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Ethical dilemmas at the end of life: a reflection from the Philosophical Perspective of Luigina Mortari
- Vitória Pessoa Nogueira
, - Marília Alves Furtado ,
- Vera Lúcia Mendes de Paula Pessoa ,
- Viviane Magalhães Pereira
12-04-2023
Abstract
Ethical dilemmas at the end of life: a reflection from the Philosophical Perspective of Luigina Mortari
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220759
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0759
- Vitória Pessoa Nogueira ,
- Marília Alves Furtado ,
- Vera Lúcia Mendes de Paula Pessoa ,
- Viviane Magalhães Pereira
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Objectives:
to reflect on the ethical dilemmas involved in the care of patients at the end of their lives.
Methods:
this is a theoretical-reflective study based on the ethics of care proposed by Luigina Mortari.
Results:
discussing care involves addressing the ways of being inherent to human existence and understanding the unique characteristics of this condition. Ethical care constitutes an action driven by interest in the other and by the perception of their need. Ethical dilemmas are a part of end-of-life care, making it essential to maintain respectful assistance that considers the patient’s autonomy, using strategies for expressing their wishes, and ensuring continuous clear and empathetic communication among all those involved in providing care.
Final Considerations:
issues related to being, stemming from one’s reality of dependency and vulnerability, contribute to the emergence of ethical dilemmas present in care actions.
- Vitória Pessoa Nogueira
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Burnout, ethical climate and work organization in covid-19 intensive care units: mixed method study
- Ademir Jones Antunes Dorneles ,
- Graziele de Lima Dalmolin ,
- Edison Luiz Devos Barlem ,
- Rosemary Silva da Silveira ,
- Rafaela Andolhe , [ … ],
- Valdecir Zavarese da Costa
12-04-2023
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEBurnout, ethical climate and work organization in covid-19 intensive care units: mixed method study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220684
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0684
- Ademir Jones Antunes Dorneles ,
- Graziele de Lima Dalmolin ,
- Edison Luiz Devos Barlem ,
- Rosemary Silva da Silveira ,
- Rafaela Andolhe ,
- Silviamar Camponogara ,
- Tânia Solange Bosi de Souza Magnago ,
- Valdecir Zavarese da Costa
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Objectives:
to analyze the association between burnout and the perception of the ethical climate in nursing professionals in the covid-19 Intensive Care Unit and the relationship with the organization of work from the perspective of managers of these units.
Methods:
mixed method study conducted in three university hospitals in southern Brazil from December 2021 to March 2022. A cross-sectional study was developed with 110 nursing professionals, followed by an exploratory-descriptive study through semi-structured interviews with six managers. Descriptive and analytical statistics and discursive textual analysis were used.
Results:
the prevalence of burnout was 10% and the perception of negative ethical climate was 24.5%. The association between burnout and ethical climate revealed overload and fatigue during working hours, related to tension, fear, and stress that emerged from the consequences of the organization and relations of work in the covid-19 Intensive Care Unit.
Conclusions:
there was an association between burnout and ethical climate and elements of the work organization.
- Ademir Jones Antunes Dorneles
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Working conditions in nursing in the face of Covid-19 from the perspective of precariousness
- Ana Paula Nogueira de Magalhães ,
- Diego de Oliveira Souza ,
- Fernanda Pereira de Macêdo ,
- Sabrina Ângela França da Silva Cruz ,
- Camila Pereira-Abagaro , [ … ],
- Roselia Arminda Rosales-Flores
12-04-2023
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEWorking conditions in nursing in the face of Covid-19 from the perspective of precariousness
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220679
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0679
- Ana Paula Nogueira de Magalhães ,
- Diego de Oliveira Souza ,
- Fernanda Pereira de Macêdo ,
- Sabrina Ângela França da Silva Cruz ,
- Camila Pereira-Abagaro ,
- Roselia Arminda Rosales-Flores
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Objective:
To investigate working conditions in nursing when facing the Covid-19 pandemic, in light of aspects of precarious work.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study, with 131 nursing workers who worked against Covid-19 in hospitals in Alagoas State, Northeast Brazil. Data were collected online, using a workers’ health assessment questionnaire. The Chi -Square or Fisher’s Exact test and logistic regression were used.
