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Prevention and monitoring of delirium in older adults: an educational intervention
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):725-732
Abstract
Prevention and monitoring of delirium in older adults: an educational intervention
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):725-732
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690416i
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Objective:
to conduct an educational intervention with the nursing team members of an intensive care unit (ICU), aiming to increase knowledge and to introduce improvements in their practices regarding prevention and monitoring of delirium in older patients.
Method:
this is an action research, in which workshops were conducted with eleven nurses and a nursing technician from an ICU unit in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
Results:
ten problems regarding nursing practices for prevention and monitoring of delirium were identified. Educational, practical, technical, and managerial actions were planned, involving cross-sector connections for planning ways to solve these problems. The groups reported significant changes in the practices, with the implementation of drug-free measures for preventing and managing the situation.
Conclusion:
the educational intervention contributed to improve the nursing practices in the ICU unit studied, and it also favored the development of critical thinking about the problems mentioned, thus enabling permanent review of offered treatments.
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Technology-dependent children and the demand for pharmaceutical care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):718-724
Abstract
Technology-dependent children and the demand for pharmaceutical care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):718-724
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690415i
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Objective:
to understand the experience of mothers of technology-dependent children as regards pharmaceutical care.
Method:
this was a qualitative, descriptive-exploratory study developed based on open interviews using a structured characterization tool, and applied during home visits to 12 mothers caring for technology-dependent children. The data was submitted to inductive content analysis.
Results:
this study is split into two themes: (i) maternal overload during pharmaceutical care, demonstrating the need to administer drugs continuously and the repercussions of this exhaustive care on the caregivers; (ii) the ease or difficulty of access to the medicines required, showing informal strategies and support networks.
Conclusion:
pharmaceutical care is a daily challenge expressed in maternal overload and difficulty accessing the drugs, made worse by failures in the care network and coordinated care.
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Fasting of less than eight hours in urgent and emergency surgeries versus complication
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):712-717
Abstract
Fasting of less than eight hours in urgent and emergency surgeries versus complication
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):712-717
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690414i
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Objective:
to verify the occurrence of intraoperative and postoperative complications in patients undergoing urgent and emergency surgical procedures between January and December 2012, with fasting time of less than 8 hours.
Method:
a quantitative study was conducted, of the retrospective cohort type, through the analysis of medical records.
Results:
we included 181 records of patients undergoing surgical procedures with average duration of 59.4 minutes. Fractures correction surgeries stood out, totalling 32% of cases. We observed complications in 36 patients (19.9%), vomiting being the most prevalent (47.2%); followed by nausea (16.7%); need for blood transfusion (13.9%); surgical site infection (11.1%); and death (11.1%). The average fasting time was 133.5 minutes. The fasting time showed no statistically significant correlation with the complications investigated.
Conclusion:
intraoperative and postoperative complications were associated with the clinical conditions of the patients and not with the fasting time.
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Validation to Portuguese of the Debriefing Experience Scale
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):705-711
Abstract
Validation to Portuguese of the Debriefing Experience Scale
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):705-711
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690413i
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Objective:
to translate and validate to Portuguese the Debriefing Experience Scale jointly with individuals that used high-fidelity simulation in learning.
Method:
methodological and exploratory study for an instrument translation and validation. For the validation process, the event “III Workshop Brazil – Portugal: Care Delivery to Critical Patients” was created.
Results:
103 nurses attended. Validity and reliability of the scale, the correlation pattern among variables, the sampling adequacy test, and the sphericity test showed good results. Since there was no relationship among the groups established in the exploratory factor analysis, the option was to follow the division established by the original version.
Conclusion:
the version of the instrument was called Escala de Experiência com o Debriefing. The results showed good psychometric properties and a good potential for use. However, further studies will contribute to consolidate the validity of the scale and strengthen its potential use.
