NURSING PRACTICE IN THE CONTEXT OF MENTAL HEALTH IN PATIENTS WITH WOUNDS

Abstract

Objective: To map in the literature how mental health nursing care occurs in patients with wounds. Methods: This is a scoping review. The guiding question elaborated was: How does mental health nursing care take place in patients with wounds? The search for studies was carried out in October 2024, in the following databases: Scientific Electronic Library Online, Literatura Latinoamericana y del Caribe en Ciencias de la Salud, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Web of Science. Results: Most of the articles addressed aspects related to mental illness due to injuries/wounds, however, few studies highlighted aspects related to nursing care itself. Conclusion: Nurses, as professionals who work in health promotion/maintenance, disease prevention, treatment, cure, and rehabilitation, need to develop care that does not neglect mental health aspects and promotes mental well-being actions, such as self-care for wounds, adequate hygiene, and relaxation techniques. Contribution to practice: Nurses need to develop therapeutic plans that contemplate mental health, incorporate the nursing process into care, and publicize successful or unsuccessful cases of mental health care for patients with wounds.