Changes caused by COVID-19 in the routine of nursing residentes in an inpatient unit

Abstract

Introduction: COVID-19 is a viral infection that can generate from flu-like syndromes to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, requiring hospitalization of patients with this condition. During hospitalization, nursing residents are some of the professionals who interact the most with these patients. Objective: to describe the routine of nursing residents during their work in an inpatient unit in Distrito Federal for patients with COVID-19, as well as to discuss the main changes that ocurred in the sector specifically in this context of a pandemic. Method: descriptive and qualitative study, an experience report based on the experiences of three nursing residents. Results and Discussion: considering the necessary adaptations, the main managerial and assistential activities carried at the sector were described. Conclusion: it is hoped that this study can provide guidance for the nursing performance during the pandemic. It is relevant that similar studies are carried out addressing the experience of other professionals in the multiprofessional team.