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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Nursing throughout war times: political propaganda and professional valorization (1942-1945)
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):407-414
Abstract
RESEARCHNursing throughout war times: political propaganda and professional valorization (1942-1945)
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):407-414
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0440
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Objective:
to discuss the symbolic effects of the publication on written press of institutional rites related to the courses promoted by the Brazilian Federal District’s Schools of Nursing during the Second World War.
Method:
exploratory and documentary study, whose sources were treated by historical method.
Results:
one noticed, in the news reports analyzed, that the Brazilian Estado Novo has used nurses images to divulge within the society the woman’s acting altruistic model in service to the country, through the systematic diffusion by the press of her honorable acting during the war, what assured the amplification of the visibility and acknowledgment of the Nursing profession in that context.
Conclusion:
the diffusion by press of emergency nurses graduations magnified their apparition in public spaces, occasion on which the institutional rite was strategically used to transmit to the society the urgency of the new profession, in order to support the political causes in vigor in the country.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Conformity of nurse prescribing to care needs: nurses’ understanding
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):400-406
Abstract
RESEARCHConformity of nurse prescribing to care needs: nurses’ understanding
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):400-406
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0107
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Objective:
investigate the understanding of nurses on nurse prescribing conformity to the care needs of hospitalized patients and factors associated with that conformity.
Method:
a descriptive study, with a quantitative approach, was conducted at 20 in-patient units of a teaching hospital in the state of São Paulo. The participants (N=139) answered a semi-structured questionnaire.
Results:
For 43 (30.9%) nurses, nurse prescribing is always in line with patients’ care needs. The fields of body care and elimination, skin and mucosa care and investigation and monitoring were the most frequently addressed.
Conclusion:
in the perception of most nurses, nurse prescribing does not conform with patients’ health heeds. The establishment of strategies to improve prescribing quality is recommended, as well as the development of permanent qualification programs and the systematic use of instruments for assessment of patients’ care demands regarding nursing.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Religious and spiritual coping in people living with HIV/Aids
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):392-399
Abstract
RESEARCHReligious and spiritual coping in people living with HIV/Aids
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):392-399
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0170
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Objective:
evaluate the religiosity and the religious/spiritual coping of people living with HIV/Aids.
Method:
descriptive, cross-sectional study with quantitative approach, conducted in a reference HIV/Aids outpatient clinic in a university hospital of Recife-PE, Brazil, from June to November 2015. At total of 52 people living with HIV/Aids (PLWHA) participated in the research, which employed own questionnaire, the Duke University Religion Index (DUREL), and the Religious/Spiritual Coping Scale (RCOPE).
Results:
the sample presented high indices of organizational religiosity (4.23±1.66), non-organizational religiosity (4.63±1.50), and intrinsic religiosity (13.13±2.84). Positive RCOPE was used in high mean scores (3.66±0.88), and negative RCOPE had low use (2.12 ± 0.74). In total, use of RCOPE was high (3.77±0.74), having predominated the positive RCOPE (NegRCOPE/PosRCOPE ratio=0.65±0.46).
Conclusion:
it is evident the importance of encouraging religious activity and RCOPE strategies, seen in the past as inappropriate interventions in clinical practice.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Satisfaction and dissatisfaction in the work of recyclable solid waste segregators: convergent-care research
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):384-391
Abstract
RESEARCHSatisfaction and dissatisfaction in the work of recyclable solid waste segregators: convergent-care research
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):384-391
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0325
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Objectives:
describe elements that promote satisfaction and dissatisfaction in the work of recyclable solid waste segregators and conduct a nursing action focused on these elements.
Method:
qualitative research, convergent-care, conducted with members of the cooperative. Data production occurred during 2015 through participation observation, semi-structured interviews, and a convergence group. Analysis comprised the phases Apprehension, Synthesis, Theorization, and Transference.
Results:
four categories emerged. They showed satisfaction and dissatisfaction related to identification with tasks and work content, material and personal gains obtained from solid waste segregation, prejudice, lack of appreciation, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. This last item, due to its importance, received a nursing action.
