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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-18-2022
Care related to peripheral intravenous catheterism in pediatrics performed by nursing technicians
- Luciano Marques dos Santos
, - Taynara Bispo Conceição ,
- Cleonara Sousa Gomes e Silva ,
- Sheilla Siedler Tavares ,
- Patrícia Kuerten Rocha , [ … ],
- Ariane Ferreira Machado Avelar
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLECare related to peripheral intravenous catheterism in pediatrics performed by nursing technicians
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20200611
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0611
- Luciano Marques dos Santos ,
- Taynara Bispo Conceição ,
- Cleonara Sousa Gomes e Silva ,
- Sheilla Siedler Tavares ,
- Patrícia Kuerten Rocha ,
- Ariane Ferreira Machado Avelar
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Objectives:
to evaluate the care practice adopted by nursing technicians before, during and after peripheral intravenous catheterization performed in hospitalized children.
Methods:
cross-sectional and descriptive research, carried out in a pediatric hospital in Bahia through non-participatory observation of peripheral intravenous catheterizations performed in children by nursing technicians. Data was collected through an instrument containing care related to the moments before, during and after insertion of the catheter, calculating absolute and relative frequencies, measures of central tendency and dispersion.
Results:
there were 31 nursing technicians, who performed care mainly before intravenous catheterization. Nonconformities were identified regarding hand hygiene, use of a disposable mask, selection of the catheter insertion site, antisepsis, stabilization and catheter coverage.
Conclusions:
most of the precautions observed regarding peripheral intravenous catheterization are not in accordance with the standards of practice recommended by the national and international literature.
- Luciano Marques dos Santos
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10-18-2022
Clinical progression of COVID-19 coinfection in people living with the human immunodeficiency virus: scoping review
- Diego Schaurich ,
- Oclaris Lopes Munhoz ,
- Angelo Ramos Junior ,
- Angelica Dalmolin ,
- Gabriela Oliveira , [ … ],
- Luiza Cremonese
Abstract
Clinical progression of COVID-19 coinfection in people living with the human immunodeficiency virus: scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20201380
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1380
- Diego Schaurich ,
- Oclaris Lopes Munhoz ,
- Angelo Ramos Junior ,
- Angelica Dalmolin ,
- Gabriela Oliveira ,
- Luiza Cremonese
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Objectives:
to map the production of scientific knowledge on the clinical progression of COVID-19 coinfection in people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Methods:
scoping review, with search strategies in MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and LILACS. Dual independent data extraction and analysis of the material with similarity compilation and narrative synthesis.
Results:
sample consisted of 35 articles. Fever, cough, and dyspnea were the most prevalent signs/symptoms. Recurrent complications involved desaturation/worsening of oxygen desaturation and pneumonia. No standard pharmacological treatment was identified, and the main interventions involved the provision of supplemental oxygen and mechanical ventilation. The studies recommended preventive, care, and pharmacological practices.
Conclusions:
the clinical manifestations, complications, and treatments/assistance care for people coinfected with SARS CoV-2/HIV are similar to those of the general population. Coinfection, overall, does not infer a worse prognosis.
- Diego Schaurich
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-18-2022
Death and dying of newborns and children: relationships between nursing and family according to Travelbee
- Jocellem Alves de Medeiros ,
- José Jailson de Almeida Júnior ,
- Luciane Paula Batista Araújo de Oliveira ,
- Flávia Rayonara Santana da Silva ,
- Clara Caroline dos Santos Silva , [ … ],
- Wanessa Cristina Tomaz dos Santos Barros
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEDeath and dying of newborns and children: relationships between nursing and family according to Travelbee
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20210007
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0007
- Jocellem Alves de Medeiros ,
- José Jailson de Almeida Júnior ,
- Luciane Paula Batista Araújo de Oliveira ,
- Flávia Rayonara Santana da Silva ,
- Clara Caroline dos Santos Silva ,
- Wanessa Cristina Tomaz dos Santos Barros
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Objective:
Identify the nursing staff’s perception of their relationship with families of newborns and children who are in the process of death and dying.
Methods:
Qualitative research, carried out in the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of a public maternity hospital in Rio Grande do Norte, with 17 nursing professionals, through a semi-structured interview. After being transcribed, the data were subjected to Bardin’s content analysis and interpreted in the light of the theory of Interpersonal Relations proposed by Travelbee.
Results:
Four categories emerged from the analysis: “Caring and welcoming people, feelings and stories”; “Reactions in the midst of pain: moving between acceptance and suffering”; “Communication of bad news: challenges and strategies”; “The weight of caring and suffering”.
