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Nursing rights in comics: educational technological innovation report
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20230438
Abstract
Nursing rights in comics: educational technological innovation report
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20230438
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0438
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Objectives:
to report an educational technology construction on nursing professionals’ rights.
Methods:
an experience report on educational technology construction during the crediting of university extension hours in an undergraduate nursing course at a Brazilian public university, between March and June 2023. The Deming cycle was used as a procedural method.
Results:
four meetings were held between students and extension workers. Eight comic books were produced based on the Code of Ethics for Nurses, addressing professional autonomy, fair remuneration, risk-free work, denial of exposure in the media and others. The Deming cycle proved to be an important strategy for constructing products.
Conclusions:
nursing professionals’ rights must be discussed and improved. Educational technologies, such as comic books, provide playful and reflective learning.
Keywords:Education, NursingEthics, NursingGraphic NovelNursingTechnological Development and Innovation ProjectsSee more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-18-2024
Nurses’ workload during the COVID-19 pandemic: potential for experiences of moral distress
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20230200
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ORIGINAL ARTICLENurses’ workload during the COVID-19 pandemic: potential for experiences of moral distress
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20230200
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0200
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Objectives:
to understand nurses’ experiences of moral distress related to work overload during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.
Methods:
qualitative research, whose data collection occurred through individual interviews with 19 nurses who worked on the front line of COVID-19 in health services in southeastern Brazil. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis.
Results:
work overload proved to be a powerful source of experiences of moral distress due to excessive working hours during vaccination, double working hours, a troubled relationship due to pressure from managers and the population and physical and mental exhaustion, which prevented nurses from act according to their judgment.
Final Considerations:
nurses’ work overload reflects on quality patient care and prevents nurses from acting in accordance with their moral principles, generating moral distress in nurses.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-15-2024
Cultural adaptation and validity evidence of the Student Nurse Stressor-15 (SNS-15) Scale for Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230356
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLECultural adaptation and validity evidence of the Student Nurse Stressor-15 (SNS-15) Scale for Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230356
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0356
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Objectives:
to carry out the cultural adaptation and evaluation of validity evidence of the Student Nurse Stressor-15 (SNS-15) Scale for use in Brazil.
Methods:
psychometric study, conducted from the stages of translation, synthesis, back-translation, review by a committee of seven experts, pre-test and evaluation of measurement properties with 32 and 238 nursing students, respectively. Descriptive statistics, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were performed. The reliability of the instrument was estimated using McDonald’s Omega (ω).
Results:
EFA subsidized the distribution of the fifteen SNS-15 items into four factors. Using AFC, satisfactory fit indices were achieved (Comparative Fit Index = 0.94; Tucker-Lewis Index = 0.93; Root Mean Square Error of Approximation = 0.06; Standardized Root Mean Square Residual = 0.16) and ω = 0.86.
Conclusions:
the Brazilian version of the SNS-15 presents evidence that confirms its validity and reliability.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-15-2024
Health Management of an HIV Testing and Counseling Center: Nursing Contributions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230217
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEHealth Management of an HIV Testing and Counseling Center: Nursing Contributions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230217
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0217
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Objectives:
to analyze the role of nursing in the establishment of an HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling Center in a Brazilian municipality.
Methods:
a historical study utilizing primary sources, including documents and oral accounts, involving a total of ten participants. The study encompasses the years 1997 and 1998. The research took place at the Testing and Counseling Center in São João de Meriti. Data was collected from March to May 2022.
Results:
nursing made significant contributions through the development of training initiatives led by nurses, who were also responsible for individual and group counseling, as well as HIV testing requests.
Final Considerations:
nursing played a crucial role in the center and in the management of Sexually Transmitted Infections, being involved in all stages of treatment in accordance with current public health policy.
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REVIEW03-15-2024
Factors associated with increased lactate levels in cardiac surgeries: scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230117
Abstract
REVIEWFactors associated with increased lactate levels in cardiac surgeries: scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230117
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0117
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Objectives:
to map the factors associated with increased lactate levels in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery using extracorporeal circulation.
Methods:
this is a scoping review carried out in December 2022, across ten data sources. It was prepared in accordance with the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews checklist.
