Percepção dos técnicos em enfermagem frente aos pacientes com risco para disfagia e sua interação com o fonoaudiólogo

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Dysphagia is a disorder that affects the ability to transport food or liquids from the mouth to the stomach. Objective: to identify the perception of nursing technicians about dysphagia and the interaction with the speech therapist. Methodology: Cross-sectional, descriptive, quantitative study, with data obtained through a questionnaire on the perception of nursing technicians in relation to dysphagia and its interaction with Speech Therapy at the Hospital and Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Goiânia, GO. The SPSS Statistics 20.0 (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) was used for statistical analysis, and the Chi-square and G tests were applied, with a value of p≤0.05. Results: A total of 20 nursing technicians participated. The majority were female (90%), between 34 and 41 years of age (50%) and 18 and 33 (40%), with work time between 2 and 6 years (65%) and more than 7 years (35%). 65% learned about dysphagia during the course and 35% did not have this content. 70% recognized signs and symptoms of dysphagia and 30% did not know how to do so. 80% claimed that the proper position of the dysphagic patient during the administration of the diet would be sitting. 80% reported that they reported cases of swallowing disorders to the nurse. 65% do not work with the speech therapist and 35% do. 60% have never been guided by a speech therapist, and 40%, yes. 70% would like to receive guidance and 30% maybe. Conclusion: It is important to sensitize the team participating in the study so that comprehensive care can be provided to dysphagic patients.