Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: JOSEFA CLAUDIA BORGES DE LIMA

Uma banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : JOSEFA CLAUDIA BORGES DE LIMA
DATE: 08/04/2026
TIME: 15:30
LOCAL: Departamento de Saúde Coletiva
TITLE:

Prevention of corneal injuries in critically ill patients: a proposal for standardizing nursing care in the Intensive Care Unit.

KEY WORDS:

Intensive care unit; Nursing; Corneal injury; Prevention; Patient safety.

PAGES: 27
BIG AREA: Ciências da Saúde
AREA: Saúde Coletiva
SUMMARY:

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients are at high risk of developing corneal injuries, mainly due to ocular exposure associated with sedation, mechanical ventilation, and neurological impairment. Such complications may cause irreversible damage, compromising patients’ quality of life after hospital discharge. This study aims to develop and implement an improvement plan to standardize nursing eye care in the ICU, aiming to prevent corneal injuries and promote critical patient safety. This is an action research study, with a qualitative approach, to be carried out in the adult ICU of the University Hospital Alcides Carneiro (HUAC), involving nursing professionals and critically ill patients as indirect participants. Structured forms, direct observation of nursing practice, and medical record analysis will be used to identify risks, interventions, and gaps in ophthalmic care. With the implementation of protocols and staff training, it is expected to reduce the incidence of corneal injuries, strengthen standardized nursing practices, optimize patient safety, and contribute to the preservation of visual acuity.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 2262871 - ANA ELZA OLIVEIRA DE MENDONCA
Interna - 3485601 - ROSANE DA SILVA DIAS
Interna - 2374850 - THAIZA TEIXEIRA XAVIER NOBRE
Externa ao Programa - 2863520 - SUENIA SILVA DE MESQUITA XAVIER - UFRN