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RESEARCH01-01-2018
Factors associated to the dependence of older adults with diabetes mellitus type 2
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:868-875
Abstract
RESEARCHFactors associated to the dependence of older adults with diabetes mellitus type 2
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:868-875
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0285
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Objective:
to identify factors associated to the dependence of older adults with Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Method:
analytical and epidemiological study with 99 older adults. The Brazilian Multidimensional Functional Assessment Questionnaire and a questionnaire composed by socio-demographic and clinical variables were used. The independent variables were described and compared to the level of dependence obtained by the chi-square test or the Fisher test, the strength of association was estimated by Odds Ratio and multiple regression.
Results:
the level of dependence prevailed in 79.8% of the sample. Higher chances of dependence were associated to: cutting toenails; performing household chores; presenting geriatric problems; urinary incontinence; time of diagnosis of diabetes; falls in the past year; and physical inactivity.
Conclusion:
considering the positive association of diabetes mellitus to the increased chance of dependence among older adults, there is need for direction and adoption of effective measures to ensure the functionality and quality of life of older adults with diabetes mellitus in a fair and democratic way.
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RESEARCH01-01-2018
Self-perceived health and clinical-functional vulnerability of the elderly in Belo Horizonte/Minas Gerais
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:860-867
Abstract
RESEARCHSelf-perceived health and clinical-functional vulnerability of the elderly in Belo Horizonte/Minas Gerais
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:860-867
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0135
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Objective:
To determine the self-perceived health status and clinical-functional vulnerability of the elderly attended at a Reference Center of Minas Gerais, Brazil and to evaluate the association between these variables through the Clinical-Functional Vulnerability Index (IVCF-20) instrument.
Method:
This is an epidemiological, retrospective study of 311 medical records. Statistical analyses were performed using the Stata program; the evaluations were by Pearson’s Chi-square test and Poisson regression models.
Results:
The majority of the elderly presented negative self-perceived health status(70.10%); there was statistical significance between negative self-perceived health and the variables of mood and recent hospitalization.
Conclusion:
Perceived health status influences the morbidity and mortality of the elderly. Mood disorders and recent hospitalizations directly interfere with active aging.
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RESEARCH01-01-2018
Social representation of elderly people on falls: structural analysis and in the light of Neuman
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:851-859
Abstract
RESEARCHSocial representation of elderly people on falls: structural analysis and in the light of Neuman
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:851-859
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0258
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Objective:
To understand the symbolic elements and the hierarchical system of representations of elderly people on falls, according to Abric’s structural analysis and Neuman’s theory.
Method:
Abric structural approach developed at the home of primary care users in a city of Minas Gerais. A free evocation technique of images triggered by images was performed in 2016 with elderly individuals (≥65 years old). Data treated by dictionary of equivalent terms; processed in Evoc 2000 software converging, analytically, according to Neuman. Ethical/legal criteria were met.
Results:
195 people participated, 78.5% were women, and 45.1% were aged ≥75 years. Summarized 897 words; 155 different ones. Central nucleus containing cognates: dizziness-vertigo-labyrinthitis and slipper-shoes (behavioral and objective dimension). The word disease integrated the area of contrast. Environmental and personal stressors were identified according to Neuman.
Final considerations:
Objects and risk behaviors for falls integrated the representations, although environmental and personal stressors indicate the need for preventive interventions in the environment and in the intrapersonal dimension.
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RESEARCH01-01-2018
Elderly and caregiver demand: proposal for a care need classification
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:844-850
Abstract
RESEARCHElderly and caregiver demand: proposal for a care need classification
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:844-850
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0123
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Objective:
To propose a care need classification for elderly people by identifying their functional demands.
Method:
Cross-sectional study carried out in São Paulo, in 2006, with 1,413 elderly (≥ 60 years old), participants in the Health, Well-being and Aging study (SABE – Saúde, Bem Estar e Envelhecimento). For the care need classification, we used the Guttman Scaling method e the frequency of assistance required by the elderly.
