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REVIEW06-26-2023
Nursing care directed to burned patients: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e20220205
Abstract
REVIEWNursing care directed to burned patients: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e20220205
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0205
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Objectives:
to identify in the literature and summarize nursing care in a hospital environment directed to patients who suffered burns.
Methods:
a scoping review, according to the JBI Reviewers’ Manual recommendations, with a search in the MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus databases and in the Virtual Health Library portal, through articles published between 2016 and December 2021.
Results:
of the total 419 articles found, nine were selected for analysis. The main care measures identified were changing dressings and types of coverage, vital sign control, non-pharmacological techniques for pain relief and opioid reduction.
Conclusions:
the complexity of burn care requires constant updating by the nursing team. Keeping it prepared to carry out the best nursing care practices for burn patients will promote adequate care, patient recovery and reduction of possible harm.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-26-2023
Searching for human connection to transcend symbolisms in pediatric palliative care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e20220476
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLESearching for human connection to transcend symbolisms in pediatric palliative care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e20220476
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0476
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Objectives:
to present a theoretical model for the interactional context of health professionals and families of children and adolescents under palliative care.
Methods:
qualitative study based on the theoretical frameworks of Grounded Theory and Symbolic Interactionism. Ten palliative care professionals took part in this study through semi-structured interviews employing snowball technique from 2020 to 2021.
Results:
the comparative data analysis resulted in the theoretical model “Searching for human connection to transcend symbolisms in pediatric palliative care”. It reveals symbolic elements that substantiate the construction of a collaborative context integrating two phenomena: “Overcoming boundaries and intertwining paths” and “Embracing suffering to weave meaningful experiences”. Symbolisms in palliative care guide the behavior of families and professionals, which makes them the key factor to be managed.
Final Considerations:
symbolisms and suffering continually integrate the interactional experience of professionals. Empathy and compassion are fundamental elements to enable their connection with families.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR06-26-2023
Striving for vessel health preservation through standardized assessment: a Letter to the Editor
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e2023760301c
Abstract
LETTER TO THE EDITORStriving for vessel health preservation through standardized assessment: a Letter to the Editor
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e2023760301c
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2023760301c
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REVIEW06-26-2023
Barriers to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) use for HIV: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e20210963
Abstract
REVIEWBarriers to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) use for HIV: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e20210963
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0963
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Objectives:
to identify and synthesize scientific evidence on the barriers and difficulties for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) use and compliance for HIV.
Methods:
an integrative literature review, using the MEDLINE/PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Academic Search Premier and Scopus (Elsevier) databases.
Results:
all (100%) the articles included identified that PrEP users experience some type of structural barrier related to health services such as long distance from the units, suboptimal logistics for taking pills and professional resistance to prescribing PrEP. Furthermore, 63.21% identified social barriers, such as stigma about sexuality and HIV, in addition to individual barriers such as alcohol use, adverse effects, and concerns about long-term toxicity.
Conclusions:
the barriers to PrEP use are multifactorial. Effective interventions are needed to support PrEP users in accessing, complying with, and retaining health services.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-26-2023
Effect of video on satisfaction and self-confidence in simulation training: a randomized clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e20220366
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEffect of video on satisfaction and self-confidence in simulation training: a randomized clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e20220366
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0366
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Objectives:
to identify the effect on satisfaction and self-confidence of undergraduate nursing students after using a validated bed bath video during the simulation.
Methods:
blinded parallel randomized clinical trial. Participants were allocated to the control group (simulation with tutor) or intervention (simulation with video). After the interventions, the Student Satisfaction and Self Confidence with Learning Scale was used to assess satisfaction and self-confidence. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee and Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials. Mann Whitney, Fisher Exact and Student t statistical tests were used. A significance level of 5% was adopted. Results: fifty eight students (30, control; and 28, intervention) were evaluated. There was no significant difference between the groups regarding satisfaction (p=0.832) and self-confidence (p>0.999).
Conclusions:
satisfaction and self-confidence were similar between the groups, and the two strategies could be used in the simulated practice of bed bathing.
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05-29-2023
Absenteeism in child health services: a systematic review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20210805
Abstract
Absenteeism in child health services: a systematic review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20210805
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0805
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Objectives:
to analyze data from qualitative studies related to the phenomenon of health follow-up dropout of newborns, infants and preschoolers in child health services.
Methods:
systematic review, carried out in 19 information bases. Studies were included that portray the reasons for dropping out health follow-up of children up to five years old. The JBI methodology was used for systematic reviews of qualitative evidence.
Results:
we identified 20,199 studies. After applying the eligibility criteria, 81 were selected. Seven were excluded due to duplicity, resulting in 74 articles that were read in full. After this phase, three articles were selected for the final sample and later after reading their references, one more was included, totaling four articles for critical analysis.
Conclusions:
the synthesized findings highlight that health follow-up dropout is based on personal knowledge and beliefs, the family routine dynamics and access to services.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-29-2023
Quality of life from women’s perspective in the exercise of sex work: a study of social representations
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220169
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEQuality of life from women’s perspective in the exercise of sex work: a study of social representations
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220169
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0169
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Objectives:
to analyze the social representations elaborated by sex workers from Alto Sertão Produtivo Baiano about quality of life.
