Abstract

BEMFICA ALVES, Fernanda et al. NEONATAL PAIN: THE PERCEPTION OF NURSING STAFF IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. Rev Cuid [online]. 2013, vol.4, n.1, pp.510-515. ISSN 2216-0973.

Introduction: Pain is now considered the fifth vital sign and subjectivity associated with the inability to verbalize the neonate are factors that complicate the interpretation. In this context, the present study aimed to analyze the perception of nurses in relation to pain in newborns identifying the attitudes of these professionals in the newborn with pain in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Material and Methods: This qualitative research, using as the semi - structured. The subjects involved were members of the nursing staff working in the area of the NICU. The scenario was a maternity hospital in the city of Juiz de Fora -MG. Results: The results show that the use of pain scales is not a reality, and those professionals despite the identification of pain in the newborn, recognizing that for the most part, empirically link pain as an action depends on prescription. Conclusions: It would be interesting for the depth of this topic in education programs to raise awareness Positions of professionals.

Keywords : Pain; Infant Newborn; Nursing.

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