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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Therapeutic nursing care: transition in sexuality of the elderly caregiving spouse
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):673-681
Abstract
RESEARCHTherapeutic nursing care: transition in sexuality of the elderly caregiving spouse
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):673-681
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0256
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Objective:
To understand the transitions experienced, and the conditions and expected response patterns to changes in sexuality of the spouse-caregiver of the elderly, during progression of the dementia process.
Method:
A qualitative research study, conducted at the neurogeriatric clinic between May of 2014 and May of 2015. An intensive, individual interview was administered to 12 elderly caregivers. Thematic content analysis was applied, using the theoretical model of Transition Theory.
Results:
Seven categories emerged, involving relationship and conjugal sexuality; disease repercussions; care and professional approach; attitudes, beliefs and social imagery of sexuality and care; family relationship and redefining of sexuality.
Final considerations:
Family development and marital life, the aspects of formation and development of sexuality, the specifics that involved living and caring for the other were understood, with successive events and changes influenced by old age, dementia, beliefs and social imagery.
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01-01-2017
Fundamentals and practice of care in Gerontological Nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):671-672
Abstract
Fundamentals and practice of care in Gerontological Nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):671-672
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2017700401
Views0Intense social, economic, political, cultural, environmental, epidemiological, and demographical transformations, coupled with accelerated technological innovation, have significantly affected life in society, requiring people to reflect about the conceptions of human nature itself. This context of transformation has incentivized individuals to value technological advances and the construction of more autonomous, global, and unstable human relationships, outlining […]See more -
01-01-2017
Fundamentos e práticas do cuidar em Enfermagem Gerontológica
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):671-672
Abstract
Fundamentos e práticas do cuidar em Enfermagem Gerontológica
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):671-672
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2017700401
Views0As intensas transformações sociais, econômicas, políticas, culturais, ambientais, epidemiológicas e demográficas, em conjunto com as aceleradas inovações tecnológicas, têm afetado significativamente a vida em sociedade, exigindo que as pessoas reflitam sobre as próprias concepções da natureza humana. Esse contexto de transformações tem estimulado os indivíduos a valorizar os avanços tecnológicos e a construção de relações […]See more -
01-01-2017
The importance of empathy in health and nursing care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):669-670
Abstract
The importance of empathy in health and nursing care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):669-670
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0032
Views0“In her book “Cultivating Empathy”(), Kathleen Stephany, psychologist and professor at the College of Health Sciences at Douglas College, writes about empathy, which she considers to be the basis of effective communication and one of the most important skills to be developed by human beings. Empathy is the ability to put oneself in the place […]See more -
REFLECTION01-01-2017
Clinical reasoning in nursing: teaching strategies and assessment tools
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):662-668
Abstract
REFLECTIONClinical reasoning in nursing: teaching strategies and assessment tools
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):662-668
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0509
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Objective:
To present the concept and development of teaching strategies and the assessment tools regarding clinical reasoning for accurate practice.
Method:
This is a theoretical reflection based on scientific studies.
Results:
Comprehension of the essential concepts of the thought process and its articulation with the different teaching strategies and the assessment tools which has allowed presenting ways to improve the process of diagnostic or therapeutic clinical reasoning.
Conclusion:
The use of new strategies and assessment tools should be encouraged in order to contribute to the development of skills that lead to safe and effective decision making.
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REFLECTION01-01-2017
Continuing education in health from the perspective of Augustine of Hippo
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):656-661
Abstract
REFLECTIONContinuing education in health from the perspective of Augustine of Hippo
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):656-661
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0484
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Objective:
To reflect about continuing education from the perspective of Augustine of Hippo and his theories based on the construction of knowledge and the learning process.
Method:
This is a theoretical reflection study whose aim is to propose dimensions of analysis, emphasizing the history and challenges of continuing education. Such dimensions analyze the production of knowledge in Augustinian pedagogy, its historical aspects and its close relationship with lifelong education in health professions.
Results:
The results show the difficulty of continuing education to reach adequate importance in health services, and that of academia in appropriating the thoughts of renowned philosophers such as Augustine. This is a result of ignorance about the convergence of these principles and their relevance.
Final considerations:
Continuing education and Augustinian pedagogy walk hand in hand in terms of care, meeting the needs that originate from practice and that are reflected in it, challenging isolated knowledge and putting different areas of knowledge to work together.
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REVIEW01-01-2017
Influence of hormonal contraceptives and the occurrence of stroke: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):647-655
Abstract
REVIEWInfluence of hormonal contraceptives and the occurrence of stroke: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):647-655
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0056
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Objective:
To identify scientific evidence regarding the influence of hormonal contraceptive use and the occurrence of stroke.