Methods:
a qualitative study, based on the Social Representation Theory, carried out in the region of Alto Sertão Produtivo Baiano, with 30 sex workers. Individual in-depth interview was carried out, with speeches organized in a corpus and treated in IRAMUTEQ, enabling lexical analysis for Descending Hierarchical Classification.
Results:
four thematic classes emerged, in which social representations of quality of life pervade: money earned to supply needs; association with healthy living and obtaining health (physical and mental); balance of emotions (although there are some negative sensations such as fear and anxiety); and faith in a deity.
Final Considerations:
the social representations elaborated by sex workers about quality of life are anchored in concepts, subjective and practical, punctuated by the World Health Organization.
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EXPERIENCE REPORT01-01-2017
Focus group on qualitative research: experience report
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):424-429
Abstract
EXPERIENCE REPORTFocus group on qualitative research: experience report
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):424-429
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0091
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Objective:
to report the experience of applying the focus group technique for production of data in qualitative research.
Method:
four group sessions were held from May to June 2015, with the participation of professionals from the public sector of PHC and from specialized service.
Results:
the way focus group was developed is described in steps: planning, recruitment, ambience, group sessions, and evaluation.
Conclusion:
we highlight that the focus group, as a technique to produce data in collective space, can contribute not only to the construction of knowledge in Nursing, but also to the research approach with the assistance practice.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Guide of attributes of the nurse’s political competence: a methodological study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):526-534
Abstract
RESEARCHGuide of attributes of the nurse’s political competence: a methodological study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):526-534
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0483
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Objective:
To build and validate a guide of attributes of the nurse’s political competence.
Method:
Methodological research. This study comprised the construction of the instrument through literature review; experts validation of pre-established attributes for composing the guide; and clinical validation in the nurses work environment/reality. The data collection took place in the months from August to October 2014, and the analysis was based on the content analysis of Bardin and use of Epi info 3.5. All ethical precepts have been complied with.
Results:
From 29 attributes found in the literature, 25 have been validated by experts. Clinical/practical validation involved the participation of 43 nurses, who observed that the attributes are not articulated with the professional practices developed by them.
Conclusion:
The attributes of the nurse’s political competence were identified with support of literature. It is concluded that the professionals still have limited and fragmented perception of political competence, expressing difficulty/limitation.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-09-2023
Independent and combined effects of lifestyle behaviors on adolescent health-related quality of life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(4):e20220780
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEIndependent and combined effects of lifestyle behaviors on adolescent health-related quality of life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(4):e20220780
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0780
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Objective:
To investigate the independent and combined effects of lifestyle behaviors, including physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep duration and food intake, in the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of Brazilian adolescents.
Methods:
Cross-sectional school-based study, with the participation of 306 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years. A questionnaire was applied with structured questions to collect lifestyle behaviors data. Perception of the HRQoL was identified using the Kidscreen-27. The study used covariance analysis and linear regression models for statistical analysis.
Results:
Adolescents who reported ≤ 2 hours/day of screen-based sedentary behavior and sleep duration equivalent to 8-10 hours/night presented significantly higher HRQoL. Adolescents who reported joint adherence ≥ 3 healthy lifestyle behaviors demonstrated approximately two [OR=2.12] to three times [OR=3.04] more chance of presenting higher perceptions of HRQoL.
Conclusion:
Although healthy lifestyle behaviors had a positive independent effect on HRQoL, joint adherence to healthy behaviors enhances the cumulative effect.
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12-04-2023
Sleep quality of nurses who worked in coping with COVID-19: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230007
Abstract
Sleep quality of nurses who worked in coping with COVID-19: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230007
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0007
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Objective:
to analyze sleep quality of nurses who worked coping with COVID-19 in scientific evidence.
Methods:
an integrative review, carried out in seven databases, including studies between December 2021 and June 2022, without language restrictions. The sample consisted of 15 primary studies.
Results:
nurses working in hospital, intensive care, outpatient care and teaching institutions constitute a vulnerable group for sleep disorders: latency, duration, efficiency and quality. The disorders identified involved insomnia at varying levels of severity: daytime dysfunction and morning sleepiness. Night work and low capacity for self-care were determinants of impaired sleep patterns.
Final considerations:
the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to greater vulnerability of nurses to changes in sleep, requiring strategies for risk management and well-being promotion.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-08-2023
Care for older adults with disabilities in Long Term Care Facility
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220767
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLECare for older adults with disabilities in Long Term Care Facility
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220767
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0767
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Objective:
to analyze the constitution of care offered to older adults with disabilities, from Long Term Care Facility professionals’ perspective.
Methods:
this is a discourse analysis based on the post-structuralist framework. Participants in this study are professionals involved in the care for older adults, totaling 14 respondents, 13 women and one man.
Results:
from professionals’ perspective, there is a fine line between caring for older adults with disabilities and maintaining their autonomy. Care in which autonomy is restricted predisposes older adults to a process of dependency.
