USE OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE PROCESS OF CARING: TRENDS IN NURSING ACTIONS

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze, based on scientific evidence, trends of nursing actions through the use of photography. Was performed an integrative review, whose articles were selected in the databases LILACS, CINAHL and PubMed, using the keywords: “nursing care” and “photography”. Were selected seven articles in english, portuguese and spanish, without restriction as to the year of publication. The studies point out to greater use of photography in the care of patients with mental, illness in the evolution of wounds and as a way to improve communication between health staff and customers. We conclude that the use of photography is of great value in nursing care and the amount of information that can be obtained through visual records are countless, allowing nurses to plan your assistance more accurately. However, this technique is not widely used, especially in Brazil.