention”, and “Nursing Care”. The selected articles were published between the year 2008 and 2013. Results: The first search resulted in 134 articles. After multiple readings and elimination of duplicity, 14 articles were included in the final sample. The data showed that properly developed prevention is essential to achieve reduction in the number of dengue fever cases, ultimately helping to decrease the occurrence of acute forms of the disease. The control through combating the vector in its multiple stages of development and intensive epidemiologic vigilance over possible outbreak sites, are vital. Nursing care is focused on establishing diagnosis, interventions, predicting and evaluating outcomes, overall aiming to reestablish the health of patients infected by the dengue virus. Conclusion: This integrative literature review shows that efficiency in disease prevention and control are vital to decrease the number of dengue fever cases. Along with that, nursing care is essential for the reestablishment of the patient’s health as a result of diagnosis, interventions, and evaluation of outcomes. DESCRIPTORS Dengue Prevention and Control. Nursing Care.

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Author Biographies

Gabriel Augusto Cordeiro dos SANTOS, UEPA

Acadêmico do Curso de Enfermagem

Jacqueline da Silva ROSA, UEPA

Acadêmica de Enfermagem

Eliseth Oliveira MATOS, Universidade do Estado do Pará

Biomédica, Profa Assistente IV da Universidade do Estado do Pará (UEPA), Mestre em Microbiologia e Doutoranda em Patologia Tropical – Departamento de Patologia. Rua (Bartolomeu de Gusmão, 36 (Curió-Utinga) Belém-Pará Celular: (091) 81213375). E-mail: elisethcosta@yahoo.com.br / http://lattes.cnpq.br/8009813497675654

Mary Elizabeth de SANTANA, Universidade do Estado do Pará Universidade Federal do Pará

Enfermeira, Doutora em Enfermagem Fundamental pela Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Professora Titular do Curso de Enfermagem da Universidade do Estado do Pará (UEPA) e Professora Adjunto IV da Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA), Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Escola de Enfermagem “Magalhães Barata” Endereço: Av. José Bonifácio, 1289 Fone: 3229-1131/3249-0236 e-mail: enfermagem@uepa.br/ http://lattes.cnpq.br/4338294847576707

Published

2016-04-07

How to Cite

SANTOS, G. A. C. dos, ROSA, J. da S., MATOS, E. O., & SANTANA, M. E. de. (2016). DENGUE: PREVENTION, CONTROL AND NURSING CARE – AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE 2008-2013. Revista Brasileira De Ciências Da Saúde, 20(1), 71–78. Retrieved from https://periodicos.ufpb.br/ojs/index.php/rbcs/article/view/21374

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