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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Urinary tract infection: a cohort of older people with urinary incontinence
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):838-844
Abstract
RESEARCHUrinary tract infection: a cohort of older people with urinary incontinence
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):838-844
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0141
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Objective:
To evaluate epidemiological aspects of urinary tract infection in older patients with urinary incontinence living in long-term care institutions in Belo Horizonte. Method: Concurrent cohort held from April 1st to October 1st, 2015. The study was conducted in two long-term care institutions in the city of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, with 84 incontinent older people.
Results:
Cumulative incidence of urinary tract infection was 19% (95% CI: 7.83-23.19) and the incidence density was 3.6 cases/100 people-month of follow-up period. The variables Bacteriuria and Institution presented statistical association with the occurrence of urinary tract infection.
Conclusion:
It is observed that the incidence of urinary tract infection in the study was smaller than in other similar international and national studies, however this is an important world health problem for the older population, with impact on mortality of these individuals.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Geriatric care: ways and means of providing comfort
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):830-837
Abstract
RESEARCHGeriatric care: ways and means of providing comfort
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):830-837
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0636
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Objective:
To know the ways and means of comfort perceived by the older adults hospitalized in a medical service.
Method:
Ethnographic study with a qualitative approach. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 22 older adults and participant observation of care situations.
Results:
The ways and means of providing comfort are centered on strategies for promoting care mobilized by nurses and recognized by patients(clarifying/informing, positive interaction/communication, music therapy, touch, smile, unconditional presence, empathy/proximity relationship, integrating the older adult or the family as partner in the care, relief of discomfort through massage/mobilization/therapy) and on particular moments of comfort (the first contact, the moment of personal hygiene, and the visit of the family), which constitute the foundation of care/comfort.
Final considerations:
Geriatric care is built on the relationship that is established and complete with meaning, and is based on the meeting/interaction between the actors under the influence of the context in which they are inserted. The different ways and means of providing comfort aim to facilitate/increase care, relieve discomfort and/or invest in potential comfort.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Elderly who take care of elderly: a study on the Frailty Syndrome
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):822-829
Abstract
RESEARCHElderly who take care of elderly: a study on the Frailty Syndrome
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):822-829
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0474
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Objective:
Identifying prevalence of frailty in elderly caregivers inserted in a high social vulnerability context and its correlation with sociodemographic and health aspects.
Method:
Descriptive, correlational and cross-sectional study. Forty elderly caregivers were evaluated with: questionnaire for caregiver characterization, Mini Mental State Examination, Katz Index, Lawton instrumental activities of daily living scale, Geriatric Depression Scale and the frailty phenotype proposed by Fried. Interviews were conducted at their residences and scheduled in advance. All ethical precautions were observed. Data were analyzed with the Stata statistical program version 11.0.
Results:
10% of elderly caregivers were frail. There was a significant correlation between frailty and sex, instrumental activities of daily living and cognition.
Conclusion:
Female caregivers, partially dependent individuals regarding instrumental activities of daily living and with worse cognitive state deserve a special attention from health services.
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01-01-2017
Efeitos de um programa de Educação em Saúde na cognição, humor e capacidade funcional
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):814-821
Abstract
Efeitos de um programa de Educação em Saúde na cognição, humor e capacidade funcional
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):814-821
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0638
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Objetivo:
Evaluar los efectos de la Educación para la Salud (ES) en la cognición, humor y capacidad funcional de participantes de una Universidad Abierta de la Tercera Edad.
Método:
Se trata de un ensayo clínico controlado. El Programa de Educación para la Salud consistió en 10 sesiones con dinámicas de grupo, con orientaciones sobre prevención de enfermedades y ejercicios de estimulación cognitiva, con duración de 4 meses. Participaron 13 personas en el grupo de intervención (GI) y 15 en el grupo control (GC). Todos fueron evaluados al inicio y al término del estudio con los instrumentos Addenbrook´s Cognitive Examination-Revised (ACE-R), Inventario de Depresión y Ansiedad de Beck (BDI/BAI) y con la Medida de la Independencia Funcional (FIM).
