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06-01-2015
Elderly families of South of Brazil in the Health Strategy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):406-413
Abstract
Elderly families of South of Brazil in the Health Strategy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):406-413
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680305i
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Objective:
to characterize families and health status of the elderly in the Family Health Strategy and to verify the association of family composition with sociodemographic characteristics and health of the elderly.
Method:
population-based study with 215 families and 266 elderly, linked to the Family Health Strategy from a city of Rio Grande do Sul state.
Results:
there was predominance of nuclear family composition, considered as the main source of informal support, families of female elderly (62.6%) and cardiovascular complication. The nuclear structure was signifi cantly associated with female gender (PR = 0.77; p = 0.025) and smoking (PR = 1.35; p = 0.009).
Conclusion:
the results reinforce the need to maintain a network of formal and informal support to the elderly and their families to preserve the independence or to postpone the decline in functional capacity.
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06-01-2015
From real to ideal – the health (un)care of long-lived elders
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):398-405
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From real to ideal – the health (un)care of long-lived elders
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):398-405
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680304i
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Objective:
to analyze similarities and dissimilarities in the meanings assigned to health care by long-lived elders and nursing professionals in a healthcare setting.
Method:
ethnographic qualitative research, based on the Spradley-McCurdy method and the interpretive anthropology of Geertz and Kleinman. The sample consisted of 20 key informants. Data were collected through participatory observation and ethnographic interviews from March to October 2013 and analyzed in domains, taxonomies and cultural themes.
Results:
Six domains and cultural taxonomies emerged and revealed reasons, attributes, and resources in providing care in relationship to long-lived elders and nursing professionals; fi nally, the following cultural theme emerged: the real to the ideal – the health (un)care of long-lived elders.
Conclusion:
The study showed the distance between the desired and actual health care provided to aged people in the scenario studied.
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06-01-2015
Rescuing the pleasure of playing of child with cancer in a hospital setting
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):391-397
Abstract
Rescuing the pleasure of playing of child with cancer in a hospital setting
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):391-397
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680303i
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Objective:
to dimension spaces and people that act on playing of children with cancer in outpatient treatment.
Method:
qualitative research developed with the creative sensitive method. A total of twenty two family members of seven children with cancer in outpatient treatment at a public hospital in Rio de Janeiro participated of this research. Data were generated in the family members’ homes, from September 2011 to May 2012.
Results:
after the diagnosis of childhood cancer, there was a change of scene and in the people who interact and play with children. Hospital has a central place for it, since children discover the pleasure of playing in this setting.
Conclusion:
the health care professional, especially nurses, who work on hospital care needs, should develop the ability of facilitate playing and therefore, enable care that promotes childhood development.
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06-01-2015
Child Health Surveillance: nurses perspective
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):384-390
Abstract
Child Health Surveillance: nurses perspective
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):384-390
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680302i
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Objective:
to analyze conceptions of nurses on child health surveillance in family health units.
Method:
a qualitative study with thematic analysis of the data, based on the paradigm of Health Surveillance. Interviews were conducted with 13 nurses in a countryside city in the state of Sao Paulo.
Results:
nurses conceived child health surveillance as an active monitoring, which should be comprehensive, identifying risks/vulnerabilities, through multidisciplinary and intersectoral actions that are dependent on maternal involvement. We found partial development of these assumptions in practice, due to diffi culties such as lack of maternal involvement in the proposed actions, lack of time for discussion and adoption of measures in the units and disarticulation between levels and sectors of the city.
Conclusion:
a greater political and technical investment is needed to ensure the adoption of this model in different sectors and levels of care of the city.
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06-01-2015
As diversas faces da Integridade em Pesquisa: por uma Enfermagem íntegra!
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):375-377
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As diversas faces da Integridade em Pesquisa: por uma Enfermagem íntegra!
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):375-377
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680301i
Views0Recentemente, tivemos oportunidade de participar da 4ª Conferência Mundial de Integridade em Pesquisa, no Rio de Janeiro. Para nós, pesquisadores, docentes, autores, pareceristas e editores científicos de periódicos de Enfermagem foi um evento divisor de águas: de ora em diante precisamos apertar o passo para alcançar as áreas que já têm as questões de Integridade […]See more -
06-01-2015
The many sides of Research Integrity: For Integrity in Nursing!
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):375-377
Abstract
The many sides of Research Integrity: For Integrity in Nursing!
