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01-01-2016
Modified early warning score: evaluation of trauma patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):906-911
Abstract
Modified early warning score: evaluation of trauma patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):906-911
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0145
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Objective:
to identify the severity of patients admitted to an emergency trauma.
Method:
A cross-sectional and retrospective study with 115 trauma patients classified as orange (Manchester System), from June 2013 to July 2014. The data were presented as mean and standard deviation, in addition to the Pearson Chi-square test, One-Way ANOVA and Tukey tests.
Results:
from the sample, 81.7% were male with mean age of 39.46±19.71 years. Higher incidence of major trauma (48.7%) and traumatic brain injury (37.4%). At the end of the outcome and MEWS, most cases that had score 1 to 3 were referred to the operating room and the ICU.
Conclusion:
the start point of MEWS was 2 to 3 points, with significant increase in the severity of the situation of patients seen after 6 hours, and approximately half of the individuals underwent surgery, indicating that the scale is a good predictor of severity.
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01-01-2016
Occupational health nurses: interdisciplinary experience in occupational health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):897-905
Abstract
Occupational health nurses: interdisciplinary experience in occupational health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):897-905
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0113
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Objective:
to analyze the relationship of occupational health nurses with the other members of the Specialized Service in Safety Engineering and Occupational Medicine (SESMT) and characterize joint actions of these professionals in occupational health.
Method:
qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive study with 34 professionals of seven companies from the South Macroregion of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Interviews and observations were conducted for content analysis of Bardin.
Results:
the SESMTs are multidisciplinary and intersectoral workers. Nurses have working relations of an interpersonal, technical/legal, and management of logistics/organizational nature, influenced by the technical division of work and by the division in the work environment of the staff, which distances areas, generates conflicts, and fragments the actions of the service.
Conclusion:
SESMT faces challenges to develop a work befitting their legal objectives, once staff and companies need to understand the importance of interdisciplinarity for the success of actions on the workers’ health and safety.
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01-01-2016
Translation and adaptation of a pediatric early warning score
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):888-896
Abstract
Translation and adaptation of a pediatric early warning score
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):888-896
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0096
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Objective:
to translate and adapt the BPEWS for the Portuguese language, with the purpose of verifying its applicability in the Brazilian context studied.
Method:
methodological study guided by international and nationally accepted recommendations for translation and adaptation of health measurement instruments. Stages of conceptual, item, semantic, operational and pre-test equivalence are described for obtaining the BPEWS Portuguese version to be used in Brazil.
Results:
the BPEWS version translated and adapted for Brazilian Portuguese (BPEWS-Br) identified, in the pilot study, that 26.6% of children were presenting warning signs for clinical deterioration.
Conclusion:
the BPEWS-Br seems to be applicable for the context studied, and its use might help nurses in the recognition and documentation of warning signs for clinical deterioration in hospitalized Brazilian children.
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01-01-2016
Validation of the Nursing Activities Score in Portuguese intensive care units
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):881-887
Abstract
Validation of the Nursing Activities Score in Portuguese intensive care units
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):881-887
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0147
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Objective:
to describe the process of adaptation and validation of the Nursing Activities Score to the Portuguese context.
Method:
this was a pilot study of adaptation and validation of the Nursing Activities Score with a sample consisting of 67 patients hospitalized in the intensive care units of three Portuguese hospitals. The construct validity was assessed through factor analysis procedures and the internal consistency of the items was measured through the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient.
Results:
a mean workload value of 63.04% (SD = 14.25; Median = 61.30) was obtained. Psychometric data revealed a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.71 in the total scale, indicating an acceptable accuracy. Confirmatory factor analysis suggested an appropriate adjustment between the model and the data (χ2(199) = 214.5, p = 0.214; CFI = 0.95; RMSA = 0.035).
Conclusion:
in the present study, the Portuguese version of the Nursing Activities Score was found to be a valid instrument, enabling a safe assessment of the workload of nurses.
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01-01-2016
Managing educational practices for qualified nursing care in cardiology
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):872-880
Abstract
Managing educational practices for qualified nursing care in cardiology
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):872-880
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0032
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Objective:
to understand significances attributed by nurses who manage nursing care to the individual affected by cardiovascular disease to relations, interactions and associations of the educational practices in a cardiovascular reference hospital. To elaborate a theoretical explanatory model based on significances attributed in the light of the complex thinking.