Final considerations:
caring for older adults with disabilities constitutes the challenge between caring and maintaining independence. Thus, older adult-centered care should be taken as a premise so that their individualities are respected.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-08-2023
Polypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications and associated factors among older adults with hypertension in primary care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220785
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEPolypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications and associated factors among older adults with hypertension in primary care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220785
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0785
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Objective:
to identify the prevalence and associations of polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medication use among older adults with hypertension treated in primary care.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study carried out with older adults with hypertension treated at a Family Health Strategy unit. Data collection included analysis of medical records, interviews and multidimensional assessment of older adults. Socio-demographic information and clinical variables were collected. Statistical analysis was performed by multiple logistic regression.
Results:
polypharmacy prevalence was 38.09%, and potentially inappropriate medication (PIM), 28.57%. There was a significant association between polypharmacy and PIM use, altered sleep and ethnicity. PIM use was associated with polypharmacy, worse family functioning, and absence of a caregiver. Cognitive decline reduces the prevalence of these medications.
Conclusions:
polypharmacy and PIM use among older adults with hypertension represent a problem in this population, especially among the most vulnerable.
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REVIEW12-08-2023
Educational technologies used to promote self-care for people with diabetes mellitus: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230049
Abstract
REVIEWEducational technologies used to promote self-care for people with diabetes mellitus: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230049
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0049
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Objective:
To summarize the scientific productions that used educational technologies to promote self-care for people with diabetes.
Method:
Integrative review carried out from October 2022 to January 2023, in the databases: LILACS; Scopus; Embase; PubMed/MEDLINE and CINAHL. The search was paired, and the sample consisted of ten articles. The levels of evidence were analyzed by the Hierarchy of Evidence for Intervention Studies, and the results were synthesized for interpretation of the findings.
Results:
The educational technologies identified to promote self-care were: mobile applications, interactive platforms, print, telemonitoring, video and simulation. The focus of the contents was on the promotion of foot care, prevention of neuropathy, self-management, knowledge, and expectation of people with diabetes and prevention of acute complications.
Conclusion:
The synthesis of knowledge about educational technologies to promote self-care for people with diabetes pointed to the need for robust evidence.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-03-2024
What is the burden of multimorbidity and the factors associated with its occurrence in elderly Brazilians?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20220809
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEWhat is the burden of multimorbidity and the factors associated with its occurrence in elderly Brazilians?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20220809
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0809
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Objective:
To estimate the prevalence of multimorbidity in elderly people and its association with sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle, and anthropometry.
Methods:
This was a cross-sectional study using data from the National Health Survey, 2019. A total of 22,728 elderly individuals from all 27 Brazilian states were randomly selected. Poisson regression models with robust variance were employed, and a significance level of 5% was adopted.
Results:
The prevalence of multimorbidity was 51.6% (95% CI: 50.4-52.7), with the highest estimates observed in the South and Southeast. Multimorbidity was associated with being female (aPR = 1.33; 95% CI: 1.27-1.39), being 80 years old or older (aPR = 1.12; 95% CI: 1.05-1.19), having low education (aPR = 1.16; 95% CI: 1.07-1.25), past cigarette use (aPR = 1.16; 95% CI: 1.11-1.21), insufficient physical activity (aPR = 1.13; 95% CI: 1.06-1.21), and screen use for 3 hours or more per day (aPR = 1.13; 95% CI: 1.08-1.18).
Conclusion:
Multimorbidity affects more than half of the elderly population in Brazil and is associated with social, demographic, and behavioral factors.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-21-2019
Burnout assessment in nurses from a general emergency service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1457-1463
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEBurnout assessment in nurses from a general emergency service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1457-1463
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0870
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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
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REFLECTION03-05-2021
The nurse’s work in the context of COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200594
Abstract
REFLECTIONThe nurse’s work in the context of COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200594
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0594
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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.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-10-2020
Nursing appeals on social media in times of coronavirus
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200225
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ORIGINAL ARTICLENursing appeals on social media in times of coronavirus
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200225
DOI 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 ARTICLE06-09-2020
Stress of nursing professionals working in pre-hospital care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(2):e20180660
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEStress of nursing professionals working in pre-hospital care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(2):e20180660
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0660
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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.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE08-19-2019
Mobile application for the teaching of the International Classification for Nursing Practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1020-1027
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEMobile application for the teaching of the International Classification for Nursing Practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1020-1027
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0751
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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.
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REFLECTION06-29-2020
Children’s (in)visibility in social vulnerability and the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200302
Abstract
REFLECTIONChildren’s (in)visibility in social vulnerability and the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200302
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0302
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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.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE08-18-2021
Effects of floral therapy on labor and birth: a randomized clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20210079
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEEffects of floral therapy on labor and birth: a randomized clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20210079
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0079
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 -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-27-2019
Health literacy of adults with and without arterial hypertension
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(3):646-653
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEHealth literacy of adults with and without arterial hypertension
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(3):646-653
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0366
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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.
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