Nursing Performance in the Care of Gestational Diabetes: An Integrative Literature Review
Nedson Sombra Gemaque
Nurse from the University of the Amazon – UNAMA, Belém, Pará, Brazil.
Mauricio Henrique Pontes Santos *
Nurse from the University of the Amazon – UNAMA, Postgraduate Degree in Intensive Care, Management and Teaching of Higher Education and Public Health from UNIESAMAZ and Urgency and Emergency from Anhanguera College, Belém, Pará, Brazil.
Marcela dos Santos Bastos Costa
Nurse from the University of the Amazon – UNAMA, Postgraduate Degree in Intensive Care, Management and Teaching of Higher Education and Public Health from UNIESAMAZ and Urgency and Emergency from Anhanguera College, Belém, Pará, Brazil.
Mauricio Guilherme Nunes Ribeiro
Nurse from ESMAC, Postgraduate in Hospital Management UNIASSELVI, Brazil.
Marielly Brandão dos Santos
Nurse from ESMAC, Postgraduate in Maternal and Child Health and Urgency and Emergency from Unyleya College, Brazil.
Clerislene de Sousa Oliveira
Nurse from the University of the Amazon – UNAMA, Postgraduate Degree in Intensive Care, Management and Teaching of Higher Education and Public Health from UNIESAMAZ and Urgency and Emergency from Anhanguera College, Belém, Pará, Brazil.
Adrya Karolinne da Silva Martin
Nurse from the University of the Amazon – UNAMA, Postgraduate Degree in Intensive Care, Management and Teaching of Higher Education and Public Health from UNIESAMAZ and Urgency and Emergency from Anhanguera College, Belém, Pará, Brazil.
Elaine Cristina Pereira Monteiro
Nurse from Paulista University – UNIP, Belém, Pará, Brazil.
Alcirene Viana Corrêa
Nurse from the Federal University of Pará – UFPa, Belém, Pará, Brazil.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a condition characterized by glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. It poses significant risks for both maternal and fetal health, including preeclampsia, macrosomia, and neonatal hypoglycemia. The increasing prevalence of GDM highlights the need for comprehensive prenatal care, in which nursing professionals play a pivotal role.
Objective: to analyze the role of nursing professionals in the care of pregnant women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), highlighting the importance of humanized care, diagnosis and treatment.
Methods: integrative literature review with the selection of five articles after analyzing 18,610 found on platforms such as SciELO, Portal CAPES, and Google Scholar.
Results: the importance of humanizing nursing care, glycemic monitoring, health education, and psychological support was observed. The implementation of care protocols based on scientific evidence, together with the continuing education of nursing professionals, is essential to optimize treatment and prevent complications.
Conclusion: the role of nurses is essential to promote the quality of life of pregnant women and their babies, ensuring effective control of GDM.
Keywords: Gestational diabetes mellitus, professional practice, nursing, nursing care