IMPACT OF THE REHABILITATION NURSE'S INTERVENTION ON THE PERSON WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE - SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

Introdution: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is preventable and treatable, with respiratory manifestations and airflow limitation, in which Intervention can contribute to improve functional and emotional capacity, knowledge, promote self-care, adherence to the therapeutic regimen and healthy behaviors. General Objective: To synthesize scientific evidence of the impact of the RN´s intervention on the Person with COPD. Methods: It was established as a research question "What is the impact of the Rehabilitation Nurse intervention on a person with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?". It were defined inclusion criteria and it was defined a boolean research, in the EBSCOhost database. It was adopted the methodology oh the Joanna Briggs Institute for the systematic review. Results: We included 6 articles, which mainly portrayed the educational and support component of the RN. The RN has a positive impact on the life of the person with COPD, with better results in terms of symptomatic control/dyspnea, on the reduction of admissions and length of hospitalization, increased awareness of disease control and quality of life. It has an impact on improving daily life activities and reducing costs. Conclusions: The studies evidenced variety in the forms of performance of the RN, but positive impact. There is little research on the results of interventions.

Keywords

• pulmonary disease, chronic obstructive
• rehabilitation nursing
• respiratory rehabilitation