Conclusion:
the study contributed to the advancement of knowledge and the association of possibilities between the research performance and nursing care for workers.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
The game as strategy for approach to sexuality with adolescents: theoretical-methodological reflections
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):376-383
Abstract
RESEARCHThe game as strategy for approach to sexuality with adolescents: theoretical-methodological reflections
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):376-383
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0043
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Objective:
To describe the Papo Reto [Straight Talk] game and reflect on its theoretical-methodological basis.
Method:
Analytical study on the process of elaboration of the Papo Reto online game, destined to adolescents aged 15-18 years, with access to the Game between 2014 and 2015.
Results:
the interactions of 60 adolescents from Belo Horizonte and São Paulo constituted examples of the potentialities of the Game to favor the approach to sexuality with adolescents through simulation of reality, invention and interaction. Based on those potentialities, four thinking categories were discussed: the game as pedagogic device; the game as simulation of realities; the game as device for inventive learning; and the game empowering the interaction.
Conclusion:
By permitting that the adolescents take risks on new ways, the Game allows them to become creative and active in the production of senses, in the creation of their discourses and in the ways of thinking, feeling and acting in the sexuality field.
Keywords:AdolescentsEducation in HealthEducational Technology and Public HealthGames and ToysSexualitySee more -
RESEARCH01-01-2017
Tuberculosis among prison staff in Rio Grande do Sul
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):370-375
Abstract
RESEARCHTuberculosis among prison staff in Rio Grande do Sul
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):370-375
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0012
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Objective:
to evaluate the risk of infection and illness caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis among health care and security staff in prisons in two regions of Rio Grande do Sul (RS).
Method:
cross-sectional study involving prison staff. An interview and sputum smear microscopy and culture were performed. Latent infection was evaluated according to the result of the tuberculin test (TT), self-referred.
Results:
among staff who had a TT, 10 (83.3%) in the central region and 2 (16.7%) in the southern region were considered reactors. Length of employment among prison officers who reacted to TT was 15.3 years, and among health care workers, 4.1 years (p = 0.01). No cases of active tuberculosis (TB) were identified.
Conclusion:
prevalence of latent TB was 27.9%. Length of employment between different professional categories and their working regions was considered a risk factor for latent TB.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Portable bathtub: technology for bed bath in bedridden patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):364-369
Abstract
RESEARCHPortable bathtub: technology for bed bath in bedridden patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):364-369
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0178
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Objective:
determine the benefits of the Portable Bathtub as technology for bed bath in bedridden patients.
Method:
qualitative research of exploratory-descriptive character, whose data were collected by means of 30 interviews with patients, family members and professionals directly involved in bed bath, carried out with Portable Bathtub, in bedridden patients of a medical clinic, from July to December 2015.
Results:
from the data encoded by thematic content analysis resulted two categories: Portable Bathtub: from morphine to the patient’s rekindled eyes; From mechanized practice to unique, transforming care.
Conclusion:
we concluded that the Portable Bathtub constitutes enhancing technology, as it enables clinical improvement of the patient’s general condition and transcends traditional mechanized practices by the reach of advanced nursing care practices.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Direct cost of monitoring conventional hemodialysis conducted by nursing professionals
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):357-363
Abstract
RESEARCHDirect cost of monitoring conventional hemodialysis conducted by nursing professionals
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):357-363
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0447
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Objective:
to analyze the mean direct cost of conventional hemodialysis monitored by nursing professionals in three public teaching and research hospitals in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Method:
this was a quantitative, explorative and descriptive investigation, based on a multiple case study approach. The mean direct cost was calculated by multiplying (clocked) time spent per procedure by the unit cost of direct labor. Values were calculated in Brazilian real (BRL).
Results:
Hospital C presented the highest mean direct cost (BRL 184.52), 5.23 times greater than the value for Hospital A (BRL 35.29) and 3.91 times greater than Hospital B (BRL 47.22).
