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01-01-2016
Modified early warning score: evaluation of trauma patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):906-911
Abstract
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.
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01-01-2016
Occupational health nurses: interdisciplinary experience in occupational health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):897-905
Abstract
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.
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01-01-2016
Translation and adaptation of a pediatric early warning score
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):888-896
Abstract
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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01-01-2016
Validation of the Nursing Activities Score in Portuguese intensive care units
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):881-887
Abstract
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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01-01-2016
Managing educational practices for qualified nursing care in cardiology
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):872-880
Abstract
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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01-01-2016
Social representations of biosecurity in nursing: occupational health and preventive care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):864-871
Abstract
Social representations of biosecurity in nursing: occupational health and preventive care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):864-871
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0114
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Objective:
to understand the biosecurity social representations by primary care nursing professionals and analyze how they articulate with quality of care.
Methods:
exploratory and qualitative research based on social representation theory. The study participants were 36 nursing workers from primary health care in a state capital in the Northeast region of Brazil. The data were analyzed by descending hierarchical classification.
Results:
five classes were obtained: occupational accidents suffered by professionals; occupational exposure to biological agents; biosecurity management in primary health care; the importance of personal protective equipment; and infection control and biosecurity.
Conclusion:
the different positions taken by the professionals seem to be based on a field of social representations related to the concept of biosecurity, namely exposure to accidents and risks to which they are exposed. However, occupational accidents are reported as inherent to the practice.
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01-01-2016
Clinical validation of nursing diagnosis “Willingness for improved infant development”
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):855-863
Abstract
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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01-01-2016
Oral drugs at a hospital unit: adequacy for use via enteral feeding tubes
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):847-854
Abstract
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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LETTER TO THE EDITOR01-01-2017
Dimensioning the instrumentation: Exploratory or confirmatory factor analysis?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):233-234
Abstract
LETTER TO THE EDITORDimensioning the instrumentation: Exploratory or confirmatory factor analysis?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):233-234
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01-01-2017
Hepatites Virais: um desafio para enfermagem
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):231-232
Abstract
Hepatites Virais: um desafio para enfermagem
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):231-232
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2017700201
Views0O século XX desvendou os mistérios sobre a etiologia das hepatites virais, identificando cinco agentes distintos responsáveis por essas viroses: vírus da hepatite A (HAV), vírus da hepatite B (HBV), vírus da hepatite C (HCV), vírus da hepatite D (HDV) e vírus da hepatite E (HEV). Esses vírus são responsáveis por um milhão de mortes […]See more -
01-01-2017
Viral hepatitis: a challenge for nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):231-232
Abstract
Viral hepatitis: a challenge for nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):231-232
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2017700201
Views0The 20th century unveiled the mystery of the etiology of viral hepatitis, with the identification of five different agents responsible for these infections: the hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis D virus (HDV), and hepatitis E virus (HEV). These viruses account for one million deaths every year. HBV, […]See more -
01-01-2017
ERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(1):242-242
Abstract
ERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(1):242-242
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.20177001e01
Views0Article “Accessibility assessment of assistive technology for the hearing impaired”, with number of DOI: , published in the journal Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, v69(5):781-7, page 781 that read:“Luciana Vieira de CaravalhoI”.[…]See more -
01-01-2017
From silence to voice: book review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(1):240-241
Abstract
From silence to voice: book review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(1):240-241
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0066
Views1The book() is a translation of the original titled From silence to voice(), published by Cornell Paperbacks in 2006. Bernice Burech and Susanne Gordon are journalists and took the nursing profession as the object of study. The authors have diagnosed silence in the profession, which motivated writing a work valuing the use of all types […]See more -
01-01-2017
Reflections in the light of the complexity theory and nursing education
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(1):236-239
Abstract
Reflections in the light of the complexity theory and nursing education
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(1):236-239
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0239
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Objective:
to reflect on nursing education, taking into account the principles of complex thinking proposed by Morin.
Method:
reflection based on the principles of the complexity theory by Edgar Morin.
Results:
the application of complexity in teaching proposes an emancipatory education based on questioning and social transformation. It comprises the education of nurses who interact with others as a characteristic of their work. It is necessary to prepare students to develop critical and reflective attitudes and actions to overcome the fragmentation and linearity of knowledge.
Conclusion:
nursing care has been based on a reductionist assistance, reflecting the Cartesian model. Thus, nursing education seeks to comprise shared knowledge and experiences so that no subject or professional overpowers another, accepting the uniqueness of professionals and patients.