Results:
The hierarchy of activities of daily living had good internal consistency (α = 0.92) and satisfactory coefficients of reproducibility (98%), scalability (84%) and minimum marginal reproducibility (87%). Care need was categorized into: no need (requires no caregiver), minimum need (requires caregiver sporadically), moderate need (requires caregiver intermittently) and maximum need (requires full-time caregiver).
Conclusion:
This classification will allow identifying elderly that need assistance in everyday activities and will orientante health professionals in the development of a line of care.
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RESEARCH01-01-2018
Elderly people with mental disorders: experiencing the use of psychotropic medicines
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:835-843
Abstract
RESEARCHElderly people with mental disorders: experiencing the use of psychotropic medicines
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:835-843
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0159
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Objective:
To interpret the experience of the elderly with mental disorder in the use of psychotropic medicines.
Method:
Qualitative study in the interpretative modality, supported by the Grounded Theory. It was carried out from interviews with 16 elderly people with mental disorder and six relatives, totaling 22 participants.
Results:
In the experience of the use of psychotropic medicines, the elderly with mental disorders become aware of their condition, attribute meaning and establish strategies for the correct use. On the other hand, they express their dissatisfaction with being dependent on psychotropic medicines to live without symptoms, face their side effects and do not always use them correctly.
Conclusion:
The use of psychotropic medicines is a priority in the life of the elderly and, in view of the fragilities found, it is necessary a continuous monitoring of health professionals.
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RESEARCH01-01-2018
Validity and reliability of the Brazilian version of the Caregiver Reaction Assessment
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:827-834
Abstract
RESEARCHValidity and reliability of the Brazilian version of the Caregiver Reaction Assessment
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:827-834
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0153
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Objective:
To analyze the validity based on the internal structure and reliability of the Brazilian version of the Caregiver Reaction Assessment (CRA) applied to informal caregivers of dependent elderly.
Method:
A methodological study with 120 informal caregivers of the elderly. Validity based on the internal structure evaluated by exploratory factorial analysis, with extraction of main factorial axes, varimax orthogonal rotation and retention of factors by parallel analysis. Reliability assessed by Cronbach’s alpha.
Results:
The instrument revealed a factorial structure different from the original version: three factors were identified, equivalent to subscales, self-esteem, daily activities and family support, with explained variance of 42%. The values of the Cronbach alpha for the items belonging to each subscale were, respectively: 0.71, 0.81 and 0.83.
Conclusion:
The Brazilian version of CRA presents good evidence of validity based on internal structure and is reliable, and can be used to assess the overload of informal caregivers of dependent elderly.
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RESEARCH01-01-2018
Board games: gerotechnology in nursing care practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:818-826
Abstract
RESEARCHBoard games: gerotechnology in nursing care practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:818-826
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0365
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Objective:
To create a board game as a form of gerotechnology to promote active and healthy aging.
Method:
This was a qualitative, convergent care study conducted with 32 older adults. Individual interviews, creativity and sensitivity techniques, group discussions, and participant observations guided by Paulo Freire’s theoretical framework of problematization were used to produce data. The participants and researchers assessed the entire production process at the end of the study, after the gerotechnology was implemented in the groups. French discourse analysis was adopted.
Results:
Patented under registration no. BR 1020160107725, the game was created as a technological product based on the discussions with older adults, considering the conceptions, knowledge and practices shared by them about aging.
Final considerations:
The gerotechnology implemented in clinical nursing practices functioned as a playful resource to exercise self-determination and independence among older adults, boosting memory, self-esteem, socialization processes, exchanging experiences and shared learning.
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RESEARCH01-01-2018
Emergency care units and dimensions of accessibility to health care for the elderly
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:811-817
Abstract
RESEARCHEmergency care units and dimensions of accessibility to health care for the elderly
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:811-817
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0440
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Objective:
to understand the conception of the elderly and their caregivers about the accessibility to health mediated by the service in Emergency Care Units.
Methodo:
a qualitative study conducted with 25 elderly patients and caregivers at Emergency Care Units in a city of Paraná, using Grounded Theory as a methodological reference.
Results:
According to the participants, the resources available in these services guarantee medical consultation and provide access to exams and medicines. Such resources have attracted patients and caused excess demand, which implies a set of compromising factors for the quality of care in these services.
