Possiblidades e limites da atuação da(o) profissional de enfermagem no método canguru

Abstract

The Kangaroo method is to promote the humane care of newborns with low weight and aims to provide the best possible time to skin contact between mother and the (a) newborn underweight. For greater efficiency of the goals proposed by the method it is important to the work of health professionals, particularly nursing staff, because it is present at all times providing care to mother and child. Given this context, the possibilities and limitations of the performance of (the) professional nursing in Kangaroo Care? Seeking answers to this question guiding this study is to analyze the operations of (the) Professional Nursing operating in Kangaroo Care. Exploratory study of qualitative approach developed in a public maternity reference to risk of pregnancy by Salvador - BA. The study included 09 professionals who work in nursing Kangaroo ward in the institution, according to the ethical and legal aspects of Resolution 466/2012. Data collection was made by semi-structured interviews with analysis of empirical material by content analysis. It was possible through the analysis identify the facilities, in most cases, are geared towards the care of the mother and child, followed by good communication with the coordinator of the sector and the multidisciplinary team working in the method. The difficulties in the labor process, are related to the structure, lack of materials and professional, all influencing negatively the performance of professional. Among the strategies adopted for carrying out activities with the participating mothers, are playing movies and manual activities performed in conjunction with other professionals. Sought guide / inform about the method your goals, the importance of parent participation, hygienic care, breastfeeding, preserving body heat, parent participation. We believe that motherhood requires intervention work that aims to contribute to the solution of issues related to the nursing work process in the Kangaroo Mother Care.