Abstract
Objective
to reflect on nursing care for hemodialysis patients in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method
This is a reflective study carried out through the analysis of official documents from health agencies, scientific articles and other reputable sources, organized in the following axes: Pandemic of COVID-19; Chronic kidney failure and hemodialysis treatment and Nursing care for patients undergoing hemodialysis in the context of COVID-19.
Results
Health education, continuing education and nursing supervision have gained prominence in the context of the pandemic. They have provided the necessary guidance to patients and family members and to the nursing team, for prevention and control of COVID-19. Consequently, they contributed to the health protection of patients with chronic kidney failure who already had their health compromised and could not fail to perform hemodialysis.
Final considerations and implications for practice
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing professionals need to redouble their attention in assisting patients in hemodialysis treatment, in addition to adapting to the new guidelines. It is hoped that this reflection will contribute to the safest possible nursing care for patients and families and for nursing professionals.