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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-27-2023
RESVECH 2.0: cross-cultural adaptation for Brazil, reliability and validity for the evaluation of venous ulcers
- Marina Rosa Menegon
, - Suelen Gomes Malaquias ,
- Joana Aragão da Silva ,
- Beatriz Guitton Renaud Baptista de Oliveira ,
- Juan Carlos Restrepo Medrano , [ … ],
- Maria Márcia Bachion
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLERESVECH 2.0: cross-cultural adaptation for Brazil, reliability and validity for the evaluation of venous ulcers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(2):e20220185
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0185
- Marina Rosa Menegon ,
- Suelen Gomes Malaquias ,
- Joana Aragão da Silva ,
- Beatriz Guitton Renaud Baptista de Oliveira ,
- Juan Carlos Restrepo Medrano ,
- José Verdú-Soriano ,
- Maria Márcia Bachion
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Objectives:
to cross-culturally adapt the scale Resultados en la valoración y evolución de la cicatrización de las heridas – RESVECH 2.0 for Brazilian Portuguese; to estimate the internal consistency and construct and criterion validity of the scale in the evaluation of venous ulcers.
Methods:
methodological study, based on international guidelines for studies of this type. Wounds were evaluated using the RESVECH 2.0 and Pressure Ulcer Scale of Healing 3.0 (PUSH). Descriptive analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, Cronbach’s alpha and Spearman’s correlation (p<0.05) were used.
Results:
12 nurses and 77 people with 153 venous ulcers participated in the study. The translation was successful, the proposed factor model was validated, and Cronbach ‘s alpha = 0.832 (95%CI, 0.780-0.880) and correlation coefficient (RESVECH 2.0 and PUSH 3.0) = 0.74 were obtained.
Conclusions:
the adaptation of RESVECH 2.0 to Brazilian Portuguese is robust. Reliability and validity show compatibility for use in the country in the evaluation of venous ulcers.
- Marina Rosa Menegon
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-27-2023
Prevalence of characteristics associated with sarcopenia in elders: a cross-sectional study
- Caroline Ribeiro de Sousa ,
- Janaína Fonseca Victor Coutinho ,
- Marília Braga Marques ,
- Rachel Gabriel Bastos Barbosa ,
- Jarbas de Sá Roriz Filho , [ … ],
- Rodrigo Lopes de Paula Souza
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEPrevalence of characteristics associated with sarcopenia in elders: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(2):e20220209
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0209
- Caroline Ribeiro de Sousa ,
- Janaína Fonseca Victor Coutinho ,
- Marília Braga Marques ,
- Rachel Gabriel Bastos Barbosa ,
- Jarbas de Sá Roriz Filho ,
- Edson Silva Soares ,
- Charlys Barbosa Nogueira ,
- Rodrigo Lopes de Paula Souza
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Objectives:
to identify the prevalence and characteristics associated with sarcopenia in elders in Primary Health Care Units.
Methods:
cross-sectional study with 384 elders. To evaluate sarcopenia, we measured: strength and muscle mass, and physical performance. The elderly were classified as having: probable sarcopenia; sarcopenia; or severe sarcopenia. The chi-squared test and the multinomial logistic regression method were used.
Results:
the prevalence of probable sarcopenia was 25.52%; of sarcopenia, 11.98%; and of severe sarcopenia, 9.90%. Probable sarcopenia is 1.75 times more prevalent in men; osteoporosis is 2.16 times more prevalent in people with severe sarcopenia; polypharmacy is 1.57 times more likely in individuals with probable sarcopenia; and calf circumference below 31 cm is 2.24 times more likely in patients with sarcopenia and 2.19 times more likely in patients with severe sarcopenia.
Conclusions:
the highest prevalence was of probable sarcopenia, and the characteristics associated with sarcopenia were sex, osteoporosis, polypharmacy, overweight, obesity, and calf circumference.
