Cumplimiento de los cuidados de enfermería en pacientes con insuficiencia renal que reciben cuidados paliativos en el Hospital IESS Los Ceibos. Año 2023.

Abstract

Nursing care in patients with kidney failure in palliative care is essential to address the comprehensive needs of the patient and their family, focusing on relieving pain, the main symptom that causes suffering. Objective: Determine the compliance with the care provided by the nursing staff in patients with renal failure who attend the palliative care area at the IESS Los Ceibos Hospital. Year 2023. Methodological Design: study with a quantitative, descriptive, prospective and cross-sectional approach. Population: 50 nursing professionals from the IESS Los Ceibos Hospital. Technique: Survey. Instrument: Questionnaire. Results: Among the characteristics, professionals with an age between 25 to 34 years (44%), female (80%), who have a degree in nursing (68%), who have about 6 to 10 years working in this institution (52%). Regarding the control of electrolytes and acid-base balance, they administer medications (100%) and provide guidance on a diet low in phosphorus and potassium (86%); while in the control of tissue perfusion, they record vital signs and evaluate kidney function (100%). Conclusion: The results show that the nursing staff in the palliative care area of the IESS Los Ceibos Hospital has met a high standard in the care provided to patients with renal failure. This level of commitment supports the quality and comprehensive care provided to these patients.