Resultados:
se observaron mejoras significativas en el GI cuando se compararon los resultados del ACE-R (p=0,001) y el dominio de la memoria (p=0,001) antes y después de la intervención. Para el GC fue encontrada una mejora significativa solamente en el dominio de la memoria (p=0.027).
Conclusión:
Los resultados sugieren que la intervención educativa estudiada tiene efecto beneficioso en el desempeño cognitivo de los participantes de la Universidad Abierta de la Tercera Edad.
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01-01-2017
Effects of a Health Education program on cognition, mood and functional capacity
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):814-821
Abstract
Effects of a Health Education program on cognition, mood and functional capacity
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):814-821
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0638
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Objective:
Assess the effect of a Health Education (HE) program on cognition, mood and functional capacity of participants in a University of The Third Age (U3A).
Method:
Controlled clinical trial. The HE Program consisted of 10 sessions with group dynamics, including orientations on disease prevention and cognitive stimulation exercises, lasting four months. Intervention Group (IG) n=13; and Control Group (CG) n=15. All were assessed at the start and end of the study, using Addenbrook´s Cognitive Examination-Revised (ACE-R), Beck Depression and Anxiety Inventory (BDI/BAI) and Functional Independence Measure (FIM).
Results:
Significant improvements were observed for the IG when comparing the total ACE-R score (p=0.001) and memory domain (p=0.011) before and after the intervention. For the CG, improvement was found in the memory domain only (p=0.027).
Conclusion:
a HE intervention program benefits the improvement in cognitive performance, particularly the memory of adults and active elderly who participated in a U3A.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Social representations of older adults regarding quality of life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):806-813
Abstract
RESEARCHSocial representations of older adults regarding quality of life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):806-813
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0097
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Objective:
to identify the social representations of older adults regarding quality of life, and to analyze the care practices adopted to promote it.
Method:
qualitative, exploratory, descriptive research, applying the Theory of Social Representations. Thirty older people from a Health Academy of Rio de Janeiro participated in the study. The software Alceste was used, and lexical analysis of data was performed.
Results:
social representations of quality of life are based on the social determinants of health; they evidence knowledge and practices of care by valuing physical activities. The practices promoting quality of life comprise healthy eating habits, daily physical exercise, social participation, interaction and socialization, accomplishment of leisure activities and daily tasks with independence and autonomy, and support and family contact.
Final considerations:
the elderly have a global understanding of the concept of quality of life, coordinate knowledge built in daily life and knowledge coming from the technical-professional field, which evidences the multidimensionality of the concept.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Nursing diagnosis in older adults with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):800-805
Abstract
RESEARCHNursing diagnosis in older adults with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):800-805
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0117
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Objective:
To identify the main nursing diagnoses (NSs) in older adult patients under hemodialysis treatment.
Method:
Exploratory research using case studies in data collection performed by interview and physical examination of older adults, in the first semester of 2016. Were included twenty-eight older adults undergoing chronic hemodialysis treatment who met the selection criteria. The analysis followed two steps (RISNER, 1990): Phase I – Data analysis and synthesis; and Phase II – Establishment of nursing diagnoses using the taxonomy of NANDA-I (2015).
Results:
The total of NSs was 110, averaging 3.9 per patient. It was listed seven different NSs, and both the Risk of infection and the Volume of excessive liquids appeared on all patients (28; 100%), and risk of electrolyte imbalance, in 26 (96.8%) older adults, being considered as main NSs.
Conclusion:
Such results can help systematize the care of older people who are undergoing hemodialysis treatment.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Health education with older adults: action research with primary care professionals
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):792-799
Abstract
RESEARCHHealth education with older adults: action research with primary care professionals
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):792-799
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0349
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Objective:
To assess the development and implementation of permanent education action.
Method:
Quantitative-qualitative research based on action research in three phases (diagnosis of reality, implementation of activity and evaluation), performed with health professionals and managers of basic health units. The evaluation was on the perception of changes immediately following the activity and after 120 days.
