ASSISTÊNCIA DE ENFERMAGEM NO MANEJO E CUIDADO DE PACIENTES COM DIABETES GESTACIONAL

Abstract

Introduction: Gestational diabetes affects 18% of Brazilian women (PAHO, 2016). In this sense, the study analyzed the role of nurses in the care of pregnant women with GDM, aiming to ensure maternal well-being, prevent complications and reduce health care costs. Objective: To conduct a study on the contribution of care provided by nurses to patients with gestational diabetes. Methodology: This is an integrative literature review study with a qualitative approach, with the guiding question: What is the relationship between the role of nurses and the care provided to women with gestational diabetes? Data collection was performed in the Google Scholar, LILACS and PubMed databases, using the descriptors in Portuguese “Diabetes gestacional”, “Papel do enfermeiro”, “cuidados de enfermagem" and in English “gestational diabetes”, “nurse care”. Results and Discussion: 11 scientific articles were analyzed. The analysis of the studies points to the importance of prenatal care as a crucial point for detecting gestational diabetes, through active listening, nurses gain the trust of pregnant women and encourage them to take care of themselves. Furthermore, care for gestational diabetes faces challenges such as lack of guidelines, lack of resources and shortage of professionals. Final considerations: It was understood that Gestational Diabetes Mellitus requires comprehensive care, and the nurse plays a fundamental role in early detection, guidance and continuous monitoring. The implementation of specific guidelines and integration of health services are necessary to ensure comprehensive care for pregnant women.