Forensic Nursing competencies in disasters situations: scoping review

Abstract

Objective: To map sources of technical-scientific information on Forensic Nursing competencies in disasters situations. Method: Scoping review developed in accordance with the JBI methodology, carried out in three stages by two reviewers independently on selected databases and gray literature, using keywords and descriptors. After reading them in full, we proceeded with data extraction and content analysis of 28 publications. Results: Identified 24 publications in English, 20 of which were produced in the United States of America. 24 competencies of forensic nurses in disasters situations were mapped, including: training; resource management; link with the justice service; direct care; psycho-emotional care; collection and preservation of traces; registration and documentation with photography; body management; maintenance of the chain of custody; and epidemiological surveillance. Conclusion: The forensic nurse acts in all phases of disasters with the affected people, families and communities, under an interdisciplinary perspective. The development of competencies aimed at the practice of Forensic Nursing in disasters should be incorporated into the training strategies of these professionals, in order to obtain better response standards.

Ciências Forense: Atuação do Enfermeiro forense em desastres naturais

“…É preciso realizar estudo para atuação na prevenção ou seja antes do ocorrido, além disto é preciso realizar mais estudos sobre a temática de atuação na saúde mental aplicada em situações de catástrofes (terremotos). O enfermeiro forense possui habilidades científica e técnica para desenvolver planejamento preventivo em catástrofes ambientais, atuar no momento da catástro e após evento, fornecendo cuidados de enfermagem as vítimas acometidas pelos desastres naturais (Silva et al, 2023).…”