Final considerations:
Family assistance can be established using Travelbee’s principles, as they offer timely theoretical support for nursing actions in the context of the process of death and dying.
- Jocellem Alves de Medeiros
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-18-2022
Health education for hospitalized patient in nursing care: a conceptual analysis
- Priscila Brigolini Porfírio Ferreira ,
- Isaura Sententa Porto ,
- Fatima Helena do Espirito Santo ,
- Nebia Maria Almeida de Figueiredo ,
- Bertha Cruz Enders , [ … ],
- Silvia Teresa Carvalho de Araújo
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEHealth education for hospitalized patient in nursing care: a conceptual analysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20200459
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0459
- Priscila Brigolini Porfírio Ferreira ,
- Isaura Sententa Porto ,
- Fatima Helena do Espirito Santo ,
- Nebia Maria Almeida de Figueiredo ,
- Bertha Cruz Enders ,
- Lys Eiras Cameron ,
- Silvia Teresa Carvalho de Araújo
Views0INTRODUCTIONOver the years, the development of health education practices is related to the historical moment of society(). The nineteenth and twentieth centuries presented decisive situations in the evolution process that we know today as health education. Nursing began to consider health educational practices after Florence Nightingale initially focused on professional training. Florence contributed to the […]See more
- Priscila Brigolini Porfírio Ferreira
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-18-2022
Impaired knowledge in individuals with heart failure: a middle range nursing theory
- Cláudia Gabrielle da Silva ,
- Suelayne Santana de Araújo ,
- Sheila Coelho Ramalho Vasconcelos Morais ,
- Cecília Maria Farias de Queiroz Frazão
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEImpaired knowledge in individuals with heart failure: a middle range nursing theory
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20200855
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0855
- Cláudia Gabrielle da Silva ,
- Suelayne Santana de Araújo ,
- Sheila Coelho Ramalho Vasconcelos Morais ,
- Cecília Maria Farias de Queiroz Frazão
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Objective:
To develop a middle range nursing theory of impaired knowledge in individuals with heart failure.
Methods:
Descriptive study of the cross type developed through the theoretical-causal validity method, which used six steps for theory building: Definition of the construction approach; Definition of theoretical-conceptual models; Definition of main concepts; Development of a pictorial scheme; Construction of propositions; and Establishment of causal relations and evidence for practice.
Results:
Twenty-four articles were found, which identified two attributes, eight antecedents, and seven consequences, which gave rise to the pictogram, which schematized the concepts by relating them to cardiac physiology. Finally, 11 propositions and four causal relationships were created.
Conclusion:
The constructed theory enables a targeted driving of nurses’ clinical judgment regarding impaired knowledge in individuals with heart failure, culminating in individualized interventions to improve quality of life.
- Cláudia Gabrielle da Silva
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-18-2022
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy by adults living with HIV/aids: a cross-sectional study
- Mariana de Morais Fortunato Miranda ,
- Dayanne Rakelly de Oliveira ,
- Glauberto da Silva Quirino ,
- Célida Juliana de Oliveira ,
- Maria Lúcia Duarte Pereira , [ … ],
- Edilma Gomes Rocha Cavalcante
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEAdherence to antiretroviral therapy by adults living with HIV/aids: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20210019
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0019
- Mariana de Morais Fortunato Miranda ,
- Dayanne Rakelly de Oliveira ,
- Glauberto da Silva Quirino ,
- Célida Juliana de Oliveira ,
- Maria Lúcia Duarte Pereira ,
- Edilma Gomes Rocha Cavalcante
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Objective:
To verify the association between adherence to antiretroviral treatment by adults with HIV/AIDS and sociodemographic factors, social and clinical support.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach. Participation of 230 patients. Questionnaires of sociodemographic characterization, social and clinical support, and assessment of adherence to antiretroviral treatment were used. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed.
Results:
Adherence was classified as good/adequate. An association with sex, income, employment, and level of education was noted. In social support: having access to health services; communication with health professionals; health education; having support to allow venting/talking about issues; information on HIV/AIDS; and company for leisure. In the clinical profile: non-interruption of the drug treatment due to absence from the service or due to changes in the medical prescription.
Conclusion:
Adherence was classified as good/adequate and especially associated with social support factors, which should be enhanced in clinical practice.
