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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-06-2023
Effect of guided imagery relaxation on anxiety in cervical cancer: randomized clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(5):e20210874
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEffect of guided imagery relaxation on anxiety in cervical cancer: randomized clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(5):e20210874
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0874
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Objectives:
to evaluate the effect of guided imagery relaxation through virtual reality on anxiety in women with cervical cancer undergoing radiochemotherapy.
Methods:
randomized, non-blinded, single-center clinical trial conducted at a cancer reference hospital. 52 women participated, with randomized allocation of 24 in the control group and 28 in the experimental group (12 sessions of guided imagery relaxation through virtual reality, applied three times a week). The outcome was evaluated using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and statistical analysis was performed using the Generalized Linear Mixed Model.
Results:
n the experimental group, women presented significant anxiety traits (p=0.010) before the intervention. Between the 4th and 12th week of follow-up, there was a reduction in anxiety levels, without statistical significance.
Conclusions:
guided imagery relaxation through virtual reality provided evidence of anxiety reduction in women with cervical cancer undergoing radiochemotherapy and may contribute to clinical practice. Brazilian Clinical Trial Registry: RBR-7ssvytb.
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10-06-2023
Pesquisa Translacional em Saúde: para onde vamos?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(5):e760501
Abstract
Pesquisa Translacional em Saúde: para onde vamos?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(5):e760501
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2023760501pt
Views0Os contributos das pesquisas científicas são incontestáveis para o avanço da ciência e para a sociedade. Por isso, cada vez mais reflexões acerca dos impactos e da aplicabilidade dos estudos têm permeado o centro das discussões em nível global, sobretudo diante do aumento crescente da produção de conhecimentos. Nesse cenário, a translação da pesquisa (TP) […]See more -
10-06-2023
Ethical dilemmas and illicit acts in nursing: reflections on the legal (dis)order
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220558
Abstract
Ethical dilemmas and illicit acts in nursing: reflections on the legal (dis)order
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220558
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0558
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Objectives:
to reflect on aspects of the legal system that involve situations of ethical dilemmas and illegal acts applied in legal proceedings related to nursing professionals.
Methods:
theoretical-reflective essay anchored in conceptions issued by a Brazilian nursing class body, based on technical opinions, in articulation with examples extracted from judges of the Superior Court of Justice.
Results:
the legal sources demonstrated the need to support nursing practices through a due and clear understanding of the notions addressed. Indeed, ethical dilemmas linked to professional practice usually refer to the psychological impact of having to act differently from what feels morally, ethically, or professionally appropriate.
Final Considerations:
the reflection was guided by conceptual and legal issues involving nursing practice, pointing to the need to monitor the effects of legal disorder caused by current legislation, which may have implications for the legal security of professionals.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-06-2023
Nursing students’ professional values for reinforcing the professional identity
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220338
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLENursing students’ professional values for reinforcing the professional identity
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220338
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0338
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Objectives:
to understand the nursing students’ professional values in different Brazilian universities and verify a correlation between the “Professional Value” and the sociodemographic variables.
Methods:
quantitative, cross-sectional, and descriptive study conducted through an electronic questionnaire with a Professional Values Scale (NPVS-3). Participants were Nursing students of all semesters from three universities – two in the Southeast region and one in the North region.
Results:
of the 337 participating Nursing students, 282 were female. The Caring dimension presented the highest score (mean=46.61), and Professionalism, the lowest score (mean=34.65). A statistically significant association was detected between the Caring dimension, “university where is attending,” and “gender.”
Conclusions:
the results indicate the Caring dimension as the one containing the most scored professional values since the nurses’ training, and the relation of those values in such dimension is more significant in the female sample.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-06-2023
Ethical problems in nursing teleconsultations for people living with HIV during the Covid-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220754
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEthical problems in nursing teleconsultations for people living with HIV during the Covid-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220754
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0754
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Objectives:
to understand the ethical problems experienced by primary health care nurses in using nursing teleconsultations for people living with the human immunodeficiency virus during the coronavirus pandemic.
Methods:
qualitative research, anchored in Constructivist Grounded Theory. Data was collected between July and September 2020, with 17 participants.
Results:
the first category highlights the ethical problems in conducting teleconsultations, managing high demand, communication barriers, and risks related to data security. The second emphasizes the potential of teleconsultations in communication and access, by generating changes in the work process and the use of protocols to guide clinical practice.
