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EDITORIAL01-01-2017
Nursing in cardiology: state of the art and frontiers of knowledge
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):451-452
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EDITORIALNursing in cardiology: state of the art and frontiers of knowledge
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):451-452
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2017700301
Views0Heart diseases lead the group of clinical disorders with higher rates of hospitalization and mortality and present a progressive increase in incidence due to population ageing, simultaneously to the development of new health therapies and technology. DATASUS() estimated a cost of nearly 700 million Reais for the country’s health care system in 2015, only for […]See more -
EDITORIAL01-01-2017
Enfermagem em cardiologia: estado da arte e fronteiras do conhecimento
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):451-452
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EDITORIALEnfermagem em cardiologia: estado da arte e fronteiras do conhecimento
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):451-452
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2017700301
Views0As doenças cardíacas lideram o grupo das desordens clínicas de maiores taxas de hospitalização e mortalidade, além de apresentarem um progressivo aumento da incidência na população devido ao envelhecimento concomitante ao desenvolvimento das terapias e tecnologias em saúde. Uma estimativa obtida pelo DATASUS() acusa um gasto onerado ao sistema de saúde do país, no ano […]See more -
REFLECTION01-01-2017
Nursing care in early childhood: contributions from intersubjective recognition
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):446-450
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REFLECTIONNursing care in early childhood: contributions from intersubjective recognition
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):446-450
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0319
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Objective:
to understand the elements composing intersubjective recognition that are relevant for nursing care in early childhood in favor of comprehensive child development.
Method:
reflexive study based on the Honnethian concept of intersubjective recognition in the dimensions of affection, defense of rights, and social esteem.
Results:
nursing knowledge and practices, permeated by the intersubjective recognition in the mentioned dimensions, contribute to the dynamism of interpersonal relations, the production of co-responsibility, and shared construction of health care in early childhood, with benefits to comprehensive development.
Conclusion:
a successful coordination of the three intersubjective dimensions enables the expansion of the understanding on childhood and nursing care in child health in the field of human development promotion, covering affection, defense of rights, and social esteem in the established relationships with future positive individual and social possibilities.
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REFLECTION01-01-2017
Hand hygiene as a caring practice: a reflection on professional responsibility
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):442-445
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REFLECTIONHand hygiene as a caring practice: a reflection on professional responsibility
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):442-445
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0189
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Hand hygiene represents a fundamental nursing care practice and is traditionally considered the most important and effective measure in the prevention and control of healthcare-related infections. However, studies indicate that adherence to the procedure is unsatisfactory throughout the world, and show low adherence rates. In a context in which patient safety stands out as a priority, this text submits refl ections about professional responsibility when not adhering to hand hygiene practices, and ethical aspects related to this conduct.
Keywords:Cross InfectionsHand hygieneKnowledge, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeNursing CarePatient SafetySee more -
REFLECTION01-01-2017
Brazilian method for the development terminological subsets of ICNP®: limits and potentialities
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):430-435
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REFLECTIONBrazilian method for the development terminological subsets of ICNP®: limits and potentialities
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):430-435
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0308
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Reflection on the limits and potentialities of a Brazilian method for the development of terminological subsets of ICNP®,(International Classification for Nursing Practice) based on the correlation between this method and international methods. This issue has been debated by the International Council of Nurses (ICN). Although the council propose a guideline for elaboration, they encourage and reinforce the use of various perspectives and processes in the development of subsets. Brazilian Nursing needs to propose a method and deepen reflections on the use of terminological subsets of ICNP® in the reality of the country. The development of subsets in Brazil is considered incipient and the proposed method needs to be used and deepened in order to spread the use of terminology through the application of subsets.
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EXPERIENCE REPORT01-01-2017
Focus group on qualitative research: experience report
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):424-429
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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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REVIEW01-01-2017
Patient with stroke: hospital discharge planning, functionality and quality of life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):415-423
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REVIEWPatient with stroke: hospital discharge planning, functionality and quality of life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):415-423
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0166
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Objective:
analyze the strategies of hospital discharge planning for these patients, increasing the knowledge related to hospitalhome transition, discharge planning processes and the main impact on the quality of life and functionality.
Method:
integrative literature review using the PICOD criteria, with database research.