Conclusion:
the costing method used in this study can be reproduced at other dialysis centers to inform strategies aimed at efficient allocation of necessary human resources to successfully monitor conventional hemodialysis.
Keywords:BenchmarkingCosts and Cost AnalysisDirect Service CostsHospital Hemodialysis UnitsNephrology NursingSee more
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Overview of clinical trial protocols for behavioral insomnia in infants
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200769
Abstract
Overview of clinical trial protocols for behavioral insomnia in infants
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200769
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0769
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Objective:
to describe the overview of clinical trial protocols for behavioral insomnia in infants.
Methods:
an analytical study that reviewed protocols registered with the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform between August and September 2019, aiming to identify the interventions for behavioral insomnia in infants, the comparators, the main primary, secondary outcomes and their respective measurements.
Results:
eleven protocols registered between 2004 and 2018 were included. Nurses were the main coordinators of protocols (45.5%), with proposals using educational technologies, one-to-one and online follow-up consultations. The main outcome was improvement of infant and maternal sleep patterns. Secondary outcomes were anxiety, depression, and parental sexual satisfaction. To measure them, the following were used: sleep diary (54.5%), actigraphy (45.4%), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Interview (36.3%) and Extended Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire (27.2%) were used.
Conclusion:
the protocols proposed interventions for independent sleep, aiming at quality of sleep for the whole family.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-30-2021
Curricular reforms in the transformation of nursing teaching in a federal university
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(4):e20201242
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLECurricular reforms in the transformation of nursing teaching in a federal university
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(4):e20201242
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1242
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Objectives:
to discuss the curricular reforms adopted for nursing teaching in Brazil, from 1969 to 2019.
Methods:
historical, qualitative approach using the thematic oral history and document research. 13 interviews were carried out with graduation nursing professors from a federal university in the South of Brazil. The document sources were the political-pedagogical projects of the course and their associated documents. Minayo’s thematic analysis was used.
Results:
nursing curricula delineates the profile of the professional that must be formed and are reviewed in order to be adapted to social and educational changes, showing the scientific and professional potential of the nurse. Curricular reforms consider the quality of nursing formation.
Final Considerations:
the structure of the curriculum and the reforms that took place emerged according to the historical, political, epidemiological and social context demanded from the profession, to attend to the demands of society and to the work market.
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REVIEW07-09-2021
Breast cancer screening in Primary Health Care in Brazil: a systematic review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(3):e20200995
Abstract
REVIEWBreast cancer screening in Primary Health Care in Brazil: a systematic review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(3):e20200995
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0995
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Objectives:
to analyze care strategies for breast cancer screening in Primary Health Care in Brazil.
Methods:
this is a systematic review following the Cochrane Collaboration recommendations.
Results:
among 355 manuscripts, five were eligible. The patient navigation program by Community Health Agent stood out with the best result, among the strategies: flexibility of goals considering viability; community engagement; team training; active search of the target population by Community Health Agent; request for mammography by physicians; actions integrated to women’s health; monitoring of mammography results, absent users, and population coverage by physician and nurse; and assessment of criteria for requesting screening mammography by means of an information system. The population coverage rate in the program ranged from 23% to 88%.
Conclusions:
Primary Health Care in Brazil presents devices with potential to induce the production of care for breast cancer screening.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-28-2021
Cultural adaptation and validation of an instrument about nursing critical thinking skills
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(2):e20200720
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ORIGINAL ARTICLECultural adaptation and validation of an instrument about nursing critical thinking skills
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(2):e20200720
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0720
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Objectives:
to validate the Nursing Critical Thinking in Clinical Practice Questionnaire regarding cultural aspects and metric properties.
Methods:
a methodological research carried out through cross-cultural adaptation, face and content validity, dimensional construct and known groups validity, test-retest reliability and internal consistency. 511 nurses from four hospitals participated in the study, of which 54 participated in retest.
