A atuação do cirurgião dentista na equipe multiprofissional em uma unidade de terapia intensiva

Abstract

Multiprofessional teams contribute to the humanization of the health and to achieve integral health care in Intensive Care Units. The insertion of the dentist in this care setting can help prevent pulmonary infections through proper oral hygiene and the prevention of local infections and the aggravation of systemic infections. Objective: to report the actions performed by the dentist to the patients in an ICU and to know the family member’s perception about integral care. Method: The study was developed by a qualitative research, of the exploratory type, that used as technique of data collection the semi-structured interview. Data analysis took place through content analysis. Results: The categories that emerged from the analysis were: "Everyone is committed to her evolution " - Perception of the family members regarding the multiprofessional team and "The mouth is gateway to many things" - the practice of the dentist in the ICU. It is necessary to plan actions that promote the visibility of this and other professionals in this scenario of care aiming the recognition of the profession in the hospital environment.