- Mariana de Morais Fortunato Miranda
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-18-2022
Professional Safety in the daily life of primary health care: grounded theory
- Mariana Delfino Gontijo ,
- Amanda Tainara Souza Freitas ,
- Amanda Ferreira de Faria Maia ,
- Virgínia Junqueira de Oliveira ,
- Selma Maria da Fonseca Viegas
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEProfessional Safety in the daily life of primary health care: grounded theory
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(2):e20210033
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0033
- Mariana Delfino Gontijo ,
- Amanda Tainara Souza Freitas ,
- Amanda Ferreira de Faria Maia ,
- Virgínia Junqueira de Oliveira ,
- Selma Maria da Fonseca Viegas
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Objective:
to understand Professional Safety in daily life in Primary Health Care.
Methods:
this is a study on the Grounded Theory method and the Symbolic Interactionism theoretical framework with 82 health professionals.
Results:
it presents the category “Professional Safety in Daily Life in Primary Health Care: a Grounded Theory” and two subcategories determining and conditioning Professional Safety in PHC: professional training, infrastructure, support and technical responsibility; Professional Safety: physical protection, psychological support, distress and feelings reveal the (un)safe conditions. Professional Safety is mentioned in several dimensions that include professionals’ knowledge, decision-making skills, the practice of the profession and what regulates it, the structure and organization of the Unified Health System and services, permanent education. It presents the context of primary care and the factors that impact an (unsafe) work.
Final considerations:
this study contributes to reflect on Professional Safety to strengthen safety culture in Primary Health Care.
- Mariana Delfino Gontijo
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-18-2022
Quality of life of nurse practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Juliano de Souza Caliari ,
- Mariana Alvina dos Santos ,
- Carla Renata Silva Andrechuk ,
- Kétrya Raiany Costa Campos ,
- Maria Filomena Ceolim , [ … ],
- Flávia Helena Pereira
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEQuality of life of nurse practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20201382
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1382
- Juliano de Souza Caliari ,
- Mariana Alvina dos Santos ,
- Carla Renata Silva Andrechuk ,
- Kétrya Raiany Costa Campos ,
- Maria Filomena Ceolim ,
- Flávia Helena Pereira
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Objective:
to assess the quality of life of nurse practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic and analyze related factors.
Methods:
cross-sectional and analytical study carried out with nurse practitioners. A questionnaire on sociodemographic characterization, work activities and changes perceived with the pandemic and WHOQOL-bref were used. To compare the groups of interest, analysis of covariance was used.
Results:
572 professionals participated, who had a mean total quality of life score of 56.79 (SD=13.56). In the relationship of variables with WHOQOL-bref, having two or more jobs and being a nurse were associated with better quality of life, but being a woman and working more than 50 hours a week was associated with a worse perception of the construct.
Conclusions:
the factors analyzed indicate a lower perception of quality of life associated with the social domain, requiring interventions that reduce the damage to professionals’ health and contribute to quality of care provided.
- Juliano de Souza Caliari
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REFLECTION06-29-2020
Recommendations in covid-19 times: a view for home care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200310
Abstract
REFLECTIONRecommendations in covid-19 times: a view for home care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200310
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0310
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Objective:
To suggest recommendations for the practice of Home Nursing in the context of COVID-19.
Method:
Reflective study, originated from readings associated with the theme, available in current guidelines from the Pan American Health Organization, World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health.
Results:
Recommendations were developed from current scientific evidence for prevention of infections, control of epidemics and pandemics in the Brazilian home scenario.
Final considerations:
the reflections achieved contribute to guiding actions for better assistance to the patient, family caregivers and the community in the perspective of safe home care with COVID-19, and it is characterized as an introductory discussion on the theme, encouraging new studies to be carried out from the unfolding of the current scenario.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-21-2019
Educational hypermedia in nursing assistance at birth: building and validation of content and appearance
- Lara Leite de Oliveira ,
- Igor Cordeiro Mendes ,
- Marianne Maia Dutra Balsells ,
- Elizian Braga Rodrigues Bernardo ,
- Régia Christina Moura Barbosa Castro , [ … ],
- Ana Kelve de Castro Damasceno
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEducational hypermedia in nursing assistance at birth: building and validation of content and appearance
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1471-1478
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167/2018-0163
- Lara Leite de Oliveira ,
- Igor Cordeiro Mendes ,
- Marianne Maia Dutra Balsells ,
- Elizian Braga Rodrigues Bernardo ,
- Régia Christina Moura Barbosa Castro ,
- Priscila de Sousa Aquino ,
- Ana Kelve de Castro Damasceno
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Objective:
to build an educational hypermedia about nursing care at usual risk birth and to perform validation of content and appearance.
Method:
methodological research carried out following the following stages: content and planning of modules; media production and organization of tutorial units; organization of student space, tutor and communication between them; availability of hypermedia; assessment by experts in nursing and informatics; and implementation of proposed suggestions.
