PERCEPTION OF NURSING WORKERS ABOUT THE BIOSECURITY ON CHEMOTHERAPY CARE

Abstract

http://dx.doi.org/10.5902/217976928531 Aim: to identify the perception of nursing professionals working in an oncology unit regarding safety in the environment of care chemotherapy. Method: this was a case study with descriptive exploratory which was performed with a professional nursing oncology service. Data were collected through non-participant observation semistructured interviews and analyzed using analysis of Content. Results: two categories emerged: patient safety in chemotherapy environmental and safety professional in the chemotherapy room. The practices in handling antineoplastic expose professionals to the risk of contact with drugs and inhalation of aerosolized particles, favoring the emergence of diseases and/or injuries to nursing work. Conclusions: professionals understand the risks they are exposed to, however there is no adherence to protective measures for reducing these. Contact the necessity of continuing education about the safety measures in the administration of chemotherapy, to ensure quality and safety in the care provided to patients.

Keywords

• enfermagem
• saúde do trabalhador
• riscos químicos
• biossegurança
• antineoplásicos.