PERINATAL PALLIATIVE CARE: APPROACH TO CONGENITAL ABNORMALITIES THAT THREATEN THE CONTINUITY OF LIFE

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36489/nursing.2023v26i300p9645-9652

Keywords:

Palliative Care; Congenital Abnormalities; Perinatalogy; Neonatology.

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Objective: to identify what actions are taken against fetuses and neonates with congenital anomalies and facilitating and complicating factors for the performance of fetal medicine and neonatology in this scope. Method: systematic review of the literature conducted between the years 2018 and 2022. Results: in the strategies used for referral to palliative care in prenatal care are the prioritized psychospiritual support to the family and care options to assess to what extent to intervene invasively in the care of the unborn child. It was identified that the lack of professional preparation to approach the family of an unborn child with a poor prognosis makes them lack the necessary tact for such an action. Conclusion: at a time when the family goes through a process of mourning, emotional exhaustion and the need to make decisions, it is essential to train professionals to act with quality, in order to improve the organization of the service and adequate assistance.

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Published

2023-06-22

How to Cite

Alves , L. F., Silva, D. M., Ribeiro, R. de B., Araújo , T. O., & Silva Ferreira, B. E. (2023). PERINATAL PALLIATIVE CARE: APPROACH TO CONGENITAL ABNORMALITIES THAT THREATEN THE CONTINUITY OF LIFE. Nursing Edição Brasileira, 26(300), 9645–9652. https://doi.org/10.36489/nursing.2023v26i300p9645-9652

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Artigos Cientí­ficos