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01-01-2015
Ineffective airway clearance: accuracy of clinical indicators in asthmatic children
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):862-868
Abstract
Ineffective airway clearance: accuracy of clinical indicators in asthmatic children
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):862-868
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680514i
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Objective:
to analyze the accuracy measurements of clinical indicators of the nursing diagnosis Ineffective airway clearance.
Method:
cross-sectional study with 205 asthmatic children treated in the emergency unit of a hospital in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará. An interview script and pulmonary evaluation were used for data collection.
Results:
the diagnosis of Ineffective airway clearance was present in 89.3% of the sample. The most prevalent clinical indicators were dyspnea, change in respiratory rate, change in respiratory rhythm, orthopnea, adventitious respiratory sounds and ineffective cough. The clinical indicators with highest sensitivity were dyspnea, change in respiratory rate, change in respiratory rhythm, orthopnea and adventitious respiratory sounds. Ineffective cough and adventitious respiratory sounds were the indicators with best specifi city.
Conclusion:
the clinical indicator adventitious respiratory sounds was the best predictor of Ineffective airway clearance in asthmatic children treated in emergency units.
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01-01-2015
Mortality from external causes in Pernambuco, 2001-2003 and 2011-2013
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):855-861
Abstract
Mortality from external causes in Pernambuco, 2001-2003 and 2011-2013
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):855-861
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680513i
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Objective:
to describe the mortality from external causes, by Health Regions in Pernambuco, during the periods of2001-2003 and 2011-2013.
Method:
descriptive study with data from the Mortality Information System. For data analysis we used percentage, percentage variation and proportion ratio.
Results:
mortality from external causes reduced in Pernambuco, however, mortality increased in some health regions of the countryside. Increased numbers of deaths from accidents and event of undetermined intent were registered. There was an increase of deaths classified as “other/unspecified” event of undetermined intent.
Conclusion:
there was a change in the spatial distribution of mortality from external causes moving to Pernambuco countryside regions. We found necessity for data classification regarding deaths from external causes and strengthening of the monitoring.
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01-01-2015
Evaluation of scientific production, patents and human resources training in the Brazilian nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):846-854
Abstract
Evaluation of scientific production, patents and human resources training in the Brazilian nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):846-854
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680512i
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Objective:
to evaluate scientifi c production, patents and human resources training of nursing researchers with scholarships of research productivity (PQ) in National Counsel for Technological and Scientific Development (CNPq) in the 2000-2012 historic series; to verify the association between this production and characteristics of the researchers regarding gender, education and origin.
Methods:
this analytic cross-sectional study whose inclusion criterion was to be a nursing PQ/CNPq researcher during the period in question. We analyzed curriculum lattes of 208 researchers with scholarships between 2000 and 2012. For statistical analyses we used the SPSS® software.
Results:
the study points to female predominance, concentration in the Southeast region and existence of an association between scientific production, patents and human resources training and education, gender and origin of the researcher.
Conclusion:
the study presents a significant participation of nursing PQ/CNPq researchers in scientific production and in human resources training, and a modest involvement in the production of patents.
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01-01-2015
Structure, process and outcomes of organ and tissue donation for transplantation
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):837-845
Abstract
Structure, process and outcomes of organ and tissue donation for transplantation
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):837-845
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680511i
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Objective:
to analyze the factors related to the structure, process and outcomes of organ and tissue donation for transplantation.
Method:
analytic, longitudinal and quantitative study, conducted in six hospitals in Natal/RN, between August 2010 and February 2011, with 65 potential donors (PD), by means of no participant observation structured script.
Results:
regarding the donation structure, there was deficiencies of physical resources (temperature control), materials (mobile radiology) human resources (nurse technicians) and lack of adequate records and care protocols. In the process of donation, the biggest problems were related to the evaluation stages, brain death diagnosis, maintenance and documentation, with greater proportion of care for the non-donor.
Conclusion:
the structure and process possibly determined the result of 72.3% no donation implementation of potential donors, indices compatible with the national data, but contradictory to those of Spain, which manages to transplant organs of 86.7% of its donors.