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Factor analysis of an instrument to measure the impact of disease on daily life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):697-704
Abstract
Factor analysis of an instrument to measure the impact of disease on daily life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):697-704
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690412i
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Objective:
to verify the structure of factors of an instrument to measure the Heart Valve Disease Impact on Daily Life (IDCV) when applied to coronary artery disease patients.
Method:
the study included 153 coronary artery disease patients undergoing outpatient follow-up care. The IDCV structure of factors was initially assessed by means of confirmatory factor analysis and, subsequently, by exploratory factor analysis. The Varimax rotation method was used to estimate the main components of analysis, eigenvalues greater than one for extraction of factors, and factor loading greater than 0.40 for selection of items. Internal consistency was estimated using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Results: confirmatory factor analysis did not confirm the original structure of factors of the IDCV. Exploratory factor analysis showed three dimensions, which together explained 78% of the measurement variance.
Conclusion:
future studies with expansion of case selection are necessary to confirm the IDCV new structure of factors.
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RESEARCH01-01-2016
Associação da fragilidade em idosos internados e institucionalizados na comunidade
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):691-696
Abstract
RESEARCHAssociação da fragilidade em idosos internados e institucionalizados na comunidade
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):691-696
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690411i
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Objetivo:
investigar la asociación entre la fragilidad y la internación e institucionalización, en un estudio de acompañamiento de residentes ancianos.
Método:
el estudio de acompañamiento fue realizado en 2008 y 2013, con ancianos de ambos sexos, de 65 años o más, los cuales vivían en la comunidad. El procedimiento de muestreo realizado fue probabilístico, con agrupamiento en dos etapas. Fueron entrevistados 512 ancianos en 2008 y 262 en 2013. Datos socioeconómicos y demográficos, morbilidad relatada por los mismos y datos específicos de internación e institucionalización han sido utilizados. La fragilidad fue medida por la escala Edmond Frail Scale (EFS) y la capacidad funcional por la escala Functional Independence Measure (FIM).
Resultados:
El promedio de la puntuación EFS fue mayor entre los residentes ancianos que fueron internados y hospitalizados, siendo estadísticamente significativa en los dos años investigados.
Conclusión:
La confirmación de la asociación entre la fragilidad y la internación e institucionalización refuerza la importancia del tema y enfatiza la fragilidad como un instrumento importante en la evaluación de los riesgos para estos eventos adversos.
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Association of frailty in hospitalized and institutionalized elderly in the community-dwelling
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):691-696
Abstract
Association of frailty in hospitalized and institutionalized elderly in the community-dwelling
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):691-696
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690411i
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Objective:
to investigate the association between frailty with hospitalization and institutionalization in a follow-up study of elderly residents.
Method:
the follow-up study was performed in 2008 and 2013 with elderly of both genders, aged 65 years and older who were living in the community-dwelling. The sampling procedure performed was probabilistic, with dual-stage clustering. In 2008, 515 elderly people were interviewed and, in 2013, 262. We used the socioeconomic and demographic data, self-reported morbidity, specific data of hospitalization and institutionalization. Frailty was measured by the Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS), and functional capacity through the Functional Independence Measure.
Results:
we found the mean gross EFS score was higher among resident elderly who were hospitalized and institutionalized and was statistically significant in both investigated years.
Conclusion:
the confirmation of association between frailty and hospitalization and institutionalization reinforces the importance of the subject, and highlights frailty as an important tool for risk estimates for these adverse events.
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Analysis of managerial and healthcare indicators after nursing personnel upsizing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):684-690
Abstract
Analysis of managerial and healthcare indicators after nursing personnel upsizing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):684-690
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690410i
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Objective:
analyze healthcare and managerial indicators after nursing personnel upsizing.
Method:
a retrospective, descriptive study was conducted using data from computer systems of a university hospital in southern Brazil. Healthcare and managerial indicators related to the first half of 2013 and 2014 were statistically analyzed.
Results:
increases of 40.0% in the number of nurses and 16.0% in the number of nursing technicians led to reductions of 12.0% in the number of sickness absences, 21.8% in positive balance for compensatory time off, 92.0% in paid overtime. Reductions of 75.0% in pressure ulcer rates, 10.5% in the number of falls and 50.0% in infections due to indwelling catheter use were also observed.
