Quality of life and urinary catheterization in the rehabilitation nursing context: an integrative review

Received: 11/10/2020. Approved: 04/16/2021. Published: 06/22/2021. ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the scientific evidence on nursing performance in the quality of life of children and adults undergoing urinary catheterization and their caregivers in the context of rehabilitation. Methods: integrative literature review adopting the guiding question “What is the production of knowledge about the nursing performance in the quality of life of children and adults undergoing urinary catheterization and their caregivers in the context of rehabilitation?” performed in three databases with use of the following descriptors: urinary catheterization, quality of life and nursing. Twenty-three studies published between 2011 and 2020, conducted in more than one country, especially in the Brazilian population, were included. Results: the main actions of nursing were: health education, group orientation activities, use of simulators and telenursing. Conclusion: the contributions of rehabilitation nurses are directed to comprehensive and effective care to promote better therapies and a higher quality of life.