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01-01-2015
The nurse in the area of collective health: conceptions and competencies
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):830-836
Abstract
The nurse in the area of collective health: conceptions and competencies
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):830-836
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680510i
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Objective:
to learn coordinators and professors’ conceptions from undergraduate Nursing courses of public universities in northern Brazil regarding collective health and to know the necessary competencies to work in the area.
Method:
data were collected through semi-structured interviews and subjected to thematic analysis.
Results:
the participants consider population health as an essential area for the training of nurses, where professionals have autonomy and confidence. It is an interdisciplinary, intersectoral and multidisciplinary field, with extensive scope, that studies the Unified Health System (SUS). The competencies to work in collective health identified were: to work at the SUS, to understand the health and disease process and its determinants and to develop actions towards integrality, to conduct health education, researches and systematization of the nursing care.
Conclusion:
the variety of conceptions about collective health among participants might reflect in training of nurses and their working area.
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01-01-2015
Level of dependence among patients in a surgical unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):824-829
Abstract
Level of dependence among patients in a surgical unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):824-829
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680509i
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Objective:
to identify the complexity of the nursing care of inpatient surgical unit patients, using the Perroca patients classification scale.
Method:
a descriptive, cross-sectional study with 546 reviews of 187 patients between October and December of 2012. Data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 and the Kappa test, to measure interrater agreement.
Results:
a predominance of patients in the categories of semi-intensive (46.5%) and intermediate care (44.0%) was found, with a prevalence of unassisted bath (58.4%) in the total sample, and bed bath (69.3%) in the semi-intensive care patients. The level of agreement between two pairs of raters was considered good.
Conclusion:
the systematic application of the instrument was useful as a complementary measure of the level of patient dependence, and may contribute to the improvement of the working process, refl ecting on management decision-making with regard to nursing workload
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01-01-2015
Psychological violence in the nursing work
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):817-823
Abstract
Psychological violence in the nursing work
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):817-823
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680508i
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Objective:
to investigate and characterize psychological violence practices within teams in the relationship between patients, caregivers and other professionals with the nursing staff of the public hospital network of Caxias, in the State of Maranhão, Brazil.
Method:
descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional study with data collected by form between November/2013-May/2014.
Results:
verbal aggression is the most common psychological violence subtype 95% (84), followed by bullying 27% (24). Emergency rooms 51% (45) are the most frequent place; patients 60% (53) are the main aggressors; nurses 76% (19) suffer more violence, being mostly female, young and inexperienced.
Conclusion:
the largest number of occurrences was of verbal aggression perpetrated by patients against nurses in the emergency room. Workers try to pretend that nothing happened or are inert in the face of violence. Employers do little about the case, referring to the need for strategies to control violence.
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01-01-2015
Dietary intake and stress in patients with acute coronary syndrome
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):810-816
Abstract
Dietary intake and stress in patients with acute coronary syndrome
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):810-816
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680507i
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Objective:
to assess whether dietary intake of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) meets national and international recommendations and whether there is a relationship with the levels of stress.
Method:
a cross-sectional study with 150 patients with ACS, who were interviewed with the Food Frequency Questionnaire and the Perceived Stress Scale-10.
Results:
daily intake above the recommendations: cholesterol (92%), fiber (42.7%) and protein (68%); intake below the recommendations: potassium (88%) and carbohydrates (68.7%); intake according to the recommendations: sodium (53.3%) and lipids (53.3%). Most patients with inadequate dietary intake (54%) were stressed or highly stressed. There was a signifi cant association between a lower stress level and a higher fi ber intake.
Conclusion:
in patients with ACS, dietary intake did not meet the guideline recommendations, and a lower fi ber intake occurs concomitantly with higher stress levels. Educational efforts can support patients in dietary intake adequacy and stress control.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE04-09-2020
Factors associated with the discontinuance of outpatient follow-up in neonatal units
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180793
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEFactors associated with the discontinuance of outpatient follow-up in neonatal units
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180793
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0793
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Objectives:
to identify predisposing and enabling factors as well as the health needs associated with the discontinuance of outpatient follow-up of newborns who were hospitalized at neonatal intensive care unit.
