Autocuidado e diálise peritoneal: revisão de escopo

Abstract

To know the evidence available in the literature about self-care and possible complications in patients using peritoneal dialysis. Methods: Scope review where the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) protocol was used, question strategy of the acronym PCC, being P: Population, C: Concept, C: Context, from the search for articles in the Virtual Library databases in Health, Latin American and Caribbean Literature and Health Sciences, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval Sistem on-line, Scientific Electronic Library Online, PUBMED, SCIENCE DIRECT, SCOPUS, CINAHL, EMBASE, ASSIA, Open Gray, Google Scholar, Cybertesis, Open Thesis, PeerJ Prepint, MedRxiv, BioRxiv and PsycINFO, by crossing the descriptors in English checked by the Health Descriptors, carried out from April to August 2022. Results: The self-care practices of patients using Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Continuous care (CAPD) mentioned were care related to diet, treatment of associated morbidities and the practice of physical exercise. The complications found that are related to the performance of this procedure consisted of infection, catheter obstruction and mental illnesses, such as anxiety and depression. Also, the importance of social interaction and family support during this process was highlighted. Conclusion: The identified self-care practices were related to diet, treatment of associated morbidities and the practice of physical activities. As for the complications, handling with the catheter resulting in infections and obstruction, and psychological disorders related to the treatment of the disease were highlighted. Therefore, it is necessary for the studied population to understand the importance of having self-care practices valued in their daily lives, and also for these individuals to find support from the health service to clarify doubts and obtain qualified information