Results:
among nursing workers, 71% had precarious contracts, 33.6% reported extended working hours and 23.7% were union members. In the multivariable analysis, having little hospital experience was a predictor for poor employment (OR= 2.408; 95%CI= 1.051-5.518). The predictor variables for lengthening the working day were being a nurse (OR= 3.824; 95%CI= 1.274-11.483); overtime (OR= 3.668; 95%CI= 1.009-13.333) and inadequate number of workers (OR= 10.872; 95%CI= 3.409-34.675). Being a nursing technician was a predictor of being a union member (OR= 8.967; 95%CI=2.560-31.410).
Conclusions:
The pandemic has accentuated the precariousness of working conditions in nursing professionals, especially among nurses.
- Ana Paula Nogueira de Magalhães
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Incidence and risk factors of pressure injuries in critically ill patients with COVID-19
- Aline de Oliveira Ramalho ,
- Rodrigo Augusto Gonçalves Fonseca ,
- Eliane Mazócoli ,
- Alessandra Marin ,
- Paula Cristina Nogueira
12-04-2023
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEIncidence and risk factors of pressure injuries in critically ill patients with COVID-19
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220553
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0553
- Aline de Oliveira Ramalho ,
- Rodrigo Augusto Gonçalves Fonseca ,
- Eliane Mazócoli ,
- Alessandra Marin ,
- Paula Cristina Nogueira
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Objective:
to analyze pressure injury (PI) incidence and risk factors in patients with COVID-19 admitted to an Intensive Care Unit and characterize the identified PIs.
Method:
a retrospective cohort study, consisting of 668 patients, carried out between March 2020 and February 2021. Clinical/demographic and PI variables were collected from medical records and electronic database. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Logistic regression was performed to analyze risk factors for PI.
Results:
PI incidence was 30.2% (n=202), with the majority located in the sacral region (52.9%) and in stage 1 (39%). Risk factors were age (p<0.001), Diabetes Mellitus (p=0.005), length of stay (p<0.001), immunosuppression (p=0.034), nutritional risk (p=0.015) and mechanical ventilation (p<0.001).
Conclusion:
PI incidence in critically ill patients with COVID-19 was high.
- Aline de Oliveira Ramalho
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Work-related stress among nurses in the COVID-19 pandemic: What are the contributing factors?
- Tita Rohita ,
- Nursalam Nursalam ,
- Muhammad Hadi ,
- Iqbal Pramukti ,
- Dedeng Nurkholik , [ … ],
- Ika Adelia Susanti
12-04-2023
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEWork-related stress among nurses in the COVID-19 pandemic: What are the contributing factors?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220586
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0586
- Tita Rohita ,
- Nursalam Nursalam ,
- Muhammad Hadi ,
- Iqbal Pramukti ,
- Dedeng Nurkholik ,
- Arifah Septiane ,
- Idyatul Hasanah ,
- Ika Adelia Susanti
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Objective:
To analyze the contributing factors of work-related stress among nurses in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted with 101 nurse practitioners from two hospitals in West Java, Indonesia. We distributed an online questionnaire to evaluate work-related stress and the data were analyzed using ordinal logistic regression.
Results:
More than half of the nurses experienced moderate work-related stress. The study revealed that nurses aged over 35 years old had a lower likelihood of experiencing work-related stress (AOR: 0.173; 95%CI: 0.038-0.782). Married nurses had a higher likelihood (AOR: 7.156; 95% CI: 1.456-35.163). Additionally, nurses with low and moderate workloads had a lower likelihood (AOR: 0.003; 95%CI: 0.000-0.051) and (AOR: 0.025; 95%CI: 0.005-0.116), respectively.