Results:
In the first phase, 110 professionals took part, 36.4% of whom indicated the existence of groups for older adults at work. In the second phase, 98 professionals participated, pointing out interferences of the group in the life of older adults, items of importance and facilitation in forming groups and developing reality-based activities. The third phase showed, in the quantitative analysis, positive impact of the training, and in the qualitative analysis, reassessment of groups, greater knowledge and confidence in managing groups and increased respect for older adults.
Final considerations:
Permanent education opens pathways for the construction of differentiated care for older adults based on respect and health promotion.
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08-30-2024
Fatores determinantes para à hesitação vacinal contra a COVID-19 em brasileiros: estudo utilizando modelagem de equações estruturais
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20240112
Abstract
Fatores determinantes para à hesitação vacinal contra a COVID-19 em brasileiros: estudo utilizando modelagem de equações estruturais
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20240112
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0112
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Objetivos:
investigar los factores que influyen en la vacilación ante la vacuna contra la COVID-19 entre los brasileños.
Métodos:
esta investigación empleó un enfoque observacional y analítico, utilizando una encuesta en línea. La recolección de datos se llevó a cabo en 2020 y el análisis de los datos se realizó utilizando el modelado de ecuaciones estructurales.
Resultados:
la prevalencia de la vacilación ante la vacuna fue del 27,5% (1182 individuos). Existe una correlación negativa entre la creencia en teorías de conspiración y la influencia social. Entre las diversas creencias asociadas con las intenciones de vacunación, solo las creencias en conspiraciones mostraron un valor predictivo significativo. Así, los resultados sugieren que las creencias personales impactan significativamente la vacilación ante la vacunación y también indican que la confianza en los órganos gubernamentales está inversamente relacionada con la vacilación.
Conclusiones:
la vacilación ante la vacuna emerge como un fenómeno multifacético influenciado por una amplia gama de factores, incluyendo las creencias personales, la confianza en los órganos gubernamentales y los sistemas de salud.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE08-30-2024
Determining factors for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Brazilians: a study using structural equation modeling
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20240112
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEDetermining factors for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Brazilians: a study using structural equation modeling
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20240112
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0112
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Objectives:
to investigate the factors influencing vaccine hesitancy against COVID-19 among Brazilians.
Methods:
this research employed an observational and analytical approach, utilizing a web-based survey. Data collection took place in 2020, and data analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling.
Results:
the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy was found to be 27.5% (1182 individuals). There is a negative correlation between belief in conspiracy theories and social influence. Among the various beliefs associated with vaccination intentions, only conspiracy beliefs exhibited significant predictive value. Thus, the findings suggest that personal beliefs significantly impact hesitancy towards vaccination, and also indicate that trust in governmental bodies is inversely related to hesitancy.
Conclusions:
vaccine hesitancy emerges as a multifaceted phenomenon influenced by a complex array of factors, including personal beliefs, trust in governmental bodies, and healthcare systems.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE08-30-2024
Factors associated with university students’ knowledge about HIV and pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20240092
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEFactors associated with university students’ knowledge about HIV and pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20240092
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0092
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Objectives:
to analyze the factors associated with university students’ knowledge about HIV and pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study was conducted with 503 university students from a southern state in Brazil; data were collected using a characterization tool and a questionnaire containing 16 statements about the topic; descriptive measures and Poisson regression models with robust variance were used for analysis.
Results:
the prevalence of adequate knowledge (i.e., scoring more than 12 correct answers) was 27.83%; students older than 24 years, enrolled in health-related courses, who had not engaged in sexual relations in the last quarter, with a history of rapid HIV testing, and who knew or had heard about the prophylaxes showed a higher likelihood of scoring more than 12 correct answers.
Conclusions:
generally, the knowledge of young people about HIV and its prophylaxes was found to be inadequate and influenced by sociodemographic, educational, and behavioral factors.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE08-30-2024
Accessibility to prenatal care at the Street Outreach Office: nurse perceptions in northern Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20240090
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEAccessibility to prenatal care at the Street Outreach Office: nurse perceptions in northern Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20240090
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0090
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Objectives:
to understand nurse perspectives regarding homeless pregnant women’s accessibility to prenatal care.
