Proceso de atención de enfermería en paciente pediátrico con sindactilia compleja

Syndactyly is characterized by the fusion of two or more adjacent fingers. It is one of the most frequent congenital anomalies of the upper extremity, but it can also occur in the lower extremities in a smaller proportion. The approximate incidence is 1 in every 2,000-2,500 live newborns worldwide. Two types of syndactyly are known: simple syndactyly, which only involves tissues such as the skin, and complex syndactyly when deeper tissues are fused. These congenital malformations have great relevance in the quality of life of children, there are several cases where this condition is associated with limb agenesis, therefore, it will further limit the functionality and independence of the patient. The objective of this case study was to apply the most appropriate nursing care process in primary care, improving the lifestyle of pediatric patients with complex syndactyly. For this purpose, a nursing assessment was used by means of the 11 functional patterns of the theorist Marjory Gordon, where several alterations were obtained such as in the activity and exercise pattern, self-perception-self-concept and role and relationships, deterioration of social interaction, for which it was necessary to elaborate nursing plans making use of the NANDA, NOC and NIC taxonomies, where the following diagnostic labels were obtained: deterioration of physical mobility and risk of low situational self-esteem. Finally, the following results were obtained

• Main Author: Alava Figueroa, Nayely Julieth (author)
• Format: bachelorThesis
• Language: spa
• Published: 2025
• Subjects: Intervenciones; Pediátrico; Sindactilia Compleja
• Online Access: https://repositorio.uteq.edu.ec/handle/43000/8571