A atuação do enfermeiro nos times de resposta rápida: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

Clinical deterioration in hospitalized patients can lead to serious outcomes when not identified early. Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) are effective strategies to reduce mortality and ensure patient safety, with an emphasis on the role of nursing in early detection. However, there are few studies on the role of nurses in these teams. The objective of this study is to understand the role of nurses in RRTs, focusing on the early identification of clinical deterioration and the quality of care provided, as well as identifying the difficulties faced by nurses in this context. This is an integrative literature review. The search was conducted in the PubMed, SciELO, and DeCS databases. Studies published between 2019 and 2025 were included. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 10 articles were selected for analysis and discussion. The results show that nurses face several challenges in performing their roles in Rapid Response Teams, such as recurring conflicts between nurses and physicians, work overload, poor working conditions, and low wages, leading to physical and emotional exhaustion. The study reveals that nurses have knowledge about the functioning of the service and the criteria for activation, playing a decisive role in the early detection of clinical deterioration and directly contributing to the reduction of adverse events and improved clinical outcomes.