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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-16-2024
Complexities of nursing in healthcare waste management in hospitals
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230391
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEComplexities of nursing in healthcare waste management in hospitals
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230391
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0391
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Objectives:
to understand how healthcare waste management is developed by nursing professionals in hospitals.
Methods:
qualitative research, whose theoretical and methodological frameworks were Complexity Theory and Grounded Theory. Thirty-two nursing professionals from a public hospital in Rio de Janeiro participated in the study. Semi-structured interviews were used.
Results:
nursing affects healthcare waste management multidimensionally. Shortage of materials and work overload were identified as factors that influence professionals’ decision-making and increase the risk of improper waste disposal. The lack of knowledge on the subject also influences nursing practice. However, professionals value actions related to hazardous waste.
Final Considerations:
nursing professionals recognize themselves in healthcare waste management and understand the need to develop systemic awareness for sustainable practice.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-16-2024
Predisposing factors for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia in university students
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230387
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEPredisposing factors for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia in university students
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230387
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0387
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Objectives:
to characterize the sociodemographic and psychological aspects of university students who sought psychiatric care at a Student Support Center of a Federal University and to analyze associations between mental health issues and predisposing factors.
Methods:
a retrospective analysis of 103 medical records was conducted. The statistical analysis consisted of two steps: a descriptive analysis and a predictive analysis using the Logistic Regression Model.
Results:
the majority of the students were female. Symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia were the main reasons for seeking care. Students who reported having emotional difficulties that negatively impacted their studies and those who had undergone some form of health treatment showed a higher probability of experiencing anxiety symptoms. Notable correlations were found between anxiety and emotional difficulties, depression and diarrhea, and insomnia and a sedentary lifestyle.
Conclusions:
symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia led students to seek psychiatric care at the university. Understanding the predisposing factors for mental health issues in university students can inform care strategies and promote academic success.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-16-2024
Educational technology to empower patients as participants in their care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230359
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEEducational technology to empower patients as participants in their care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230359
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0359
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Objectives:
to build and validate an educational technology to empower patients as participants in their own care.
Methods:
methodological study to develop an educational technology based on the elaboration, validation, and evaluation that were carried out in five stages at a teaching hospital in Amazonas. The study was carried out from 2019 to 2022, with the participation of 19 judges specialized in patient safety and 72 patients admitted to the hospital’s medical and surgical clinics, the study setting.
Results:
the agreement between the judges obtained an overall index of 0.85, being considered validated. The overall analysis of the booklet obtained an assessment of the level of agreement above 85%.
Final Considerations:
the educational technology presented here was validated and suitable for promoting patient/professional rapprochement and consolidating health care in a way that increases the patient’s ability to contribute to their treatment and prevent the occurrence of adverse events.
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REVIEW12-16-2024
Strategies for expanding vaccination coverage in children in Brazil: systematic literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230343
Abstract
REVIEWStrategies for expanding vaccination coverage in children in Brazil: systematic literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230343
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0343
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Objectives:
to identify the strategies found in the literature for increasing vaccination coverage among children in Brazil. It is justified mainly by the current scenario of falling vaccination coverage.
Methods:
systematic literature review. The search was carried out in the Pubmed (MEDLINE), Embase and Scopus databases, following the PRISMA guidelines.
Results:
initially, 4,824 results were returned. In the end, 6 studies were included for narrative synthesis using the SWiM methodology. Of these, 50% dealt with studies related to the Bolsa Família Program (PBF). The others explored strategies for approaching parents directly, Rapid Vaccination Monitoring (MRV) and the Community Health Agents Program (PACS). The PBF did not guarantee compliance with the conditionality of keeping vaccinations up to date. The MRV and PACS are effective strategies, especially because they allow active search for absentees.
Conclusions:
we conclude that more publications are needed on strategies to increase vaccination coverage among children in Brazil.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-16-2024
The nursing practice environment and hospital sociotechnical complexity: a mixed-methods study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230315
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEThe nursing practice environment and hospital sociotechnical complexity: a mixed-methods study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230315
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0315
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Objectives:
to analyze the relationship between the nursing practice environment and hospital sociotechnical complexity as perceived by nurses.
