Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Sepsis is a severe clinical condition characterized by organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated response of the body to an infection, being one of the leading causes of hospital mortality. Early recognition and appropriate treatment are essential to improving clinical outcomes. This study aims to analyze the nurse's role in the early identification of sepsis signs and symptoms through an Integrative Literature Review (ILR). A total of 20 articles published between 2019 and 2023 were analyzed, sourced from SciELO, Google Scholar, PUBMED, LILACS, and BVS databases. The topics addressed include the effectiveness of protocols in reducing mortality rates, the importance of continuing education in the professional development of nurses, and the need to integrate sepsis protocols into the nursing process. A shortage of studies on the topic and a knowledge gap in identifying the clinical signs of sepsis and its progression were identified. Although nurses recognize their importance in managing sepsis, their actions focus primarily on monitoring vital signs and identifying manifestations of organ dysfunction at the bedside. Thus, it is crucial to strengthen professional training and encourage the implementation of protocols that facilitate early detection and a rapid response to sepsis. The adoption of continuing education programs and the improvement of nursing care practices may contribute to reducing mortality rates and achieving better clinical outcomes.
Authors: Katiane de Oliveira Feitosa, Renata Roberta Dantas Silva, Daniel Oliveira Dantas, Paloma Keisy da Silva Almeida, Elisabete Soares de Santana, Juliana de Lima Lopes, Eduesley Santana Santos, Mayara Santos Cavalcante
Institutions: Faculty Santíssima Trindade, Universidade Federal de Sergipe
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411234645