- Caroline Ribeiro de Sousa
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-27-2023
Outline of a project for nursing health education on the Instagram social network
- Gabriella Picoli dos Santos Faustino ,
- Matheus Oliveira da Silva ,
- Antonio José de Almeida Filho ,
- Márcia de Assunção Ferreira
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEOutline of a project for nursing health education on the Instagram social network
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(2):e20220301
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0301
- Gabriella Picoli dos Santos Faustino ,
- Matheus Oliveira da Silva ,
- Antonio José de Almeida Filho ,
- Márcia de Assunção Ferreira
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Objectives:
to characterize the outline of a project for health education and its contributions to the propagation of information on the Instagram social network.
Methods:
exploratory and descriptive research on an Instagram profile called ;. Data collection: from July 23, 2020, to April 21, 2021. Interaction metrics were generated on 36 posts. Simple and percentage statistical analysis were applied.
Results:
there are 1,016 followers in Brazil, with a 206.02% growth. The largest audience is teenagers, young people, and women, with a gender difference of 41.8%. The greatest interest was about covid-19, sexual health, and drugs. Followers’ misconceptions reinforce the need for the dissemination of quality information.
Conclusions:
Instagram metrics point to the project’s validation in terms of audience interest, mostly adolescents and youth. Instagram proved to be powerful for educational purposes and information dissemination, as well as an autonomous field for nursing.
- Gabriella Picoli dos Santos Faustino
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-27-2023
Adaptation and validation of an adult patient classification instrument with emphasis on the family dimension
- Ariane Polidoro Dini ,
- Jamilly dos Santos Okabe ,
- Stephanie Ziare Kalvan ,
- Carla Simplicio ,
- Renata Cristina Gasparino
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEAdaptation and validation of an adult patient classification instrument with emphasis on the family dimension
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(2):e20220530
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0530
- Ariane Polidoro Dini ,
- Jamilly dos Santos Okabe ,
- Stephanie Ziare Kalvan ,
- Carla Simplicio ,
- Renata Cristina Gasparino
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Objectives:
to adapt and validate an instrument for classifying adult patients that emphasizes the family support network in the demand for nursing care.
Methods:
methodological study, carried out in three phases: adaptation of an instrument considering the reality of adult patients; content validation with seven experts and assessment of measurement properties (construct validity and internal consistency) with 781 hospitalized patients.
Results:
in content validation, the indicators reached the values established for the Content Validity Index (0.85-1.00). In the confirmatory factor analysis, the 11 indicators were distributed in three domains and presented average variance extracted and factor loading greater than 0.5. Composite reliability was greater than 0.7.
Conclusions:
the present study adapted and made available, with evidence of validity and reliability, an instrument for classifying adult patients that considers the family support network in the demand for nursing care.
- Ariane Polidoro Dini
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-17-2023
Features of the triggering of the yellow code and factors associated with the occurrence of adverse events
- Pollyana Karine Lopes dos Santos ,
- Gabriella Novelli Oliveira ,
- Karina Sichieri ,
- Diná de Almeida Lopes Monteiro da Cruz ,
- Lilia de Souza Nogueira
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEFeatures of the triggering of the yellow code and factors associated with the occurrence of adverse events
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(2):e20220181
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0181
- Pollyana Karine Lopes dos Santos ,
- Gabriella Novelli Oliveira ,
- Karina Sichieri ,
- Diná de Almeida Lopes Monteiro da Cruz ,
- Lilia de Souza Nogueira
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Objective:
to analyze the characteristics of the activation of the yellow code in wards and identify the factors associated with adverse events after the Rapid Response Team.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study with retrospective analysis of medical records of adults admitted to medical or surgical clinic wards of the University Hospital of São Paulo.
Results:
among the 91 patients, the most frequent signs of triggers (n=107) were peripheral oxygen saturation of less than 90% (40.2%) and hypotension (30.8%). Regarding the associated factors the research identified each minute of attendance of the Rapid Response Team in the wards increased by 1.2% odds of adverse events (twenty-four unplanned admission in the ICU and one cardiac arrest) in the sample (p=0.014).