Results:
the most recurrent findings in studies regarding the factors responsible for the increase in lactate were: tissue hypoperfusion, cardiopulmonary bypass time and use of vasoactive drugs. In 95% of studies, increased lactate was related to increased patient mortality.
Conclusions:
discussing the causes of possible complications in cardiac surgery patients is important for preparing the team and preventing complications, in addition to ensuring quality recovery.
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REVIEW03-15-2024
Use of podcasts for health education: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230096
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REVIEWUse of podcasts for health education: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230096
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0096
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Objectives:
to map the scientific evidence related to the characteristics, themes, and outcomes of using health education podcasts aimed at individuals over 18 years of age in intra or extrahospital environments.
Methods:
a scoping review, based on the Joanna Briggs Institute method, conducted in 11 databases, including studies from 2004 to 2022.
Results:
11 studies were selected, categorized, highlighting the characteristics, evaluated outcomes, areas, and conditions of podcast application, indicating it as an effective tool for promoting behavioral change, health promotion, and social interaction, demonstrating its potential to improve well-being, quality of life, and user/client autonomy.
Conclusions:
the use of podcasts proves to be an effective, innovative, and low-cost tool, with a significant social impact, being effective for behavioral change, satisfaction, and social interaction. However, the lack of comprehensive studies on podcast development methodologies represents challenges to be overcome.
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REVIEW03-15-2024
Resources for health literacy among caregivers of prematurely born children: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230062
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REVIEWResources for health literacy among caregivers of prematurely born children: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230062
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0062
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Objectives:
to map the available evidence on resources used to promote health literacy among caregivers of prematurely born children during outpatient follow-up.
Methods:
the Joanna Briggs Institute’s scope review protocol was utilized. The search encompassed six databases, incorporating studies from 2012 to 2022.
Results:
the three included publications revealed that the resources employed are: mobile applications, phone calls, individual counseling, videos, educational pamphlets, and group discussions. Implementing an education protocol during the transition home enhances scientifically grounded health promotion rates.
Conclusions:
there is limited literature addressing the health literacy of these caregivers. The nursing team plays a crucial role in health education and in developing resources applicable to these families.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-15-2024
Effects of training Community Health Agents on dementia: a quasi-experimental study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230027
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEEffects of training Community Health Agents on dementia: a quasi-experimental study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230027
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0027
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Objectives:
to evaluate the knowledge of Community Health Agents about dementia before and after the training workshop for detecting signs of the disease.
Methods:
a quasi-experimental study with 33 community agents, in which sociodemographic information and knowledge about dementia were collected and assessed using the Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale before and after the workshop. There were 10 weekly, online, synchronous meetings. The Student’s t-test for related samples was used, and the effect size was calculated.
Results:
while the average score on the initial assessment, using the measurement instrument, was 16.3, it was 21.24 in the final assessment. An increase in the scale score was observed after participating in the workshop, with a value of 4.94.
Conclusions:
it is urgent to invest in the ongoing education of these professionals for greater awareness in the timely detection of dementia cases in primary care and awareness of potentially modifiable factors.
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Ibero-American nursing context: constructing and sharing knowledge
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e770101
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Ibero-American nursing context: constructing and sharing knowledge
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e770101
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2024770101
Views0Next week, two major scientific events will take place in Madrid and Granada (Spain). These will be international, specific activities in a very special way, although not exclusive to the Ibero-American field, organized and developed by two very important scientific nursing societies, such as Community Nursing Association (AEC) and Latin American Association of Schools and […]See more -
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 ARTICLE12-08-2024
Safe practices for bed bathing in the intensive care unit: validation of a checklist
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230135
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ORIGINAL ARTICLESafe practices for bed bathing in the intensive care unit: validation of a checklist
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230135
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0135
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Objective:
To validate a checklist for safe bathing in critically ill patients.
Methods:
This is a methodological and quantitative study. Researchers developed a checklist for safe bathing in critically ill patients consisting of 41 items, which were submitted to the apparent and content validation process, evaluated by eleven judges, and interobserver reliability. For reliability analysis, the instrument was applied in 54 bed bath procedures in the ICU; Kappa and CHF tests were used.