Methods:
a sequential explanatory mixed-methods study was conducted in a hospital in southern Brazil. The Brazilian version of the Practice Environment Scale-Nursing Work Index and the Complexity Characterization Questionnaire were administered to 132 nurses. Subsequently, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 participants, and the data were subjected to thematic analysis. Data integration was achieved through a connection approach.
Results:
the nursing practice environment was found to be favorable, except in the subscale concerning Staffing and Resource Adequacy, where complexity was present in the activities. The three emerging categories explained human and technical aspects related to complexity in the practice environment, quality of care, and patient safety. Unexpected variability was inversely correlated with the practice environment.
Conclusions:
the study results indicate a relationship between these constructs, with implications for the quality and the safety of care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-16-2024
Factors associated with maternal well-being during childbirth among postpartum women in Minas Gerais
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230304
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEFactors associated with maternal well-being during childbirth among postpartum women in Minas Gerais
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230304
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0304
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Objectives:
to analyze the factors associated with maternal well-being during childbirth among postpartum women in Minas Gerais.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study nested within a cohort was conducted with postpartum women in a municipality of Minas Gerais. The Maternal Well-being in Childbirth Scale 2 was used. The prevalence of maternal well-being during childbirth was estimated. The magnitude of the association between maternal distress and care practices was estimated using the Prevalence Ratio (PR), applying Poisson regression.
Results:
a total of 183 postpartum women aged between 15 and 46 years participated, with 26.2%, 27.9%, and 45.9% reporting excellent, adequate, and poor well-being during childbirth care, respectively. Maternal distress was more prevalent among women who underwent cesarean sections (PR = 1.60) and those who did not receive breastfeeding information (PR = 1.59).
Conclusions:
a high prevalence of maternal distress during childbirth was observed, associated with cesarean delivery and the lack of breastfeeding information.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-16-2024
Prevalence and factors associated with musculoskeletal pain among hospital cleaning staff
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230237
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEPrevalence and factors associated with musculoskeletal pain among hospital cleaning staff
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230237
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0237
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Objetivos:
verificar a prevalência e os fatores associados à dor musculoesquelética em trabalhadores do serviço hospitalar de limpeza.
Métodos:
estudo transversal, realizado com trabalhadores de limpeza de um hospital de ensino do Sul do Brasil. Utilizaram-se questionário com variáveis sociodemográficas, laborais e de saúde, o Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire e o Diagrama de Corlett e Manenica. Realizou-se análise bivariada.
Resultados:
participaram 149 trabalhadores. Prevaleceu dor musculoesquelética na coluna lombar no último ano (65,8%) e últimos sete dias (42,3%). Constataram-se associações entre automedicação e dor na parte inferior das costas (p=0,020) e ombros (p=0,026); sedentarismo, oito horas de sono diárias e dor nos tornozelos (p=0,041) e pés (p=0,039); ex-tabagismo, uso de medicamento e dor nos punhos (p=0,015) e mãos (p=0,004).
Conclusões:
prevaleceram lombalgias associadas a hábitos de saúde e vida. Um programa de educação em saúde e recomendações de melhorias nos processos de trabalho podem minimizar a exposição à dor musculoesquelética.
Keywords:Dor MusculoesqueléticaSaúde do TrabalhadorServiço Hospitalar de LimpezaServiços HospitalaresTranstornos Traumáticos CumulativosSee more
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REFLECTION01-01-2016
Health needs and nursing care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1236-1239
Abstract
REFLECTIONHealth needs and nursing care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1236-1239
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0128
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Objective:
to present the concept of needs according to different approaches to discuss the possibility of health care that incorporates a broader view of human vulnerabilities in health services.
Methods:
the arguments are founded on nursing theorists who worked on the construction of frameworks relevant to care, based on needs and on philosophers who show the possibility of identifying the vulnerabilities of human beings, defending art as a therapeutic instrument that can promote health care.
Conclusion:
although care can acquire a new dimension with the introduction of art, according to certain perspectives, philosophical studies on ethics and aesthetics should be resumed to identify human vulnerabilities that can in fact be compensated by sensible understanding of the outer world. To incorporate art in nursing care requires studies from theorists to be recovered, deepening concepts and working on empirical investigations for their adequate use.
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EXPERIENCE REPORT01-01-2016
Case studies and role play: learning strategies in nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1231-1235
Abstract
EXPERIENCE REPORTCase studies and role play: learning strategies in nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1231-1235
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0277
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Objective:
to report professors’ experience in a public university of Southern region of Brazil using case studies and role play as learning strategies for nursing care of hospitalized adults.
