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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
“Fala-M@no-COVID-19”: technological development of a health navigation program for men during the pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220534
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLE“Fala-M@no-COVID-19”: technological development of a health navigation program for men during the pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220534
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0534
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Objective:
to develop a care-educational technology similar to a health navigation program for men during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
a methodological and qualitative study of a care-educational technology of health navigation program, structured by Program Development Cycle, with 16 patient navigators and 10 professional navigators. It used reflective thematic content analysis and an adaptation model for data processing.
Results:
the ; navigation program was developed by: I) Observation of reality, problem mapping, needs assessment: content selection, creation of domains and questions; II) Theoretical-conceptual and methodological definition, creation of product under the elaboration of care plans, based on theory, process and taxonomies by a flowchart of operationalization of actions; and III) Self-assessment: qualitative research with professional navigators.
Final considerations:
the technology developed, with theoretical and methodological support, allowed to derive a viable navigation program compatible with reality based on the audience’s needs.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
Social representation of young people in higher education about sexually transmitted infections
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220406
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ORIGINAL ARTICLESocial representation of young people in higher education about sexually transmitted infections
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220406
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0406
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Objective:
to analyze the social representations about sexually transmitted infections elaborated by undergraduate students.
Methods:
a descriptive, qualitative study, in the light of the structural approach of Social Representation Theory, carried out with 160 young undergraduate students, in the second half of 2019, in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Data were collected using a sociodemographic characterization questionnaire, knowledge and practices for preventing sexually transmitted infections, analyzed using descriptive statistics and a form of free evocations with the inducing term STD, analyzed using prototypical and similarity analysis.
Results:
the representation’s possible central nucleus is composed of lexicons aids, disease and HIV; the peripheral system by syphilis, sex, condoms, gonorrhea, prevention, infection, carelessness, HPV, herpes, ignorance, treatment, fear, unprotected-sex and danger.
Final considerations:
social thinking about sexually transmitted infections is characterized by their recognition as diseases, which require barrier prevention measures, associating with unsafe sexual practices that arouse fear.
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12-04-2023
The Medical Healing of Souls: a strategy for welcoming post-pandemic mental health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220331
Abstract
The Medical Healing of Souls: a strategy for welcoming post-pandemic mental health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220331
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0331
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Objective:
to reflect on the applicability of the Medical Healing of Souls (MHS) by health professionals as a welcoming strategy in post-pandemic mental health.
Methods:
a theoretical and reflective study, based on Viktor Frankl’s philosophy, based on the book “The Doctor and the Soul, From Psychotherapy to Logotherapy” and scientific literature.
Results:
the study was structured in two discursive approaches: MHS in the field of health; The applicability of MHS in post-pandemic mental health care.
Final considerations:
MHS can be used in mental health care, in health emergencies, promoting a more humane performance of health professionals, facilitating the integration of inevitable suffering into a meaningful life.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validity study of the “Play Nicely Program: The Healthy Discipline Handbook” for use in Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220281
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ORIGINAL ARTICLETranslation, cross-cultural adaptation and validity study of the “Play Nicely Program: The Healthy Discipline Handbook” for use in Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220281
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0281
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Objective:
to describe the translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validity process of the “Play Nicely Program: The Healthy Discipline Handbook” for use in Brazil.
Methods:
a methodological study that followed the translation, back-translation, expert committee assessment, and pre-test steps. The Content Validity Index (CVI) was calculated for both the judge population and the pre-test population. Four translators, seven expert judges in the field of child health and thirty participants in the pre-test, including parents, teachers and healthcare professionals, participated in the study.
Results:
in experts’ analysis (98.4%), a value of 100% of adequate assessments was obtained, and in the target population’s analysis (89.5%), there were 100% of adequate assessments. In both analyses, suggested adaptations were made.
Conclusios:
cross-cultural adaptation and content validity into Brazilian Portuguese of the “Play Nicely Program: The Healthy Discipline Handbook” were considered adequate for application in the target population.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
Assessment of the components of sarcopenia and quality of life perceived of individuals on hemodialysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220677
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEAssessment of the components of sarcopenia and quality of life perceived of individuals on hemodialysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220677
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0677
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Objectives:
to evaluate the prevalence of sarcopenia in individuals aged 50 years or older on hemodialysis; to verify the association between sarcopenia and sociodemographic, clinical, anthropometric factors, components of sarcopenia and quality of life (QoL); and to correlate the components of sarcopenia with QoL.
