Cumplimiento de los cuidados de enfermería en el uso del medio de contraste oral de tomografía computarizada en pacientes hospitalizados.

Abstract

The present research work aims to establish nursing care in relation to the use of the oral contrast medium of Computerized Tomography. The personal reasons of the authors and the management of the professionals observed justify the relevance of the topic, with the intention that the results obtained contribute to applying optimal care by the nursing staff, offering a quality service and safety to the user. Objective: To determine nursing care in the use of the oral contrast medium of Computerized Tomography in hospitalized patients. Methodology: The design of the work is descriptive, observational, transversal and prospective. The universe is represented by plant’s professional nurses, of the three shifts that work in general, private rooms and ICU, of the Luis Vernaza Hospital. The population is finite and its sample is 76 subjects. The data collection was done by the technique of direct observation, through an observation matrix. Results: The data collected were tabulated in Excel and, later, illustrated in statistical graphs, detailing percentages. Discussion and Conclusions: In relation to Dorothea Orem's theory and to the specific care described in this research work, the priority offered by Nursing as an instrument to provide quality care and safety was determined. It is concluded that professional nurses have a low percentage of compliance with care when assessing, examining and monitoring the hospitalized patient who will be, is or was in contact with the oral contrast medium of Computerized Tomography.