Method:
Integrative review of the literature, through database search using the descriptors “contraceptive agents“, “contraceptive devices“, “contraceptives, Oral” and “Stroke”. Original studies in Portuguese, Spanish and English, published in full and available online were included. Studies that did not answer our guiding questions and duplicated studies were excluded.
Results:
Women using combined oral contraceptives have higher risk of stroke, even with a lower hormonal dosage and different types of progestogen, regardless of the duration of use. The use of contraceptives associated with smoking, hypertension, migraine, hypercholesterolemia, obesity and sedentary lifestyle increases the chance of stroke. Contraceptive patch and vaginal ring are associated to increased risk.
Conclusion:
Use of combined hormonal contraceptives, except for the injectable and the transdermal ones, increases the chance of occurrence of the event. Progestogen-only contraceptives were considered safe.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Health Conditions and Memory Performance: a study with older adult women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):640-646
Abstract
RESEARCHHealth Conditions and Memory Performance: a study with older adult women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):640-646
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0529
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Objective:
to verify the correlation between health condition and memory performance of older adult women in the community.
Method:
Analytical cross-sectional study developed with 28 older adult women living in Cuiabá-MT. They answered the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and a shortened Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) to screen for dementia and depression symptoms. Memory skills were assessed through Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT).
Results:
The mean age was 66.36 years and 75% of the participants had educational level higher than 7 years. The MMSE mean score was 28.45. The correlations found were: educational level and immediate memory (r = 0.49; p = 0.008); delayed recall and immediate memory (r = 0.71; p < 0.001); memory recognition and immediate memory (r = 0.43; p = 0.021) and recognition memory with delayed recall (r = 0.47; p = 0.012).
Conclusion:
High scores in the MMSE and a satisfactory health perception among the participants were evident. There was no correlation between memory performance and health perception.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-01-2022
Factors associated with vulnerability and fragility in the elderly: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20200399
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEFactors associated with vulnerability and fragility in the elderly: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20200399
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0399
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Objectives:
to assess factors associated with vulnerability and fragility in the elderly.
Methods:
crosssectional study with 384 elderly people in Fortaleza, Ceará. The Vulnerable Elders Survey and Clinical-Functional Vulnerability Index – 20 were used. Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests were used for associations. In the analysis of the combined influence of risk factors, the stepwise logistic regression and multinomial regression methods were adopted.
Results:
251 (65.4%) non-vulnerable and 133 (34.6%) vulnerable elders. From the vulnerable elders analyzed, 42 (30.9%) are at high risk for frailty. Factors associated with vulnerability: age, gender, presence of comorbidities, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis and use of polypharmacy. There is a 30% increase in the chance of vulnerability for each additional drug. Physical activity reduces the chance of vulnerability by 60%. Factors associated with frailty: educational level; self-perception of health; comorbidities; polypharmacy.
Conclusions:
it is important to pay attention to the presence of arterial hypertension, osteoporosis, polypharmacy, and encourage the practice of physical activity.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-18-2022
Care related to peripheral intravenous catheterism in pediatrics performed by nursing technicians
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20200611
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLECare related to peripheral intravenous catheterism in pediatrics performed by nursing technicians
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20200611
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0611
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Objectives:
to evaluate the care practice adopted by nursing technicians before, during and after peripheral intravenous catheterization performed in hospitalized children.
Methods:
cross-sectional and descriptive research, carried out in a pediatric hospital in Bahia through non-participatory observation of peripheral intravenous catheterizations performed in children by nursing technicians. Data was collected through an instrument containing care related to the moments before, during and after insertion of the catheter, calculating absolute and relative frequencies, measures of central tendency and dispersion.
Results:
there were 31 nursing technicians, who performed care mainly before intravenous catheterization. Nonconformities were identified regarding hand hygiene, use of a disposable mask, selection of the catheter insertion site, antisepsis, stabilization and catheter coverage.
Conclusions:
most of the precautions observed regarding peripheral intravenous catheterization are not in accordance with the standards of practice recommended by the national and international literature.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-01-2022
Frailty in the elderly: screening possibilities in Primary Health Care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20200973
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEFrailty in the elderly: screening possibilities in Primary Health Care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20200973
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0973
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Objectives:
to evaluate two instruments for screening frailty in the elderly in Primary Health Care.
Methods:
this is an observational, cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach, with 396 elderly people. SPSS software helped to perform the statistical analyses. The study used the kappa coefficient and Spearman’s correlation.