Results:
19 articles were obtained, using several approaches and contexts. For quality of life, the factors related to the patient satisfaction with care and the psychoemotional aspects linked with functionality are the most significant.
Conclusion:
during the hospitalization period, a careful hospital discharge planning and comprehensive care to patients and caregivers – in particular the functional and psychoemotional aspects – tend to have an impact on the quality of life of patients.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE04-14-2023
Guide for Systematization of Care and Nursing Process: educational technology for professional practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20210975
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEGuide for Systematization of Care and Nursing Process: educational technology for professional practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20210975
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0975
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Objective:
to elaborate and validate the content of a digital guide educational technology on Systematization of Nursing Care and Nursing Process.
Methods:
applied research of technological development, developed between 2020 and 2021, in three steps. First, a scoping review was carried out to elaborate the content. In the second step, the content was validated with 46 nurse judges selected for convenience. The minimum criterion of agreement among judges was 80%. The third step consisted of content organization and layout.
Results:
the guide content was elaborated from the Federal Nursing Council legislation, scientific articles and textbooks. Content was considered appropriate, relevant and organized by judges.
Final considerations:
the digital guide is an alternative that can contribute to the NP execution and implementation, supporting the planning and implementation of actions for quality of care.
Keywords:Educational TechnologyNursing ProcessNursing RecordsProfessional PracticeStandardized Nursing TerminologySee more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-27-2023
Adaptation and validation of an adult patient classification instrument with emphasis on the family dimension
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(2):e20220530
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEAdaptation and validation of an adult patient classification instrument with emphasis on the family dimension
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(2):e20220530
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0530
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Objectives:
to adapt and validate an instrument for classifying adult patients that emphasizes the family support network in the demand for nursing care.
Methods:
methodological study, carried out in three phases: adaptation of an instrument considering the reality of adult patients; content validation with seven experts and assessment of measurement properties (construct validity and internal consistency) with 781 hospitalized patients.
Results:
in content validation, the indicators reached the values established for the Content Validity Index (0.85-1.00). In the confirmatory factor analysis, the 11 indicators were distributed in three domains and presented average variance extracted and factor loading greater than 0.5. Composite reliability was greater than 0.7.
Conclusions:
the present study adapted and made available, with evidence of validity and reliability, an instrument for classifying adult patients that considers the family support network in the demand for nursing care.
Keywords:Factor AnalysisFamilyHospital Organization and AdministrationPatient-Centered CareValidation StudiesSee more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-24-2022
Nurses’ performance in palliative care: spiritual care in the light of Theory of Human Caring
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20210029
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ORIGINAL ARTICLENurses’ performance in palliative care: spiritual care in the light of Theory of Human Caring
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20210029
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0029
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Objectives:
to analyze nurses’ role in assisting patients in palliative care, with emphasis on the spiritual dimension, in the light of Theory of Human Caring.
Methods:
this is an exploratory, qualitative study, carried out in a hospital in João Pessoa, Paraíba, between August and December 2019, with 10 nurses. For data collection, semi-structured interviews were used. For analysis, we opted for content analysis.
Results:
the spiritual dimension of care is contemplated by several religious and spiritual practices. These are respected and encouraged by nurses, although there is difficulty in providing care for the spiritual dimension.
Final Considerations:
nurses have attitudes consistent with Jean Watson’s Theory and apply the Caritas Process elements during assistance to patients’ spiritual dimension in palliative care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-01-2022
Self-care of elderly people with diabetes mellitus and the nurse-patient interpersonal relationship
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20201257
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ORIGINAL ARTICLESelf-care of elderly people with diabetes mellitus and the nurse-patient interpersonal relationship
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20201257
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1257
Views1INTRODUCTIONChronic non-communicable diseases are the main causes of death and health problems in the world, causing about 41 million deaths each year, which corresponds to approximately 71% of all deaths. Among these diseases, diabetes mellitus has stood out due to the increase in its incidence and prevalence().Estimates indicate that 463 million people live with diabetes […]See more -
Evolution of nursing teaching in the use of education technology: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200422
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Evolution of nursing teaching in the use of education technology: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200422
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0422
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Objective:
To identify and map the technological tools of information and communication to support the teaching learning process in Nursing teaching courses.
