NURSE'S PERFORMANCE IN TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS INFECTION

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Trichomoniasis is a neglected sexually transmitted disease (STD) in Brazil. This disease is one of the most prevalent STDs worldwide. This study aimed to analyze the role of nurses in Trichomonas vaginalis infection. METHODOLOGY: consisted of an integrative literature review study, through a search in the Latin American and Caribbean Literature Health Sciences (LILACS), Medical databases - bMed) and the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) virtual libraries, those chosen for their wide academic diffusion. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The search was performed through online access and the final sample of this integrative review contains articles from 2010 to 2016. The articles included dealt with the diagnosis of the main infections of the genitourinary tract, trichomoniasis appearing as one of the three main; the importance of knowledge about these pathologies with regard to the causal agent, symptomatology, diagnostic techniques and correct treatment to avoid complications in the chronic course of the infection. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Although there are few studies on the role of nurses in patients with trichomoniasis, this integrative review showed that nurses who work in the area of ​​women's health or who receive training in the area may be able to diagnose and provide the necessary care to manage/control genitourinary tract infections, including trichomoniasis, in both women and men. evidenced that it is necessary that healthcare professionals, especially nurses, from all levels of care, have generic competences and skills related to this pathology, which include not only phenotypic knowledge and clinical aspects, but also the ability to quickly, effectively and safely guide their work processes. FINAL CON- SIDERATIONS: the nurse facing this clinical condition, needs to understand the unfolding network of signs and symptoms involved, so that then can align the Nursing Process (NP) for a more qualitative, autonomous, human and interprofessional assistance.