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    Cuidados de enfermería en pacientes crónicos en el área de emergencia: una revisión sistemática
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud/Carrera de Enfermería, 2022-03-01) Navas Valdez, María Fernanda; Herrera López, José Luis Lic. Mg.
    Introduction: The care of patients for chronic diseases is more prevalent due to the increase in the older adult population, hand in hand with the change in consumption habits and activity that enhances the appearance of these diseases. In this sense, it is of interest to know the protocols and recommended procedures in the emergency area for this type of disease. Objective: To describe nursing care in chronic patients who are cared for in the emergency area, through a systemic review of the bibliography. Method: Systemic review of the literature by selecting academic articles with the PRISMA method. Results: 14 publications were selected according to the search keywords and inclusion and exclusion criteria considered for their selection. Conclusions: The existence of protocols and methods guarantees the adequate operation in the emergency units. Prioritization of diagnoses is required for their care, which are generally related to complications of the chronic disease itself that can be prevented. In some cases, the nurse must prioritize the attention of the most emerging diagnoses according to the patient's condition