Methods:
This is a scoping review whose search was carried out in seven databases and in grey literature. After an initial analysis of the selection, 88 texts were read integrally, and 29 made up the final sample.
Results:
Virtual learning environment and object, simulation, hypermedia, and software or cellphone applications were the tools the nursing professors used the most. Studies highlight that the application of technology was important in the teaching-learning process, since it encouraged teaching based on safe care, motivating and developing abilities/competences, supported on significant, effective, flexible, and autonomous learning.
Conclusion:
The contribution of the technology for nursing formation stands out, but it should be highlighted that its employment must be critical, reflective, based on pedagogical theories and developed by trained professors.
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EXPERIENCE REPORT08-19-2019
Hypothermia post-cardiopulmonary resuscitation with low inputs: an experience report
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1114-1118
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EXPERIENCE REPORTHypothermia post-cardiopulmonary resuscitation with low inputs: an experience report
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1114-1118
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0771
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Objective:
to report the experience of conducting directed temperature control of a post-cardiopulmonary resuscitation patient, with reduced and basic inputs available at the institution.
Method:
an experience report of directed temperature control in patient (age 15 years), after four hours of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in an Intensive Care Unit of a hospital in São Paulo State countryside in 2016, according to the protocol suggested by the American Heart Association, in 2015. There were applications of cold compresses, plastic bags with crushed ice and rectal temperature control.
Results:
after eight hours, temperature had reached 93.2 ºF. Body cooling was maintained for 24 hours. However, bags with crushed ice were used in the first 6 hours.
Conclusion:
conduct of nurses to obtain the body cooling with reduced and basic inputs was effective during the stay at the Intensive Care Unit.
Keywords:Body Temperature RegulationCardiopulmonary ResuscitationHeart ArrestHypothermia InducedIntensive Care UnitsSee more -
Overview of clinical trial protocols for behavioral insomnia in infants
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200769
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Overview of clinical trial protocols for behavioral insomnia in infants
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200769
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0769
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Objective:
to describe the overview of clinical trial protocols for behavioral insomnia in infants.
Methods:
an analytical study that reviewed protocols registered with the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform between August and September 2019, aiming to identify the interventions for behavioral insomnia in infants, the comparators, the main primary, secondary outcomes and their respective measurements.
Results:
eleven protocols registered between 2004 and 2018 were included. Nurses were the main coordinators of protocols (45.5%), with proposals using educational technologies, one-to-one and online follow-up consultations. The main outcome was improvement of infant and maternal sleep patterns. Secondary outcomes were anxiety, depression, and parental sexual satisfaction. To measure them, the following were used: sleep diary (54.5%), actigraphy (45.4%), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Interview (36.3%) and Extended Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire (27.2%) were used.
Conclusion:
the protocols proposed interventions for independent sleep, aiming at quality of sleep for the whole family.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-30-2021
Curricular reforms in the transformation of nursing teaching in a federal university
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(4):e20201242
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ORIGINAL ARTICLECurricular reforms in the transformation of nursing teaching in a federal university
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(4):e20201242
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1242
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Objectives:
to discuss the curricular reforms adopted for nursing teaching in Brazil, from 1969 to 2019.
Methods:
historical, qualitative approach using the thematic oral history and document research. 13 interviews were carried out with graduation nursing professors from a federal university in the South of Brazil. The document sources were the political-pedagogical projects of the course and their associated documents. Minayo’s thematic analysis was used.
Results:
nursing curricula delineates the profile of the professional that must be formed and are reviewed in order to be adapted to social and educational changes, showing the scientific and professional potential of the nurse. Curricular reforms consider the quality of nursing formation.
Final Considerations:
the structure of the curriculum and the reforms that took place emerged according to the historical, political, epidemiological and social context demanded from the profession, to attend to the demands of society and to the work market.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-27-2019
Patient safety incidents identified by the caregivers of hospitalized children
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(3):707-714
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEPatient safety incidents identified by the caregivers of hospitalized children
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(3):707-714
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0484
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Objective:
to analyze patient safety incidents identified by caregivers of hospitalized children.
