COVID-19 pandemic: Human care needs of patients with tracheostomy and nursing interventions

Abstract

Objective: to reflect the basic health needs of patients with tracheostomy for head and neck cancer in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, using the Theory of Basic Needs. Method: This is a reflective study, carried out through a critical reading of official documents from national and international health agencies and other conceptual sources on the subject.Results: the basic health needs affected were: Psychobiological oxygenation and environment; Psychosocial security; communication and health education and Psychospirituals of religion, followed by nursing interventions of NIC activities, oxygen therapy, environmental control, increased safety, improved communication in speech deficits; encouraging religious rituals and facilitating an efficient decision-making process. Conclusion: the construction of scientific knowledge in Nursing becomes imperative, so that the health needs affected by the patient with tracheostomy in the COVID-19 Pandemic are met, to promote health and life.