Conclusion:
nursing staff upsizing caused a positive impact on managerial and healthcare indicators and helped qualify care and improve work conditions for the nursing team.
Keywords:AbsenteeismHealth Care Quality IndicatorsHospital Nursing StaffHospital Personnel AdministrationPatient SafetySee more
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-17-2024
Quality of life associated with nursing professionals’ individual resources and work
- Isabela Saura Sartoreto Mallagoli
, - Evandro Piccinelli da Silva ,
- Maria Aline do Nascimento Oliveira ,
- Italo Everton Bezerra Barbosa ,
- Aristeia Nunes Sampaio , [ … ],
- Angélica Gonçalves Silva Belasco
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
- Isabela Saura Sartoreto Mallagoli ,
- Evandro Piccinelli da Silva ,
- Maria Aline do Nascimento Oliveira ,
- Italo Everton Bezerra Barbosa ,
- Aristeia Nunes Sampaio ,
- Aline Bicalho Matias ,
- Dulce Aparecida Barbosa ,
- Angélica Gonçalves Silva Belasco
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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.
- Isabela Saura Sartoreto Mallagoli
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-17-2024
Social protection in areas vulnerable to tuberculosis: a mixed methods study in São Luís, Maranhão
- Francisca Bruna Arruda Aragão ,
- Mellina Yamamura Calori ,
- Thais Zamboni Berra ,
- Antônio Carlos Vieira Ramos ,
- Ethel Leonor Noia Maciel , [ … ],
- Regina Célia Fiorati
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
- Francisca Bruna Arruda Aragão ,
- Mellina Yamamura Calori ,
- Thais Zamboni Berra ,
- Antônio Carlos Vieira Ramos ,
- Ethel Leonor Noia Maciel ,
- José Henrique da Silva Cunha ,
- Larissa Barros de Souza ,
- Marcelino Santos Neto ,
- Ricardo Alexandre Arcêncio ,
- Regina Célia Fiorati
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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.
- Francisca Bruna Arruda Aragão
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-17-2024
Giving meaning to internalized violence throughout life by older adults living in rural areas
- Aline Balandis Costa ,
- Maria Aparecida Salci ,
- Francielle Renata Danielli Martins Marques ,
- Vanessa Denardi Antoniassi Baldissera ,
- Lígia Carreira
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
- Aline Balandis Costa ,
- Maria Aparecida Salci ,
- Francielle Renata Danielli Martins Marques ,
- Vanessa Denardi Antoniassi Baldissera ,
- Lígia Carreira
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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.
- Aline Balandis Costa
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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
- Lucas Gardim ,
- Fernanda Rodrigues dos Santos ,
- Bruna Moreno Dias ,
- Lívia Barrionuevo El Hetti Fuentes ,
- Renata Cristina de Campos Pereira Silveira , [ … ],
- Andrea Bernardes
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
- Lucas Gardim ,
- Fernanda Rodrigues dos Santos ,
- Bruna Moreno Dias ,
- Lívia Barrionuevo El Hetti Fuentes ,
- Renata Cristina de Campos Pereira Silveira ,
- Andrea Bernardes
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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.
- Lucas Gardim
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-14-2024
Strategies used by nurses regarding underreporting of rural work accidents due to pesticide use
- Dionatan Carmini de Brito ,
- Daiani Modernel Xavier ,
- Alberto de Oliveira Redü ,
- Luciano Garcia Lourenção ,
- Franciele Gomes Soares , [ … ],
- Laura Fontoura Perin
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
- Dionatan Carmini de Brito ,
- Daiani Modernel Xavier ,
- Alberto de Oliveira Redü ,
- Luciano Garcia Lourenção ,
- Franciele Gomes Soares ,
- Giovana Calcagno Gomes ,
- Laura Fontoura Perin
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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.