Results:
the kappa coefficient between the Clinical-Functional Vulnerability Index 20 and the Edmonton Frailty Scale was 0.496, considered moderate. There was a positive and significant correlation (r = 0.77; p < 0.001) between the frailty conditions and the total score of the two instruments.
Conclusions:
when this article assessed fragility through the kappa coefficient, both instruments presented positive correlation and agreement. However, the identification of frailty was higher when it used the Edmonton Frailty Scale.
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10-01-2022
Kangaroo Method: potentialities, barriers and difficulties in humanized care for newborns in the Neonatal ICU
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20201121
Abstract
Kangaroo Method: potentialities, barriers and difficulties in humanized care for newborns in the Neonatal ICU
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20201121
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1121
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Objective:
To identify the potentialities, barriers and difficulties for the implementation of humanized care from the perspective of the Kangaroo Method.
Methods:
Integrative literature review with a time cut from 02/01/2015 to 06/01/2019, totaling ten articles in the final sample.
Results:
The findings were categorized into two categories: Potentialities for humanized care from the perspective of the Kangaroo Method; Barriers or difficulties to the implementation of the Kangaroo Method. Several potentialities for humanized care allied to technology and continuing education were identified, as well as several barriers to the implementation of the Kangaroo Method, such as lack of physical space, lack of professionals and team training, lack of knowledge, lack of adherence and professional demotivation.
Final considerations:
There are still few studies that address the potentialities, barriers and difficulties for the implementation of humanized care from the perspective of the Kangaroo Method, and most of those included in this review were conducted in Brazil and present a qualitative approach.
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10-18-2022
Clinical progression of COVID-19 coinfection in people living with the human immunodeficiency virus: scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20201380
Abstract
Clinical progression of COVID-19 coinfection in people living with the human immunodeficiency virus: scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20201380
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1380
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Objectives:
to map the production of scientific knowledge on the clinical progression of COVID-19 coinfection in people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Methods:
scoping review, with search strategies in MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and LILACS. Dual independent data extraction and analysis of the material with similarity compilation and narrative synthesis.
Results:
sample consisted of 35 articles. Fever, cough, and dyspnea were the most prevalent signs/symptoms. Recurrent complications involved desaturation/worsening of oxygen desaturation and pneumonia. No standard pharmacological treatment was identified, and the main interventions involved the provision of supplemental oxygen and mechanical ventilation. The studies recommended preventive, care, and pharmacological practices.
Conclusions:
the clinical manifestations, complications, and treatments/assistance care for people coinfected with SARS CoV-2/HIV are similar to those of the general population. Coinfection, overall, does not infer a worse prognosis.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-25-2022
Relationship between power and knowledge in choosing a cesarean section: women’s perspectives
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20201389
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLERelationship between power and knowledge in choosing a cesarean section: women’s perspectives
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20201389
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1389
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Objectives:
to analyze the reasons and motives that initiates the decision to choose a cesarean section, by describing the plots, power relationships, struggles, and systems of truths regarding this method of childbirth.
Methods:
a qualitative study, inserted into a poststructuralist perspective, and conducted in a city in southern Rio Grande do Sul state. The settings were a teaching hospital and home residences. Thirteen postpartum women who had a cesarean section participated. The analysis consisted of questions based on the information produced and articulated with Foucauldian theories.
Results:
two categories were developed: “I wanted a vaginal delivery, but it was a cesarean section”, and, “Are you sure you want a vaginal delivery: paths and detours in the choice of cesarean section”.
Final Considerations:
the study allowed us to identify problems in the choice for a cesarean section, which is associated with the circulation of “truths” that occur via discourses on society.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-25-2022
Prevention of domestic accidents in childhood: knowledge of caregivers at a health care facility
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20210006
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEPrevention of domestic accidents in childhood: knowledge of caregivers at a health care facility
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20210006
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0006
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Objective:
To analyze caregivers’ knowledge about prevention of domestic accidents in early childhood and its association with education level.
Methods:
This is a cross-sectional study conducted in a Primary Care Unit in Niterói with caregivers (convenience sample) of children under 6 years old. To classify the knowledge, we adopted the Positivity Index; to verify the association between the variable “schooling” and knowledge, the chi square test was used; statistically significant results: p < 0.05.