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):375-377
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680301i
Views1We recently had the opportunity to participate in the 4th World Conference on Research Integrity in Rio de Janeiro. For us researchers, professors, authors, reviewers and scientific editors of nursing periodicals, the event was a watershed: From this point forward, we must step up our game and catch up with other areas that already discuss […]See more -
01-01-2015
Professional Master’s Degree: potential contribution to Advanced Practice Nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1186-1189
Abstract
Professional Master’s Degree: potential contribution to Advanced Practice Nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1186-1189
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680626i
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A reflection articleabout the contribution of Master’s Degree Programs in Advanced Practice Nursing and the Universal Health Coverage and the Universal Health Access, topicsthat have been discussed by the Pan American Health Organization, and which the Brazilian Nursingrequires not just appropriate, but further studyto reflect in order to define directions for our profession.
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01-01-2015
Concept of family insufficiency in the aged: critical literature analysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1176-1185
Abstract
Concept of family insufficiency in the aged: critical literature analysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1176-1185
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680625i
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Objective:
to identify the attributes of the “family insufficiency” concept of the aged in the literature.
Method:
critical literature analysis.
Results:
family insufficiency is characterized as a complex process of psychosocial interaction, founded mainly on low social support of the aged and impaired family ties. Its antecedents are found in contemporary transformations within the family system, intergenerational conflicts, impaired family relationships and social vulnerability of the family. The consequences of family insufficiency include social vulnerability of the aged, decline of psychological and functional health, lower quality of life and unsuccessful aging. An original theoretical proposal was elaborated for the concept of family insufficiency in the elderly, with the identification of its attributes, antecedents and consequences.
Conclusion:
the findings of this study constitute a theoretical advancement in the Family Insufficiency Syndrome in elderly people and provide data for future field research in developing the concept.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-08-2023
Simulation-based training in Leprosy: development and validation of a scenario for community health workers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230114
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLESimulation-based training in Leprosy: development and validation of a scenario for community health workers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230114
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0114
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Objectives:
To build and validate a clinical simulation scenario designed to instruct community health workers (CHWs) in active leprosy case detection.
Methods:
Methodological study involving the development of a simulated clinical scenario and content validation by experts. The Content Validity Index (CVI) was used to determine the level of agreement among the judging commitee, and a descriptive analysis of their recommendations was performed.
Results:
A simulated scenario with a simulated participant was developed — a simulation characterized by low complexity, moderate physical/environmental fidelity, moderate to high psychological fidelity, and high conceptual fidelity, lasting 50 minutes and capable of training up to 10 CHWs simultaneously. The scenario was validated by 14 experts, with a CVI exceeding 80% for all components.
Conclusions:
The validated clinical simulation possesses attributes that make it highly reproducible in various national health contexts, thereby contributing to the global “Towards Zero Leprosy” strategy.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-08-2023
Knowledge and practices about health among Quilombola men: contributions to health care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230138
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEKnowledge and practices about health among Quilombola men: contributions to health care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230138
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0138
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Objective:
to analyze health knowledge and practices among Quilombola men.
Methods:
a qualitative, descriptive study, carried out with 40 men from two Quilombola communities in Santa Izabel do Pará, state of Pará, Brazil. Individual interviews were carried out using a semi-structured script. Text corpus was subjected to analysis with Interface de R pour les Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Textes et de Questionnaires 0.6, alpha 3, through Descending Hierarchical Classification.
Results:
among participants, eight (20.00%) were aged 55 to 59 years. 382 text segments were identified, with 299 (78.27%) being used, generating five lexical classes, which made up two subcorpora. The classes were organized into four thematic axes, covering knowledge about health and practices to prevent and solve health problems.
Final considerations:
men highlighted popular/traditional wisdom permeated by biomedical knowledge, translating their understanding of how to act to remain or become healthy.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-06-2023
Ethical problems in nursing teleconsultations for people living with HIV during the Covid-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220754
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEEthical problems in nursing teleconsultations for people living with HIV during the Covid-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220754
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0754
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Objectives:
to understand the ethical problems experienced by primary health care nurses in using nursing teleconsultations for people living with the human immunodeficiency virus during the coronavirus pandemic.
Methods:
qualitative research, anchored in Constructivist Grounded Theory. Data was collected between July and September 2020, with 17 participants.