Methods:
a qualitative study, with analysis based on the concept of accessibility. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 11 nurses who work at the Street Outreach Office in northern Brazil.
Results:
nurses are faced with geographic barriers and dangerous situations in border regions, recognizing that there is a context of physical, sexual and psychological violence that involves homeless pregnant women who seek care at the Street Outreach Office. Street Outreach Office nurses’ work occurs in conjunction with other services in the Health Care Network. The implementation of educational measures is a powerful strategy, as is establishing links with women.
Final Considerations:
the Street Outreach Office’s work provides meetings with pregnant women on site in the territory, which can provide geographic and socio-organizational accessibility to prenatal care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE08-30-2024
Risk of smoking cessation treatment dropout: a cohort to help (re)think care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20230537
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ORIGINAL ARTICLERisk of smoking cessation treatment dropout: a cohort to help (re)think care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20230537
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0537
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Objectives:
to evaluate the relative risk of smoking cessation treatment dropout during its intensive phase.
Methods:
a retrospective and quantitative cohort study was developed from the electronic medical records of individuals who started smoking cessation treatment between 2015 and 2019 at a specialty clinic in a city in the interior of São Paulo, Brazil. The relative risk of dropping out of treatment was calculated using the Poisson regression model.
Results:
it was observed that out of the 396 (100.0%) individuals who started the treatment, 109 (27.5%) abandoned it before the end of the intensive phase. For each one-year increase in age, the risk of dropping out of smoking cessation treatment decreased by an average of 2%.
Conclusions:
the risk of dropping out of smoking cessation treatment is higher among younger individuals. It is necessary to rethink the care offered to younger adults to promote the continuity of treatment.
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REVIEW08-30-2024
Impact of financial toxicity on adults with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20240078
Abstract
REVIEWImpact of financial toxicity on adults with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20240078
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0078
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Objectives:
to identify the repercussions of financial toxicity on the lives of adult cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
an integrative review was conducted using the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase databases, as well as the Virtual Health Library portal, in March 2023.
Results:
out of 62 studies found, 13 were included for analysis. The primary repercussions of financial toxicity included difficulties in covering basic expenses such as food, housing, medication, transportation, and internet access; increased anxiety and concerns related to health and financial situations; reduction or absence of income; challenges in obtaining treatment or accessing healthcare services; rising expenses; and telemedicine as a less burdensome alternative.
Conclusions:
the pandemic has exacerbated financial toxicity; therefore, healthcare teams must recognize it as an adverse event of oncological treatment and understand its potential to affect various aspects of patients’ lives.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE08-30-2024
Negative affectivity in university students and its relationship with academic performance and professional outlook after COVID-19
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20240040
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLENegative affectivity in university students and its relationship with academic performance and professional outlook after COVID-19
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20240040
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0040
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Objectives:
to evaluate the prevalence of negative affectivity in university students in the post-COVID-19 pandemic context and its relationship with academic performance and professional outlook.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study was conducted with undergraduate students from a public university in Minas Gerais between September 2022 and September 2023. Data were collected using a sociodemographic and psychosocial characterization questionnaire and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale 21. The relationships between negative affectivity, academic performance, and professional outlook were verified using the Kruskal-Wallis test, with a significance level of 5%.
Results:
a total of 585 students participated in the study. A high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress was found among university students in the post-COVID-19 context, with a notable severity of anxiety. A negative association was detected between the investigated negative affectivity, academic performance, and professional outlook.
Conclusions:
the results indicate an emotional vulnerability in university students, with a relationship between negative affectivity and a decline in academic performance and professional outlook.
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REVIEW08-30-2024
Educational actions conducted during the pandemic with primary health care professionals: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20230352
Abstract
REVIEWEducational actions conducted during the pandemic with primary health care professionals: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20230352
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0352
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Objectives:
to map the educational actions conducted with primary health care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
a scoping review conducted in August 2023, which covered databases such as CINAHL, Medline, LILACS, IBECS, BDENF, and Web of Science. In total, 32 publications were analyzed through content analysis.
