Nursing Interventions associated with the application of TISS-28 in ICU patients

Introduction: Nursing professionals in the ICU play a fundamental role in the care of critically ill patients, requiring technical knowledge, advanced skills, and emotional support for patients and families. Objective: To analyze the nursing interventions associated with the application of the TISS-28 in the ICU of the Manuel Ygnacio Monteros General Hospital. Methods: A quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional study was conducted with 23 nurses and all patients cared for during one month. Two instruments were used: a sociodemographic and work data sheet for the nursing staff and the TISS-28, which measures the degree of nursing interventions, with high validity and realiability. Results: The nursing staff was predominantly female (95,7%), aged between 30-38 years, single (69,9%), and with third-level studies (95,7%). The work experience was predominantly between 1-10 years, and in the ICU between 1-5 years. According to the TISS-28, interventions such as standard monitoring (18%), mechanical ventilation (36%), use of central venous catheter (43%) and enteral nutrition (74%) stood out. The most frequent level of intervention was Grade III: Intensive monitoring (55,1%). Conclusions: The TISS-28 is an effective tool to measure interventions in ICUs, demonstrating the high preparation and commitment of nursing staff. These interventions guarantee comprehensive and efficient care for critical patients, addresing the complexity of their clinical conditions.