Methods:
Participated 83 individuals on hemodialysis. Sarcopenia was established according to the current European consensus. Dynamometry to determine strength, calf circumference (CC) and appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMMI) to obtain muscle mass and gait speed (GS) for physical performance. For QoL used the WHOQOL-bref.
Results:
the prevalence of sarcopenia was 32.6% (CC) and 18.1% (ASMMI). There was no association between sarcopenia and QoL. Both handgrip strength (r=0.25) and GS (r=0.36) showed a correlation with physical domain.
Conclusions:
sarcopenia was expressive, and the aspects of functionality determine the physical impairment in this population.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
Effects of auriculotherapy on anxiety and biomarkers in Primary Health Care: a clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220728
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEEffects of auriculotherapy on anxiety and biomarkers in Primary Health Care: a clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220728
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0728pt
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Objective:
to assess the effects of auriculotherapy on anxiety and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and S100 calcium-binding protein B (S100B) serum levels in adults assisted in Primary Health Care.
Methods:
a pre-experimental pilot clinical trial. Information was obtained from 19 patients using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and analysis of BDNF, NSE and S100B serum levels.
Results:
the pre-intervention anxiety score in the IDATE-Trait was 52.11±6.691 (CV 12.84%) and the assessment after auriculotherapy was significantly lower (43.72±8.141; CV 18.62%; P=0.0007). S100B levels were significantly reduced after auriculotherapy (from 64.03±72.18 to 54.03±68.53 pg/mL; CV 126.8%; P=0.0023).
Conclusion:
auriculotherapy effectively reduced anxiety levels. It proved to be safe and easy to apply, allowing nurses to perform this technique autonomously. A reduction of S100B was also evidenced, demonstrating possible prevention of neuronal damage.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
Leadership Competencies of the Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurse
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220721
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ORIGINAL ARTICLELeadership Competencies of the Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurse
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220721
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0721
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Objective:
To identify the leadership competencies of Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses.
Methods:
A quantitative, descriptive study using the Leadership Competencies Questionnaire. 311 Portuguese Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses participated. Data analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistical analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 22.0.
Results:
Study participants had an above-average self-perception on the scale (mean = 3.5) in all leadership roles, recognizing their leadership competencies. The leadership competencies of Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses are balanced across all roles: Mentor (5.80 ± 1.02); Coordinator (5.53 ± 0.86); Facilitator (5.38 ± 1.04); Innovator (5.34 ± 0.88); Director (5.31 ± 1.10); Producer (5.30 ± 0.98); Monitor (5.15 ± 1.00); Corrector (4.79 ± 1.29)
Conclusions:
Specialized nursing practice enhances nurses’ self-perceived leadership competencies. Nurses see themselves as leaders focused on internal support and facilitation of collective effort and opportunities for skill development.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
Feelings about birth by a group of high-risk pregnant women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230059
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEFeelings about birth by a group of high-risk pregnant women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230059
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0059
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Objective:
to understand feelings about birth among a group of high-risk pregnant women.
Method:
a descriptive and qualitative study, using Alfred Schütz’s social phenomenology as a philosophical theoretical framework. The study included 25 pregnant women undergoing high-risk prenatal care. The interview had the following guiding questions: tell me about your feelings regarding the moment of birth/childbirth; How do you deal with the high-risk diagnosis? What are your expectations for birth/childbirth?
Results:
five categories emerged: Fear of obstetric care; Fear of complications with the baby; Fear of cesarean section; Resilience in the face of high-risk pregnancy; and Expectations for birth.
Considerations:
high-risk pregnant women are afraid of the care they will receive, the risks and concern about the baby’s vitality at birth. The importance of care is emphasized, with a welcoming environment, bonding and communication between health team and pregnant woman.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
Burnout, ethical climate and work organization in covid-19 intensive care units: mixed method study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220684
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEBurnout, ethical climate and work organization in covid-19 intensive care units: mixed method study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220684
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0684
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Objectives:
to analyze the association between burnout and the perception of the ethical climate in nursing professionals in the covid-19 Intensive Care Unit and the relationship with the organization of work from the perspective of managers of these units.