Results:
the primary beneficiaries of the educational actions included 69% physicians, 56% nurses, 25% pharmacists, 13% social workers and dentists, 9% psychologists, community health agents, and laboratory professionals, and 6% nursing technicians, nutritionists, and physical educators. The predominant educational interventions were training sessions (mentioned in 19 publications), followed by Continuing Health Education (10 publications) and Continuing Education (three publications).
Final Considerations:
the educational interventions demonstrated positive impacts on professional practice, particularly the Continuing Health Education actions, which were notable for stimulating critical problem-solving among professionals.
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01-01-2015
Research lines in nursing: phylosophical and epistemological highlights
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):723-729
Abstract
Research lines in nursing: phylosophical and epistemological highlights
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):723-729
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680421p
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Objetivo:
elucidar destaques filosóficos y epistemológicos mediante consideraciones en favor de la casualidad de cuestiones en el interés de la Enfermería.
Método:
es fundamentado en las proposiciones teóricas de Johannes Hessen y de otros autores consagrados.
Resultados:
clareamiento de aspectos sustantivo e implicaciones adjetivas no sólo el interés de la investigación, resaltando los significados esenciales del asunto coincidido con las elaboraciones de disertaciones y tesis (Maestría y Doctorado de Enfermería).
Conclusión:
texto representa una contribución valiosa para esclarecer mejor detalles de la construcción del conocimiento en la temática y problemática del asunto puesto en causa.
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01-01-2015
Linhas de pesquisa em enfermagem: destaques filosóficos e epistemológicos
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):723-729
Abstract
Linhas de pesquisa em enfermagem: destaques filosóficos e epistemológicos
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):723-729
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680421p
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Objetivo:
elucidar destaques filosóficos e epistemológicos mediante considerações significativas, essenciais, em favor da causalidade de questões no interesse da Enfermagem.
Método:
abordagem fundamentada nas proposições teóricas de Johannes Hessen, com referência a outros autores expertos no tema.
Resultados:
esclarecimento de aspectos substantivos e implicações adjetivas não só no interesse da investigação, ressaltando os significados essenciais do assunto, condizente com as elaborações de dissertações de mestrado e teses de doutorado de Enfermagem.
Conclusão:
trata-se de uma contribuição valiosa para esclarecer melhor detalhes da construção do conhecimento na temática e problemática do assunto posto em causa, as linhas de pesquisa em enfermagem.
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01-01-2015
Using the theory of meaningful learning in nursing education
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):713-722
Abstract
Using the theory of meaningful learning in nursing education
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):713-722
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680420i
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Objective:
to synthesize the scientific literature about the Theory of Meaningful Learning in the process of teaching and learning in nursing.
Method:
this is an integrative review conducted in the databases MEDLINE, LILACS, SciELO, BDENF and CINAHL with studies addressing the subject or aspects of the theory of meaningful learning of David Ausubel. Ten studies were included, from which six were written in Portuguese and four in English, published from 1998 to 2013.
Results:
five studies used the theory of meaningful learning, four studies cited Ausubel as the author of this theory and only two studies followed the framework for the application of the theory completely. There are only a few studies on this subject and those which explore it are not correlated with Ausubel’s theory.
Conclusion:
it is necessary to break with the dichotomy between theory and practice and promote the articulation of content with action, introducing the student as the author of their own knowledge.
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01-01-2015
Nursing scientific production on health promotion, chronic condition, and aging
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):705-712
Abstract
Nursing scientific production on health promotion, chronic condition, and aging
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):705-712
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680419i
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Objective:
to characterize the scientific production of Postgraduate Programs Nursing in Brazil on health promotion with a focus on elderly people with chronic conditions in the period from 2006 to 2010.
Method:
integrative research developed by searching for dissertations and theses in the database of the Center for Nursing Studies and Research of the Brazilian Nursing Association published in the period from 2006 to 2010 and which focused on health promotion for elderly people with chronic conditions.