Results:
the first category highlights the ethical problems in conducting teleconsultations, managing high demand, communication barriers, and risks related to data security. The second emphasizes the potential of teleconsultations in communication and access, by generating changes in the work process and the use of protocols to guide clinical practice.
Conclusions:
nurses’ work in digital mode requires professional qualification, with a view to stimulating reflection on teleconsultation practice, ethical-moral deliberation and combating stigma, and also adopting data security-centered conduct.
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12-04-2023
Ethical dilemmas at the end of life: a reflection from the Philosophical Perspective of Luigina Mortari
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220759
Abstract
Ethical dilemmas at the end of life: a reflection from the Philosophical Perspective of Luigina Mortari
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220759
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0759
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Objectives:
to reflect on the ethical dilemmas involved in the care of patients at the end of their lives.
Methods:
this is a theoretical-reflective study based on the ethics of care proposed by Luigina Mortari.
Results:
discussing care involves addressing the ways of being inherent to human existence and understanding the unique characteristics of this condition. Ethical care constitutes an action driven by interest in the other and by the perception of their need. Ethical dilemmas are a part of end-of-life care, making it essential to maintain respectful assistance that considers the patient’s autonomy, using strategies for expressing their wishes, and ensuring continuous clear and empathetic communication among all those involved in providing care.
Final Considerations:
issues related to being, stemming from one’s reality of dependency and vulnerability, contribute to the emergence of ethical dilemmas present in care actions.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
Overview of nursing ethics teaching in Brazilian public higher education institutions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220808
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEOverview of nursing ethics teaching in Brazilian public higher education institutions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220808
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0808
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Objectives:
to outline the teaching of ethics in undergraduate Nursing programs in Brazilian public higher education institutions.
Methods:
descriptive and exploratory study, carried out through the documentary analysis of pedagogical projects of undergraduate Nursing programs in Brazil.
Results:
153 active undergraduate Nursing programs were found, of which 106 provide the pedagogical project. In addition to deontological teaching, the teaching of ethics was identified in a transversal way associated with themes such as Social Context, Hospital and Community Care, Pharmacology, Systematization of Nursing Care, Surgical Nursing, Epidemiology, Palliative Care, Management in Nursing, Diversity, Women’s, Children’s, Adolescent’s, Adult’s and Older People’s Health, and Mental Health.
Final Considerations:
the challenge in teaching nursing ethics is its integration with each action of caring, teaching and managing.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-08-2023
Validation of telesimulation in the care of late preterm newborns with hypoglycemia for nursing students
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:20220438
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEValidation of telesimulation in the care of late preterm newborns with hypoglycemia for nursing students
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:20220438
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0438
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Objective:
To develop and validate a telesimulation scenario for nursing students in the care of late preterm infants with hypoglycemia.
Methods:
A methodological study conducted between August 2021 and May 2022 in a virtual environment involved constructing and validating the scenario with 10 experts, and testing it with 10 students. The content validity index assessed validity, with a threshold of 80% or higher, and suggestions were analyzed using semantic approximation.
Results:
Validation confirmed the appropriateness of all 14 scenario items, with an overall index of 97.8% and clarity and relevance indices of 98.5%. During testing, the overall index was 99.7%, with the “resources” item receiving the lowest score. Adjustments were made to objectives, technical terms, resources, and target audience based on feedback.
Conclusion:
Telesimulation is a widely accepted educational technology for training nursing students, with potential to enhance teaching quality and neonatal care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-10-2023
Construction and validity of educational technology in audiovisual media on premature newborn care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220403
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEConstruction and validity of educational technology in audiovisual media on premature newborn care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220403
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0403
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Objectives:
to construct and validate an educational video storyboard about care for premature newborns at home.
Methods:
a methodological study, with the construction of an educational video storyboard, validated with 14 judges. Content was selected from scoping review. For data collection, a validated instrument was used. The criterion for validity was agreement greater than 80%, analyzed using the Content Validity Index.
Results:
the storyboard construction was guided by the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning theoretical framework. Construction and validity took place from May to December 2020. The storyboard’s final version lasted 10 minutes, and was validated in terms of objective, structure, presentation and relevance, with a Content Validity Index of 0.9.
