Rev. Soc. Bras. Enferm. Ped.2020;20(spe):6-15.
Nursing actions in child care in primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic
DOI: 10.31508/1676-3793202000000122
Abstract
Objective
To verify the actions of primary care nurses, in traditional basic health units and family health units, in routine childcare actions during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
Methods
Qualitative and quantitative research conducted in June and July 2020; an online form was applied to 80 nurses from three Brazilian municipalities. Descriptive analysis and content analysis.
Results
Three analytical categories were identified: The old and the current: challenges for childcare; Impact and change: actions to continue childcare; Certainty / uncertainty: paths to comprehensive care. Use of messaging and telephone applications for remote assistance, inclusion of COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Face-to-face care for children at risk, spaced consultations, and preventive measures in the unit’s environments.
Conclusion
Face-to-face service maintained, regardless of the type of unit, mainly to child in situations of vulnerability, including new technological tools to care in remote services modality.
Keywords: Child health; Coronavirus; COVID-19; Nursing care; Pediatric nursing; Primary Health Care