Conclusions:
nurses’ work in digital mode requires professional qualification, with a view to stimulating reflection on teleconsultation practice, ethical-moral deliberation and combating stigma, and also adopting data security-centered conduct.
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09-25-2023
Artificial intelligence as an ally in Brazilian nursing: challenges, opportunities and professional responsibility
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e760301
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Artificial intelligence as an ally in Brazilian nursing: challenges, opportunities and professional responsibility
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e760301
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2023760301
Views0The current state of nursing in Brazil presents complex challenges and opportunities that require innovative solutions. In this context, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a promising tool to address these challenges and seize opportunities. In particular, natural language processing models, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, demonstrate the potential to be valuable resources for nurses at all […]See more -
09-25-2023
A inteligência artificial como aliada na enfermagem brasileira: desafios, oportunidades e responsabilidade profissional
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e760301
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A inteligência artificial como aliada na enfermagem brasileira: desafios, oportunidades e responsabilidade profissional
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e760301
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2023760301pt
Views0O estado atual da enfermagem no Brasil apresenta desafios e oportunidades complexas que requerem soluções inovadoras. Nesse contexto, a inteligência artificial (IA) surge como uma ferramenta promissora para enfrentar esses desafios e aproveitar as oportunidades. Em particular, os modelos de processamento de linguagem natural, como o ChatGPT da OpenAI, demonstram potencial para serem recursos valiosos […]See more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-18-2023
Vaccination coverage in children under one year of age and associated socioeconomic factors: maps of spatial heterogeneity
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(4):e20220734
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEVaccination coverage in children under one year of age and associated socioeconomic factors: maps of spatial heterogeneity
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(4):e20220734
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0734
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Objective:
to analyze vaccination coverage spatial distribution in children under one year old and the socioeconomic factors associated with meeting the recommended goals in Minas Gerais.
Methods:
an ecological study, carried out in 853 municipalities in the state. Pentavalent, poliomyelitis, meningococcal conjugate, yellow fever, rotavirus, and 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccination coverage were analyzed. Scan statistics and multiple logistic regression were performed to identify spatial clusters and factors associated with meeting coverage goals.
Results:
spatial analysis revealed clusters with risk of low coverage for all vaccines. Number of families with per capita income of up to 1/2 wage, Minas Gerais Social Responsibility Index and percentage of the poor or extremely poor population were associated with meeting the established goals.
Conclusions:
the results are useful for designing interventions regarding the structuring of vaccination services and the implementation of actions to increase vaccination coverage in clusters with less propensity to vaccinate.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-08-2020
Nurses’ practice in quilombola communities: an interface between cultural and political competence
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190433
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ORIGINAL ARTICLENurses’ practice in quilombola communities: an interface between cultural and political competence
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190433
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0433
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Objectives:
to understand Family Health Strategy nurses’ practices in the context of quilombola communities with an interface for cultural and political competences.
Methods:
a single integrated, qualitative case study carried out on seven Family Health Strategies located in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, state of Minas Gerais. Seven nurses and 59 quilombolas participated. Data were collected through individual interviews with nurses, collective interviews with quilombolas and observation. For analysis, the thematic content analysis was adopted.
Results:
the results revealed structural and territorial problems, which are configured as barriers for professional-user encounter as well as for professional practice performance.
Final Considerations:
it is necessary that Family Health Strategy nurses, based on political and cultural competences, create strategies that minimize the difficulties found in the implementation of health actions directed to quilombolas. Such strategies anchored in inclusive public policies.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-08-2020
No to distance education! Production of meaning of discourses of nursing representative entities
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190465
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLENo to distance education! Production of meaning of discourses of nursing representative entities
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190465
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0465
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Objectives:
to analyze the processes of production of meanings, based on the positions of Brazilian nursing representative entities, on distance education, considering the implications for nursing as a discipline, profession and work.
Methods:
this documentary research was carried out in sources from the Federal Nursing Council and Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem, from 2015 to 2018. Data were examined from discourse analysis, using paraphrase and polysemy as analytical devices.
Results:
they were organized based on the effects of meanings produced and affiliated to two analytical categories: “Forms of mobilization and operating entities” and “Basis and justifications for the positions”.