Methods:
mixed method study conducted in three university hospitals in southern Brazil from December 2021 to March 2022. A cross-sectional study was developed with 110 nursing professionals, followed by an exploratory-descriptive study through semi-structured interviews with six managers. Descriptive and analytical statistics and discursive textual analysis were used.
Results:
the prevalence of burnout was 10% and the perception of negative ethical climate was 24.5%. The association between burnout and ethical climate revealed overload and fatigue during working hours, related to tension, fear, and stress that emerged from the consequences of the organization and relations of work in the covid-19 Intensive Care Unit.
Conclusions:
there was an association between burnout and ethical climate and elements of the work organization.
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ERRATUM02-26-2024
ERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20160061
Abstract
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Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20160061
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.20247701e03
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Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e2024n2e06
Abstract
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Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e2024n2e06
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.20247702e06
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-29-2024
Educational technology for multidisciplinary training for managing waiting lists for elective patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(3):e20230299
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEEducational technology for multidisciplinary training for managing waiting lists for elective patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(3):e20230299
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0299
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Objectives:
to construct and assess an educational technology for managing patient waiting lists for multidisciplinary training.
Methods:
study supported by Instructional Design – ADDIE model, whose stages of construction of educational technology were developed in the form of a multi-professional training course. Its respective content assessment was carried out by a committee of experts from 2021 to 2022. The analysis occurred based on the proportion of content adequacy with 95% Confidence Interval.
Results:
seventeen products were created as educational technology learning objects: five storyboards; four videos; three comic books; two pedagogical action plans; a mind map; and a YouTube® playlist. Nine experts assessed content adequacy, which reached 0.89.
Conclusions:
this educational technology contributes to the performance of professionals who manage waiting lists by reducing inequalities, alleviating differences, in addition to promoting equity in care and good health for patients in the Brazilian Health System.
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REVIEW11-22-2024
Spirituality and religiosity in children, adolescents and their families in a vulnerable context: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230425
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REVIEWSpirituality and religiosity in children, adolescents and their families in a vulnerable context: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230425
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0425
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Objective:
to map evidence in the literature on the spirituality and religiosity of children, adolescents and their families in social vulnerability.
Methods:
this is a scoping review based on the JBI methodology, with the search without delimiting the time period, in English, Portuguese and Spanish, in the Virtual Health Library, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus and Web of Science databases.
Results:
twenty-two studies were identified. The most studied population were adolescents, followed by children and their families. Regarding the setting, the context of vulnerability related to the low socioeconomic level experienced by these populations was highlighted. Furthermore, spirituality and religiosity were considered important for coping, social support, purpose and strength.
Conclusion:
there is an influence of spirituality and religiosity in the lives of children, adolescents and families, being a protective factor and a source of comfort, playing essential tools for living in context.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-13-2024
Stress in nursing workers caring for people with COVID-19
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230542
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEStress in nursing workers caring for people with COVID-19
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230542
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0542
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Objectives:
to analyze stress from the perspective of nursing workers caring for people with COVID-19 in a public hospital in the Recôncavo region of Bahia.
Methods:
this is an exploratory qualitative study, conducted through semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using word clouds, similarity trees, and content analysis.
Results:
nursing workers were exposed to stress while attending to patients with COVID-19. The reported stressors in the workplace included: work overload, lack of planning, speed in performing tasks, fatigue, lack of participation in decision-making, lack of support from management, technological changes, excessive responsibility without preparation, interpersonal conflicts, and professional undervaluation.
Conclusions:
exposure to these stressors leads to emotional exhaustion and demotivation, which were intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE01-13-2024
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of nurses regarding blood culture collection
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230424
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEKnowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of nurses regarding blood culture collection
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230424
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0424
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Objectives:
to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nurses regarding blood culture collection.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study was conducted in five Brazilian public hospitals with 112 nurses. Data were collected using an adapted questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results:
nurses who did not consider themselves capable of collecting blood cultures had a 72% lower chance of performing the collection at the recommended site and an 83% lower chance of using the same needle for blood inoculation into the vials. Nurses working in the emergency department had a 75% lower chance of knowing the international benchmark for blood culture contamination rates, and those with less than 5 years in the position decreased their chance of accuracy in this matter by 79%.