Method:
learning experience report from the Nursing Care of Adults I class of nursing undergraduate course.
Results
the development of case studies and role play considered health care needs from epidemiological profile of chronic noncommunicable diseases morbidity and mortality, nursing as an assisting method, and social aspects of hospitalized individuals. Role play planning was made by creating a stage in laboratory of practices and dialogues comprising students and professors interaction.
Conclusion
case studies and role play encouraged students to active search for learning and brought theory closer to real health care situations.
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REVIEW01-01-2016
Politicy of care in the criticism towards gender stereotypes
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1223-1230
Abstract
REVIEWPoliticy of care in the criticism towards gender stereotypes
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1223-1230
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0441
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Objectives:
analyze gender inequalities among Brazilian women in Portugal and in contemporary nursing based on care politicity in the light of gender; disclose oppression of the female produced by the stereotypes that look upon women as natural caregivers; point out politicity to deconstruct gender stereotypes.
Method:
theoretical reflection with narrative review of literature to analyze classic references in the feminist epistemology combined with the care politicity thesis.
Results:
the similarities between the stereotypes of the Brazilian Eves and the Portuguese Maries as either the sexualized or sanctified nurse are inserted in the Jewish-Christian moral genealogy that reaffirms the subservience of the female to the male.
Conclusion:
by attaching priority to care that needs non-care to expand the possibilities of care giving, the theoretical assumption of politicy of care can contribute to subvert the stereotypical images of Brazilian women in Portuguese lands and in contemporary nursing.
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REVIEW01-01-2016
Strategies for thirst relief: integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1215-1222
Abstract
REVIEWStrategies for thirst relief: integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1215-1222
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0317
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Objective:
to analyze the strategies used to relieve the thirst of hospitalized patients.
Method:
an integrative review, for which the databases PubMed, LILACS, CINAHL and the group of references organized by the Group for Study and Research of Thirst were selected for the search of primary studies, with the keywords: thirst, ice, cold, intervention, nursing care, artificial saliva.
Results:
the review sample was composed of ten primary studies. The strategies found were: low temperature using frozen gauze, ice chips, and cold water, menthol associated with cold strategies, chewing gum, acupressure, and the use of a thin straw, substitute saliva, and early fluid ingestion.
Conclusion:
the temperature was presented as a predominant and effective strategy to relieve the thirst for surgical patients in intensive care and hemodialysis treatment.
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REVIEW01-01-2016
Care of the self and power relations: female nurses taking care of other women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1204-1214
Abstract
REVIEWCare of the self and power relations: female nurses taking care of other women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1204-1214
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0021
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Objective:
to analyze the care of self of female nurses and the power relations established by them in the care of other women.
Method:
integrative review of literature published between 2005 and 2015. There were 25 publications in the sample.
Results:
qualitative state of the art with reference domain of a liberating perspective, based on humanization, autonomy and empowerment as a risk reduction strategy in the practice of care to women. The findings suggest solidified power relations among female nurses and women, focused on professional domain concentrated on nurse education under the patriarchal and society’s normalization discourse. Some studies consider the importance of understanding power in a capillary way, operating on the bodies of individuals.
Conclusion:
there is little discussion about the care of self of nurses and the effects on their professional practice, indicating gaps in knowledge in this field.
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Nursing competencies in promoting the health of individuals with chronic diseases
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1195-1203
Abstract
Nursing competencies in promoting the health of individuals with chronic diseases
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1195-1203
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0312
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Objective:
to identify nurse’s competencies related to health promotion of individuals with chronic cardiac disease, in the light of the Galway consensus.
Method:
integrative literature review was conducted to search for studies published between 2010 and 2014 in the databases LILACS, BDENF, IBECS; and PubMed in February 2015. The 21 included studies were analyzed according to the eight domains of competence: Catalyzing change, Leadership, Evaluation, Planning, Implementation, Assessment, Advocacy and Partnerships.
Results:
all domains of competence were included in the nursing interventions in health promotion of chronic cardiac patients, and the Planning and Evaluation were the most evident competences.