Conclusion:
The consideration of age, marital status, and workload is essential in effectively addressing work-related stress among nurse practitioners.
- Tita Rohita
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Factors affecting the community’s attitude toward COVID-19 vaccination: cross-sectional study
- Chintia Gracelia Amalo ,
- Ezra Amarya Ekaristy ,
- Maretty Wattileo ,
- Martina Pakpahan ,
- Ester Silitonga
12-04-2023
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEFactors affecting the community’s attitude toward COVID-19 vaccination: cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220597
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0597
- Chintia Gracelia Amalo ,
- Ezra Amarya Ekaristy ,
- Maretty Wattileo ,
- Martina Pakpahan ,
- Ester Silitonga
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Objective:
The study aimed to analyze the factors that affect the community’s attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination in Tangerang District.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was used. Convenience sampling was used to select 400 respondents. Inclusion criteria are living in Tangerang District, aged between 18 and 55, and earning a living. An online questionnaire was used and passed validity and reliability tests. This study received ethical approval.
Results:
Most respondents had a high level of education (48.50%), low income (72.50%), high knowledge (78%), and a positive attitude (76.50%) regarding vaccination against COVID-19. The Chi-square test revealed a correlation between knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination (p=0.001), as well as education levels (p=0.001), but there was no correlation between income and attitudes (p=0.094).
Conclusions:
Health professionals should engage in extensive socialization and face-to-face visits with people with limited access to information to promote a positive attitude and expand the scope of COVID-19 vaccination.
- Chintia Gracelia Amalo
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Assessment of the quality of life and mental health of healthcare students during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Pedro Henrique Batista de Freitas ,
- Adriana Lúcia Meireles ,
- Mery Natali Silva Abreu ,
- Bruna Carolina Rafael Barbosa ,
- Waléria de Paula , [ … ],
- Clareci Silva Cardoso
12-04-2023
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEAssessment of the quality of life and mental health of healthcare students during the COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230068
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0068
- Pedro Henrique Batista de Freitas ,
- Adriana Lúcia Meireles ,
- Mery Natali Silva Abreu ,
- Bruna Carolina Rafael Barbosa ,
- Waléria de Paula ,
- Clareci Silva Cardoso
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Objective:
to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) and the presence of symptoms related to depression, anxiety, and stress among students in the healthcare field, in comparison to the period before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
A comparative cross-sectional research was conducted at a Brazilian public university. QOL was assessed using the WHOQOL-bref scale, while symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress were evaluated using the DASS-21 scale. Descriptive and inferential analyses were employed to compare the two time periods.
Results:
A total of 355 students participated in this study. During the pandemic, there were significant increases in severe depression symptoms (15.1% versus 24.8%), moderate anxiety (18.3% versus 29.4%), and moderate stress (40.9% versus 53.8%) observed among the participants. Additionally, a significant reduction in QOL was noted, particularly in the domain of social relationships (65.2 versus 59.6, p-value 0.029).
Conclusion:
The study highlights a deterioration in both the quality of life and the mental health of healthcare students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Pedro Henrique Batista de Freitas
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Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis and COVID-19: A Scoping Review on a New Threat to Antimicrobial Resistance
- Beibilene Perlato Melo da Silva ,
- Anelisa Soares de Almeida ,
- Matheus Gabriel de Melo Sérgio ,
- Thamires Carraro Gatto ,
- Vinícius Paglione Carasek , [ … ],
- Mellina Yamamura
12-04-2023
Abstract
Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis and COVID-19: A Scoping Review on a New Threat to Antimicrobial Resistance
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220803
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0803
- Beibilene Perlato Melo da Silva ,
- Anelisa Soares de Almeida ,
- Matheus Gabriel de Melo Sérgio ,
- Thamires Carraro Gatto ,
- Vinícius Paglione Carasek ,
- Mellina Yamamura
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Objective:
To assess the impact of COVID-19 on the morbidity and mortality associated with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB).
