NURSING ACTIONS RELATED TO THE PREVENTION AND CARE OF INJURIES IN THE SPORTS CONTEXT: A SCOPING REVIEW

Abstract

This article aimed to map nursing actions related to the prevention and care of sports injuries described in the literature. This is a scoping review structured according to the Population, Concept, and Context (PCC) framework. The search was conducted between March and September 2026 in the PubMed/MEDLINE and Virtual Health Library (VHL) databases, including LILACS. Initially, 21 records were identified, and after applying the eligibility criteria and selection process, four studies were included in the final review. The nursing actions identified included health history taking, assessment of health conditions, investigation of previous injuries, health education, self-care guidance, initial care, referral, and follow-up during recovery. These actions were organized into three levels of prevention: primary, secondary, and tertiary, covering health promotion, care for injured athletes, and recovery follow-up. Conclusion: Nursing offers opportunities to contribute to the prevention and care of sports injuries at different stages of assistance. However, the limited number of included studies highlights the need for further research specifically describing nursing actions in this context.