Conclusion:
the results of this research highlighted the nurse as an agent capable of operating care management, in order to improve coordination of the latter with work and education and, thus, the health care of the population.
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RESEARCH01-01-2016
Assisted therapy with dogs in pediatric oncology: relatives’ and nurses’ perceptions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1188-1194
Abstract
RESEARCHAssisted therapy with dogs in pediatric oncology: relatives’ and nurses’ perceptions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1188-1194
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0243
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Objective:
to understand the perception of nursing staff professionals and legal guardians of children and adolescents with cancer regarding Assisted Therapy with dogs.
Method:
qualitative study based on participant observation conducted with 16 participants in a reference hospital of child cancer. We applied an in-depth interview and interpreted the data according to a content analysis technique.
Results:
the practice is admittedly beneficial to participants despite the fact they do not understand its true objectives and therapeutic applications. Participants only associate it with something distracting and entertaining without realizing the occurrence of a more complex process behind it, which comprises changes besides the emotional ones (more easily perceived).
Conclusion:
the perceptions of participants reinforce recommendations that can be applied in the hospital environment, also showing that the therapy in question can become an effective technology to promote the health of children and adolescents with cancer.
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RESEARCH01-01-2016
Socio-environmental approach in nursing: focusing on rural labor and the use of pesticides
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1179-1187
Abstract
RESEARCHSocio-environmental approach in nursing: focusing on rural labor and the use of pesticides
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1179-1187
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0364
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Objective:
to apply a socio-environmental approach to the relationship between human health and rural labor through a link verification/association between health disorders and the use of pesticides.
Method:
this is a quantitative, cross-sectional, observational and exploratory study with 331 inhabitants of two cities in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data analysis was conducted by Poisson regression.
Results:
reported health disorders included: mental (62.2%); circulatory (49.8%); dermatologic (45%); respiratory (41%); and gastric (36.2%). Workers who apply pesticides showed a 90% higher prevalence of dermatological alterations when compared to those who did not.
Conclusion:
the socio-environmental approach, comprising elements of the rural environment, of workers, and of the use of pesticides in the work process in connection/association with potential health disorders has shown that rural workers who apply pesticides present a higher prevalence of dermatological alterations.
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ERRATUM01-01-2016
ERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):1002-1002
Abstract
ERRATUMERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):1002-1002
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.20166905e01
Views0Article “Alcohol and alcoholism: attitudes of nursing students”, with number of DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0034-71672013000100013, published in the journal Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, v66(1):84-9, page 89 that read:“18. Miranda SP, Vargas D. Satisfação de pacientes de um centro de atenção Psicossocial álcool e drogas com o atendimento do enfermeiro. SMAD, Rev Eletrônica Saúde Mental Alcool Drog 2019;5(2):1-15”.[…]See more -
REVIEW01-01-2016
Research methodology for nursing and health: a book review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):1000-1001
Abstract
REVIEWResearch methodology for nursing and health: a book review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):1000-1001
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0135
Views1For those interested in nursing and health, the book entitled “Research methodology for nursing and health: from theory to practice”() was released in October 2015, at the 67th Brazilian Congress of Nursing, sponsored by National ABEn. The interest emerged from two organizers: Dr. Maria Ribeiro Lacerda (UFPR) and Dr. Regina Gema Santini Costerano (UNIFRA). Forty-seven […]See more -
REFLECTION01-01-2016
Violence in the workplace in Nursing: consequences overview
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):996-999
Abstract
REFLECTIONViolence in the workplace in Nursing: consequences overview
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):996-999
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0133
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Objective:
to reflect on the consequences of workplace violence experienced by nursing professionals.
Methods:
this is a reflection paper based on recent publications related to the subject, particularly researches carried out in Brazil and in other countries.
Results:
exposure to workplace violence has been associated with health problems in nursing professionals, which may be physical damage, emotional manifestations, and psychic disorders. It also affects the employee performance, his or her family and social interactions.
Conclusion:
this phenomenon is potentially noxious and costly, for it leads to suffering, illness, absence from work, and even death. This reflection calls attention moreover to the importance of a safe and adequate health care work environment.