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01-01-2017
Pelvic floor rehabilitation program: report of 10 years of experience
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(1):231-235
Abstract
Pelvic floor rehabilitation program: report of 10 years of experience
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(1):231-235
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0257
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Objective:
to relate the creation, experience of establishment and service performed in the Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Program [(PRAP)], a project of the School of Nursing of University of Campinas (UNICAMP), developed at a health unity in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Results:
this Program appeared due to the high demand of patients with urinary incontinence (UI) and need of formation or qualification of professionals to serve those customers and multiply the actions at other health unities. Nowadays, the PRAP is in its tenth year, and it has served 102 patients with UI and other dysfunctions of the pelvic floor and lower urinary tract, qualified 480 health professionals and stimulated researches.
Conclusion:
the preventive actions of pelvic floor rehabilitation are important areas of the nurse’s performance and initiatives as the related ones contribute for the professional formation and practice based on evidences.
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01-01-2015
Factors associated with immunization against Hepatitis B among workers of the Family Health Strategy Program
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):84-92
Abstract
Factors associated with immunization against Hepatitis B among workers of the Family Health Strategy Program
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):84-92
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680112p
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to investigate the report of vaccination against Hepatitis B, verification of immunization and the factors associated with dosages of anti-HBs.
Method:
we collected blood samples from those reported that they had one or more doses of the vaccine. We evaluated the association of the dosage of anti- HBs with sociodemographic conditions, occupational and behavioral. The associations were verified by Mann Whitney and Kruskal Wallis and correlation Spermann by linear regression using SPSS® 17.0.
Results:
among the 761 respondents, 504 (66.1%) were vaccinated, 52.5 % received three doses, 30.4 % verified immunization. Of the 397 evaluated for the determination of anti-Hbs, 16.4% were immune.
Conclusion:
it was found that longer duration of work was associated with higher levels of anti-HBs, while levels of smoking were inversely associated with anti-HBs. These workers need for vaccination campaigns.
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01-01-2015
The decreasing number of cigarettes during psychiatric hospitalization: intervention or punishment?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):76-83
Abstract
The decreasing number of cigarettes during psychiatric hospitalization: intervention or punishment?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):76-83
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680111p
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To identify the mental disorders carriers’ perception, the smokers ones, about the decreasing number of cigarettes during psychiatric hospitalization.
Method:
Exploratory study with 96 hospitalized carriers of mental disorders who are smokers: G1 (34 subjects hospitalized when was allowed one cigarette by hour) and G2 (62 subjects hospitalized when it was reduced to eight cigarette by day). Semi-structured questionnaire. Thematic content analysis.
Results:
The G1 admitted satisfaction with the restriction – smoking during hospitalization as entitlement. The G2 resists the restriction change occurred without dialogue or support. In spite of the difficulties, some attitude changes about the cigarette were noticed such as increase of the responsibility, discovery of the ability to reduce smoking and the meaning of its role.
Conclusion:
Some subjects understand the smoking health policy change as punishment, while others as opportunity to think about the role of cigarette in their life.
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01-01-2015
Family functionality in oldest old household residents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):68-75
Abstract
Family functionality in oldest old household residents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):68-75
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680110p
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the aim of this study was to identify factors associated with family functionality of non-institutionalized long-lived subjects, who were residents in Goiânia (GO), Brazil.
Method:
this was a population-based epidemiological study with cross-sectional outline. Evaluation scales of the functional and cognitive capacities were used. Family dynamics was measured using the Adaptation, Partnership, Growth, Affection, and Resolve (APGAR) instrument by making home interviews with 131 long-lived individuals.
Results:
there was prevalence of the female gender, average of age of 83.87 years old, widowhood condition, and residence in a big family, primary schooling, and self-perception of regular health. A great amount showed independence for self-care and partial dependence for daily life instrumental activities. Family functionality prevailed with score average of 9.06 points.
Conclusion:
in conclusion, family functionality in long-lived subjects is associated with self-perception of poor/bad health, osteoporosis, and fall. Results allowed characterizing long-lived subjects’ family functionality with the aim of valuing and prioritizing family as a caregiver.
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01-01-2015
Prevalence of non-adherence to antihypertensive pharmacotherapy and associated factors
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):60-67
Abstract
Prevalence of non-adherence to antihypertensive pharmacotherapy and associated factors
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):60-67
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680109i
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the aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of non-adherence to antihypertensive drug treatment and its association with factors bio-socio-economic and welfare.