Results:
educational hypermedia showed to be a validated material, since it presented an optimum index of global content of 0.97 and statistical significance in the binomial test for the content and appearance.
Conclusion:
it is believed that the use of this material with undergraduate students in nursing will contribute to the quality of obstetric care, considering that it is an illustrated technology capable of favoring teaching-learning about normal humanized childbirth.
- Lara Leite de Oliveira
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-21-2020
Prevalence of xerostomia in women during breast cancer chemotherapy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190785
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEPrevalence of xerostomia in women during breast cancer chemotherapy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190785
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0785
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Objective:
To identify the prevalence of xerostomia in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Method:
Prospective cohort with 27 women who underwent up to 16 sessions of intravenous chemotherapy. Data collection was performed at the outpatient clinic of a university hospital in the city of São Paulo, where two forms were applied before the start of treatment and the Xerostomia Inventory before and after each chemotherapy session.
Results:
Complaints of dry mouth were present in 48.1% of women before chemotherapy, and they were approximately 28 times more likely to develop dry mouth during treatment. It was observed that the use of antiemetics contributed to the occurrence of xerostomia, and the anti-ulcerous were presented as a protective factor.
Conclusion:
The study identified both a high prevalence of xerostomia regardless of the chemotherapy used and the need to create protocols to improve the quality of life of these patients.
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04-14-2021
Child behavior during the social distancing in the COVID-19 pandemic
- Eny Dórea Paiva ,
- Luciana Rodrigues da Silva ,
- Maria Estela Diniz Machado ,
- Rosane Cordeiro Burla de Aguiar ,
- Karina Rangel da Silva Garcia , [ … ],
- Paloma Gonçalves Martins Acioly
Abstract
Child behavior during the social distancing in the COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200762
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0762
- Eny Dórea Paiva ,
- Luciana Rodrigues da Silva ,
- Maria Estela Diniz Machado ,
- Rosane Cordeiro Burla de Aguiar ,
- Karina Rangel da Silva Garcia ,
- Paloma Gonçalves Martins Acioly
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Objective:
To describe the daily activities performed by children from 6 to 12 years of age incomplete and analyze children’s behavior during social distancing in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study with children in a learning stage living in Brazil. The data were collected via online form. Fisher’s exact test was applied to analyze the association of categorical variables with child behavior; when significant, it was used the odds ratio. It was considered results considered statistically significant those presenting values of p < 0.05.
Results:
Data from 530 children were analyzed: 50.3% female, 71.3% from the Southeast Region, 73% in fulltime social distancing, 52% presented anxiety, which was significantly associated with changes in sleep and appetite.
Conclusion:
The results indicate the need for parents/caretakers to stimulate moments for the child to express themselves, not minimizing their feelings and providing emotional support to mitigate the negative impact of these feelings on the child’s mental and physical health.
- Eny Dórea Paiva
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07-12-2021
Coping strategies, concerns, and habits of Brazilian men in the COVID-19 context
- Anderson Reis de Sousa ,
- Jules Ramon Brito Teixeira ,
- Tilson Nunes Mota ,
- Thiago da Silva Santana ,
- Sélton Diniz dos Santos , [ … ],
- Álvaro Francisco Lopes Sousa
Abstract
Coping strategies, concerns, and habits of Brazilian men in the COVID-19 context
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20210040
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0040
- Anderson Reis de Sousa ,
- Jules Ramon Brito Teixeira ,
- Tilson Nunes Mota ,
- Thiago da Silva Santana ,
- Sélton Diniz dos Santos ,
- Magno Conceição das Merces ,
- Evanilda Souza de Santana Carvalho ,
- Álvaro Francisco Lopes Sousa
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Objective:
To describe coping strategies, concerns and habits of Brazilian men during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method:
Cross-sectional, descriptive and nationwide study, carried out in 2020 with a total of 1015 men living in Brazil. A descriptive statistic was used.
Results:
Young (41.2%), black (61.4%), highly educated (66.8%), high income (33.2%), living with family/friends (49.7%) and formal workers (65.6%) predominated. As coping strategies predominated: exclusive use of the private health system (36.4%), support from family/friends (78.2%) and leisure (97.7%) and domestic activities (64.9 %). Social distancing (59.7%), economic (58.0%) and work situations (44.4%) were the main reasons for concern. Among the prevention/control attitudes, hand washing (94.3%) and social distancing (91.0%) prevailed. Media consumption (84.6%) and health risk (65.4%) were the main increased habits.