Method:
qualitative study, which used Theory Based on Data (TBD) as methodological reference. Twenty-two professionals of nursing participated in the study.
Results:
the results indicate need of professional qualification to ensure the safety of patients, institutional support for the realization of educational practices, attitude of openness and availability of dialogue of the health professionals and other institutional conformations for the workers’ development.
Conclusion:
the study presents a new space for the nurse’s action that can be used to qualify and optimize the nursing practice, as it provides visibility to management and care in health institutions.
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01-01-2016
Social representations of biosecurity in nursing: occupational health and preventive care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):864-871
Abstract
Social representations of biosecurity in nursing: occupational health and preventive care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):864-871
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0114
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Objective:
to understand the biosecurity social representations by primary care nursing professionals and analyze how they articulate with quality of care.
Methods:
exploratory and qualitative research based on social representation theory. The study participants were 36 nursing workers from primary health care in a state capital in the Northeast region of Brazil. The data were analyzed by descending hierarchical classification.
Results:
five classes were obtained: occupational accidents suffered by professionals; occupational exposure to biological agents; biosecurity management in primary health care; the importance of personal protective equipment; and infection control and biosecurity.
Conclusion:
the different positions taken by the professionals seem to be based on a field of social representations related to the concept of biosecurity, namely exposure to accidents and risks to which they are exposed. However, occupational accidents are reported as inherent to the practice.
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01-01-2016
Clinical validation of nursing diagnosis “Willingness for improved infant development”
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):855-863
Abstract
Clinical validation of nursing diagnosis “Willingness for improved infant development”
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):855-863
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0131
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Objective:
to conduct the clinical validation of nursing diagnosis “Willingness for improved infant development”.
Method:
a cross-sectional study, conducted in a Centro de Saúde da Família (Family Health Care center), with 45 healthy breastfed infants. The instrument for collecting the data was prepared based on the literature and validated by nurses. It contained the following variables: sociodemographic, gestational, and obstetrical variables; breastfed infant’s nutritional profile; evaluation of the defining characteristics of the proposed nursing diagnosis.
Results:
all the defining characteristics were found to have high sensitivity values (>90%), positive predictive values (>65%), negative predictive values (>66%); however, low specificity values (<32%). In this study, the defining characteristics we found to have estimates (>0.50) within the ROC curve, which provides good sensitivity and specificity.
Conclusion:
this study verified the structural elements of the proposed nursing diagnosis to be relevant in the clinical context, which justifies the need for its being employed with children, taking into account its contribution to improving nursing care.
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01-01-2016
Oral drugs at a hospital unit: adequacy for use via enteral feeding tubes
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):847-854
Abstract
Oral drugs at a hospital unit: adequacy for use via enteral feeding tubes
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):847-854
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0081
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Objective:
to describe the profile of standardized oral drugs at a hospital unit and assess their adequacy for use via enteral feeding tubes, according to recommendations from the literature.
Method:
descriptive study, with data on drugs collected from the Pharmacy Service Dispensing System. Specific recommendations for the use of these drugs via enteral feeding tubes were found after searches in literary databases, books, manuals, guidelines and package insert collections.
Results:
among the 236 dispensed oral drugs, 86% were in solid form; of those, 32 were “non-crushable”, with the liquid form available at the institution. Twenty-eight drugs with potential interactions with enteral nutrition were identified. Sixty percent of those presented specific recommendations on their administration via enteral feeding tube.
Conclusion:
the joint participation of multidisciplinary nutritional therapy and care teams and the implementation of programs for continuous training are suggested strategies for the prevention of potential problems in the administration of drugs in the hospital setting.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-17-2024
Quality of life associated with nursing professionals’ individual resources and work
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(3):e20230476
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEQuality of life associated with nursing professionals’ individual resources and work
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(3):e20230476
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0476
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Objectives:
to assess the physical and mental components of nursing professionals’ quality of life and associate them with individual, health and work characteristics.
Methods:
cross-sectional research, with nursing professionals from a university hospital in São Paulo. Own questionnaire and validated instruments were applied.