Results:
A total of 256 caregivers participated; 93.5% showed adequate knowledge. In the individual items, the knowledge (100%) about prevention of accidents with sharp toys, firearms, intoxication by products stood out; and less frequently (64.5%), the knowledge of the information contained in the Child’s Health Booklet. There was no statistically significant association (p = 0.237) between education and knowledge. Conclusion: The caregivers presented knowledge about the prevention of domestic accidents, and this was not associated with the level of education.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-18-2022
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy by adults living with HIV/aids: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20210019
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEAdherence to antiretroviral therapy by adults living with HIV/aids: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20210019
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0019
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Objective:
To verify the association between adherence to antiretroviral treatment by adults with HIV/AIDS and sociodemographic factors, social and clinical support.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach. Participation of 230 patients. Questionnaires of sociodemographic characterization, social and clinical support, and assessment of adherence to antiretroviral treatment were used. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed.
Results:
Adherence was classified as good/adequate. An association with sex, income, employment, and level of education was noted. In social support: having access to health services; communication with health professionals; health education; having support to allow venting/talking about issues; information on HIV/AIDS; and company for leisure. In the clinical profile: non-interruption of the drug treatment due to absence from the service or due to changes in the medical prescription.
Conclusion:
Adherence was classified as good/adequate and especially associated with social support factors, which should be enhanced in clinical practice.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-25-2020
Family experiences in discovering Autism Spectrum Disorder: implications for family nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190489
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEFamily experiences in discovering Autism Spectrum Disorder: implications for family nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190489
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0489
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Objectives:
to describe the family’s experience in the process of discovering the diagnosis and initiation of treatment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Methods:
this qualitative and descriptive study interviewed nine relatives of eight children on autism spectrum. They were inserted in health services, public education, and Association of Parents and Friends of The Exceptional of cities in the countryside of the Center-West. Data were collected through open interviews from July to September 2017. Data was submitted to thematic analysis.
Results:
at the beginning, the family was difficult to perceive the first atypical signs presented by the children. Families experience situations of vulnerability, since support networks are insufficient. The school played a significant role in recognizing unexpected behaviors.
Final Considerations:
support, offered by nurses, health professionals, school and social support devices, is important to family and children in this trajectory.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-21-2019
Incidence of pressure injury in an oncological intensive care unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1490-1495
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEIncidence of pressure injury in an oncological intensive care unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1490-1495
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0356
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Objective:
to investigate the incidence of pressure injury in cancer patients of an intensive care unit.
Method:
A longitudinal study with 105 patients admitted to an oncological intensive care unit. The incidence rate was calculated as the number of events per 100 patient-days. Cumulative incidence was calculated both globally and according to selected characteristics, and submitted to hypothesis tests.
Results:
incidence rate per 100 patient-days was 1.32, and global cumulative incidence was 29.5%. A higher incidence was observed in patients with chronic diseases who had at least one episode of diarrhea, received enteral nutrition, and took vasoactive or sedative drugs for a prolonged period of time. Regarding type of tumour and antineoplastic treatments, no differences in incidence were observed.
Conclusion:
A high cumulative global incidence of pressure lesion was reported in cancer patients admitted to the intensive care unit, although tumour characteristics and antineoplastic treatments did not affect incidence.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-05-2020
Factors associated with the performance of episiotomy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190899
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEFactors associated with the performance of episiotomy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190899
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0899
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Objective:
To analyze the factors associated with the performance of episiotomy.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study, developed with data from the research “Born in Belo Horizonte: Labor and birth survey, “conducted with 577 women who had their children via vaginal birth. In order to verify the magnitude of the association between episiotomy and its possible determinants, logistic regression models were constructed to estimate the odds ratio.
Results:
Episiotomy was performed in 26.34% of women, and 59.21% knew they had been subjected to it. We observed that younger women, primiparous women, women assisted by a professional other than the obstetric nurse and women who had their babies in a private hospital have an increased chance of being submitted to this procedure.
Conclusion:
Considering the rates of episiotomy, this study highlights the need for the absolute contraindication to indiscriminate performing it.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-16-2019
Depression, self-concept, future expectations and hope of people with HIV
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1288-1294
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEDepression, self-concept, future expectations and hope of people with HIV
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1288-1294
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0730
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Objective:
To analyze conditions of depression, self-concept, future expectations and hope in people with HIV/AIDS.
Method:
Cross-sectional survey of 108 individuals living with HIV/AIDS, carried out in a reference hospital for the treatment of infectious diseases in Northeast Brazil. The following instruments were employed: sociodemographic data, and questionnaires for ascertaining participants’ emotions, including scales for self-concept, hope, depression (HAMD-D), and future expectations. Descriptive statistics using the following tests were performed: Mann–Whitney, Kruskal–Wallis, chi-square, and t-test—considered significant when p ≤ 0.05.
