Adherence to nursing biosafety measures in the intensive care unit: systematic review

Abstract

Objective: To highlight the determining factors for adherence to biosafety measures by the Nursing team in the Intensive Care Unit. Method: Systematic review study, using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes (PRISMA) instrument. The search was carried out from articles published from 2004 to 2019, due to the difficulty of finding publications in a shorter period on the theme of this study. Results: Knowledge and promotion and prevention actions, such as hand washing and the use of Personal Protective Equipment, in addition to physical resources, are determining factors for adherence to biosafety measures in the ICU. Conclusion: Biosafety measures guarantee patient safety, and, therefore, it is important that professionals are trained regularly to prevent difficulties and failures in adherence to biosafety measures, which can put the patient and the nursing professional at risk.