Results:
the instrument validation for Brazilian Portuguese maintained equivalences, according to the original version. The dimensional validity demonstrated adjustment to the tetrafactorial structure of the original version (GFI=0.69). There were statistically significant differences in critical thinking skills between nurses with graduate degrees and who undertook training, reading articles, developing research and working in an institution with a longer time implementation of the Nursing Process. The instrument showed temporal stability (ICC 073-0.84; p<0.001) and adequate internal consistency (α=0.97).
Conclusions:
the instrument proved to be valid and reliable for the studied population.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-28-2021
Prevalence and severity levels of post-radical prostatectomy incontinence: different assessment instruments
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(2):e20200692
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEPrevalence and severity levels of post-radical prostatectomy incontinence: different assessment instruments
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(2):e20200692
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0692
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Objectives:
to analyze urinary incontinence prevalence and severity in prostatectomized men assessed by three different instruments.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study was conducted with 152 men. The pad test, pad used, and International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire – Short Form (self-report) were considered. Data were analyzed using Spearman’s correlation, Kappa index, considering a significance level of 0.05.
Results:
urinary incontinence prevalence was 41.4%, 46.7% and 80.3% according to pad used, pad test and self-report. Positive correlations and moderate to poor agreement were found between the instruments. As for severity, most participants had mild incontinence. The largest number of cases of mild and severe incontinence was identified by self-report.
Conclusions:
the self-report showed higher values for prevalence of mild and severe severity levels. Through the identified differences, we propose that the objective assessment (pad used and pad test) be associated with individuals’ perception (self-report) to better estimate prevalence and severity.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-28-2021
Managed clinical protocol: impact of implementation on sepsis treatment quality indicators
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(2):e20200282
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEManaged clinical protocol: impact of implementation on sepsis treatment quality indicators
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(2):e20200282
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0282
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Objectives:
to assess the impact of the implementation of a managed sepsis protocol on quality indicators of treatment for septic patients in an emergency department of a university hospital.
Methods:
an observational epidemiological study involving septic patients. The study was divided into two phases, pre-intervention and intervention, resulting from the implementation of the managed sepsis protocol. The study variables included sepsis treatment quality indicators. The results were statistically analyzed using the program Epi InfoTM.
Results:
the study sample included 631 patients, 95 from pre-intervention phase and 536 from intervention phases. Implementing the protocol increased patients’ chances of receiving the recommended treatment by 14 times. Implementing the protocol reduced the hospitalization period by 6 days (p <0.001) and decreased mortality (p <0.001).
Conclusions:
this study showed that implementing the managed protocol had an impact on the improvement of sepsis treatment quality indicators.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-21-2020
Development of an appearance validity instrument for educational technology in health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190559
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEDevelopment of an appearance validity instrument for educational technology in health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190559
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0559
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Objectives:
to develop and evaluate the convergence of the instrument for the appearance validity of educational technologies in health.
Methods:
methodological study conducted in two steps. In step 1, the instrument items were developed, with subsequent content validity by nine specialists in the development of educational technologies in health. In step 2, the convergent validity between another instrument and the appearance instrument was performed. Correlation results above r> 0.3 and p <0.05 were considered as plausible convergent validity.
Results:
the ten items of the initial version of the appearance instrument were submitted to content validity that resulted in a final version with 12 items (Content Validity Index = 0.93). The correlation indexes were strong with the objective and appearance domains; moderate with motivation, organization and total; and weak with writing style.
Conclusions:
the appearance instrument demonstrated content validity and convergent validity, in addition to a strong correlation with the other instrument.
Keywords:Educational TechnologyHealth EducationMethodological Research in NursingTechnological DevelopmentValidation StudiesSee more -
REVIEW09-21-2020
Middle range theory for the nursing diagnosis Excess Fluid Volume in pregnant women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190334
Abstract
REVIEWMiddle range theory for the nursing diagnosis Excess Fluid Volume in pregnant women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190334
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0334
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Objective:
To stablish a middle range theory for the understanding of the causal mechanisms and clinical consequentes of the nursing diagnosis Excess Fluid Volume (00026) among pregnant women.