Results:
In the apparent and content validation, adjustments were made according to the judges’ suggestions. Kappa values ranged from moderate to almost perfect (0.462 to 0.962), and, in some items, there was 100% agreement; the reliability of the instrument was excellent (ICC = 0.962).
Conclusion:
The instrument proved to be dependable and easy to apply. Its use will contribute to safe bed bathing and subsidize interventions aimed at increasing the quality of care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-08-2024
Initial nipple damages in breastfeeding women: analysis of photographic images and clinical associations
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20220773
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEInitial nipple damages in breastfeeding women: analysis of photographic images and clinical associations
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20220773
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0773
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Objective:
to analyze the initial nipple damage degree by breastfeeding practice and to associate findings with clinical manifestations of breastfeeding women.
Methods:
a retrospective, cross-sectional study with primary data and photographic images database from two randomized clinical trials. Photographic images were analyzed by two independent evaluators using the Nipple Trauma Score. For analysis, the chi-square, Mann-Whitney tests and Kappa coefficient were applied.
Results:
115 breastfeeding women and their respective 186 photographic images were analyzed. The degree of agreement of evaluators using the Nipple Trauma Score was 93.6%. The nipple pain score during breastfeeding was moderate and compromised more than 25% of the nipple surface area.
Conclusions:
assistance to breastfeeding women should prioritize nipple pain intensity instead of the nipple damage size.
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REVIEW12-08-2024
Common mental disorders in hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20220581
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REVIEWCommon mental disorders in hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20220581
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0581
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Objective:
to map common recurrent mental disorders in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Methods:
this is a scoping review carried out in January 2022 in electronic databases and repositories of dissertations and thesis. Studies that answered the research question, met the objective of the study and were available in full electronically, in any language, were included.
Results:
the sample consisted of 28 studies, 14 of which were published in the United States of America. The common mental disorders found were depressive, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and mood disorders. Twenty symptoms were mentioned, among the most prevalent are fatigue and sleep disorders/insomnia.
Conclusions:
the difficulty and importance of carrying out the differential diagnosis of these disorders were highlighted, since their symptoms can be confused with other health problems and have a strong potential to interfere with patients’ evolution.
Keywords:Bone Marrow TransplantationHematopoietic Stem Cells TransplantationMental DisordersMental HealthReviewSee more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-08-2023
Factors associated with surgical site infection in myocardial revascularization: a retrospective longitudinal study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230108
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEFactors associated with surgical site infection in myocardial revascularization: a retrospective longitudinal study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230108
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0108
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Objectives:
to analyze the influence of sociodemographic and clinical variables, as well as the surgical checklist adherence score, on the occurrence of surgical site infection among patients undergoing myocardial revascularization.
Methods:
an observational, longitudinal, retrospective study was conducted at a university hospital, involving 266 medical records of patients who underwent myocardial revascularization surgery. Instruments containing sociodemographic, clinical, and infection-related variables were used, along with the Perioperative Surgical Safety Checklist. Descriptive, bivariate, and logistic regression analyses were employed.
Results:
surgical site infection occurred in 89 (33.5%) patients. There was a statistically significant association between body temperature outside the range of 36 degrees Celsius to 36.5 degrees Celsius (p=0.01), the presence of invasive devices (p=0.05), surgical procedures with the anticipation of critical events (p<0.001), and the occurrence of infection.
Conclusions:
body temperature, the presence of invasive devices, and surgical procedures with the anticipation of critical events were significant factors contributing to an increased risk of infection.
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REVIEW12-08-2023
Educational technologies used to promote self-care for people with diabetes mellitus: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230049
Abstract
REVIEWEducational technologies used to promote self-care for people with diabetes mellitus: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230049
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0049
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Objective:
To summarize the scientific productions that used educational technologies to promote self-care for people with diabetes.
Method:
Integrative review carried out from October 2022 to January 2023, in the databases: LILACS; Scopus; Embase; PubMed/MEDLINE and CINAHL. The search was paired, and the sample consisted of ten articles. The levels of evidence were analyzed by the Hierarchy of Evidence for Intervention Studies, and the results were synthesized for interpretation of the findings.