Methods:
A comprehensive review of articles published in international databases since December 2019 was conducted. The findings are presented in a narrative format, supplemented with tables, diagrams, and a map created using ArcGIS software.
Results:
Thirty-five studies were selected, highlighting the significant consequences of COVID-19 on TB and DR-TB treatment progress. Four main thematic areas were identified: Clinical and epidemiological aspects of the interaction between COVID-19 and DR-TB; Management of physical resources and the team; Challenges and circumstances; Perspectives and possibilities.
Conclusions:
This study revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly negatively impacted the control of long-standing diseases like TB, particularly in the context of morbidity and mortality related to DR-TB.
Keywords:COVID-19Extensively Drug-Resistant TuberculosisMicrobial Drug ResistanceMultidrug-Resistant TuberculosisTuberculosisSee more
- Beibilene Perlato Melo da Silva
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Burnout assessment in nurses from a general emergency service
- Daniela Filipa Rocha Nobre ,
- Isabel Cristina Mascarenhas Rabiais ,
- Patrícia Cruz Pontífice Sousa Valente Ribeiro ,
- Paulo Rosário Carvalho Seabra
10-21-2019
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEBurnout assessment in nurses from a general emergency service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1457-1463
10-21-2019DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0870
- Daniela Filipa Rocha Nobre ,
- Isabel Cristina Mascarenhas Rabiais ,
- Patrícia Cruz Pontífice Sousa Valente Ribeiro ,
- Paulo Rosário Carvalho Seabra
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Objective:
To assess the level of Burnout among nurses in a general emergency department.
Method:
Quantitative, descriptive, correlational and cross-sectional study. 32 nurses from a general adult emergency department answered a questionnaire to evaluate Burnout. (Copenhagen Burnout Inventory).
Result:
It was verified that 59.4% of the nurses presented total Burnout. Work-related burnout was the subscale with the highest average score. It was found that the lower the age and the longer the time working in the institution, the higher the level of Burnout. Longer professional experience was related to lower levels of Burnout. There were also higher scores of Burnout among participants who thought about changing their profession, their institution or their service.
Conclusion:
The prevalence of Burnout is high. Professional Burnout was the most critical subscale. Age and the current work are the subscales that most influence perceived Burnout
- Daniela Filipa Rocha Nobre
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REFLECTION
The nurse’s work in the context of COVID-19 pandemic
- Valéria Gomes Fernandes da Silva ,
- Bruno Neves da Silva ,
- Érika Simone Galvão Pinto ,
- Rejane Maria Paiva de Menezes
03-05-2021
Abstract
REFLECTIONThe nurse’s work in the context of COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200594
03-05-2021DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0594
- Valéria Gomes Fernandes da Silva ,
- Bruno Neves da Silva ,
- Érika Simone Galvão Pinto ,
- Rejane Maria Paiva de Menezes
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Objective:
Reflect on the work experienced by the nurse in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic in a public hospital of the State of Rio Grande do Norte.
Methods:
Reflective essay based in the professional experience in a public reference hospital for the care of patients affected by COVID-19 in the State of Rio Grande do Norte. Results were organized in two empirical categories, which emphasize potentialities and barriers in the nurse’s work in the face of the COVID-19, presented by means of Ishikawa diagram.
Results:
Two categories emerged from the experiences: Nursing leadership in organizing health services to face COVID-19; and the performance of nursing care management in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Final considerations:
It is necessary to value the nurse’s work in all its attributes, as well as strengthen the interdisciplinary work processes, which collaborate to overcome the crisis caused by the pandemic.