Method:
The Middle Range Theory was constructed in five stages: defining of construction approach, establishing main concepts, elaborating propositions, developing a pictorial diagram, and establishing the causal relationships and evidence for practice of the Middle Range Theory.
Results:
We identified 14 clinical indicators and 6 causal factors of Excess Fluid Volume. A pictorial diagram was developed and relationships between Excess Fluid Volume elements were established with 6 propositions for them.
Conclusion:
The Middle Range Theory included both physiological and pathological conditions to explain Excess Fluid Volume. This Middle Range Theory might help in the better understanding of interactions between causal factors and clinical indicators of Excess Fluid Volume.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE02-10-2020
Nursing team knowledge on care for patients with fungating wounds
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(1):e20170738
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLENursing team knowledge on care for patients with fungating wounds
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(1):e20170738
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0738
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Objective:
to evaluate the nursing team knowledge of a cancer hospital on care for patients with Malignant Fungating Wounds (MFW) and to analyze associated sociodemographic and educational factors.
Method:
an observational and cross-sectional study, conducted between September and October 2015, after approval by the Research Ethics Committee. A questionnaire was applied containing sociodemographic, educational and related components to the accomplishment of dressings, dressings choice and orientation. Data were analyzed by using Chi-square, Fisher’s exact test, Student’s t-Test and Pearson’s correlation.
Results:
37 professionals participated in the study, most of whom were technicians (56.8%), women (91.9%) and with a mean age of 32 years. The professionals presented 56.5% of correct answers. There were no statistically significant associations between sociodemographic/educational variables and number of correct answers.
Conclusion:
there was a lack of important knowledge about care for patients with MFW, which should guide strategies for the oncology staff training.
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REVIEW01-29-2021
Epidemiological profile of children and adolescents with COVID-19: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200624
Abstract
REVIEWEpidemiological profile of children and adolescents with COVID-19: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200624
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0624
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Objective:
to map the epidemiological profile of children and adolescents with COVID-19 in the world literature.
Methods:
a scoping review systematized by the Joanna Briggs Institute protocol in the PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, Science direct and Google Scholar databases. Articles with children and/or adolescents with laboratory diagnosis of COVID-19 were used.
Results:
thirty-two articles were included in the review. Most children and adolescents were male, with contamination by family transmission. The most frequent clinical manifestations were fever, cough and diarrhea. Ten studies cited pre-existing condition/disease, and hospital length ranged from one to twenty days. Three deaths were reported and no study presented race/color, education and socioeconomic conditions.
Conclusion:
it was possible to screen the epidemiological profile with information about age group, sex, probable contamination of the disease, clinical manifestations, presence of pre-existing disease/condition, hospitalization and deaths among children and adolescents with COVID-19.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-24-2022
Nurses’ performance in palliative care: spiritual care in the light of Theory of Human Caring
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20210029
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ORIGINAL ARTICLENurses’ performance in palliative care: spiritual care in the light of Theory of Human Caring
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20210029
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0029
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Objectives:
to analyze nurses’ role in assisting patients in palliative care, with emphasis on the spiritual dimension, in the light of Theory of Human Caring.
Methods:
this is an exploratory, qualitative study, carried out in a hospital in João Pessoa, Paraíba, between August and December 2019, with 10 nurses. For data collection, semi-structured interviews were used. For analysis, we opted for content analysis.
Results:
the spiritual dimension of care is contemplated by several religious and spiritual practices. These are respected and encouraged by nurses, although there is difficulty in providing care for the spiritual dimension.
Final Considerations:
nurses have attitudes consistent with Jean Watson’s Theory and apply the Caritas Process elements during assistance to patients’ spiritual dimension in palliative care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-21-2019
Mental health in primary health care: health-disease according to health professionals
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1609-1617
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEMental health in primary health care: health-disease according to health professionals
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1609-1617
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0743
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Objective:
to analyze perceptions of the Family Health Strategy (FHS) professional team about mental health-disorder and to identify health actions developed by the team for people with mental disorders.