Conclusions:
the storyboard of the educational video proved to be valid and adequate for health promotion in developing care for premature newborns at home.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-08-2023
Early ambulation and dhikr complementary therapies effect on intestinal peristaltic in post-open cholecystectomy patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220636
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEarly ambulation and dhikr complementary therapies effect on intestinal peristaltic in post-open cholecystectomy patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220636
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0636
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Objectives:
to analyze and determine the effect of a combination intervention of early ambulation and dhikr therapy on intestinal peristaltic recovery in post-open cholecystectomy patients.
Methods:
a pre-experimental design with one group pre and post-test design was used. The samples were 15 post-open cholecystectomy patients which were selected using the purposive sampling technique. The data were collected using the instrument observation sheet and analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. Early ambulation used standard operational procedure in the hospital and dhikr therapy was carried out at 2 hours post-operation for 10-15 minutes.
Results:
there was an effect of early ambulation and dhikr therapy on intestinal peristaltic recovery in post-open cholecystectomy patients with general anesthesia (Z=-3.442; p=0.001).
Conclusions:
a combination of early ambulation and dhikr therapy can be recommended as interventions to improve intestinal peristaltic in a post-open cholecystectomy patient with general anesthesia.
Keywords:Anesthesia, GeneralCholecystectomyComplementary TherapiesEarly AmbulationPerioperative NursingSee more
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE02-05-2021
Homeless people: health aspects and experiences with health services
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20190200
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEHomeless people: health aspects and experiences with health services
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20190200
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0200
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Objectives:
to analyze the understanding of homeless people living in a city in the countryside of São Paulo about what health is and about their experiences in health services.
Methods:
a qualitative exploratory study developed through interviews with homeless people and a field diary. The data were organized by themes and the findings were compared to a collective health framework.
Results:
the explored themes were: “Being healthy for the homeless population”, “The search for health services” and “Being a user of health services from the perspective of homeless people”. We present the interviewees’ understanding of health and their experiences in healthcare services. Along this path, we outline aspects that show the network’s weaknesses, permeated by prejudices and discrimination.
Final Considerations:
this population has conceptions about health and needs that need to be singularly taken into consideration to facilitate access and care.
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09-16-2019
Leprosy educational practices with adolescents: an integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1397-1404
Abstract
Leprosy educational practices with adolescents: an integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1397-1404
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0458
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Objectives:
to identify scientific evidence in the literature regarding educational actions on leprosy developed with adolescents.
Method:
an integrative review of the literature, with the following research question: what are the leprosy educational practices currently being developed with adolescents? The search was performed in the following databases: MEDLINE, Scopus, LILACS, CINAHL, BVS Hanseníase and other sources, using “adolescent”; “leprosy”; “health education”; “public health”, and “public health practice” as keywords. Results: the sample was comprised of nine studies. Leprosy educational practices with adolescents verifiably promote change in knowledge when they are based on constructivist methodologies. The nurse is recognized as a professional with potential for developing these educational practices. Final considerations: actions for leprosy education with adolescents do lead to changes in knowledge, but new research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness in further improving this knowledge as well as changing behaviors and practices.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-18-2022
Cultural adaptation and content validity evidence of the Nutritional Literacy Scale Brazilian version
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(6):e20210657
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ORIGINAL ARTICLECultural adaptation and content validity evidence of the Nutritional Literacy Scale Brazilian version
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(6):e20210657
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0657
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Objective:
To investigate the evidence of content validity and reliability of the Brazilian version of the Nutritional Literacy Scale (NLS) after the cultural adaptation process.
Methods:
Psychometric study of 1,197 users of the National Health Service (Brazilian SUS). The NLS was culturally adapted to Brazilian Portuguese and six items of the original scale were modified to improve its understanding, giving rise to the Brazilian version of the scale named NLS-BR. The analysis of evidence of content validity of the NLS-BR was performed using the Item Response Theory (IRT).
Results:
The final version of the NLS-BR had 23 items and proved to be adequate to assess nutritional literacy in adults assisted by the Brazilian SUS.
Final considerations:
The NLS-BR proved to be of adequate understanding and demonstrated evidence of content validity and reliability for users of the Brazilian SUS.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-13-2019
Factors related to quilombola attendance to child follow-up appointments
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:9-16
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEFactors related to quilombola attendance to child follow-up appointments
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:9-16
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0605
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Objective:
To understand factors interfering with the attendance of quilombola children to growth and development follow-up appointments.
