Aprendizado de máquina aplicado nos cuidados com a pele do recém-nascido

Abstract

During the neonatal period, preserving skin integrity is a fundamental aspect of nursing care. Around 80% of newborns develop some skin injury within the first month of life, especially premature babies, so it is essential to have a qualified team. Studies carried out in Brazil demonstrate that the incidence of skin lesions in hospitalized newborns is approximately 40.4%, with diaper dermatitis being the most common lesion. Therefore, this study aims to build a decision tree for newborn skin care. This is methodological research with a quantitative approach where the population will be composed of nurses who carry out their activities in the neonatal intensive care unit of Maternidade Escola Januário Cicco, with the sample consisting of 16 professionals. The study was conducted two phases: the first involved a systematic review, and the second phase comprised data collection, which was carried out through interviews, followed by the construction and validation of the decision tree. For processing the collected data, the instruments were numbered, and the variables were coded and entered into a data spreadsheet embedded in the Excel program for Windows. This work was submitted to the Institution's Ethics and Research Committee, in accordance with Resolution No. 466/12 of the National Health Council. It is expected that this research will contribute to the knowledge of the nursing team regarding the prevention of skin lesions in newborns. born, as well as improving teaching/research practice in the hospital environment. Furthermore, strengthening patient safety and preventing harm, also reducing infection rates and length of stay.