Method:
a qualitative study of a Marxist theoretical framework and a dialectical method. 99 FHS middle and higher level professionals from São Paulo participated. Semi-structured interviews were conducted. Data were submitted to ALCESTE software and Thematic Content Analysis.
Results:
there were three empirical categories: Training in Mental Health; Perception of the FHS professional about mental health-disorder; and Health actions developed by the FHS team with people with mental disorders. Actions that converge and diverge from the psychosocial care model were identified.
Final considerations:
there is an effort from professionals to work according to the psychosocial care model, but it is necessary to invest in the Permanent Education in Health of these professionals to overcome barriers and foster successful territorial actions.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-01-2020
Factors associated with depressive symptoms in older adults in context of social vulnerability
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190107
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEFactors associated with depressive symptoms in older adults in context of social vulnerability
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190107
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0107
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Objective:
To identify factors associated with depressive symptoms in the elderly inserted in a context of high social vulnerability.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was carried out with 302 elderly people enrolled in Primary Care. We used a sociodemographic questionnaire, Geriatric Depression Scale, Mini Nutritional Assessment, Shor-form-6D Quality of Life Questionnaire and Medical Outcome Study Scale. For data analysis, a logistic regression was performed considering two groups, with and without depressive symptoms.
Results:
A good perception of the quality of life (OR: 0.21) and receiving emotional support (OR: 0.98) were presented as protective factors for depression, have risks of malnutrition (OR: 4.87), belong to the female sex OR: 1.88) and living alone (OR: 2.34), indicated a predictor factor for depression.
Conclusion:
Quality of life and social support were identified as protective factors for depressive symptoms while being at risk of malnutrition, living alone, reporting pain and being female are predictors.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-24-2021
Costs of healthcare-associated infections in an Intensive Care Unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20200275
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLECosts of healthcare-associated infections in an Intensive Care Unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20200275
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0275
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Objectives:
to evaluate hospitalization costs of patients with and without Healthcare-Associated Infections an Intensive Care Unit.
Methods:
a retrospective case-control study. Data collection was retrieved from the medical records of Intensive Care Unit of a medium-sized public hospital in Goiás-Brazil. For each case, two controls were selected. Data on socioeconomic, clinical, and hospital costs were collected. To verify associations between variables, Odds Ratio and linear regression were calculated.
Results:
a total of 21 patients diagnosed with Healthcare-Associated Infections and 42 controls were evaluated. The hospitalization cost for patients with infection was four times higher than for non-infection patients (p-value<0.001). There was an association between infection and higher mortality (p-value <0.001), longer hospital-stay (p-value =0.021), and higher hospital costs (p-value =0.007).
Conclusions:
hospitalization costs of diagnosed Healthcare-Associated Infections patients are high compared to those who do not have this diagnosis.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-21-2021
Music in the relief of stress and distress in cancer patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(2):e20190838
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEMusic in the relief of stress and distress in cancer patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(2):e20190838
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0838
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Objectives:
to evaluate the effects of music on the physiological stress and distress of cancer patients being treated in a hospital.
Methods:
quasi-experimental study carried out with cancer patients hospitalized in the nursing wards of a public hospital. There was a single 15-minute intervention using music. It was individual, and headphones were used for patients to listen to three songs chosen by each one. The levels of stress and distress were measured before and after the intervention, using music to analyze the cortisol in the saliva and the answers to the distress thermometer. The significance level of the statistical analysis was 5%, using the non-parametric Wilcoxon test.
Results:
the mean age of the 26 patients was 56 years old. Most were female, white, and had breast cancer. After intervention, there were statistically significant diminutions in both stress and distress — p < 0.001.
Conclusions:
the use of music diminishes the stress and the distress of cancer patients.
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