Final Considerations:
the discourses signal concern about the future training of new professionals. Resistance, participation, visibility, broad and emphatic debate on the topic are shown as strategies for coping and defending a training process less captured by neoliberal logic, and more relational and committed to the quality of health care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-13-2020
Culture of patient safety in hospital units of gynecology and obstetrics: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190576
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLECulture of patient safety in hospital units of gynecology and obstetrics: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190576
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0576
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Objectives:
to assess the patient safety culture of the health team working in three maternity hospitals.
Methods:
observational, cross-sectional, comparative study. 301 professionals participated in the study. The Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture questionnaire validated in Brazil was used. For data analysis, it was considered a strong area in the patient safety culture when positive responses reached over 75%; and areas that need improvement when positive responses have reached less than 50%. To compare the results, standard deviation and thumb rule were used.
Results:
of the 12 dimensions of patient safety culture, none obtained a score above 75%, with nine dimensions scoring between 19% and 43% and three dimensions between 55% and 57%.
Conclusions:
no strong dimensions for safety culture were identified in the three maternity hospitals. It is believed that these results may contribute to the development of policies that promote a culture of safety in institutions.
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REVIEW07-13-2020
The quality of life of family health professionals: a systematic review and meta-synthesis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190645
Abstract
REVIEWThe quality of life of family health professionals: a systematic review and meta-synthesis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190645
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0645
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Objectives:
to perform a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies about the work-related quality of life of Family Health Strategy professionals.
Methods:
this systematic review was developed to answer the following PVO question: “Which factors (variables) are associated with the work-related quality of life (outcome) of Family Health Strategy professionals (population)?” The PubMed, Scopus, Embase, SciELO, Web of Science, LILACS, Science Direct, OpenThesis, OpenGrey, and OATD databases were selected. The meta-synthesis analyzed the main codes and secondary codes of all included studies.
Results:
the database search resulted in 1,744 reports; six were considered eligible for the meta-synthesis. Four factors were considered for the quality of work life: working conditions; work processes; interpersonal relationships; and personal aspects.
Conclusions:
although this study confirms the adequacy of aspects commonly related to the quality of work life, other factors are important in the case of FHS professionals, especially work context.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR07-01-2020
Letter to the Editor: doubts and considerations about Coronary Syndrome
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e2020730502c
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LETTER TO THE EDITORLetter to the Editor: doubts and considerations about Coronary Syndrome
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e2020730502c
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2020730502c
Views0Dear Editor,We wrote this letter referring to the article “Impact of anxiety and depression on morbidity and mortality of patients with coronary syndrome”() to make some comments, in order to clarify doubts that we were missing from answering. We have already made it clear that our intention is not to question the work of the […]See more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE08-10-2020
Workers’ Health in Brazil: Accidents recorded by Social Security from 2008 to 2014
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(6):e20180892
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEWorkers’ Health in Brazil: Accidents recorded by Social Security from 2008 to 2014
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(6):e20180892
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0892
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Objectives:
to analyze the incidence of occupational accidents in Brazil, recorded by Social Security according to the geographic regions, age group, gender and their prevalence according to the causes and branch of economic activity.
Methods:
ecological descriptive study with time series analysis from 2008 to 2014. Data on the beginning and end of the historical series were compared in each ecological unit studied.
Results:
the South and Southeast regions, male, between 20 and 49 years of age presented the highest falls in incidence. 70.87% of the causes occurred in group XIX of ICD-10. The economic activity with the highest prevalence of accidents was the manufacturing industry.
Conclusions:
accidents at work have decreased in Brazil, however, the incidence is still high. Advances need to be made in the recording of accidents and in the prevention and surveillance of workers’ health.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE08-10-2020
Neonatal near miss in the intensive care unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(6):e20180931
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLENeonatal near miss in the intensive care unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(6):e20180931
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0931
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Objective:
To analyze near miss cases among newborns hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit.
Methods:
An observational, cross-sectional, retrospective study using the STROBE guideline. Data were collected from 1,101 records of live births (newborns). Statistical analysis used the Epi-Info program 3.3.2 and Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests.
Results:
A total of 162 newborns were hospitalized, of which 63 had at least one criterion of near miss. The variables that remained associated with neonatal near miss were weight <1.750 g, gestational age <33 weeks and Apgar at 5 minutes <7, pragmatic criteria to identify cases of neonatal near miss morbidity.
Conclusion:
Prematurity and low birth weight were the factors that contributed most to the near miss outcome among newborns hospitalized in intensive care, a rate two and a half times higher than the number of deaths, according to scientific evidence.