Conclusions:
there are gaps in the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nurses regarding blood culture collection. Standardization of the technique, periodic education, supervision and guidance of the collection team, and process auditing are recommended coping strategies.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE01-10-2024
Inventory of ethical problems in mobile pre-hospital care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20230539
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEInventory of ethical problems in mobile pre-hospital care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20230539
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0539
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Objective:
to construct and validate the content of an inventory of ethical problems experienced by nurses in mobile pre-hospital care.
Method:
a psychometric approach study, developed with the following stages: (1) instrument construction through a theoretical matrix based on deliberative bioethics, scoping review and online qualitative research; (2) content validity by judges; (3) pre-testing with Mobile Emergency Care Service nurses in various Brazilian states. For content validity analysis, the Content Validity Ratio was calculated (CVR>0.45 for judges and CVR>0.35 for the target population).
Results:
the instrument had 44 items, distributed across four dimensions.
Final considerations:
the constructed instrument presented sources of evidence of content validity, providing good psychometric measurements and constituting a useful tool for nurses’ practice in the pre-hospital setting.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-21-2019
Social determinants of health and vulnerabilities to sexually transmitted infections in adolescents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1595-1601
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLESocial determinants of health and vulnerabilities to sexually transmitted infections in adolescents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1595-1601
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0726
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Objective:
To verify the association between social determinants of health and the vulnerability of adolescents to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
Method:
Cross-sectional study, performed with 287 students aged 11 to 17 years, in the outskirts of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, from August do September 2016. Two instruments were used, one destined to social determinants of health and another to investigating the vulnerability to STIs. The magnitude of associations was expressed through odds ratio and interval of confidence, considering a 5% significance level. This research was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Federal University of Ceará.
Results:
212 (73.9%) adolescents were considered more vulnerable, with a score ≥ 4. The intermediate social determinant “housing (home ownership)” obtained significant association with with the vulnerability to STIs (p of 0.022; CI 1.1 to 3.3; OR 1.9).
Conclusion:
The intermediate social determinant “type of housing” influences the vulnerability to STAs.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-10-2020
Formation of protagonist adolescents to prevent bullying in school contexts
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190418
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEFormation of protagonist adolescents to prevent bullying in school contexts
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190418
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0418
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Objective:
to develop a participative strategy of health education in the formative process of protagonist adolescents aimed at preventing school bullying.
Method:
qualitative interventive-participatory research, based on the Community-Based Participatory Research and in the Culture Circles of Paulo Freire. The sample was intentional, with the participation of 12 adolescents who were considered leaders. For data production at the moment of educational intervention, observation techniques were employed with note-taking in a field diary, plus photographic and video records.
Results:
the pedagogical intervention model raised the opportunity for the adolescents’ active participation, aiming at the development of skills that create pro-social behaviors, empathetic and assertive relations, which are able to face bullying and transform the school environment.
Final considerations:
the use of participative methodologies, in the youth protagonism perspective, has the potential to support educational practices of school nurses in collaboration and leadership of antibullying programs.
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REVIEW09-29-2022
Palliative care in Primary Health Care: an integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20201335
Abstract
REVIEWPalliative care in Primary Health Care: an integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20201335
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1335
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Objectives:
to analyze scientific evidence on the implementation and performance of palliative care in Primary Health Care.
Methods:
an integrative literature review, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, carried out in the PubMed, SciVerse Scopus and LILACS databases, in December 2020, without a time frame.
Results:
22 original scientific articles were analyzed, 14 classified as evidence level VI. The objective was to understand the experiences and roles of professionals, patients and families on palliative care in Primary Health Care, articles focused on the theme of management and organization of health services and on the importance of educational interventions on the subject.
Final Considerations:
evidence found relating palliative care in Primary Health Care points to the possibility of this care; health teams work closely with the family and their home, but the need to expand this theme is still perceived.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-13-2019
Preconception health behaviors among women with planned pregnancies
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:17-24
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEPreconception health behaviors among women with planned pregnancies
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:17-24
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0620
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Objective:
To identify determinants of preconception preparation among women with planned pregnancies.
Method:
A cross-sectional study with a probabilistic sample of 264 women between 18 and 49 years of age who had or were undergoing planned pregnancies, and were users of two School Health Centers in the city of São Paulo. Analysis was conducted through univariate and multiple logistic regression of three variable blocks: 1) social and demographic characteristics; 2) sexual and reproductive characteristics; 3) preexisting health conditions.