Conclusions:
decreased oxygen saturation and hypotension were the main reasons for the triggering, and the length of care was associated with the frequency of adverse events.
- Pollyana Karine Lopes dos Santos
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-17-2023
Characteristics of work in primary care identified in the collective exercise of application of the SWOT matrix
- Maristela Izcak Baldissera ,
- Carine Vendruscolo ,
- Denise Antunes de Azambuja Zocche ,
- Fabiane Ferraz ,
- Rafael Gue Martini
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLECharacteristics of work in primary care identified in the collective exercise of application of the SWOT matrix
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(2):e20220443
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0443
- Maristela Izcak Baldissera ,
- Carine Vendruscolo ,
- Denise Antunes de Azambuja Zocche ,
- Fabiane Ferraz ,
- Rafael Gue Martini
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Objective:
to understand how variables strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats make it possible to characterize work in Primary Health Care, to collectively propose strategies for systematizing this process with Family Health teams.
Methods:
methodological research, with 23 participants in direct relationship with Primary Care, including representatives of segments: care (work), management and social control. In one of the three pedagogical meetings, the SWOT matrix was used as a tool for organizational work planning.
Results:
applying the matrix resulted in the following thematic categories: Teamwork and regulations: key elements for interprofessionality at work; Continuing Health Education: path to autonomy and participatory management (co-management).
Final considerations:
the study promoted the systematization of teams’ work, through the mobilization of sectors and distribution of tasks, involving professionals in the co-management of the process.
- Maristela Izcak Baldissera
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-17-2023
Professional autonomy in dealing with complications: discourse of obstetric nurses working in planned home births
- Natália Webler ,
- Lilian Conceição Guimarães de Almeida ,
- Jordana Brock Carneiro ,
- Luana Moura Campos ,
- Tanila Amorim Glaeser , [ … ],
- Ingrid Bonfim Silva
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEProfessional autonomy in dealing with complications: discourse of obstetric nurses working in planned home births
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(2):e20220388
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0388
- Natália Webler ,
- Lilian Conceição Guimarães de Almeida ,
- Jordana Brock Carneiro ,
- Luana Moura Campos ,
- Tanila Amorim Glaeser ,
- Telmara Menezes Couto ,
- Samara Garcia de Lima ,
- Ingrid Bonfim Silva
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Objective:
to understand the exercise of professional autonomy by obstetric nurses in dealing with complications in planned home births.
Methods:
this is a qualitative study, supported by the Discourse of the Collective Subject methodological framework, whose data collection took place from January to March 2021, through interviews guided by a semi-structured script, in which seven midwives who are members of a childbirth care collective in northeastern Brazil and who work in the home context participated.
Results:
four central ideas emerged from the collective discourses related to the exercise of professional autonomy by obstetric nurses: shared decisions; theoretical-practical instrumentalization; professional expertise; and teamwork.
Final considerations:
obstetric nurses’ autonomy in the face of complications reflects the safety of planned home births and is based on collective critical thinking, reinforcing this professional’ leading role in obstetrics.
- Natália Webler
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-17-2023
Production and validation of an educational video on the use of the Z-Track Technique
- Patricia Magnabosco ,
- Simone de Godoy ,
- Isabel Amélia Costa Mendes ,
- Maria Beatriz Guimarães Raponi ,
- Bruna Francielle Toneti , [ … ],
- Leila Maria Marchi-Alves
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEProduction and validation of an educational video on the use of the Z-Track Technique
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(2):e20220439
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0439
- Patricia Magnabosco ,
- Simone de Godoy ,
- Isabel Amélia Costa Mendes ,
- Maria Beatriz Guimarães Raponi ,
- Bruna Francielle Toneti ,
- Leila Maria Marchi-Alves
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Objective:
to create and validate an educational video on intramuscular drug administration using the Z-track technique.
