Teaching of basic life support in undergraduate nursing: an integrative review

Objective: To analyze in the literature the available evidence about the teaching of Basic Life Support in undergraduate nursing. Methods: An integrative review of the literature. The search was performed in PUBMED, LILACS and BDENF databases. Nine complete articles were found, they were published between 2010 and 2016. The productions studied were grouped into two thematic pillars. Results: Few publications on the subject were evidenced as well as a multiplicity of methods and strategies in the teaching of Basic Life Support. There were major gaps in the knowledge of health professionals, making it necessary to develop research in this field, especially studies that focus on strategies of theoretical and practical teaching with use of simulation, considering that these are capable of bringing real impacts in the knowledge and skills of the professionals. Conclusion: It can be concluded that teaching focused on the individuality and reality of the target public, taking into account the epidemiological reality and characteristics of the students is fundamental in this process.