Results:
five themes emerged: “Living with the disease”; “Technologies of care”, “Potential for self-care” “Psycho-spiritual dimension”, and “Family caregiver”.
Conclusion:
it was possible to identify nursing care as a key element to promote the health of elderly people and make them more independent in their care so as to live with their limitations or disabilities, even when affected by chronic diseases.
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01-01-2015
Longevity according to life histories of the oldest-old
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):697-704
Abstract
Longevity according to life histories of the oldest-old
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):697-704
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680418i
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Objective:
to interpret life histories of the oldest-old in a community, grounded on the perspective of the Active Aging and Life Course.
Method:
this is a qualitative research. Participants included twenty seniors 80 years and older, users of a Basic Health Unit. Life histories were collected and analyzed according to the proposition of the Autobiographical Narrative Interview.
Results:
during the analytic process, elements found in the elders’ present and past arose, contributing to the development of a theoretical model: “Building longevity along the life course.”
Conclusion:
longevity is rooted in the past, strongly infl uenced by the family culture and life course; assumptions of the Active Aging are more meaningful in the informants’ present trajectory. The content of the narratives pointed to new possibilities of Gerontology Nursing intervention in Primary Care, aiming at health promotion and intervention, specially grounded on the respect to the oldest-elders’ culture.
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01-01-2015
Accuracy in inference of nursing diagnoses in heart failure patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):690-696
Abstract
Accuracy in inference of nursing diagnoses in heart failure patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):690-696
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680417i
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Objective:
to determine the accuracy of nursing diagnoses of fatigue, intolerance to activity and decreased cardiac output in hospitalized HF patients.
Method:
descriptive study applied to nurses with experience in NANDA-I and/or HF nursing diagnoses. Evaluation and accuracy were determined by calculating effi cacy (E), false negative (FN), false positive (FP) and trend (T) measures. Nurses who showed acceptable inspection for two diagnoses were selected.
Results:
the nursing diagnosis of fatigue was the most commonly mistaken diagnosis identifi ed by the nursing evaluators.
Discussion:
the search for improving diagnostic accuracy reaffi rms the need for continuous and specifi c training to improve the diagnosis capability of nurses.
Conclusion:
the training allowed the exercise of clinical judgment and better accuracy of nurses.
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01-01-2015
Direct cost of development and documentation of the nursing process
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):683-689
Abstract
Direct cost of development and documentation of the nursing process
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):683-689
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680416i
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Objective:
identify the average direct cost (ADC) of the activities performed by nursing professionals in the nursing process development and documentation at the medical clinic of a teaching hospital.
Method:
1040 activities were observed and the ADC was calculated by multiplying the time spent by professionals by the unit cost of direct labor.
Results:
the ADC of patient admission was R$ 55.57 (SD=19.44); among the activities of patient follow-up, the assessment phase documentation had the most significant ADC (R$ 17.70 – SD=14.60); the ADC of descriptive records corresponded to R$ 1.21 (SD=1.21) and the ADC of the nursing team for shift change was R$ 54.23 (SD=28.95).
Conclusion:
the study promotes visibility of the work performed by nursing professionals in the development of the nursing process, providing financial data to ensure consistent arguments for proper resources to its feasibility.
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01-01-2015
Health status and mental health in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):676-682
Abstract
Health status and mental health in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):676-682
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680415i
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Objective:
to assess the association between perceived health status and the mental health of patients submitted to percutaneous coronary intervention after hospital discharge.
Method:
a quantitative and cross-sectional study involving 101 participants. The following instruments were used: a sociodemographic and clinical characterization instrument, the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Participants were divided into three groups: no anxiety and no depression (G1); anxiety or depression (G2); and both (G3). The ANOVA test was used for the intergroup comparison of means on the SF-36 domains.
Results:
There was an association between perceived health status and mental health. The participants in G1 presented higher scores in all SF-36 domains in comparison with participants in G2 and G3.
Conclusion:
Participants with no anxiety and depression presented better-perceived health status in comparison with those with anxiety or depression, or both.
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