- Valéria Gomes Fernandes da Silva
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Nursing appeals on social media in times of coronavirus
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200225
07-10-2020
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLENursing appeals on social media in times of coronavirus
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200225
07-10-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0225
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Objective:
to know and analyze the nursing appeals on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method:
it is a documentary, qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory research with data collected in publications in two social media. Two hundred ninety-five publications of nursing professionals published on Twitter and Instagram between March 11 and 20, 2020 were submitted to content analysis using ATLAS.ti resources.
Results:
four thematic categories emerged: #stayathome, #whereismyPPE, #nowweareheroes, #nothingnewinthefrontline, according to frequency of communications. The appeals show a relationship with the social relevance of nursing professional work and with the conditions required for its exercise.
Final considerations:
old and new challenges of the profession were placed on the agenda in social media, especially related to the workforce and instruments of labor. These speeches can serve as a foundation for policies to improve working conditions and promote appreciation of the profession.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Stress of nursing professionals working in pre-hospital care
- Ana Elizabeth Lopes de Carvalho ,
- Iracema da Silva Frazão ,
- Darine Marie Rodrigues da Silva ,
- Maria Sandra Andrade ,
- Selene Cordeiro Vasconcelos , [ … ],
- Jael Maria de Aquino
06-09-2020
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEStress of nursing professionals working in pre-hospital care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(2):e20180660
06-09-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0660
- Ana Elizabeth Lopes de Carvalho ,
- Iracema da Silva Frazão ,
- Darine Marie Rodrigues da Silva ,
- Maria Sandra Andrade ,
- Selene Cordeiro Vasconcelos ,
- Jael Maria de Aquino
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Objectives:
To analyze the factors related to the occupational stress of a Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) nursing team.
Methods:
This is a descriptive study, with a quantitative approach, performed with nursing professionals from Samu service of a city of Pernambuco. A sociodemographic questionnaire and the Lipp’s Stress Symptom Inventory were used.
Results:
The participants presenting stress (24.6%) were classified in the phases: resistance (19.7%), exhaustion (4.4%) and near exhaustion (0.5%). It was also observed an association of stress level with the following factors: gender, sleep quality, professional autonomy restriction, emotional exhaustion with work performed and work in inadequate or unhealthy physical facilities.
Conclusions:
Although showing low occurrence of stress, this study pointed out the profile that presents the highest risk of developing occupational stress, through the factors significantly associated with stress in the studied population.
Keywords:Burnout ProfessionalEmergenciesNurse Practitioners: Emergency Medical ServicesOccupational StressSee more - Ana Elizabeth Lopes de Carvalho
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Mobile application for the teaching of the International Classification for Nursing Practice
- Nikaelly Pinheiro Mota ,
- Claudenisa Mara de Araújo Vieira ,
- Maria Naiane Rolim Nascimento ,
- Adriana Moraes Bezerra ,
- Glauberto da Silva Quirino , [ … ],
- Nuno Damácio de Carvalho Félix
08-19-2019
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEMobile application for the teaching of the International Classification for Nursing Practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1020-1027
08-19-2019DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0751
- Nikaelly Pinheiro Mota ,
- Claudenisa Mara de Araújo Vieira ,
- Maria Naiane Rolim Nascimento ,
- Adriana Moraes Bezerra ,
- Glauberto da Silva Quirino ,
- Nuno Damácio de Carvalho Félix
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Objective:
Developing a mobile application for the teaching of the International Classification for Nursing Practice.
Methods:
Methodological applied research for technological production, performed in three phases of the contextualized instructional design model: analysis, design and development.
Results:
The application has an initial screen, which provides information about the team and its purpose. Then, four moblets are listed, including presentation, user’s guide consisting of five modules, educational games and five clinical cases. The references on which the application was based are also presented.
Final considerations:
It was possible to develop an application with the potential to promote the knowledge of nursing students and professionals about this classification system.
