Empreendedorismo na enfermagem com programa de consultoria de sono na primeira infância: relato de experiência

Abstract

Introduction: Early childhood, up to the age of six, is crucial for human development, marked by significant brain advancements. Healthy sleep habits during this phase contribute positively to long-term improvements in babies' and children's development. Objectives: Develop a sustainable business model focused on sleep consultancy in early childhood; propose a personalized sleep consultancy program, supported by scientific evidence, to assist parents and caregivers in establishing healthy habits in early childhood; utilize innovative and effective digital marketing strategies aimed at promoting services and engaging the target audience of parents and caregivers. Methodology: Descriptive study, an experience report based on human experiences. To thoroughly describe the lived experience, the problematization methodology was adopted, grounded in the five steps of Charles de Maguerez's arch: observation of reality, identification of key points, theorization, formulation of solution hypotheses, and application to reality. Description of the experience: First stage: This experience unfolded in the context of primary health care, during the period from March to June 2023, as part of Internship I, where students actively engaged in initiatives focused on health promotion and rehabilitation, following the principles and guidelines of the Unified Health System (SUS). During this period, concerns arose regarding sleep and the difficulties related to it that children could or were already facing. Second stage: Faced with the identified problem among the listed key points, the lack of preparedness of healthcare professionals to effectively guide parents in promoting healthy infant sleep was highlighted. Third stage: A search was conducted in the databases of the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Virtual Health Library (VHL), Google Scholar, employing the controlled descriptors existing in DeCs (Health Science Descriptors): sleep, nursing professionals, child, physiology, and interconnections between the terms, using the boolean operator "AND". Inclusion criteria were original scientific articles publicly available, written in Portuguese and English, mostly published in the last five years. Fourth stage: Among the possible solutions considered, it was proposed to develop a nursing program focused on sleep consultancy in early childhood for mothers and caregivers. Fifth stage: For real-world application, a broad dissemination approach was considered, not limited to just the basic health unit. Social media, especially Instagram, was utilized to promote the early childhood sleep consultancy venture. Final considerations: The development of a sustainable business model centered on sleep consultancy for early childhood represents a holistic approach to children's health and well-being. This venture aims to meet the immediate needs of parents and caregivers, promoting healthy sleep practices for the healthy development of children. Keywords: Sleep, Nursing Professionals, Child, Physiology.