Methods:
cross-sectional study, using the behavioral model of health services use. The study was composed of 358 mothers and newborns referred to the outpatient follow-up after discharge. Characterization, perception of social support, postnatal depression, and attendance to appointments data were collected, analyzed by the R software (3.3.1).
Results:
outpatient follow-up was discontinued by 31.28% of children in the first year after discharge. In multiple regression analysis, the chance of discontinuance was higher for newborns who used mechanical ventilation (OR = 1.68; 95%CI 1.04-2.72) and depended on technology (OR = 3.54; 95%CI 1.32-9.5).
Conclusions:
predisposing factors were associated with the discontinuance of follow-up; enabling factors and health needs did not present a significant association. Children with more complex health conditions require additional support to participate in follow-up programs, thus ensuring the continuity of care.
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ERRATUM02-26-2024
ERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20160061
Abstract
ERRATUMERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20160061
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.20247701e03
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REVIEW12-08-2024
Interventions for Strengthening General Self-Efficacy Beliefs in College Students: An Integrative Review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230192
Abstract
REVIEWInterventions for Strengthening General Self-Efficacy Beliefs in College Students: An Integrative Review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230192
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0192
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Objective:
To assess the evidence regarding the effectiveness of interventions aimed at strengthening self-efficacy beliefs in college students.
Methods:
Integrative Review conducted on the Lilacs, PubMed, CinahL, Cochrane Collaboration Databases, Scopus, and PsycInfo databases. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using tools proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute, and the results were analyzed descriptively.
Results:
Out of the 10 selected studies, six demonstrated that interventions aimed at strengthening self-efficacy were effective (Levels of Evidence II and III), and four revealed contrary results (Levels of Evidence I and II). Programs aimed at enhancing self-efficacy should include content on positive mental health, psychoeducation strategies, cover a period of eight to twelve weeks, and consider the completion of homework assignments.
Conclusion:
The synthesis of evidence pointed to pathways for building an effective self-efficacy strengthening program to be implemented in universities.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-13-2024
Generalized Resistance Deficits in inmates with hypertension: missing resources that limit health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20230246
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEGeneralized Resistance Deficits in inmates with hypertension: missing resources that limit health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20230246
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0246
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Objective:
to understand the Generalized Resistance Deficits of people deprived of liberty with hypertension in a Brazilian prison unit.
Method:
qualitative research, anchored in Salutogenesis, carried out with 38 people with hypertension from a Brazilian prison unit, from February to July 2022, with a semi-structured interview with open-ended questions, whose analysis was thematic, explaining the limitations to health in prison.
Results:
13 Generalized Resistance Deficits were reported, mostly related to the prison environment and, to a lesser extent, to the social group and the individual, respectively. Living in prison for people with hypertension implies living with a high number of Generalized Resistance Deficits, accentuating the movement towards the disease pole.
Final considerations:
knowing Generalized Resistance Deficits allows directing health promotion to support the use of available Generalized Resistance Resources and contributes to the expansion of intersectoral policies.
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ERRATUM06-14-2024
ERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e2024n2e05
Abstract
ERRATUMERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e2024n2e05
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.20247702e05
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ERRATUM06-14-2024
ERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e2024n2e06
Abstract
ERRATUMERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e2024n2e06
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.20247702e06
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REVIEW07-29-2024
Profile of scientific production on nursing technology construction, validity and application: a bibliometric study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(3):e20230452
Abstract
REVIEWProfile of scientific production on nursing technology construction, validity and application: a bibliometric study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(3):e20230452
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0452
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Objective:
to analyze the profile of scientific production on nursing technology construction, validity and application.
Methods:
this is a bibliometric study, carried out in six databases, based on the Methodi Ordinatio application, arranged in nine stages. To represent the findings, the VOSviewer® software was used.
Results:
346 studies were identified, obtained from BDENF, CINAHL, EMBASE, LILACS, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus and Web of Science. There was a predominance of the English language, and 20% of the authors hold more than 25% of studies. Only two journals account for 25% of studies in the period studied. Twenty-six studies were selected for the InOrdinatio classification. Nursing Process (23%) stood out among the studies. The most produced technology was software (27%), and 50% of works describe construction and validity.
