Um Novo Olhar Sobre Lesão por Pressão em Pacientes Em Fim de Vida: Perspectivas da Teoria de Conforto de Kolcaba

Júlia Drummond de Camargo

doi:10.36489/nursing.2025v29i321p10566-10572

Authors

Júlia Drummond de Camargo Enfermeira paliativista no Hospital Samaritano – Higienópolis; SP. Especialista em oncologia; gestão em enfermagem e cuidados paliativos; mestre em ciências da saúde e doutorando pelo Programa de Pós Graduação Stricto Sensu do Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa do Hospital Sírio Libanês – SP. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7240-0781

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36489/nursing.2025v29i321p10566-10572

Keywords:

Stomatherapy. Pressure Injury, Palliative Care, End-of-Life Care, Comfort

Abstract

Aim: To explore the relationship between pressure injury prevention in end-of-life patients and the concepts of Kolcaba's Comfort Theory through an integrative literature review. Method: The descriptors "Pressure Injury," "Prevention of Pressure Injury," "Comfort Care," "End-of-Life," and "Palliative Care" were searched in the BVS, Lilacs, Medline, and SciELO databases, covering publications from the last five years. Results: Eleven articles were identified, five of which discussed strategies for pressure injury prevention in this context, three highlighted the crucial role of nursing in knowledge and direct care for these patients, and three addressed the prioritization of comfort and dignity for end-of-life patients. Conclusion: The principles of Kolcaba's Comfort Theory are relevant for guiding pressure injury prevention care in end-of-life patients, providing a theoretical foundation to enhance the quality of care.

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