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REFLECTION01-01-2016
Construcción de la enfermera de práctica avanzada en Catalunya (España)
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):991-995
Abstract
REFLECTIONConstrucción de la enfermera de práctica avanzada en Catalunya (España)
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):991-995
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690507
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El desarrollo de la enfermera de práctica avanzada (EPA) ha supuesto un reto para las enfermeras en países como EE.UU., Canadá, Gran Bretaña y Australia, entre otros, y desde hace escasos años está siendo considerada en Catalunya y España como un sistema para desarrollar nuevos roles que aporten eficacia y eficiencia al sistema sanitario. El presente artículo pretende conceptualizar la EPA y los modelos de referencia así como contextualizar y reflexionar sobre la EPA en Catalunya, desde el punto de vista de formación y de la implantación de los denominados nuevos roles de enfermería, asimilándolos a la práctica avanzada.
Keywords:Competencia ClínicaEnfermeríaEnfermería de Práctica AvanzadaPráctica ProfesionalRol de la EnfermeraSee more -
REFLECTION01-01-2016
Developing the Advanced Practice Nurse in Catalonia
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):991-995
Abstract
REFLECTIONDeveloping the Advanced Practice Nurse in Catalonia
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):991-995
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690507
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The development of advanced practice nurses (APN) has proved a challenge for nurses in countries such as the USA, Canada, Great Britain, and Australia among others. It is only in recent years that the system has been considered in Catalonia and Spain as a way to develop new roles to bring effectiveness and efficiency to the health system. From the standpoint of training and implementation of the above-mentioned new nursing roles, the following article aims to conceptualise APN and its reference models, as well as to contextualise and reflect on APN in Catalonia in order to assimilate them into advanced practice.
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EXPERIENCE REPORT01-01-2016
International academic mobility in nursing education: an experience report
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):986-990
Abstract
EXPERIENCE REPORTInternational academic mobility in nursing education: an experience report
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):986-990
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0128
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Objective:
report the experience of international academic mobility in Ireland through the program Science Without Borders during undergraduate education in nursing.
Method:
a report of experience presented in chronological order, with a descriptive nature.
Results:
the opportunity to know and be able to discuss questions regarding health and nursing in Ireland allowed the review of concepts and a more reflective perspective regarding nursing practices. Additionally, the exchange promoted personal strengthening regarding the confrontation and solution of problems, development of technical and scientific abilities, improvement of linguistic competences and construction of personality, independence and maturity.
Conclusion:
regarding such constructive and enriching experience that this mobility provides to students, to the governing authorities, to the population and to Brazilian nursing, sharing this experience is expected to serve as encouragement for those who search for new horizons, with the objective of adding knowledge for their personal and professional life.
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EXPERIENCE REPORT01-01-2016
Online training for health professionals in three regions of Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):981-985
Abstract
EXPERIENCE REPORTOnline training for health professionals in three regions of Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):981-985
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690506
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Objective:
to describe online training experience aimed at professionals working in the public health service in 27 Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units, and to reflect concerning the training process and possible improvements in this process.
Method:
this is an experience report study about the online training with multidisciplinary content, planned from the situational diagnosis of 27 institutions. The training target set was 10 participants per institution and per module, including the following topics: Indicators of Quality as a Management Tool, Hand Hygiene, Patient Safety, Intravenous Therapy and Patients’ Chart Record.
Results:
a total of 2,071 active students in the modules, with 1,046 approved. The mean of 76 students per module exceeded the target set.
Conclusion:
experience has shown that online training is comprehensive as a potential tool for the professional technical development and digital inclusion. The online learning system becomes weakened if participants are unaware of the technological resources.
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REVIEW01-01-2016
Technologies in intensive care: causes of adverse events and implications to nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):972-980
Abstract
REVIEWTechnologies in intensive care: causes of adverse events and implications to nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):972-980
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690505
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Objective:
to identify the causes of adverse events affecting clients resulting from the use of equipment in intensive care services; to point out the main recommendations for clinical practice to minimize these events and, then, discuss the implications to nursing care.
Method:
integrative and descriptive review on the SciELO, Medline, LILACS, and PubMed databases. Articles were selected based on the inclusion criteria and the structured instrument was applied.
Results:
altogether, 11 articles were selected where three evidence units were outstanding: Equipment failure; inadequate use of equipment; and team failure. Permanent education of professionals; evaluation of production and availability of equipment; and use of checklists are recommended.
Conclusion:
preventing adverse events related to equipment is one of the nursing responsibilities and requires the establishment of defensive barriers to prevent these.
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