Results:
the overall quality of life was compromised. The physical component was lower in relation to low family income and among those who perceived greater control/pressure at work, and better for those who practiced physical activity and had support of leader and organization. The mental component was lower in professionals who reported dissatisfaction with work, worse self-rated physical health and were older. Scores for both components reduced due to work-related illnesses, worse work ability and increased daytime sleepiness.
Conclusions:
quality of life was statistically associated with controllable institutional factors and individual resources that, except age, can be promoted.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-17-2024
Social protection in areas vulnerable to tuberculosis: a mixed methods study in São Luís, Maranhão
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(3):e20230428
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLESocial protection in areas vulnerable to tuberculosis: a mixed methods study in São Luís, Maranhão
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(3):e20230428
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0428
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Objectives:
to analyze the risk areas for tuberculosis and the influences of social protection on the development of treatment for the disease in the municipality of São Luís, Maranhão.
Methods:
this is explanatory sequential mixed method research. In the quantitative phase, the data were obtained from the Notifiable Diseases Information System from 2010 to 2019, with georeferencing being carried out to identify areas vulnerable to tuberculosis. In the qualitative phase, semi-structured interviews were carried out with individuals who received social benefits.
Results:
7,381 cases were geocoded, and, from the purely spatial scanning analysis, it was possible to identify 13 spatial clusters of risk. As for the interviews, there was a positive relationship between patient improvement and receiving benefits.
Conclusions:
geographic space and social determinants are relevant for reorienting monitoring actions for the conditions that generate the health-disease process.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-17-2024
Giving meaning to internalized violence throughout life by older adults living in rural areas
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(3):e20230163
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEGiving meaning to internalized violence throughout life by older adults living in rural areas
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(3):e20230163
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0163
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Objectives:
to understand the meanings of violence internalized throughout life by older adults living in rural areas.
Methods:
a qualitative study, anchored in the Symbolic Interactionism theoretical framework and the Grounded Theory methodological framework in the constructivist aspect. Data collection occurred through individual interviews. Data were coded using the Atlas.ti software.
Results:
it was possible to identify that the context of rural areas strengthens patriarchy culture as well as contributing to violence silence and naturalization. It was also found that violence is a product of social inequality and gender inequality.
Final Considerations:
older adults living in rural areas internalized the violence suffered in a unique way, and this scenario’s specific aspects can increase intra-family abuse, as there is a patriarchal culture that promotes social and gender inequality.
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ERRATUM06-14-2024
ERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e2024n2e06
Abstract
ERRATUMERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e2024n2e06
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.20247702e06
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ERRATUM06-14-2024
ERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e2024n2e05
Abstract
ERRATUMERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e2024n2e05
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.20247702e05
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REVIEW06-14-2024
Lean and/or Six Sigma for process optimization in the perioperative period: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20230431
Abstract
REVIEWLean and/or Six Sigma for process optimization in the perioperative period: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20230431
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0431
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Objective:
To analyze the evidence on the influence of Lean and/or Six Sigma for process optimization in the perioperative period.
Methods:
Integrative review carried out in the MEDLINE (PubMed), Web of Science, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus and LILACS databases on the use of Lean and/or Six Sigma to optimize perioperative processes. The studies included were analyzed in three thematic categories: flow of surgical patients, work process and length of stay.
Results:
The final sample consisted of ten studies, which covered all operative periods. Lean and/or Six Sigma make a significant contribution to optimizing perioperative processes.
Final considerations:
Lean and/or Six Sigma optimize perioperative processes to maximize the achievement of system stability indicators, making it possible to identify potential problems in order to recognize them and propose solutions that can enable the institution of patient-centered care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-14-2024
Strategies used by nurses regarding underreporting of rural work accidents due to pesticide use
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20230384
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEStrategies used by nurses regarding underreporting of rural work accidents due to pesticide use
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20230384
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0384
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Objective:
To learn the strategies used regarding underreporting of pesticide use in rural areas.
Methods:
A qualitative study was carried out in eight primary healthcare units in rural areas and two emergency care units in a municipality in southern Brazil. Data collection took place in 2023 through interviews. Twenty professional nurses participated. The data was submitted to content analysis.
Results:
The strategies identified were lifelong and continuing education for the professionals who carry out the notification, active search and training of workers who deal directly with this type of substance, computerizing the notification by filling in the forms online, and carrying out research on the subject.