Methods:
the Delphi Technique was used to validate the script. PhDs in Nursing and PhDs in Social Communication with experience in the production of educational videos participated in the process. After editing, the video was validated by three nursing professors and assessed by students of the undergraduate nursing program at a public university.
Results:
the video was validated by the examiners with 100% agreement in three rounds for script validation and in two for video validation after editing. The duration of the video was 9 minutes.
Conclusion:
after validation by the examiners, students assessed the video and considered it suitable for learning. We This video is expected to aid in the training of nursing professionals and the enhancement of patient care.
- Patricia Magnabosco
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REFLECTION06-29-2020
Recommendations in covid-19 times: a view for home care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200310
Abstract
REFLECTIONRecommendations in covid-19 times: a view for home care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200310
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0310
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Objective:
To suggest recommendations for the practice of Home Nursing in the context of COVID-19.
Method:
Reflective study, originated from readings associated with the theme, available in current guidelines from the Pan American Health Organization, World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health.
Results:
Recommendations were developed from current scientific evidence for prevention of infections, control of epidemics and pandemics in the Brazilian home scenario.
Final considerations:
the reflections achieved contribute to guiding actions for better assistance to the patient, family caregivers and the community in the perspective of safe home care with COVID-19, and it is characterized as an introductory discussion on the theme, encouraging new studies to be carried out from the unfolding of the current scenario.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-21-2019
Educational hypermedia in nursing assistance at birth: building and validation of content and appearance
- Lara Leite de Oliveira ,
- Igor Cordeiro Mendes ,
- Marianne Maia Dutra Balsells ,
- Elizian Braga Rodrigues Bernardo ,
- Régia Christina Moura Barbosa Castro , [ … ],
- Ana Kelve de Castro Damasceno
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEducational hypermedia in nursing assistance at birth: building and validation of content and appearance
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1471-1478
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167/2018-0163
- Lara Leite de Oliveira ,
- Igor Cordeiro Mendes ,
- Marianne Maia Dutra Balsells ,
- Elizian Braga Rodrigues Bernardo ,
- Régia Christina Moura Barbosa Castro ,
- Priscila de Sousa Aquino ,
- Ana Kelve de Castro Damasceno
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Objective:
to build an educational hypermedia about nursing care at usual risk birth and to perform validation of content and appearance.
Method:
methodological research carried out following the following stages: content and planning of modules; media production and organization of tutorial units; organization of student space, tutor and communication between them; availability of hypermedia; assessment by experts in nursing and informatics; and implementation of proposed suggestions.
Results:
educational hypermedia showed to be a validated material, since it presented an optimum index of global content of 0.97 and statistical significance in the binomial test for the content and appearance.
Conclusion:
it is believed that the use of this material with undergraduate students in nursing will contribute to the quality of obstetric care, considering that it is an illustrated technology capable of favoring teaching-learning about normal humanized childbirth.
- Lara Leite de Oliveira
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-21-2020
Prevalence of xerostomia in women during breast cancer chemotherapy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190785
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEPrevalence of xerostomia in women during breast cancer chemotherapy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190785
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0785
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Objective:
To identify the prevalence of xerostomia in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Method:
Prospective cohort with 27 women who underwent up to 16 sessions of intravenous chemotherapy. Data collection was performed at the outpatient clinic of a university hospital in the city of São Paulo, where two forms were applied before the start of treatment and the Xerostomia Inventory before and after each chemotherapy session.
Results:
Complaints of dry mouth were present in 48.1% of women before chemotherapy, and they were approximately 28 times more likely to develop dry mouth during treatment. It was observed that the use of antiemetics contributed to the occurrence of xerostomia, and the anti-ulcerous were presented as a protective factor.
Conclusion:
The study identified both a high prevalence of xerostomia regardless of the chemotherapy used and the need to create protocols to improve the quality of life of these patients.
