Fronteiras entre o ensino superior e o enfrentamento da epidemia de Covid-19

Abstract

The general objective of this study was to identify the domain of interprofessional competences related to the biosecurity measures recommended for the care of COVID-19 cases by students of the Undergraduate Nursing course. A qualitative research was developed, with an exploratory descriptive approach, with students of the Undergraduate Nursing Course, from a public university of a Federal character in the Southern Region of Brazil. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews that took place online where initially two videos were presented and later the interview/dialogue, with an average duration of 36:59 minutes. Data analysis was based on Birdin's content analysis. As for the results, this study had the participation of 15 students, with an average age of 23.2 years, who were identified with Super Heroes codenames, to preserve their identities. From the analysis, three categories emerged: students' perception about the application of precautionary measures and the risks; hand hygiene as an essential practice for the prevention of infections; students' feelings about the possibility of acting during the pandemic. It is noteworthy that the first category was subdivided into 3 more subcategories: knowledge about specific precautions for COVID-19; biosafety principles related to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the risks; and complementary elements of Biosafety. As for the type of specific precaution for COVID-19, it is noted that there was a divergence in the responses of the students, with regard to the order of attire and undressing. Few knew how to describe correctly, about hand hygiene most know the step by step, however there are difficulties in defining the five moments indicated for its accomplishment. It could also be observed that most do not feel prepared to act on the front line against COVID-19. Finally, greater emphasis and attention to the topic of biosafety is considered necessary as a cross-cutting theme of professional training and it is clear that students are not prepared to act safely, since basic principles of biosafety are still not clear and in this way they become more susceptible to contamination