- Dionatan Carmini de Brito
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Teoria de médio alcance do diagnóstico de enfermagem sobrepeso
- Ana Carolina Costa Carino ,
- Renata Marinho Fernandes ,
- Anna Thays Dias Almeida ,
- Cecília Maria Farias de Queiroz Frazão ,
- Caroline Evelin Nascimento Kluczynik , [ … ],
- Ana Luisa Brandão de Carvalho Lira
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
- Ana Carolina Costa Carino ,
- Renata Marinho Fernandes ,
- Anna Thays Dias Almeida ,
- Cecília Maria Farias de Queiroz Frazão ,
- Caroline Evelin Nascimento Kluczynik ,
- Ana Luisa Brandão de Carvalho Lira
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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.
- Ana Carolina Costa Carino
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Association between self-care and hospital readmissions of patients with heart failure
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):500-506
Abstract
Association between self-care and hospital readmissions of patients with heart failure
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):500-506
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690312i
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Objective:
to assess the association between self-care and the number of hospital readmissions of patients with heart failure (ADHF) and test the applicability of two self-care assessment tools. longitudinal study, performed in a cardiology reference hospital in southern Brazil.
Method:
it included 82 patients with a mean age of 61.85±12.33 years, 57.3% male. The mean score of self-care assessment found the scales European Heart Failure Self-care Behavior Scale and Self-care Scale for Patients with Heart Failure was unsatisfactory.
Results:
it was observed an average of 2.57±1.66 rehospitalization last year for decompensated heart failure. There was a correlation between self-care scores with the number of hospital readmissions for decompensated HF. Education and age were associated to self-care of HF patients.
Conclusion:
both scales assess self-care in a relevant way, and correlated their indexes.
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Knowledge management in Portuguese healthcare institutions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):492-499
Abstract
Knowledge management in Portuguese healthcare institutions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):492-499
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690311i
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Objective:
to evaluate the perception of healthcare institution collaborators in relation to knowledge management in the institution where they operate and analyze the existence of differences in this perception, based on the institution’s management model.
Method:
a study conducted in a sample consisting of 671 collaborators from 10 Portuguese healthcare institutions with different models of management. In order to assess the knowledge management perception, we used a score designed from and based on items from the scores available in the literature.
Results:
the perception of moderate knowledge management on the healthcare institutions and the statistically significant differences in knowledge management perception were evidenced in each management model.
Conclusion:
management knowledge takes place in healthcare institutions, and the current management model determines the way staff at these institutions manage their knowledge.
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Social impairment of patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):484-491
Abstract
Social impairment of patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):484-491
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690310i
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Objective:
to evaluate the impairment of social and emotional domains of hospitalized patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cells transplantation.
Method:
an observational, longitudinal study with 25 participants evaluated in the period of pre-transplant, pancytopenia and pre-hospital discharge between September 2013 and September 2014, in a reference hospital for this treatment modality in Brazil. Two international instruments were used, both of which translated and adapted to Portuguese (Brazil): Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 and Functional Assessment Cancer Therapy – Bone Marrow Transplantation.
Results:
patients have shown a statistically significant decrease in the social domain, and stability of the emotional function along the course of treatment.
Conclusion:
hematopoietic stem cell transplantation changes the social function of patients with hematologic cancer during hospitalization stage. Thus, patients should receive guidance addressing the social domain in order that it can be less affected.
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Frailty and quality of life in elderly primary health care users
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):478-483
Abstract
Frailty and quality of life in elderly primary health care users
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):478-483
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690309i
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Objective:
to investigate the association between physical frailty and quality of life in elderly users of primary health care in the capital of the state of Paraná.
Method:
a cross-sectional, quantitative study with 203 elders. Data collected included: physical activity questionnaires, weight loss, fatigue/exhaustion, quality of life, performance of gait speed tests, and handgrip strength.