Conclusions:
there is an emphasis on the creation of educational technologies, especially information technology. The data demonstrates opportunities for future research in the area.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE01-10-2024
Inventory of ethical problems in mobile pre-hospital care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20230539
Abstract
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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REFLECTION02-22-2021
Convergent care research and its qualification as scientific research
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20190657
Abstract
REFLECTIONConvergent care research and its qualification as scientific research
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20190657
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0657
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Objectives:
to highlight the main attributes of Convergent Care Research that ratify it as a method of scientific research. Methods: it is a theoretical-reflective study on Convergent Care Research’s theoretical-methodological assumptions. Development: Convergent Care Research is compatible with the Social Constructionism paradigm. Convergent Care Research projects have two approaches: practical and conceptual. The Convergent Care Research process corpus contains five phases: conception; instrumentation; scrutiny; analysis and theorizing. Final Considerations: Convergent Care Research rigor encompasses the relationship between research and care practice, and this corresponds to the convergence of these two dimensions. Due to its theoretical foundation and criteria of methodological rigor, Convergent Care Research is aligned with scientific research methods.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-21-2019
Consumption of alcohol and drugs and school absenteeism among high school students of public schools
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1692-1698
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEConsumption of alcohol and drugs and school absenteeism among high school students of public schools
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1692-1698
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0828
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Objective:
To evaluate the relation between the consumption of alcohol and other drugs and school absenteeism in high school students of public schools in the 30 days prior to data collection.
Method:
Cross-sectional study of quantitative character conducted from May to September 2017, with 282 high school students of public schools of Mossoró-RN. We used a closed questionnaire with questions about drug consumption as our instrument of analysis. We performed hierarchical binary logistic regression by using the SPSS 20.0.
Results:
In bivariate analysis, the relation between absenteeism and drug consumption patterns proved to be significant to those who engage in heavy episodic drinking of alcohol and in the use of tobacco, inhalants and marijuana. The adjusted regression model only included the variables tobacco and heavy episodic drinking of alcohol.
Conclusion:
The hierarchical binary logistic regression analysis corroborated with absenteeism outcomes, explaining it in 12.3% of cases.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-21-2019
Caregiver burden and stress in psychiatric hospital admission
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1699-1706
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLECaregiver burden and stress in psychiatric hospital admission
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1699-1706
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0832
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Objective:
to evaluate the relation between sociodemographics factors, stress and burden of care of family caregivers of patients at a psychiatric hospital admission.
Method:
quantitative study, with a cross-sectional correlation design. A total of 112 family caregivers participated, older than 18, in a Brazilian psychiatric hospital. A sociodemographic questionnaire was used to collect data, the Zarit Burden Interview and LIPP Adult Stress Symptom Inventory.
Results:
burden of care in family caregivers at a psychiatric hospital admission was significantly associated with stress (p=0.000). The psychological symptoms of stress predicted severe burden. Most caregivers presented a moderate or severe burden, with 52.7% in the resistance phase of stress; 66.1% presented psychological symptoms.
Conclusion:
results show the alarming situation of caregivers of patients from a psychiatric hospital, evidencing their own vulnerability to illness. Indeed, the during admission in a psychiatric hospital, not only patients need care, but also their caregivers.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-26-2020
Suspected COVID-19 flu-like syndrome in men who have sex with men and have been involved in casual sex
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200913
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLESuspected COVID-19 flu-like syndrome in men who have sex with men and have been involved in casual sex
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200913
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0913
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Objective:
To evaluate the presence of flu-like syndrome suggestive of COVID-19 in men who have sex with men (MSM) and engaged in casual sex during a period of social isolation.
Method:
National epidemiological survey, applied in April and May 2020, by adaptation of Respondent Drive Sampling.
Results:
1,337 MSM participated in the survey, of which 514 (38.4%) had fever associated with another sign or symptom of flu-like syndrome. Social, demographic characteristics, sexual practices and activities during the period of social isolation were statistically associated with the presence of flu-like syndrome. There was a statistical difference (p < 0.001) in the average of partners between those who had signs and symptoms of flu-like syndrome (3.5) and those who did not (1.7).
