Humanization care in intensive care units: integrative review

Abstract

Objective: to identify what the national literature has addressed about humanization of care in Intensive Care Units in online databases from 2009 to 2013. Method: this is an integrative review conducted through access to databases: LILACS and BDENF, using the keywords "humanization of care" and "Intensive Care Units". Results: six studies were selected. The results showed that the humanization of care contributes significantly in the recovery of the patient in the Intensive Care Unit. However, there are difficulties to be overcome, especially related to the patient and their families, the nursing staff and health care institutions. Conclusion: there is need for training and sensitization of professionals, increasing investments in training, institutional management and care to improve care for critical patients.