Nursing diagnoses and interventions in children submitted to cochlear implantation / Diagnósticos e intervenciones de enfermería en niños sometidos a implante coclear / Diagnósticos e intervenções de enfermagem em crianças submetidas a implante coclear

Abstract OBJECTIVE Identifying the main nursing diagnoses and interventions in children submitted to cochlear implant in the immediate postoperative period. METHOD A cross-sectional study conducted between February and April 2016, considering nursing history (anamnesis and physical examination) and nursing diagnoses (NANDA - International) with their respective interventions (Nursing Intervention Classification - NIC). Descriptive statistical analysis was used to construct the results. RESULTS A total of 19 children participated in this study. The main nursing diagnoses listed were: impaired verbal communication, impaired skin integrity, risk for infection, risk for falls, and risk for bleeding (n=19; 100%). Regarding the nursing interventions, the following prevailed: Improvement in communication: auditory deficit, Skin surveillance, Protection against infection, Prevention of falls and Precautions against bleeding (n=19; 100%). CONCLUSION Nursing diagnoses and interventions related to the cochlear implant postoperative period were related to communication, bleeding control, surgical wound care, infection prevention, comfort and well-being.

Resumen OBJETIVO Identificar los principales diagnósticos e intervenciones de enfermería en niños sometidos a implante coclear en el posoperatorio inmediato. MÉTODO Estudio transversal realizado entre febrero y abril de 2016. Fueron considerados los antecedentes de enfermería (anamnesis y examen físico) y los diagnósticos de enfermería (NANDA − Internacional) con sus respectivas intervenciones (Nursing Intervention Classification - NIC). Para la construcción de los resultados se utilizó el análisis estadístico descriptivo. RESULTADOS Participaron en el presente estudio 19 niños. Los principales diagnósticos de enfermería enlistados fueron: Comunicación verbal perjudicada, Integridad de la piel perjudicada, Riesgo de infección, Riesgo de caída y Riesgo de sangrado (n=19; 100%). En cuanto a las intervenciones de enfermería, prevalecieron: Mejora en la comunicación: déficit auditivo, Supervisión de la piel, Protección contra infección, Prevención de caídas y Precauciones contra sangrado (n=19; 100%). CONCLUSIÓN Los diagnósticos y las intervenciones de enfermería referentes al posoperatorio de implante coclear se relacionaron con comunicación, control de sangrado, cuidados con la herida operatoria, prevención de infección, confort y bienestar.

Resumo OBJETIVO Identificar os principais diagnósticos e intervenções de enfermagem em crianças submetidas a implante coclear em pós-operatório imediato. MÉTODO Estudo transversal realizado entre fevereiro e abril de 2016. Foram considerados o histórico de enfermagem (anamnese e exame físico) e os diagnósticos de enfermagem (NANDA − Internacional) com suas respectivas intervenções (Nursing Intervention Classification - NIC). Para construção dos resultados utilizou-se da análise estatística descritiva. RESULTADOS Participaram do presente estudo 19 crianças. Os principais diagnósticos de enfermagem elencados foram: Comunicação verbal prejudicada, Integridade da pele prejudicada, Risco de infecção, Risco de queda e Risco de sangramento (n=19; 100%). Quanto às intervenções de enfermagem, prevaleceram: Melhora na comunicação: deficit auditivo, Supervisão da pele, Proteção contra infecção, Prevenção de quedas e Precauções contra sangramento (n=19; 100%). CONCLUSÃO Os diagnósticos e as intervenções de enfermagem referentes ao pós-operatório de implante coclear relacionaram-se com comunicação, controle de sangramento, cuidados com a ferida operatória, prevenção de infecção, conforto e bem-estar.

Postoperative complications in patients with cochlear implants and impacts of nursing intervention.

CONCLUSION: This study shows that cochlear implantation is relatively safe surgery with few major complications and within acceptable limits. However, close follow-up observation and effective medical and nursing intervention could alleviate further complications and thus become key elements for promoting recovery of patients undergoing such surgery. OBJECTIVES: Cochlear implantation has become an effective method for curing patients disabled by profound hearing loss in China. However, full exploration of the associated complications remains to be completed. The objective of this study was thus to analyse the postoperative complications in patients with cochlear implants (CIs) in order to design improved measures for clinical and nursing interventions. METHODS: A retrospective study of 262 patients receiving CIs at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China from March 1997 to December 2006 was conducted. RESULTS: Among 262 patients, 4 cases (1.5%) had 1 or more major complications requiring substantial medical or nursing interventions, including 1 case of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) otorrhoea accompanied by meningitis, 2 cases of facial nerve paresis and 1 case of perforation of tympanic membrane. Forty cases (15.3%) had some form of minor complication that settled spontaneously or easily with conventional treatments and nursing, of which dizziness and vomiting was the most frequent (4.2%), followed by CSF gusher without otorrhoea and/or induced meningitis (2.7%), tinnitus (1.9%) and facial nerve partially exposed without paralysis (1.5%). Eleven cases (4.2%) had some symptoms associated with installation of the cochlear device. Except for one patient who had no response after implantation because his auditory nerves were underdeveloped, all the patients who received appropriate treatment and nursing intervention had a favourable prognosis.

Cochlear implantation in children: implications for the primary care provider.

PURPOSE: To define hearing loss (HL), discuss the impact of HL on child development, and review the literature on cochlear implantation in children. The criteria for and the benefits and limitations of cochlear implantation in children, as well as the implications for the primary care provider with regard to children who have cochlear implants, are presented. DATA SOURCES: Review of published literature on the topic. CONCLUSIONS: A child's future development depends greatly on speech and language skills. Any type of HL can impact and may even hinder speech and language acquisition. It is therefore crucial to enforce early identification of HL. For severe to profoundly hearing-impaired children, cochlear implantation serves as an avenue for hearing and language development. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Nurse practitioners ought to be up to date with criteria for and the benefits and risks of cochlear implantation. Health-related issues, such as vaccination, otitis media, and meningitis, must be assessed for and managed promptly.

The effects of a cochlear implant on the family of a hearing-impaired child.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a cochlear implant on the family of a hearing-impaired child. A single family was interviewed to answer these research questions: How does the family adapt initially to hearing impairment?, What are the family's concerns before, during, and after the implantation?, and How does the family accept and adjust to the outcomes of the procedure? METHODS: Immediate family members (mother, father, and child) of the child receiving a cochlear implant were interviewed individually three times: before, during, and after implantation using an investigator-designed interview guide. The child's behavior was also observed during a speech therapy session before and after completion of the implantation. FINDINGS: The findings reflect several common themes concerning ambivalence, excitement, fear, anxiety, impatience, and transformation. CONCLUSIONS: The family choosing cochlear implantation progressed through several phases of adaptive responses from before to after the procedure. Implications for nurses working with families during this process are identified.