Method:
It is a qualitative research based on Symbolic interactionism, during which 14 mothers of children bellow 1 year-old were interviewed, who attended to the Family Health Unit at Ilha de Maré, Bahia, Brazil.
Results:
Appointment attendance is affected by factors intrinsic to mothers (meaning of child health follow-up; association between appointments and children falling ill; personal issues) and extrinsic factors, related to the service (availability, long waiting time for appointments and its quality).
Final considerations:
An administration prioritizing the service’s organization is required, which can prioritize attendances and the reduction of waiting time, specially given the personal issues that compromise going to the unit.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE02-02-2022
The Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis as a tool to evaluate care protocols
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(3):e20210153
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEThe Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis as a tool to evaluate care protocols
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(3):e20210153
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0153
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Objectives:
to identify, classify, and analyze modes of failure in the medication process.
Methods:
evaluative research that used the Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (HFMEA) in a service of bone marrow transplant from June to September 2018, with the participation of 35 health workers.
Results:
207 modes of failure were identified and classified as mistakes in verification (14%), scheduling (25.6%), administration (29%), dilution (16.4%), prescription (2.4%), and identification (12.6%). The analysis of risk showed a moderate (51.7%) and high (30.9%) need of intervention, leading to the creation of an internal quality assurance group and of continued education activities.
Conclusions:
the Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis showed itself to be a tool to actively identify, classify, and analyze failures in the process of medication, contributing for the proposal of actions aimed at patient safety.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-06-2020
Prevention of infections associated with peripheral catheters: construction and validation of clinical scenario
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190390
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEPrevention of infections associated with peripheral catheters: construction and validation of clinical scenario
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190390
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0390
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Objectives:
to describe the process of construction and content validation of a clinical setting for teaching and learning the recommended practices for preventing bloodstream infection, associated with peripheral venous catheters, for nursing professionals.
Methods:
methodological study of the construction of the scenario based on the National League Nursing Jeffries Simulation Theory, International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, and the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency. Twelve experts performed content validation. We used to assess the degree of agreement between them, the Content Validity Index, and a descriptive analysis of the suggestions presented.
Results:
all the requirements of the simulated clinical scenario reached an agreement between judges of more than 80% in terms of clarity and relevance.
Conclusions:
the steps adopted in the construction and validation of the clinical scenario proved to be adequate and relevant, and the scenario is suitable for training professionals.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-01-2020
Perceptions of pharmaceutical services among elderly people on polymedication
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190305
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEPerceptions of pharmaceutical services among elderly people on polymedication
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190305
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0305
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Objectives:
Describe the importance of guidelines provided during pharmaceutical consultation about compliance with medication therapy based on interviews with polymedicated elderly patients.
Methods:
A qualitative methodological study carried out during consultations with 40 elderly patients of both genders at the Health Care Center for Elderly Patients and Caregivers. The study used the technique of content analysis, applying a questionnaire with two open questions.
Results:
Two categories and eight subcategories emerged after the transcription of interviews and exhaustive reading of the data. The category “Pharmaceutical consultation as an education instrument for the self-care of polymedicated elderly patients” presented the highest frequency. The subcategory with the highest frequency was “Concern of elderly patients about self-care”.
Final Considerations:
In the case of polymedicated elderly patients, pharmaceutical consultation is an important education instrument which, through the provision of pharmaceutical guidelines, allows the minimization of concerns about pharmacotherapy, contributing to compliance and self-care.
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07-05-2021
Factors associated with urinary tract infection in a Nursing Home
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200813
Abstract
Factors associated with urinary tract infection in a Nursing Home
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200813
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0813
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Objective:
to analyze the factors associated with urinary tract infection occurrence in institutionalized elderly.
Methods:
this is a cross-sectional, analytical, quantitative study with 116 elderly people from a Nursing Home. Urinary tract infection diagnosis was carried out through urine culture and clinical assessment. Demographic data and associated factors were obtained from medical records. Statistical analysis included bivariate analysis and logistic regression models.
Results:
the factors associated with urinary tract infection (p<0.05) were being female; wheelchair user; diaper use; diuretic use; urinary and bowel incontinence; type 1 diabetes; benign prostatic hyperplasia; dehydration.
Conclusion:
this study revealed that it is important to consider non-modifiable factors such as sex and clinical comorbidities; however, dehydration, a modifiable factor, increased the chances of developing urinary tract infections by 40 times among institutionalized elderly and demands greater attention from the health team.
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