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04-14-2021
Child behavior during the social distancing in the COVID-19 pandemic
- Eny Dórea Paiva ,
- Luciana Rodrigues da Silva ,
- Maria Estela Diniz Machado ,
- Rosane Cordeiro Burla de Aguiar ,
- Karina Rangel da Silva Garcia , [ … ],
- Paloma Gonçalves Martins Acioly
Abstract
Child behavior during the social distancing in the COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200762
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0762
- Eny Dórea Paiva ,
- Luciana Rodrigues da Silva ,
- Maria Estela Diniz Machado ,
- Rosane Cordeiro Burla de Aguiar ,
- Karina Rangel da Silva Garcia ,
- Paloma Gonçalves Martins Acioly
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Objective:
To describe the daily activities performed by children from 6 to 12 years of age incomplete and analyze children’s behavior during social distancing in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study with children in a learning stage living in Brazil. The data were collected via online form. Fisher’s exact test was applied to analyze the association of categorical variables with child behavior; when significant, it was used the odds ratio. It was considered results considered statistically significant those presenting values of p < 0.05.
Results:
Data from 530 children were analyzed: 50.3% female, 71.3% from the Southeast Region, 73% in fulltime social distancing, 52% presented anxiety, which was significantly associated with changes in sleep and appetite.
Conclusion:
The results indicate the need for parents/caretakers to stimulate moments for the child to express themselves, not minimizing their feelings and providing emotional support to mitigate the negative impact of these feelings on the child’s mental and physical health.
- Eny Dórea Paiva
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07-12-2021
Coping strategies, concerns, and habits of Brazilian men in the COVID-19 context
- Anderson Reis de Sousa ,
- Jules Ramon Brito Teixeira ,
- Tilson Nunes Mota ,
- Thiago da Silva Santana ,
- Sélton Diniz dos Santos , [ … ],
- Álvaro Francisco Lopes Sousa
Abstract
Coping strategies, concerns, and habits of Brazilian men in the COVID-19 context
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20210040
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0040
- Anderson Reis de Sousa ,
- Jules Ramon Brito Teixeira ,
- Tilson Nunes Mota ,
- Thiago da Silva Santana ,
- Sélton Diniz dos Santos ,
- Magno Conceição das Merces ,
- Evanilda Souza de Santana Carvalho ,
- Álvaro Francisco Lopes Sousa
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Objective:
To describe coping strategies, concerns and habits of Brazilian men during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method:
Cross-sectional, descriptive and nationwide study, carried out in 2020 with a total of 1015 men living in Brazil. A descriptive statistic was used.
Results:
Young (41.2%), black (61.4%), highly educated (66.8%), high income (33.2%), living with family/friends (49.7%) and formal workers (65.6%) predominated. As coping strategies predominated: exclusive use of the private health system (36.4%), support from family/friends (78.2%) and leisure (97.7%) and domestic activities (64.9 %). Social distancing (59.7%), economic (58.0%) and work situations (44.4%) were the main reasons for concern. Among the prevention/control attitudes, hand washing (94.3%) and social distancing (91.0%) prevailed. Media consumption (84.6%) and health risk (65.4%) were the main increased habits.
Conclusion:
Brazilian men adopted coping strategies recommended by health authorities, with concerns and habits of potential risk to physical and mental health.
- Anderson Reis de Sousa
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-05-2019
Gerontotechnology for fall prevention of the elderly with Parkinson
- Juliana Martins Ferreira ,
- Karina Silveira de Almeida Hammerschmidt ,
- Josiane Steil Siewert ,
- Angela Maria Alvarez ,
- Melissa Orlandi Honório Locks , [ … ],
- Ivonete Teresinha Schülter Buss Heidemann
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEGerontotechnology for fall prevention of the elderly with Parkinson
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:243-250
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0704
- Juliana Martins Ferreira ,
- Karina Silveira de Almeida Hammerschmidt ,
- Josiane Steil Siewert ,
- Angela Maria Alvarez ,
- Melissa Orlandi Honório Locks ,
- Ivonete Teresinha Schülter Buss Heidemann
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Objective:
to develop the gerontological nursing care process among the elderly with Parkinson’s disease, aiming at the promotion of health through the creation of gerontotechnologies for fall prevention.