Results:
The educational technologies identified to promote self-care were: mobile applications, interactive platforms, print, telemonitoring, video and simulation. The focus of the contents was on the promotion of foot care, prevention of neuropathy, self-management, knowledge, and expectation of people with diabetes and prevention of acute complications.
Conclusion:
The synthesis of knowledge about educational technologies to promote self-care for people with diabetes pointed to the need for robust evidence.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-08-2023
Construction and validity of educational technology about the human papillomavirus vaccine for adolescents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230048
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEConstruction and validity of educational technology about the human papillomavirus vaccine for adolescents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230048
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0048
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Objectives:
to construct and validate an educational technology in comic book format about the human papillomavirus vaccine aimed at adolescents.
Methods:
a methodological study, with a quantitative approach, through the agreement method. It was carried out in two phases: educational technology construction and content validity. Participants are expert judges in the health field. Data collection took place in a virtual environment, through a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed by calculating the Content Validity Index. A Content Validity Index of at least 80% was accepted.
Results:
the comic book’s overall Content Validity Index was 82%, reaching the minimum limit established to be validated.
Conclusions:
comics are fundamental in the teaching-learning process, aiming to catch adolescents’ attention. Therefore, it is characterized as a valid tool to inform, in a playful manner, about the human papillomavirus vaccine.
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Modified early warning score: evaluation of trauma patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):906-911
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Modified early warning score: evaluation of trauma patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):906-911
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0145
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Objective:
to identify the severity of patients admitted to an emergency trauma.
Method:
A cross-sectional and retrospective study with 115 trauma patients classified as orange (Manchester System), from June 2013 to July 2014. The data were presented as mean and standard deviation, in addition to the Pearson Chi-square test, One-Way ANOVA and Tukey tests.
Results:
from the sample, 81.7% were male with mean age of 39.46±19.71 years. Higher incidence of major trauma (48.7%) and traumatic brain injury (37.4%). At the end of the outcome and MEWS, most cases that had score 1 to 3 were referred to the operating room and the ICU.
Conclusion:
the start point of MEWS was 2 to 3 points, with significant increase in the severity of the situation of patients seen after 6 hours, and approximately half of the individuals underwent surgery, indicating that the scale is a good predictor of severity.
Keywords:EmergenciesEmergency Medical ServicesExposureMeasures of AssociationRisk or OutcomeSeverity of Illness IndexSee more -
Occupational health nurses: interdisciplinary experience in occupational health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):897-905
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Occupational health nurses: interdisciplinary experience in occupational health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):897-905
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0113
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Objective:
to analyze the relationship of occupational health nurses with the other members of the Specialized Service in Safety Engineering and Occupational Medicine (SESMT) and characterize joint actions of these professionals in occupational health.
Method:
qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive study with 34 professionals of seven companies from the South Macroregion of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Interviews and observations were conducted for content analysis of Bardin.
Results:
the SESMTs are multidisciplinary and intersectoral workers. Nurses have working relations of an interpersonal, technical/legal, and management of logistics/organizational nature, influenced by the technical division of work and by the division in the work environment of the staff, which distances areas, generates conflicts, and fragments the actions of the service.
Conclusion:
SESMT faces challenges to develop a work befitting their legal objectives, once staff and companies need to understand the importance of interdisciplinarity for the success of actions on the workers’ health and safety.
Keywords:InterrelationshipOccupational Health NursingOccupational Health ServicesWorkWorkers' HealthSee more -
Translation and adaptation of a pediatric early warning score
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):888-896
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Translation and adaptation of a pediatric early warning score
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):888-896
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0096
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Objective:
to translate and adapt the BPEWS for the Portuguese language, with the purpose of verifying its applicability in the Brazilian context studied.
Method:
methodological study guided by international and nationally accepted recommendations for translation and adaptation of health measurement instruments. Stages of conceptual, item, semantic, operational and pre-test equivalence are described for obtaining the BPEWS Portuguese version to be used in Brazil.
Results:
the BPEWS version translated and adapted for Brazilian Portuguese (BPEWS-Br) identified, in the pilot study, that 26.6% of children were presenting warning signs for clinical deterioration.
Conclusion:
the BPEWS-Br seems to be applicable for the context studied, and its use might help nurses in the recognition and documentation of warning signs for clinical deterioration in hospitalized Brazilian children.