Final considerations:
Nurses play an important role in reporting occupational accidents caused by the use of pesticides, improving occupational safety in rural areas.
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06-14-2024
Teoria de médio alcance do diagnóstico de enfermagem sobrepeso
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20230372
Abstract
Teoria de médio alcance do diagnóstico de enfermagem sobrepeso
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20230372
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0372
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Objetivo:
Construir una teoría de rango medio para el diagnóstico de enfermería Sobrepeso en adolescentes y adultos jóvenes.
Métodos:
Estudio metodológico a la luz de los marcos teóricos de Roy y de Lopes, Silva y Herdman. Un total de 3.925 artículos fueron recuperados y evaluados utilizando el software State of the Art Through Systematic Review. La muestra final fue de 28 artículos.
Resultados:
Los resultados convergieron en 3 atributos esenciales, 13 antecedentes y 7 consecuencias. Se construyó una teoría de rango medio compuesta por un diagrama ilustrado, 11 proposiciones y 12 relaciones causales.
Consideraciones finales:
A partir de la creación de la teoría, fue posible comprender mejor el diagnóstico de enfermería Sobrepeso en el contexto de adolescentes y adultos jóvenes. La comprensión de los fenómenos de enfermería contribuye para el avance y fortalecimiento de la ciencia de enfermería.
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01-01-2016
Nurses’ performance on indigenous and African-Brazilian health care practices
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):840-846
Abstract
Nurses’ performance on indigenous and African-Brazilian health care practices
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):840-846
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690504
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Objective:
to analyze the performance of nurses from the Estratégia Saúde da Família (Family Health Strategy) on health care practices rooted in African and Indigenous cultures.
Methods:
Thematic Oral History was used and interviews were conducted with seven participants, who worked with Primary Health Care in Northeastern Brazil. The analysis was based on Leininger’s Theory of Cultural Care and the intercultural concept of human rights, among others.
Results:
nurses are unaware of the religious and historical context of the ethnic groups cared for and do not appreciate their self-care practices in areas with a predominance of African and indigenous cultures. These practices coexist with the hegemonic biomedical model.
Conclusion:
the debate on cultural competence in the context of professional qualification and exercise is required, aiming to promote the nursing work in the perspective of diversity and comprehensiveness of health care.
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01-01-2016
Accessibility assessment of assistive technology for the hearing impaired
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):833-839
Abstract
Accessibility assessment of assistive technology for the hearing impaired
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):833-839
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690503
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Objective:
to assess the automatic accessibility of assistive technology in online courses for the hearing impaired.
Method:
evaluation study guided by the Assessment and Maintenance step proposed in the Model of Development of Digital Educational Material. The software Assessor and Simulator for the Accessibility of Sites (ASES) was used to analyze the online course “Education on Sexual and Reproductive Health: the use of condoms” according to the accessibility standards of national and international websites.
Results:
an error report generated by the program identified, in each didactic module, one error and two warnings related to two international principles and six warnings involved with six national recommendations. The warnings relevant to hearing-impaired people were corrected, and the course was considered accessible by automatic assessment.
Conclusion:
we concluded that the pages of the course were considered, by the software used, appropriate to the standards of web accessibility.
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01-01-2016
Functional disability: health conditions and physical activity practice in older adults
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):825-832
Abstract
Functional disability: health conditions and physical activity practice in older adults
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):825-832
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690502
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Objective:
to verify the prevalence of functional disability among older adults and how it can affect their health conditions and the regular practice of physical activities.
Method:
this is a household and cross-sectional study conducted with older adults of both sexes. We verified the variables associated with functional disability by Poisson’s regression.
Results:
around 420 older adults participated in this study (68.1% of them being women). We observed a statistically significant association between functional disability, the number of chronic diseases, self-assessed health conditions, and the practice of physical activities; the latter only being found among men. Older adults who reported presenting four or more chronic diseases, self-assessed their health conditions as poor, and were not used to practice physical activities, showing high prevalence of functional disability.
Conclusion:
considering the changeable character of these variables, we recommend that prevention actions be taken, mainly at primary level, to delay the emergence of disability.