Method:
a qualitative, exploratory-descriptive study was carried out with 40 caregivers of children hospitalized in three hospital institutions in the city of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil, from April to December 2016. Semi-structured, recorded and transcribed interviews were carried out in their entirety, submitted to a thematic analysis using the NVivo 11.0 software.
Results:
reports related to falls, infant feeding, patient/caregiver identification, medication process, communication, hand hygiene and hygiene of the hospital environment, spread of diseases, relations between caregivers and professionals and care processes/procedures were all cited.
Final considerations:
communication and the relations among caregivers and professionals are the main contributory factors for patient safety incidents, interfering with the quality of care. The participation of caregivers and engagement in child care may be strategies to be developed to promote a safety culture.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-16-2019
Tuberculosis: health care and surveillance in prisons
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1304-1310
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ORIGINAL ARTICLETuberculosis: health care and surveillance in prisons
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1304-1310
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0260
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Objective:
To identify tuberculosis-related health care and surveillance actions in Prison Health Units.
Method:
Cross-sectional study, of quantitative, exploratory and descriptive character. We visited 13 Teams of Prison Health, and nurses and technicians were interviewed regarding epidemiological surveillance instruments, physical structure and materials.
Results:
Search for respiratory symptoms in admission was reported by 6 (46.2%) of the teams, and the smear microscopy was the most requested test. The Logbook of Respiratory Symptoms and the Logbook for Monitoring Tuberculosis Cases were used in 7 (53.8%) institutions. Two of them (15.4%) had a location for sputum collection and 1 (7.7%) had a radiographer. The Directly Observed Therapy was reported in 7 (53.8%) units.
Conclusion:
Health care actions related to the search for respiratory symptoms and Directly Observed Therapy should be expanded, as well as surveillance actions and recording in official documents of the National Tuberculosis Control Program.
Keywords:Cross-Sectional StudiesDelivery of Health CarePrisonsPublic Health SurveillanceTuberculosisSee more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-07-2022
Adaptation and validation of the Advanced Practice Nursing Competency Assessment Instrument
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(5):e20210582
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEAdaptation and validation of the Advanced Practice Nursing Competency Assessment Instrument
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(5):e20210582
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0582
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Objective:
To adapt and validate the content of the Advanced Practice Nursing Competency Assessment Instrument (APNCAI) to Brazilian culture.
Methods:
This is a methodological study that followed the stages of translation, synthesis, back translation, evaluation by a committee of five specialists, pre-test with 31 nurses, and evaluation by the author of the original instrument. The Content Validity Index (minimum 0.90) and the modified Kappa (minimum 0.74) were calculated to evaluate the content.
Result:
In the first round of content evaluation, 18 items had to be altered because they did not reach the minimum values established. Three items have not reached a consensus in the second round and had to be sent to the author of the original version. In the pre-test, 13 items were returned to the specialists because they suffered content changes.
Conclusion:
The Advanced Practice Nursing Competency Assessment Instrument (APNCAI) – Brazilian version was cross-culturally adapted, and its content was validated.
Keywords:Advanced Practice NursingClinical CompetenceRole of the Nursing ProfessionalTranslationValidation StudiesSee more -
REVIEW07-29-2020
Frailty syndrome in the elderly: conceptual analysis according to Walker and Avant
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190601
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REVIEWFrailty syndrome in the elderly: conceptual analysis according to Walker and Avant
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190601
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0601
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Objective:
To analyze the concept of “frailty syndrome” in the literature, according to the method proposed by Walker and Avant.
Methods:
It is a concept analysis, guided by the method proposed by Walker and Avant, made operational through an integrative literature review. The search in a scientific database was carried out using the descriptors: Frail elderly, syndrome, phenotype, geriatric assessment, and aging. The literary corpus comprised 66 studies. Results: The study found the antecedents and attributes (categorized as physical, sociodemographic, and behavioral/environmental) that integrate the signs and symptoms evidenced in the “frailty syndrome,” as well as the consequences of this concept. The variables were analyzed with emphasis on the conceptions that influence the frailty process of the elderly.
Conclusion:
The study demonstrated the complexity arising from the multifactorial genesis of the referred syndrome, emphasizing the specificities of the elderly’s frailty. However, we recommend conducting further research involving the phenomenon in question to understand the construct better.
