Evidence-Based Nursing: care plan for patients with HIV / AIDS (part 1)

Abstract

Introduction: Infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a major public health problem worldwide. The most advanced stage of infection is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Treatment whit antiretroviral drugs can control the virus and help prevent transmission, so that people with HIV or at high risk of contracting it can enjoy a healthy and productive life. In that sense, the nursing staff should provide comprehensive care with a holistic view to people affected by HIV/AIDS, their families and friends. 

Development: The preparation of care plan included the creation of nominal groups of experts, meetings, selection of the problem to be addressed, prioritization of diagnostic labels, search of systematic information, critical analysis of scientific evidence, use of nursing taxonomy and prioritization model of reasoning network, adopting and adapting national and international recommendations of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) and internal validation by peers to the final document.

Conclusions: The care provided by the nurse should be based on a care plan that supports nursing staff in decision-making through an organized and efficient methodology, leading to the solution of the patient´s health problem.