Results:
of the 203 older adults, 115 were pre-frail, 49 were non-frail, and 39 were frail, with a significant association with functional capacity and quality of life in all groups. The dimensions resulting from physical aspects, pain, and vitality were associated with those that were non-frail.
Conclusion:
in this study, frailty syndrome was inversely proportional to the quality of life, and significantly associated with functional capacity of older adults. Physical frailty is a manageable condition which can be targeted through geriatric nursing interventions.
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Impact of home visits on the functional capacity of patients with venous ulcers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):468-477
Abstract
Impact of home visits on the functional capacity of patients with venous ulcers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):468-477
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690308i
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Objective:
to assess the impact of protocol home visits on the functional capacity of adult and elderly patients with venous ulcers, before and after guidance received at home.
Method:
clinical experimental, randomized, nonblinded and controlled study, developed with 32 patients (case and control groups). Fields of research were the Wound Outpatient Care Unit of the Antônio Pedro University Hospital and households of patients treated in the outpatient unit. Data collection occurred from February to June 2014, by means of an assessment tool of the health care unit, the TINETTI index and a script for directions to be provided to study participants who received home visits.
Results:
participants in the case group showed significant and differentiated improvement post-intervention when compared to the control group, which remained stable.
Conclusion:
directions provided in the home context were beneficial to the members of the case group.
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Pressure ulcers in critically ill patients: incidence and associated factors
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):460-467
Abstract
Pressure ulcers in critically ill patients: incidence and associated factors
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):460-467
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690307i
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Objective:
to identify the incidence and describe the associated factors for pressure ulcers in critically ill patients.
Method:
this was a prospective cohort study with 77 patients, using a clinical, metabolic assessment and the associated factors for pressure ulcer, applying the risk scales (Braden and Waterlow) and assigning ulcers to categories.
Results:
an incidence of 22% (95% CI 12.6 – 31.5), with 17 patients with 32 pressure ulcers in the sacral region (47%), and of Class I (72%). The length of stay was greater than ten days (71%), most admissions were surgical (53%) or for congestive heart failure (24%), and were high risk on the Braden Scale (59%).
Conclusion:
the study highlights the high incidence of pressure ulcers, clinical and metabolic characteristics and associated factors, as well as the outcome of death, requiring, therefore, preventive measures.
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Accreditation in a public hospital: perceptions of a multidisciplinary team
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):451-459
Abstract
Accreditation in a public hospital: perceptions of a multidisciplinary team
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):451-459
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690306i
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Objective:
to analyze the perceptions of the multidisciplinary team on Accreditation in a public hospital.
Method:
descriptive, exploratory, qualitative research, performed in May 2014, using recorded individual interviews. In total, 28 employees of a public hospital, Accredited with Excellence, answered the guiding question: “Tell me about the Accreditation system used in this hospital”. The interviews were transcribed and subjected to content analysis.
Results:
of the speeches, three categories emerged: Advantages offered by the Accreditation; Accredited public hospital resembling a private hospital; Pride/satisfaction for acting in an accredited public hospital.
Conclusion:
participants perceived Accreditation as a favorable system for a quality management in the public service because it promotes the development of professional skills and improves cost management, organizational structure, management of assistance and perception of job pride/satisfaction.
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Health status and the return to work after traffic accidents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):443-450
Abstract
Health status and the return to work after traffic accidents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):443-450
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690305i
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Objective:
to compare the health status of traffic accident victims, at hospital discharge and after six months, and to analyze the predictive variables of their health status and return to work.
Method:
observational, longitudinal study. Data were collected through interviews and medical records of 102 patients with a mean age of 33 years; with the majority being men and victims of motorcycle accidents. The variables were analyzed by means of validated tools, student’s t-test, multiple linear regression, and logistic regression.
Results:
there was an improvement of perception in the patients’ health status six months after hospital discharge and functional capacity. The individuals who returned to work showed better health-related quality of life evaluation.
Conclusion:
improvement of the perceived health status six months after hospital discharge was found. Factors that influenced the patients’ return to work were not identified.
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