DESCARTE DOS RESÍDUOS DE INSULINOTERAPIA DE PACIENTES DIABÉTICOS NO DOMICÍLIO

Abstract

Health Services Waste (RSS) is a topic that is currently much discussed, due to population growth. The largest amount of management generated worldwide in the last decade was in the American continent. Even with legislation that assists in the proper disposal of RSS, there is still incorrect disposal, especially of needles and syringes. This work intends to analyze the disposal of waste produced by diabetic patients using insulin therapy at home, describe how this process is carried out and identify if there is guidance regarding the correct disposal of waste generated. This is an integrative review carried out in the MEDLINE, LILACS and BDEN databases. A total of 126,655 articles were found, but only 10 met the inclusion criteria. The findings show the incorrect disposal of waste by the patient at home and the lack of guidance on how to perform this procedure. The lack of health education on the part of professionals is notable, but also of commitment on the part of patients, requiring public policies to reinforce education for professionals and patients about the disposal of RSS.