Method:
it was a descriptive, cross-sectional study, performed with 422 hypertensive individuals. Data were collected through home interviews, conducted between December 2011 and March 2012.
Results:
the results showed that the respondents were mostly female, married, elderly, low income and little time of diagnosis. Were considered non adherent to medication 42.65% of participants. Non-Caucasian hypertensive patients, with fewer than eight years of schooling, who did not regularly attend doctor’s appointments, took more than two anti-hypertensive medications and did not have private health insurance, showed higher likelihood of not complying with the drug treatment.
Conclusion:
these findings suggest that hypertensive patients with unfavorable socioeconomic characteristics and difficulty of access to the service require different interventions in order to encourage them to adhere to medication treatment.
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01-01-2015
Adherence and knowledge about the use of personal protective equipment among manicurists
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):52-59
Abstract
Adherence and knowledge about the use of personal protective equipment among manicurists
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):52-59
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680108i
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this study aimed to assess adherence and knowledge of manicures/pedicures on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Methods:
it was a survey with 235 manicures/pedicures in salons, Belo Horizonte/Brazil. Data were analyzed with the software Statistical package for the social sciences (17.0), using descriptive statistics, chi-square and logistic regression.
Results:
the adherence and the knowledge of the professional were evaluated using the median of the results, obtaining 52% and 63% respectively. The professionals younger than 31 were more likely (2.54 times) to adhere to PPE and those who claimed to have done biosafety course and to use uniform during work, had better chance of understanding (2.86 and 3.12 times, respectively). The majority (83.4 %) stated that the use of PPE should occur for all procedures, meanwhile 71.5 % cited not use them.
Conclusions:
the results indicate the poor adherence to PPE, strengthen occupational biological risk and need for training of these professionals.
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01-01-2015
Predictive value of the Manchester Triage System: evaluation of patients’ clinical outcomes
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):45-51
Abstract
Predictive value of the Manchester Triage System: evaluation of patients’ clinical outcomes
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):45-51
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680107i
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to analyze the predictive value of the Manchester Triage System in relation to clinical outcome of patients.
Methods:
prospective observational study of 577 patients admitted to the ER and subjected to risk classification. The Therapeutic Intervention Scoring System-28 (TISS-28) was used to measure the severity of patients (primary outcome) and secondary outcomes: high / transfer, death, and length of hospital stay. Descriptive and univariate analyzes were conducted.
Results:
patients classified as red are 10.7 times more likely to have scores above 14 in TISS-28 in relation to others. Patients classified as red have 5.9 times more chance of progression to death compared to others. Patients of high priority service are 1.5 times more likely to be hospitalized over five days than low priority.
Conclusions:
STM proved a good predictor of clinical outcomes.
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01-01-2015
Entrepreneurship in Nursing: overview of companies in the State of São Paulo
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):40-44
Abstract
Entrepreneurship in Nursing: overview of companies in the State of São Paulo
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):40-44
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680106i
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the present study aimed to identify and characterize nursing companies managed by entrepreneur nurses registered at the Commercial Registry of São Paulo by 2011.
Method:
it’s a descriptive, exploratory study, whose data collection, made throughout January 2012, was carried out on the Commercial Registry of Sao Paulo website. This non-governmental body has the function of registering the opening of companies and supervising their trade situation.
Results and conclusion:
this study allowed us to identify that the entrepreneur nurse is a growing reality through the identification of 196 companies opened by these professionals. Afterwards, it was analyzed their time of functioning, the main economic activity of the company, capital value, percentage of nurse partners and the distribution of companies by region of Sao Paulo State.
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01-01-2015
Knowing blood donation surroundings: Implications for nurse service in hemotherapy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):32-39
Abstract
Knowing blood donation surroundings: Implications for nurse service in hemotherapy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):32-39
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680105i
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the study aims at discussing the significations apprehended by the non-blood donators, considering the context and the consequences of the acting of the nurse in hemotherapy.
Method:
it is a qualitative approach, with theoretical frame of Symbolic Interactionism and Grounded Theory method. The data production was carried out by intensive interview with subjects of three sample groups of a University Hospital of Rio de Janeiro City.
Results:
the phenomenon originated two analysis categories: “Perceiving the blood matter” and “Reflecting about the blood donation campaigns”. It was observed that the environment of the donor is not composed by contact with the other and the information that it can achieve, including the media.
Conclusion:
these were the main basis for the knowledge of blood donation according to their beliefs, culture and values. Therefore, all these aspects must be considered by the nurse acting on donors capture.
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