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Revista de Enfermagem Referência
Print version ISSN 0874-0283On-line version ISSN 2182-2883
Abstract
SILVA, Felicialle Pereira da et al. Homeless population and COVID-19: Reflections in light of nursing theories. Rev. Enf. Ref. [online]. 2022, vol.serVI, n.1, e21115. Epub Nov 23, 2022. ISSN 0874-0283. https://doi.org/10.12707/rv21115.
Background:
COVID-19 is an acute respiratory illness caused by a novel human coronavirus. Due to the accelerated spread of the virus, health authorities have advocated social distancing. Homeless people have difficulties meeting this requirement due to a lack of access to fundamental rights such as housing, education, and health. The epistemological bases of nursing theories contribute to underpinning the care provided to these people.
Objective:
To reflect on the health care of the homeless population during the COVID-19 pandemic in light of five nursing theories.
Main topics under analysis:
The theories of Nightingale, Roy, Horta, Peplau, and Henderson have care approaches focused on the basic needs of homeless people who require immediate interventions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusion:
Nursing theories provide scientific support to caring for the homeless population based on physical, biological, and social aspects through intersectoral partnerships that can promote care during and after the pandemic.
Keywords : homeless people; public health; COVID-19; nursing theories; nursing.