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08-10-2020
Care for the critical patient undergoing point-of-care testing: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(6):e20180948
Abstract
Care for the critical patient undergoing point-of-care testing: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(6):e20180948
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0948
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Objective:
to identify, based on the evidence, point-of-care testing in bedbound in critically ill patients.
Method:
integrative review, carried out through search in Pubmed, Virtual Health Library, Joanna Briggs Institute, The British Institute of Radiology, Brazilian Radiology, and Google Scholar databases. We used the PICO research strategy and selected articles published from 2013 onwards, which presented information about point-of-care testing.
Results:
the different interventions found in the analysis of the 23 selected articles allowed the thematic grouping of care related to safety in communication, patient identification, care with devices, and the prevention and control of infection, which can be used in point-of-care testing.
Final considerations:
The care described in the evidence provided support for validating a safe care protocol for critically ill patients undergoing imaging studies in bed.
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08-19-2019
Humor intervention in the nurse-patient interaction
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1078-1085
Abstract
Humor intervention in the nurse-patient interaction
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1078-1085
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0609
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Objective:
To describe the factors influencing the use of humor in nursing care, its applicability and benefits.
Method:
A scoping review was performed using the Arksey and O’Mally methodology. A search for articles published between 2008 and 2018 was performed using the platforms EBSCO Host, Virtual Health Library and Google Scholar.
Results:
From the initial 465 articles found, 17 were included for final revision. Data allowed to retrieve information on humor definition; its applicability as a nursing intervention; humor as a tool to improve nurse-patient communication and relationship; influence factors; type of humor interventions; humor benefits in health care context and; limitations and precautions of humor intervention.
Conclusion:
The use of humor promotes both communication and human interaction; it promotes well-being; helps deal/cope with difficult and unpleasant situations, reduces tension, discomfort and stress; and strengthens the immune system. This intervention should be used with caution.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-21-2019
Workloads and burnout of nursing workers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1435-1441
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEWorkloads and burnout of nursing workers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1435-1441
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0659
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Objective:
to identify workloads in nursing work and its association with nursing worker burnout.
Method:
a cross-sectional study, including 211 nursing workers from a university hospital, between July and August 2016. For the analysis, the descriptive statistics, Chi-Square Test, Fisher’s Exact Test and Mann Whitney U-Test were used.
Results:
the most evidenced loads were biological. A significant association was found between workloads and workers’ occupation, as well as a significant association between workloads and worker burnout. Burnout caused upper limb pain, neck and lumbar pain, lower limb pain, muscle spasm, lower limb edema, mental fatigue, headache, nervousness, and forgetfulness.
Conclusion:
workloads identification is a subsidy for the promotion of interventions that minimize the burnout generated to the health of the nursing worker.
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REVIEW12-05-2019
Vulnerability of the elderly: a conceptual analysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:337-344
Abstract
REVIEWVulnerability of the elderly: a conceptual analysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:337-344
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0728
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Objective:
To analyze the concept of vulnerability of the elderly.
Method:
A concept analysis, according to the method proposed by Walker and Avant, operationalized through integrative review through search in scientific data portals using the
Descriptors:
Health vulnerability, aged, health services for the aged, health of the elderly, vulnerable populations and geriatric health services. To compose the literary corpus, 36 studies were selected.
Results:
Concept antecedents, as well as its attributes, were identified in individual, social and programmatic characteristics, which make up the characteristics of “vulnerability of the elderly”, besides consequences of the phenomenon. These characteristics were analyzed with emphasis on aspects that contribute to the process of vulnerability of the elderly.
Conclusion:
The study demonstrated the multidimensionality of the phenomena studied, highlighting the peculiarities of vulnerability during aging. However, there is a need for further studies on the construct.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-13-2020
Incontinence-associated dermatitis in elderly patients: prevalence and risk factors
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180475
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEIncontinence-associated dermatitis in elderly patients: prevalence and risk factors
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180475
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0475
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Objective:
To determine the prevalence and risk factors for incontinence-associated dermatitis in the elderly.
Method:
Cross-sectional exploratory study carried out in public hospitals. The dermatitis prevalence and associations were obtained by calculating the ratio. The effect dimension was estimated by the odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval and statistical significance p <0.05.
