Nursing care in the postoperative period of appendectomy: an integrative review

Authors

  • Elisangela Alves dos Santos
  • Kauanny Estefane Marques Torquato
  • Kathiane Magalhães Mendes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51723/hrj.v6i28.1141

Keywords:

Appendectomy, Appendix, Nursing Care

Abstract

Objective: this study aims to analyze, based on the available scientific evidence, the most relevant nursing care practices in the postoperative period of appendectomy. Methodology: a qualitative approach was used through an integrative review. Articles published in the BVS database were included. The selected articles are those published in Portuguese and English from 2019 to 2024. Results: the research reveals a gap in studies focused on the nursing role in postoperative care following appendectomy, despite the extensive literature available on surgical contexts in general. However, the monitoring of vital signs and the surgical wound are the most frequently cited aspects in the studies found. Conclusion: the involvement of the nursing team in postoperative care for appendectomy proves to be an effective practice that ensures safe recovery and the

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Published

2025-02-28

How to Cite

Alves dos Santos, E., Marques Torquato, K. E. ., & Magalhães Mendes, K. . (2025). Nursing care in the postoperative period of appendectomy: an integrative review. Health Residencies Journal - HRJ, 6(28). https://doi.org/10.51723/hrj.v6i28.1141