Factors that influence patient safety in hemodialysis: integrative review

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the scientific evidence on the safety of patients undergoing hemo-dialysis. Method: This is an integrative review carried out in the MEDLINE, LILACS, BDENF and IBECS databases, through the VHL, and SciELO in the period from August to September 2020. A total of 14 articles were selected for this review. Results: From the analysis of the publications, two thematic categories emerged: Nursing in patient care in hemodialysis therapy and Adverse events in hemodialysis units: factors that interfere in the patient's safety. Studies highlight infection, hypotension, dyspnea and errors in medi-cation administration, events frequently found in hemodialysis units. Conclusion: The analysis of the productions allowed the understanding of the main factors that interfere in the safety of the patient in hemodialysis treatment, as well as the importance of nursing care in the implementation of actions aimed at the prevention and treatment of complica-tions.