Keywords:Educational TechnologyNursingNursing InformaticsNursing ProcessStandardized Nursing TerminologySee more
- Nikaelly Pinheiro Mota
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REFLECTION
Children’s (in)visibility in social vulnerability and the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Marialda Moreira Christoffel ,
- Ana Leticia Monteiro Gomes ,
- Tania Vignuda de Souza ,
- Lia Leão Ciuffo
06-29-2020
Abstract
REFLECTIONChildren’s (in)visibility in social vulnerability and the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200302
06-29-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0302
- Marialda Moreira Christoffel ,
- Ana Leticia Monteiro Gomes ,
- Tania Vignuda de Souza ,
- Lia Leão Ciuffo
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Objective:
To examine the impact of the infection by the novel coronavirus on Brazilian children in situation of social vulnerability based on the Millennium Sustainable Development Goals.
Method:
Reflective study based on discursive formulation in three aspects: principles of the objectives and goals for the millennium sustainable development; impact of the pandemic on the health of children and their families living in social vulnerability; and the role of pediatric nursing in the care provided – limits and challenges.
Results:
In January 2020, the news of COVID 19 is released as a pandemic. In Brazil, children and families are still without access to basic rights, thereby increasing their risks of social vulnerability because of the quarantine. The nursing field has an important role in monitoring children and their families, offering guidance in search for solutions and preventing contamination.
Conclusion:
There are still challenges to be overcome by the children and their families in situations of vulnerability against COVID-19.
Keywords:ChildrenCoronavirus InfectionsPediatric NursingSustainable DevelopmentVulnerable PopulationSee more - Marialda Moreira Christoffel
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Effects of floral therapy on labor and birth: a randomized clinical trial
- Sonia Regina Godinho de Lara ,
- Maria Cristina Gabrielloni ,
- Mônica Bimbatti Nogueira Cesar ,
- Márcia Barbieri
08-18-2021
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEffects of floral therapy on labor and birth: a randomized clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20210079
08-18-2021DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0079
- Sonia Regina Godinho de Lara ,
- Maria Cristina Gabrielloni ,
- Mônica Bimbatti Nogueira Cesar ,
- Márcia Barbieri
Views0INTRODUCTIONThe Policy of Comprehensive Attention to Women’s Health focuses on improving obstetric care. One of the points observed in the Program of Comprehensive Attention to Women’s Health is the monitoring of pacts to reduce the rate of cesarean sections in hospitals of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS – Sistema Único de Saúde), rescuing the […]See more
- Sonia Regina Godinho de Lara
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Health literacy of adults with and without arterial hypertension
- Fernanda Moura Borges ,
- Ana Roberta Vilarouca da Silva ,
- Luisa Helena de Oliveira Lima ,
- Paulo César de Almeida ,
- Neiva Francenely Cunha Vieira , [ … ],
- Ana Larissa Gomes Machado
06-27-2019
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEHealth literacy of adults with and without arterial hypertension
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(3):646-653
06-27-2019DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0366
- Fernanda Moura Borges ,
- Ana Roberta Vilarouca da Silva ,
- Luisa Helena de Oliveira Lima ,
- Paulo César de Almeida ,
- Neiva Francenely Cunha Vieira ,
- Ana Larissa Gomes Machado
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Objective:
Assess the level of health literacy of adults, with and without hypertension, treated in three basic health units (UBS) in Picos, Piauí.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study conducted with 357 adults. Data were collected using a questionnaire with sociodemographic variables, and literacy was assessed by the Test of Functional Literacy in Adults. Descriptive analysis was performed followed by the association between literacy and exposure variables with Pearson’s chi-squared (X2) test and Mann-Whitney U test.
Results:
Inadequate or marginal health literacy was found in three units investigated (71.5%; 77.8% and 85.2%);. Age and the years of schooling were factors associated with inadequate literacy in adults with hypertension (p<0.0001).
Conclusion:
Inadequate literacy was found in more than 70% of the hypertensive patients investigated. This finding reinforces the need to improve the self-care skills of hypertensive patients, especially the older ones and those with few years of schooling.
- Fernanda Moura Borges
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