Limitações para implantação de uma assistência humanizada em unidade de terapia intensiva: revisão narrativa

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Nursing professionals need to understand the concept of care centered on humanization, and/or humanized care, where this care involves the uniqueness of each patient, their beliefs, feelings and emotions, considering the patient as a biopsychosocial being. OBJECTIVE: To develop a synthesis of studies published in scientific journals that discuss the limitations for the implementation of humanized care in the Intensive Care Unit. METHOD: This is a narrative review of the literature about the limitations for implementing humanized care in an intensive care unit. RESULTS: Studies have shown that possible work difficulties, lack of time, shortage of professionals, are limiting factors for the implementation of humanized care in an ICU. CONCLUSION: The adversities faced are the most varied, from the lack of knowledge and training in knowing how to deal with the patient and especially the emotional connection bringing weariness, both physical and emotional, considering that a human being who is sick is valued, weak where it requires more attention and care. Despite the adversities encountered, professionals point out that they are capable of acting on the pain of the patient and their families, helping to reduce suffering.