Conclusion:
Brazilian men adopted coping strategies recommended by health authorities, with concerns and habits of potential risk to physical and mental health.
- Anderson Reis de Sousa
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-05-2019
Gerontotechnology for fall prevention of the elderly with Parkinson
- Juliana Martins Ferreira ,
- Karina Silveira de Almeida Hammerschmidt ,
- Josiane Steil Siewert ,
- Angela Maria Alvarez ,
- Melissa Orlandi Honório Locks , [ … ],
- Ivonete Teresinha Schülter Buss Heidemann
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEGerontotechnology for fall prevention of the elderly with Parkinson
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:243-250
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0704
- Juliana Martins Ferreira ,
- Karina Silveira de Almeida Hammerschmidt ,
- Josiane Steil Siewert ,
- Angela Maria Alvarez ,
- Melissa Orlandi Honório Locks ,
- Ivonete Teresinha Schülter Buss Heidemann
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Objective:
to develop the gerontological nursing care process among the elderly with Parkinson’s disease, aiming at the promotion of health through the creation of gerontotechnologies for fall prevention.
Method:
Convergent Care Research was used as a methodological route. Data were collected from February to October 2017, with the participation of nine elderly people with Parkinson’s disease. An educational booklet, a memory game called “não cai istepô”, a memory game called “caiu de maduro” were developed through clinical evaluation through scales, recorded semi-structured interview and workshops.
Results:
the application of gerontotechnology resulted from the elderly in self-care, empowerment and knowledge through play, revealing interest in behavior change, independence and learning, as well as serving as a facilitator of care.
Conclusion:
the gerontotechnologies presented as a playful and innovative instrument for the nursing gerontological care process.
- Juliana Martins Ferreira
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-01-2020
Occupational stress of nurses from the Mobile Emergency Care Service
- Alessandra Ferreira Araújo ,
- Luciana Neves da Silva Bampi ,
- Caio Cesar de Olivera Cabral ,
- Rayanne Silva Queiroz ,
- Luiza Helena Brito Calasans , [ … ],
- Tiago Silva Vaz
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEOccupational stress of nurses from the Mobile Emergency Care Service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180898
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0898
- Alessandra Ferreira Araújo ,
- Luciana Neves da Silva Bampi ,
- Caio Cesar de Olivera Cabral ,
- Rayanne Silva Queiroz ,
- Luiza Helena Brito Calasans ,
- Tiago Silva Vaz
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Objective:
To evaluate stress, and to associate it with sociodemographic and clinical aspects of nurses from the Mobile Emergency Care Service.
Method:
This is an observational, cross-sectional and quantitative study conducted with 123 nurses, who answered a questionnaire to assess sociodemographic and clinical variables, and the Job Stress Scale, which evaluates stress in the workplace.
Results:
The results indicated that most of them were women, 20 to 40 years old, married, without another employment bond and with specialization course. They had low control and low demand at work and performed a passive work. Women reported passive work and high stress levels, while men were equally divided in active and passive work with low stress levels.
Conclusion:
Passive work is harmful to health and it is related to lack of autonomy, decision-making, and social support. It may lead to reduced ability to solve problems faced in daily work routine.
- Alessandra Ferreira Araújo
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REFLECTION02-10-2020
Effectiveness of clinical surface cleaning and disinfection: evaluation methods
- Oleci Pereira Frota ,
- Adriano Menis Ferreira ,
- Marcelo Alessandro Rigotti ,
- Denise de Andrade ,
- Nájla Moreira Amaral Borges , [ … ],
- Marcos Antonio Ferreira Júnior
Abstract
REFLECTIONEffectiveness of clinical surface cleaning and disinfection: evaluation methods
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(1):e20180623
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0623
- Oleci Pereira Frota ,
- Adriano Menis Ferreira ,
- Marcelo Alessandro Rigotti ,
- Denise de Andrade ,
- Nájla Moreira Amaral Borges ,
- Marcos Antonio Ferreira Júnior
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Objective:
To discuss the methods employed to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical surface cleaning and disinfection (C&D).
Method:
This is a theoretical reflection based on scientific studies and the experience of the authors. Knowledge and current gaps, the need for further studies, and practical application of the methods were approached.
Results:
There are four main methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical surface C&D: visual inspection, fluorescent markers, microbiological cultures, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence. The first two are used to evaluate the process and to predict adherence to protocols by the staff, and the last two are employed to evaluate the results, therefore being the most relevant to assess the risk of infection.
Final considerations:
The ideal method was not found, because all of them showed limitations. There is a need for strategies to optimize the precision of these methods.
- Oleci Pereira Frota
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