Method:
Convergent Care Research was used as a methodological route. Data were collected from February to October 2017, with the participation of nine elderly people with Parkinson’s disease. An educational booklet, a memory game called “não cai istepô”, a memory game called “caiu de maduro” were developed through clinical evaluation through scales, recorded semi-structured interview and workshops.
Results:
the application of gerontotechnology resulted from the elderly in self-care, empowerment and knowledge through play, revealing interest in behavior change, independence and learning, as well as serving as a facilitator of care.
Conclusion:
the gerontotechnologies presented as a playful and innovative instrument for the nursing gerontological care process.
- Juliana Martins Ferreira
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-01-2020
Occupational stress of nurses from the Mobile Emergency Care Service
- Alessandra Ferreira Araújo ,
- Luciana Neves da Silva Bampi ,
- Caio Cesar de Olivera Cabral ,
- Rayanne Silva Queiroz ,
- Luiza Helena Brito Calasans , [ … ],
- Tiago Silva Vaz
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEOccupational stress of nurses from the Mobile Emergency Care Service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180898
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0898
- Alessandra Ferreira Araújo ,
- Luciana Neves da Silva Bampi ,
- Caio Cesar de Olivera Cabral ,
- Rayanne Silva Queiroz ,
- Luiza Helena Brito Calasans ,
- Tiago Silva Vaz
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Objective:
To evaluate stress, and to associate it with sociodemographic and clinical aspects of nurses from the Mobile Emergency Care Service.
Method:
This is an observational, cross-sectional and quantitative study conducted with 123 nurses, who answered a questionnaire to assess sociodemographic and clinical variables, and the Job Stress Scale, which evaluates stress in the workplace.
Results:
The results indicated that most of them were women, 20 to 40 years old, married, without another employment bond and with specialization course. They had low control and low demand at work and performed a passive work. Women reported passive work and high stress levels, while men were equally divided in active and passive work with low stress levels.
Conclusion:
Passive work is harmful to health and it is related to lack of autonomy, decision-making, and social support. It may lead to reduced ability to solve problems faced in daily work routine.
- Alessandra Ferreira Araújo
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REFLECTION02-10-2020
Effectiveness of clinical surface cleaning and disinfection: evaluation methods
- Oleci Pereira Frota ,
- Adriano Menis Ferreira ,
- Marcelo Alessandro Rigotti ,
- Denise de Andrade ,
- Nájla Moreira Amaral Borges , [ … ],
- Marcos Antonio Ferreira Júnior
Abstract
REFLECTIONEffectiveness of clinical surface cleaning and disinfection: evaluation methods
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(1):e20180623
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0623
- Oleci Pereira Frota ,
- Adriano Menis Ferreira ,
- Marcelo Alessandro Rigotti ,
- Denise de Andrade ,
- Nájla Moreira Amaral Borges ,
- Marcos Antonio Ferreira Júnior
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Objective:
To discuss the methods employed to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical surface cleaning and disinfection (C&D).
Method:
This is a theoretical reflection based on scientific studies and the experience of the authors. Knowledge and current gaps, the need for further studies, and practical application of the methods were approached.
Results:
There are four main methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical surface C&D: visual inspection, fluorescent markers, microbiological cultures, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence. The first two are used to evaluate the process and to predict adherence to protocols by the staff, and the last two are employed to evaluate the results, therefore being the most relevant to assess the risk of infection.
Final considerations:
The ideal method was not found, because all of them showed limitations. There is a need for strategies to optimize the precision of these methods.
- Oleci Pereira Frota
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