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Construct validation: coping with HIV/AIDS in Primary Health Care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1173-1181
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Construct validation: coping with HIV/AIDS in Primary Health Care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1173-1181
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0734
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Objective:
To validate the construct and measure the trustworthiness of a questionnaire aimed at assessing HIV/AIDS coping actions developed by health professionals in Primary Health Care.
Method:
A methodological study carried out with 397 primary health care professionals in two municipalities in the Northeast region of Brazil. The construct validity was developed by the exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, and the reliability analyzed by the reliability and reproducibility.
Results:
The validation determined six factors retention that composed the six domains of the questionnaire. Internal consistency was 0.91 and quality of the confirmatory analysis adjustment was 0.998 for Goodness of Fit Index. The domains presented Kappa values between 0.833 and 0.997.
Conclusions:
The final questionnaire was composed of 18 items and presented feasibility of application, and potential to evaluate actions for HIV/AIDS control in Primary Health Care.
Keywords:Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeHealth EvaluationHIVPrimary Health CareValidation StudiesSee more -
Development of middle-range theories in nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(1):e20170893
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Development of middle-range theories in nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(1):e20170893
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0893
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Objective:
To identify in the literature how Middle-Range Theories (MRT) are being developed in Nursing.
Method:
Integrative review on the databases Lilacs (Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences), Scopus, Cinahl (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), Web of Science and PubMed portal, using the keywords middle range theory and nursing, as well its Portuguese correspondents (Lilacs), and the Boolean operator AND. The sample included 25 articles.
Results:
All articles presented concepts related to MRT. Most developed a synthesis picture. Some theories have formulated specific propositions, hypotheses, and names. Only 16 articles cited the methodological framework, while 22 used theories or models for theoretical foundation and 11 carried out literature reviews.
Final considerations:
The development of MRT included the presentation of fundamental concepts, synthesis, propositions, hypotheses and specific name. The MRT is recognized as a way of developing knowledge to guide the nursing practice.
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REVIEW08-20-2021
Assessment of patient safety culture in Brazilian hospitals through HSOPSC: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(6):e20201315
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REVIEWAssessment of patient safety culture in Brazilian hospitals through HSOPSC: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(6):e20201315
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1315
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Objectives:
to describe, from literature, the characteristics of patient safety culture in Brazilian hospitals that applied the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture.
Methods:
this is a scoping review. A search was performed in the databases LILACS, PubMed, SciELO, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus and in the CAPES Dissertations and Theses Database in September and October 2020.
Results:
thirty-six studies were identified. Nine studies identified strengthened areas such as: “teamwork within the units”, “expectations of supervisor/boss and actions promoting safety”, “organizational learning”, “support of hospital management for patient safety” and “frequency of report of events”. As a critical area, the dimension “non-punitive response to error” was evidenced in 30 of 36 studies.
Conclusions:
the identification of areas of strength and critical areas of safety culture is relevant to encourage improvement of patient safety problems in an institution.
Keywords:HospitalsOrganizational CulturePatient SafetyQuality Indicators, Health CareQuality of Health CareSee more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-12-2022
Low-laser light therapy in venous ulcer healing: a randomized clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(3):e20210396
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ORIGINAL ARTICLELow-laser light therapy in venous ulcer healing: a randomized clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(3):e20210396
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0396
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Objectives:
to compare the effect of adjuvant low-laser light therapy versus conventional treatment alone on venous ulcer healing.
Methods:
this is a randomized clinical trial with 40 patients randomized equally to a control group (topical and compressive treatment) and intervention group (adjuvant low-laser light therapy). Outcomes of interest were Wound Healing: Secondary Intention and Tissue Integrity: Skin & Mucous Membranes, as described in the Classification of Nursing Outcomes/NOC.
Results:
groups with similar sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Eighty-two ulcers were assessed, with an average duration of 1 to 5 years, in 1,066 nursing consultations, with a statistically significant difference in the time and number of healed ulcers (intervention group). There was a significant improvement in the nursing outcomes under study and in eight clinical indicators.
Conclusions:
low-laser light therapy improves and reduces tissue regeneration time, contributing to advances in wound treatment.
Keywords:Low-Laser Light TherapyOutcome AssessmentStandardized Nursing TerminologyVenous UlcerWound HealingSee more
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