Results:
138 elderly people were included, with an average age of 77.2 years old (± 9.3); 69 (50%) had combined fecal and urinary incontinence. The dermatitis prevalence was 36.2% (50); 28% (14) had pressure injuries; 14% (7), candidiasis. Risk factors were: longer hospital stay (Odds Ratio = 5.8 [2.6-12.9]), obesity (Odds Ratio = 3.6 [1.2-10.4]), high level of dependence (Odds Ratio = 2.4 [1,1-5,0]) and high risk for pressure injury (Odds Ratio = 6.1 [1,4-26,9]).
Conclusion:
The study found a high prevalence of dermatitis associated with incontinence. The early recognition of risk factors favors effective preventive actions.
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08-19-2019
Clinical simulation in nursing education in intensive therapy: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1061-1070
Abstract
Clinical simulation in nursing education in intensive therapy: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1061-1070
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0217
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Objective:
to analyze the publications on clinical simulation practices for education in Nursing in Intensive Care.
Method:
an integrative review carried out through LILACS, PubMed, Cochrane Library, CINAHL and SciELO databases, of articles published from 2008 to 2017.
Results:
29 articles were selected, of which 76% discuss the use of simulation in continuing education of nursing professionals, while the others describe their use for student education. There is a higher prevalence of studies with a level of evidence 6 (17), with 28 international publications. There was an increase in scientific production, with 16 articles published in the last three years.
Conclusion:
variables after simulation use, such as confidence, communication skills, efficiency in the identification of clinical worsening of patients, development of technical skills, teamwork and clinical decision-making, presented a significant improvement, demonstrating that this tool is effective in qualifying care for critical patients.
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01-20-2021
Burnout Syndrome and Associated Factors in Intensive Care Unit Nurses
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20190535
Abstract
Burnout Syndrome and Associated Factors in Intensive Care Unit Nurses
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20190535
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0535
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Objective:
to estimate prevalence and factors associated with Burnout Syndrome in intensive care nurses in a city in the state of Bahia.
Methods:
a cross-sectional, population-based study carried out with 65 intensive care nurses through a self-administered questionnaire, from July to November 2016, containing sociodemographic data, lifestyle, work characteristics. To define burnout syndrome, the Maslach Burnout Inventory was used.
Results:
Burnout Syndrome prevalence was 53.6%, an association was observed with age, tobacco consumption, alcohol use, weekly night shift hours, employment relationship, having an intensive care specialist title, number of patients on duty, monthly income and considering active or high-strain job.
Conclusion:
the results of this study can contribute to expanding the discussion on stressful working conditions in Intensive Care Units.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-05-2019
Elderly caregivers of the elderly: frailty, loneliness and depressive symptoms
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:88-96
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEElderly caregivers of the elderly: frailty, loneliness and depressive symptoms
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:88-96
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0137
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Objective:
to investigate the association between frailty, loneliness and depressive symptoms of elderly caregivers.
Method:
a cross – sectional study carried out with 341 elderly caregivers enrolled in Family Health Units of a city in the countryside of São Paulo State. The interviews were domiciliary and included questionnaire for characterization of the caregiver, Fried’s frailty phenotype, family APGAR (family functionality), Geriatric Depression Scale (depressive symptoms) and item 3 of the Herth Hope Scale (loneliness). Logistic regression was used to analyze the association between depressive symptoms and solitude (independent variables), and frailty and pre-frailty (dependent variables).
Results:
there was an association between frailty, loneliness and depressive symptoms. Elderly caregivers had increased odds of 158% presenting pre-frailty, and 360% of frailty. Elderly caregivers with depressive symptoms had an increased chance of 242% of presenting fragility.
Conclusion:
elderly and lonely caregivers with depressive symptoms are more likely to be frail and pre-frail.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-08-2020
Usability of a mobile application on diabetic foot self-care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(4):e20180862
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEUsability of a mobile application on diabetic foot self-care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(4):e20180862
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0862
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Objectives:
to assess the usability of an app prototype for diabetic foot self-care by an end user.
Methods:
a descriptive study that uses heuristic assessment of a hybrid app usability. Fifteen users of an outpatient diabetes care service in a capital of Northeastern Brazil participated in the study during April 2018. The usability measurement tool called Smartphone Usability questionnaiRE was applied.
Results:
the lowest score was 77 and the highest was 112, with an average usability of 96.1 points. Usability was framed in the last two levels, 70 and 8o. Users now strongly agree (level 70) and fully (level 80) with the assessed items, which represents good usability of the apps prototype.
Conclusions:
the final product developed focuses on user needs and requirements, which can ensure usability based on effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction triad.
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