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01-01-2016
Organizational culture of a psychiatric hospital and resilience of nursing workers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):817-824
Abstract
Organizational culture of a psychiatric hospital and resilience of nursing workers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):817-824
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690501
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Objective:
to analyze the organizational culture of a psychiatric hospital and identify the capacity of resilience of nursing workers.
Method:
quantitative research. For data collection, were used the Brazilian Instrument for Evaluation of Organizational Culture (IBACO – Instrumento Brasileiro para Avaliação da Cultura Organizacional) and the Resilience Scale (RS).
Results:
participants reported the existence of centralization of power and devaluation of workers, despite recognizing the existence of collaboration at work and practices for improving interpersonal relations. In relation to the capacity of resilience, 50% of workers showed high level, and 42.9% a medium level of resilience. The correlation tests revealed negative values between the IBACO and RS domains, indicating that the lower the appreciation of individuals in the institution, the greater their capacity of resilience.
Conclusion:
the organizational values reflect the work organization model in the institution that devalues the workers’ needs and requires greater capacity of resilience.
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01-01-2016
Making our nursing research matter
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):813-814
Abstract
Making our nursing research matter
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):813-814
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0156
Views0Nurses worldwide are being increasingly exposed to new and interesting research methodologies. At the same time, they are feeling considerable pressure to ensure that the studies they propose are sufficiently methodologically rigorous to pass the scrutiny of review for funding or publication. In this context, it is increasingly important to remind ourselves that methodological rigor […]See more -
01-01-2016
Fazendo nossa pesquisa em enfermagem ser relevante
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):813-814
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Fazendo nossa pesquisa em enfermagem ser relevante
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):813-814
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0156
Views0Enfermeiros em todo o mundo estão cada vez mais expostos a metodologias de pesquisa novas e interessantes. Ao mesmo tempo, sentem uma pressão considerável para assegurar que os estudos a que se propõem são suficientemente rigorosos metodologicamente para passar pelo crivo de avaliação para fomento ou publicação. Nesse contexto, é cada vez mais importante lembrarmos […]See more -
01-01-2016
O Espiritismo como terapia no cuidado em saúde na epilepsia
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):804-810
Abstract
O Espiritismo como terapia no cuidado em saúde na epilepsia
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):804-810
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690425i
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Objetivo:
presentar una breve historia del Espiritismo, la visión de la epilepsia por el Espiritismo, y el potencial de la espiritualidade y religiosidad como tratamientos complementarios y coadyuvantes de la epilepsia.
Método:
esta es una breve revisión del impacto de la fe, la espiritualidad y religiosidad, en particular la filosofía espiritual como tratamiento complementario de los trastornos neurológicos (centrada especialmente en la epilepsia) y la salud mental. Para esto, se realizó una revisión de la religiosidad/espiritualidad y la epilepsia en la base de datos PubMed y SciELO.
Conclusión:
el ejercicio de la espiritualidad y la religiosidad puede ser una estrategia de afrontamiento y tratamiento positivo para apoyar la terapia tradicional de los pacientes con epilepsia y otros trastornos neurológicos. Sin embargo, es necesario desmitificar muchas creencias sobre la epilepsia así como mejorar el conocimiento sobre este importante aspecto de la dimensión de salud entre profesionales, cuidadores y pacientes para explorar su potencial para el tratamiento y el apoyo.
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REVIEW01-01-2016
The Spiritism as therapy in the health care in the epilepsy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):804-810
Abstract
REVIEWThe Spiritism as therapy in the health care in the epilepsy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):804-810
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690425i
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Objective:
to present a brief history of Spiritism, the vision of epilepsy by Spiritism, and the potential of spirituality and religiosity care as complementary and coadjutants treatments in epilepsy.
Method:
this is a brief review about the impact of faith, spirituality, and religiosity, particularly the Spiritism philosophy as complementary treatment to neurological disorders (particularly focusing on epilepsy) and mental health. We conduct a review of published articles (about religion/spirituality and epilepsy) in the Pubmed and SciELO databases.
Conclusion:
the exercise of spirituality and religiosity can be a positive coping strategy to support the traditional therapy of patients with epilepsy and other neurological disorders. However, it is necessary to demystify myths and beliefs about the epilepsy and improve knowledge about this important health dimension among professionals, patients, and caregivers to explore their full treatment and supportive potential.
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