Results:
31.5% presented mild depression and 21.3% presented moderate depression; 63% reported difficulty in obtaining decent employment; 52.8% considered life a failure; 52.8% felt worthless. Fear, guilt and loneliness influenced self-concept (p ≤ 0.05). Loneliness influenced hope (p ≤ 0.05).
Conclusion:
It is necessary to raise the attention of nursing professionals and healthcare managers to the importance of providing health services that consider the mental health of people with HIV/AIDS, contributing to treatment adherence and well-being.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-07-2022
Adaptation and validation of the Advanced Practice Nursing Competency Assessment Instrument
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(5):e20210582
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEAdaptation and validation of the Advanced Practice Nursing Competency Assessment Instrument
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(5):e20210582
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0582
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Objective:
To adapt and validate the content of the Advanced Practice Nursing Competency Assessment Instrument (APNCAI) to Brazilian culture.
Methods:
This is a methodological study that followed the stages of translation, synthesis, back translation, evaluation by a committee of five specialists, pre-test with 31 nurses, and evaluation by the author of the original instrument. The Content Validity Index (minimum 0.90) and the modified Kappa (minimum 0.74) were calculated to evaluate the content.
Result:
In the first round of content evaluation, 18 items had to be altered because they did not reach the minimum values established. Three items have not reached a consensus in the second round and had to be sent to the author of the original version. In the pre-test, 13 items were returned to the specialists because they suffered content changes.
Conclusion:
The Advanced Practice Nursing Competency Assessment Instrument (APNCAI) – Brazilian version was cross-culturally adapted, and its content was validated.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-16-2019
Tuberculosis: health care and surveillance in prisons
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1304-1310
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLETuberculosis: health care and surveillance in prisons
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1304-1310
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0260
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Objective:
To identify tuberculosis-related health care and surveillance actions in Prison Health Units.
Method:
Cross-sectional study, of quantitative, exploratory and descriptive character. We visited 13 Teams of Prison Health, and nurses and technicians were interviewed regarding epidemiological surveillance instruments, physical structure and materials.
Results:
Search for respiratory symptoms in admission was reported by 6 (46.2%) of the teams, and the smear microscopy was the most requested test. The Logbook of Respiratory Symptoms and the Logbook for Monitoring Tuberculosis Cases were used in 7 (53.8%) institutions. Two of them (15.4%) had a location for sputum collection and 1 (7.7%) had a radiographer. The Directly Observed Therapy was reported in 7 (53.8%) units.
Conclusion:
Health care actions related to the search for respiratory symptoms and Directly Observed Therapy should be expanded, as well as surveillance actions and recording in official documents of the National Tuberculosis Control Program.
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REVIEW07-29-2020
Frailty syndrome in the elderly: conceptual analysis according to Walker and Avant
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190601
Abstract
REVIEWFrailty syndrome in the elderly: conceptual analysis according to Walker and Avant
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190601
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0601
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Objective:
To analyze the concept of “frailty syndrome” in the literature, according to the method proposed by Walker and Avant.
Methods:
It is a concept analysis, guided by the method proposed by Walker and Avant, made operational through an integrative literature review. The search in a scientific database was carried out using the descriptors: Frail elderly, syndrome, phenotype, geriatric assessment, and aging. The literary corpus comprised 66 studies. Results: The study found the antecedents and attributes (categorized as physical, sociodemographic, and behavioral/environmental) that integrate the signs and symptoms evidenced in the “frailty syndrome,” as well as the consequences of this concept. The variables were analyzed with emphasis on the conceptions that influence the frailty process of the elderly.
Conclusion:
The study demonstrated the complexity arising from the multifactorial genesis of the referred syndrome, emphasizing the specificities of the elderly’s frailty. However, we recommend conducting further research involving the phenomenon in question to understand the construct better.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-13-2019
Obstetric Nursing in best practices of labor and delivery care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:235-242
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEObstetric Nursing in best practices of labor and delivery care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:235-242
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0561
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Objective:
to evaluate the association of Obstetric Nursing in the best practices of delivery and birth care in maternity hospitals.
Method:
a cross-sectional study, with 666 women selected for delivery. Parturition obstetric practices performed by professionals were categorized into: clearly useful practices that should be encouraged, practices that are clearly harmful or ineffective and that should be eliminated and practices used inappropriately at the time of parturition.
Results:
clearly useful practices were used in greater proportions in the hospitals that had Obstetric Nursing working, while clearly harmful practices and those used inappropriately were practiced in smaller proportions in hospitals that had Obstetric Nursing, both with statistical difference.
Conclusion:
institutions with Obstetric Nursing adopt better practices of delivery and birth care, based on scientific evidence, when compared to those that do not act.
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