Conclusion:
Evidence of signs and symptoms indicative of flu-like syndrome suggestive of COVID 19 in Brazilian MSM who were involved in casual sex during the period of social isolation.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-21-2019
Functional independence of elderly patients who fell: a follow-up study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1715-1722
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEFunctional independence of elderly patients who fell: a follow-up study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1715-1722
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0845
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Objective:
to evaluate, in emergency hospital service and at home, the functional independence of elderly people who fell.
Method:
longitudinal study with 151 elderly. Functional Independence Measure (FIM) was used. Statistical tests were performed with univariate and bivariate analysis.
Results:
mean of total FIM value in the hospital was 70.4; and at home 84.3 (p <0.001). Independence was lower in the motor domain, in “self-care”, “mobility” and “locomotion” dimensions, in the two evaluations (p <0.001). Dependence reduced from 97.3% elderly in the hospital to 82.8% at home (p <0.001). There was a negative correlation between total FIM and age, number of medications, number of diseases and hospitalization time in both evaluations. Femoral and hip fractures were associated with lower total FIM values (p <0.001).
Conclusion:
the elderly had less independence in the hospital compared to at home, with greater impairment in the motor domain and “self-care”, “mobility” and “locomotion” dimensions, in the two moments evaluated.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-31-2020
Explanatory models of families of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180975
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEExplanatory models of families of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180975
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0975
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Objectives:
to analyze how children with type 1 diabetes mellitus and their families explain the pathology, based on their understanding of the factors related to the discovery of diabetes, the etiology, treatment, and prognosis of the disease.
Methods:
qualitative methodological approach, based on medical anthropology and the narrative method. In-depth interviews were conducted with 12 families of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus attending follow-up consultations at a specialized center. The statements were subjected to inductive thematic analysis.
Results:
the explanatory models identified describe the families search for the clarification of the signs and symptoms that the child had. Faced with the disease, families reorganized themselves to meet new health care needs of children, such as adequate nutrition, physical exercise, and blood glucose monitoring.
Final Considerations:
knowing the explanatory models allows the understanding of how families give meaning to the child’s illness, favoring daily nursing care and an effective control of the disease.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-08-2023
Polypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications and associated factors among older adults with hypertension in primary care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220785
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEPolypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications and associated factors among older adults with hypertension in primary care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220785
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0785
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Objective:
to identify the prevalence and associations of polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medication use among older adults with hypertension treated in primary care.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study carried out with older adults with hypertension treated at a Family Health Strategy unit. Data collection included analysis of medical records, interviews and multidimensional assessment of older adults. Socio-demographic information and clinical variables were collected. Statistical analysis was performed by multiple logistic regression.
Results:
polypharmacy prevalence was 38.09%, and potentially inappropriate medication (PIM), 28.57%. There was a significant association between polypharmacy and PIM use, altered sleep and ethnicity. PIM use was associated with polypharmacy, worse family functioning, and absence of a caregiver. Cognitive decline reduces the prevalence of these medications.
Conclusions:
polypharmacy and PIM use among older adults with hypertension represent a problem in this population, especially among the most vulnerable.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-01-2022
Continuity of care for children with special healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20210150
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEContinuity of care for children with special healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20210150
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0150
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Objective:
To describe the continuity of care for children with special healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic through the perception of their caregivers in the Northeast of Brazil.
Methods:
Qualitative descriptive-exploratory research carried out between June and September 2020, in a municipality in the Northeast of Brazil. Eleven caregivers participated through semi-structured interviews conducted at home. The data were submitted to thematic content analysis.
Results:
The social isolation period and the suspension of health services affected the continuity of care, configuring the category “Implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for the continuity of care”. Caregivers expressed fear of children contracting the coronavirus, characterizing the category “Fears and uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic in view of the vulnerability of children with special healthcare needs”.
Final considerations:
Caregivers’ reports revealed problems in the continuity of care for the studied cohort. Therefore, health care practices must be rethought in times of pandemic.
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