Final considerations:
Investments in the restructuring of the care network, especially in primary care, with an increase in the number of consultations and the creation of a bond, can contribute to the emergency care units achieving the goal of access to qualified assistance to the elderly population.
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REFLECTION04-03-2020
Environmental health: emancipatory care challenges and possibilities by the nurse
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180478
Abstract
REFLECTIONEnvironmental health: emancipatory care challenges and possibilities by the nurse
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180478
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0478
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Objectives:
to discuss challenges and possibilities for the construction of Environmental Health emancipatory care practices by the nurse.
Methods:
reflective analysis based on conceptual, theoretical, and methodological aspects of nursing care, under the emancipatory and critical perspective.
Results:
contemporary environmental issues involve complex determinants of the health-disease process. This fact requires the accomplishment of educative actions that encourage the change of environmental attitudes related to health-risk situations. In this sense, there are significant demands for emancipatory practices of primary care in Environmental Health by nurses, which need to be systematized by health and education institutions.
Final considerations:
the nurse, as an educator and social actor, should offer emancipatory practices of risk management, empowerment, and shared social and environmental responsibility, with a view to recovering an ecological well-being and social transformation, to improve environmental quality and human life.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-01-2020
Binge drinking and overweight in brazilian adults – CUME Project
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190316
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEBinge drinking and overweight in brazilian adults – CUME Project
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190316
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0316
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Objective:
To verify the association between heavy episodic alcohol consumption [binge drinking (BD)] and overweight in 2,909 adults from the Cohort of Universities of Minas Gerais (CUME Project) baseline, Brazil.
Method:
Cross-sectional study in which sociodemographic, anthropometric (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 = overweight) and dietary intake data were collected. This study evaluated the occurrence and monthly frequency of BD (≥ 4 drinks at one time for women; ≥ 5 drinks at one time for men, in the last 30 days).
Results:
The prevalence of BD and overweight were 41.3% and 40.8%, respectively. BD increased the prevalence of overweight by 19%, and, BD exposure by ≥ 5 days / month increased it by 31%.
Conclusion:
BD on a single or multiple occasion during the month was associated with a higher prevalence of overweight. Therefore, such a lifestyle should be considered in weight gain prevention strategies.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2020
“The pen is the blade, my skin the paper”: risk factors for self-injury in adolescents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200578
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLE“The pen is the blade, my skin the paper”: risk factors for self-injury in adolescents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200578
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0578
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Objective:
to describe the risk factors that influence the self-injury behavior of adolescents assisted at a Psychosocial Care Center for Children and Adolescents, according to subjects’ own perceptions.
Method:
a descriptive, exploratory, qualitative study carried out through medical records and a focus group with 07 adolescents. The statements were submitted to thematic content analysis.
Results:
in the risk factors category, four subcategories emerged: Family adversity factors; Social contagion; Adverse life events; Personal characteristics. Conflicts, lack of support, drug use in the family, meeting someone who cuts themselves, social networks, religiosity, history of sexual violence and bullying were identified as risk factors that influence self-injury.
Final Considerations:
adolescents pointed out the need for prejudice-free dialogues in schools, in health and family devices, configuring protective factors to avoid this practice that comes from several negative events throughout life.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE08-07-2020
Functional health literacy in older adults with hypertension in the Family Health Strategy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190848
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEFunctional health literacy in older adults with hypertension in the Family Health Strategy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190848
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0848
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Objective:
To assess Functional Health Literacy and the associated sociodemographic, health, information sources and health media factors in older adults with hypertension assisted at the Family Health Strategy.
Methods:
A quantitative cross-sectional study with an exploratory-descriptive approach, carried out with a total of 264 older adults. A sociodemographic and health characterization instrument was used for the data collection, and another one that evaluated the Functional Health Literacy. For the analysis, a descriptive and inferential statistics were performed.
Results:
Most of the participants in the study had inadequate literacy (59.5% – 157), and the variables education, income, hospital stay and internet as a source of information are related to the averages of Functional Health Literacy.
