The impact of the Pandemic on the Role of Nursing: a Narrative Review of the Literatura

Abstract

Objective: To analyze, describe and explain the impact of the pandemic on the role of nursing, according to literature. Method: Narrative review of the literature based on searches in databases (Pubmed, BDENF, Scielo, Google Scholar), on the references of articles, and official websites. The search used the combination of descriptors: COVID-19 and Enfermagem and Pandemia and only COVID- 19. Results: 44 references were selected, according to the inclusion criteria. It was shown that the pandemic impact the routines of nursing work in many ways, affecting the updating of measures to prevent occupational infections and protective equipment-related pressure injuries, mental health care, the proportion of infection among nurses, although it brings more visibility and recognition to the importance of nursing workers in health care. Conclusion: The pandemic forced nurses to submit to new working conditions, which caused personal and labor issues that are associated with the quality of health care.