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Validation of the Nursing Activities Score in Portuguese intensive care units
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):881-887
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Validation of the Nursing Activities Score in Portuguese intensive care units
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):881-887
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0147
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Objective:
to describe the process of adaptation and validation of the Nursing Activities Score to the Portuguese context.
Method:
this was a pilot study of adaptation and validation of the Nursing Activities Score with a sample consisting of 67 patients hospitalized in the intensive care units of three Portuguese hospitals. The construct validity was assessed through factor analysis procedures and the internal consistency of the items was measured through the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient.
Results:
a mean workload value of 63.04% (SD = 14.25; Median = 61.30) was obtained. Psychometric data revealed a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.71 in the total scale, indicating an acceptable accuracy. Confirmatory factor analysis suggested an appropriate adjustment between the model and the data (χ2(199) = 214.5, p = 0.214; CFI = 0.95; RMSA = 0.035).
Conclusion:
in the present study, the Portuguese version of the Nursing Activities Score was found to be a valid instrument, enabling a safe assessment of the workload of nurses.
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Managing educational practices for qualified nursing care in cardiology
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):872-880
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Managing educational practices for qualified nursing care in cardiology
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):872-880
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0032
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Objective:
to understand significances attributed by nurses who manage nursing care to the individual affected by cardiovascular disease to relations, interactions and associations of the educational practices in a cardiovascular reference hospital. To elaborate a theoretical explanatory model based on significances attributed in the light of the complex thinking.
Method:
qualitative study, which used Theory Based on Data (TBD) as methodological reference. Twenty-two professionals of nursing participated in the study.
Results:
the results indicate need of professional qualification to ensure the safety of patients, institutional support for the realization of educational practices, attitude of openness and availability of dialogue of the health professionals and other institutional conformations for the workers’ development.
Conclusion:
the study presents a new space for the nurse’s action that can be used to qualify and optimize the nursing practice, as it provides visibility to management and care in health institutions.
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Clinical validation of nursing diagnosis “Willingness for improved infant development”
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):855-863
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Clinical validation of nursing diagnosis “Willingness for improved infant development”
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):855-863
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0131
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Objective:
to conduct the clinical validation of nursing diagnosis “Willingness for improved infant development”.
Method:
a cross-sectional study, conducted in a Centro de Saúde da Família (Family Health Care center), with 45 healthy breastfed infants. The instrument for collecting the data was prepared based on the literature and validated by nurses. It contained the following variables: sociodemographic, gestational, and obstetrical variables; breastfed infant’s nutritional profile; evaluation of the defining characteristics of the proposed nursing diagnosis.
Results:
all the defining characteristics were found to have high sensitivity values (>90%), positive predictive values (>65%), negative predictive values (>66%); however, low specificity values (<32%). In this study, the defining characteristics we found to have estimates (>0.50) within the ROC curve, which provides good sensitivity and specificity.
Conclusion:
this study verified the structural elements of the proposed nursing diagnosis to be relevant in the clinical context, which justifies the need for its being employed with children, taking into account its contribution to improving nursing care.
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Oral drugs at a hospital unit: adequacy for use via enteral feeding tubes
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):847-854
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Oral drugs at a hospital unit: adequacy for use via enteral feeding tubes
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):847-854
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0081
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Objective:
to describe the profile of standardized oral drugs at a hospital unit and assess their adequacy for use via enteral feeding tubes, according to recommendations from the literature.
Method:
descriptive study, with data on drugs collected from the Pharmacy Service Dispensing System. Specific recommendations for the use of these drugs via enteral feeding tubes were found after searches in literary databases, books, manuals, guidelines and package insert collections.
Results:
among the 236 dispensed oral drugs, 86% were in solid form; of those, 32 were “non-crushable”, with the liquid form available at the institution. Twenty-eight drugs with potential interactions with enteral nutrition were identified. Sixty percent of those presented specific recommendations on their administration via enteral feeding tube.
Conclusion:
the joint participation of multidisciplinary nutritional therapy and care teams and the implementation of programs for continuous training are suggested strategies for the prevention of potential problems in the administration of drugs in the hospital setting.
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