Conclusion:
Knowing the Functional Health Literacy of older adults with hypertension and its associated factors can provide subsidies for the planning of health education strategies that, in fact, meet their health needs.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-21-2020
Knowledge and practices of nursing professionals in caring for ostomates
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200018
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEKnowledge and practices of nursing professionals in caring for ostomates
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200018
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0018
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Objective:
to analyze the knowledge and practices of nursing professionals in caring for people with colostomy bag.
Method:
a qualitative and descriptive study conducted with 21 nursing professionals from a General Surgery Unit. Data collection used triangulation of techniques, based on non-participant observation, analysis of nursing records, and semi-structured interviews. Analysis followed the spiral technique assumptions.
Results:
it was possible to comprehend the theoretical and scientific knowledge that subsidize practice; identify contradictions related to statement and care in the profession’s daily work and the intervening factors, which can facilitate and/or make the nursing care process difficult.
Final Considerations:
knowledge and practices of professionals in caring for ostomates occur within work experiences, in which socialization of knowledge makes it possible to expand the perspectives of care.
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EXPERIENCE REPORT02-05-2021
Paulo Freire’s culture circles: contributions to nursing research, teaching, and professional practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20190626
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EXPERIENCE REPORTPaulo Freire’s culture circles: contributions to nursing research, teaching, and professional practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20190626
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0626
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Objectives:
to share the contributions of culture circles for teaching, research, and professional nursing practice, having as framework Paulo Freire’s Research Itinerary.
Methods:
this is an experience report of a culture circle, with participation of three professors and ten students, enrolled in a course of a Graduate Program in Nursing in southern Brazil. In this culture circle, a tree was built in which the roots formed the thematic investigation, the stem, coding and decoding, and the leaves, the Research Itinerary critical unveiling.
Results:
participants demonstrated empowerment of Paulo Freire’s assumptions, and building a tree made it possible to discuss in a pleasant and playful way culture circle use in teaching, research, and professional nursing practice.
Final Considerations:
the culture circle promoted reflection and action on nursing praxis, turning Freirean thoughts into something concrete and transforming realities.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-21-2020
Frailty, depression, and quality of life: a study with elderly caregivers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180947
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEFrailty, depression, and quality of life: a study with elderly caregivers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180947
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0947
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Objective:
to analyze the relationship between frailty, depressive symptoms, and quality of life of elderly caregivers of other elderly living in high social vulnerability.
Methods:
a descriptive, correlational and cross-sectional study conducted with 40 elderly caregivers. A questionnaire to characterize elderly caregivers, the Fried frailty phenotype, the Geriatric Depression Scale (to screen depressive symptoms) and the Short-Form 6 Dimension (to assess quality of life) were used. For data analysis, Student’s t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s χ2 and Fisher’s exact test were used.
Results:
most were pre-frail (52.5%) and had no evidence of depressive symptoms (57.5%). They presented, on average, a score of 0.76 (±0.1) in relation to quality of life. Statistical significance was observed between the average scores of quality of life with depressive symptoms (p=0.012) and frailty level (p=0.004).
Conclusion:
frail elderly caregivers with depressive symptoms had a worse perception of quality of life.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE02-10-2020
Mobile care service for psychiatric urgencies and emergencies: perception of nursing workers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(1):e20180214
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEMobile care service for psychiatric urgencies and emergencies: perception of nursing workers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(1):e20180214
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0214
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Objective:
To understand how the nursing staff perceives the care provided to people in situations of psychiatric urgencies and emergencies in the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU – Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência).
Method:
Descriptive and qualitative study conducted in the Northeast region of Brazil with 34 of the SAMU nursing workers. Data were obtained by semi-structured interviews and processed by the Thematic Analysis.
Results:
The analysis of interviews allowed the identification of three categories: mechanical practice, need for qualification and (de)humanization of care. The results showed that the care offered to users in psychiatric urgency or emergency situations is based on mechanistic and specific actions.
Final considerations:
Nursing workers perceive that the care for people in situations of psychiatric urgency and emergency in SAMU is mainly based on physical and chemical containment measures, performing a little resolute and dehumanized care and raising the need for professional qualification.
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