Results:
Women with higher education, belonging to economic groups A and B, and older women with infertility were more likely to perform preconception training.
Conclusion:
Preconception care has a strong social determination, as women with more favorable social profiles are more likely to perform it. Experience with infertility is also instrumental in the likelihood of preconception care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE08-19-2019
Evaluation of nurse’s performance in telemedicine
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):933-939
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEvaluation of nurse’s performance in telemedicine
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):933-939
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0313
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Objective:
Describe the nurse’s role in the Telemedicine Program in Cardiology implanted in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Methods:
Qualitative study, with a target audience of nurses, performed between July and December 2016 at the Emergency Care Units. Data were collected through an online instrument, consisting of open and closed questions, performed with 19 professionals. The data were analyzed through the discourse of the collective subject by QuantiQualisoftware.
Results:
The sample consisted of 19 nurses, mostly female (80%), with a mean age of 30 years old. Two central ideas were constructed: nurses’ knowledge about the Telemedicine Program in Cardiology; and actions developed by nurses. Also, a flow of the program’s assistance was built.
Final considerations:
The nurse in Telecardiology performs functions of assistance and continuing education of monitoring and training for patients.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE04-03-2020
Transformational leadership: journal club for emergency and intensive care nurse managers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180504
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ORIGINAL ARTICLETransformational leadership: journal club for emergency and intensive care nurse managers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180504
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0504
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Objectives:
to understand the meaning of transformational leadership and develop an educational intervention addressing this theme.
Methods:
content analysis and action research for the collective construction of an educational intervention addressing management practices and their association with transformational leadership. The setting was the emergency and intensive care network, and nine nurse managers participated in the research. Data was collected from recorded and individualized interviews, and by using the journal club strategy.
Results:
the unveiled themes were: factors related to the team, to the leadership processes and to the leader. Difficulties in decision-making and planning processes were revealed; the leader needs to work in teams, which in turn should be appropriately sized. The journal club and planning model used provided the praxis of this work.
Final Considerations:
reflection and training for the development of transformational leadership were fundamental to solidify the decision-making processes involved in the managers’ practice.
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09-16-2019
Clinical and epidemiological features of tuberculosis in children and adolescents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1271-1278
Abstract
Clinical and epidemiological features of tuberculosis in children and adolescents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1271-1278
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0172
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Objective:
To analyze the clinical and epidemiological features of tuberculosis in children and adolescents in an infectious diseases reference hospital.
Method:
A documental and retrospective study was carried out with 88 medical files in an infectious diseases reference hospital in the state of Ceará. Data were analyzed by univariate, bivariate and multivariate approaches.
Results:
It was found that, depending on the tuberculosis type, its manifestations may vary. The logistic regression model considered only pulmonary tuberculosis due to a number of observations and included female sex (95% CI: 1.4-16.3), weight loss (95% CI: 1.8-26.3), bacilloscopic screening (95% CI: 1.5-16.6) and sputum collected (95% CI: 1.4-19.4) as possible predictors.
Conclusions:
Children and adolescents present different manifestations of the disease depending on the tuberculosis type that affects them. Knowing the most common features of each condition could enhance early diagnosis and, consequently, result in adequate treatment and care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE08-30-2021
Family functionality and burden of family caregivers of users with mental disorders
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(5):e20201061
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEFamily functionality and burden of family caregivers of users with mental disorders
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(5):e20201061
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1061
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Objective:
to verify the difference of mean or median in the scores of family functionality and burden of family caregivers of people with mental disorders.
Methods:
cross-sectional study carried out in a Psychosocial Care Center with 61 family caregivers. Instruments were used for sociodemographic characterization, care process, Family Apgar Index and Family Burden Interview Schedule. Mean/median difference tests were adopted.
Results:
women with mental disorders and the presence of children in the home decreased the median of the family Apgar score. Difficulty in the relationship between caregiver/user, nervousness/tension, physical aggression and agitation of patients increased the global average of subjective burden.
Conclusions:
nursing interventions to reduce burden and promote family functionality should prioritize caregivers of women with mental disorders, assist them in managing troublesome behaviors and raising awareness of family nucleus to co-responsibility for caring for sick people, especially in families with children who demand daily care.
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