ROLE OF NURSES DURING LABOR: INTEGRATIVE REVIEW

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18554/reas.v13i1.5911

Abstract

Objective: Characterizing in the literature the importance of the care of obstetric nurses in humanized practices during labor. Method:  An integrative review with period from 2003 to 2021. The search occurred through the Virtual Health Library, in the databases Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online and Base of Nursing Data. The articles were selected in March 2021. Results:  The role of obstetric nurses is characterized by the relevance of childbirth care, through humanized practices such as the application of non-pharmacological measures for pain relief, promotion of care and comfort, besides encouraging women's autonomy, avoiding unnecessary behavior. Conclusion:  Obstetric nurses are responsible and encouraging humanized practices during labor, as they recognize the benefits and have the necessary knowledge to perform quality care.

Author Biographies

  • Amanda da Costa Kosloske, Centro Universitário Santa Cruz de Curitiba

    Enfermeira

  • Suellen da Rocha Lage Moraes, Centro Universitário Santa Cruz de Curitiba

    Enfermeira. Doutoranda em Enfermagem. 

  • Josemar Batista, Centro Universitário Santa Cruz de Curitiba

    Enfermeiro, Mestre em Enfermagem.

  • Gabrielle Freitas Saganski, Centro Universitário Santa Cruz de Curitiba

    Enfermeira. Doutoranda em Enfermagem. 

Published

2024-02-07

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Section

Revisão Integrativa

How to Cite

ROLE OF NURSES DURING LABOR: INTEGRATIVE REVIEW. JOURNAL OF NURSING AND HEALTH CARE, [S. l.], v. 13, n. 1, 2024. DOI: 10.18554/reas.v13i1.5911. Disponível em: https://seer.uftm.edu.br/revistaeletronica/index.php/enfer/article/view/5911. Acesso em: 5 dec. 2025.