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RESEARCH01-01-2016
Factors associated with the occurrence of adverse events in critical elderly patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1039-1045
Abstract
RESEARCHFactors associated with the occurrence of adverse events in critical elderly patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1039-1045
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0199
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Objective:
to identify the factors associated with the occurrence of adverse events in critical elderly patients admitted to intensive care unit according to demographic and clinical characteristics.
Method:
a retrospective cohort study was conducted in nine units of a teaching hospital. Data were collected from medical records and from monitoring of nursing shift change. We used the t-test/Mann-Whitney, chi-square and logistic regression to test associations. Significance level of 5% was used.
Results:
out of the 315 elderly, 94 experienced events. Those who experienced events were men (60.6%) with mean age of 70.7 years, length of hospital stay of 10.6 days and survivors (61.7%). Most of the 183 events were clinical processes and procedures (37.1%). There was an association between adverse event and length of hospital stay in the unit (p=0.000; OR=1.10, 95% CI [1.06, 1.14]).
Conclusion:
the identification of associated events and factors in the elderly subsidize the prevention of these occurrences before the vulnerability of this age group.
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RESEARCH01-01-2016
Challenges to implementation of advance directives of will in hospital practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1031-1038
Abstract
RESEARCHChallenges to implementation of advance directives of will in hospital practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1031-1038
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0085
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Objective:
to understand the difficulties and limitations in the implementation of advance directives of will in the hospital context.
Method:
qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study conducted by means of semi-structured interviews with nurses, resident physicians and family caregivers. The data were analyzed by using discursive textual analysis based on the framework of bioethics principles.
Results:
the following categories emerged: Terminality as an expression of loss and cure as an option for care; concerns about legal implications; advance directives of will demand patient autonomy and proper communication.
Conclusion:
limitations and difficulties in practice of advance directives of will from the perspective of the participants show, apart from countless conflicts and dilemmas regarding end-of life matters, that impending death experiences obstruct patients’ wishes.
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RESEARCH01-01-2016
Experience and coping strategies in relatives of addicts
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1024-1030
Abstract
RESEARCHExperience and coping strategies in relatives of addicts
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1024-1030
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0044
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Objective:
to understand the experience and coping strategies in relatives of drug addicts.
Method:
a study was developed with 87 relatives of addicts, registered in two Basic Health Units. The focus group was used as the study method, and content analysis was applied.
Results:
four categories were chosen: perception of relatives about the drug addiction of their family members; feelings and attitudes related to being a relative of an addict; difficulties found in the process; and, coping strategies. The findings reflected the difficulty when mentioning the subject, and the need of being cared for. Relatives believed that the addict needs to have the will to get into treatment, and they faced challenges in dealing with sporadic disappearances. They pointed to feelings of pity, impotence, disgust, hate, shame, fear of aggressiveness, and humiliation.
Conclusion:
the biggest difficulties were dealing with relapses, and the lack of public resources. Religiosity and faith, isolation and advice were used as coping strategies; ambivalence in thoughts and attitudes was demonstrated.
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RESEARCH01-01-2016
Leadership and cooperation: 25 years of mission as a WHO collaborating center
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1017-1023
Abstract
RESEARCHLeadership and cooperation: 25 years of mission as a WHO collaborating center
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1017-1023
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0058
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Objective:
analyse the evolution in the mission and vision of a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre in Nursing in Brazil in the context of the implementation of its terms of reference.
Method:
Historical-social documentary research with a qualitative approach.
Results:
During the 25 years of its activities as a Collaborating Centre, its mission to “promote and stimulate the development of nursing research in the region, with a focus on Latin America” triggered activities in the context of its terms of reference in four areas: Human Resource Formation for Research, Knowledge Production, Knowledge Dissemination, Encouragement of Exchange and Stimulus of Partnerships.
Conclusion:
The activities developed were consolidated through the strengthening of Brazilian and international partnerships, further stimulated by the five redesignations of the Collaborating Centre in the period analysed. Thus, its vision of becoming leader and driving agent of innovations in the academic, care and political context of nursing could be put in practice.
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EDITORIAL01-01-2016
ABEn 90 anos e a Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1011-1012
Abstract
EDITORIALABEn 90 anos e a Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1011-1012
Views0Neste número temático, celebramos os 90 anos da Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem (ABEn), ao mesmo tempo em que comemoramos a criação e manutenção da primeira revista científica de enfermagem do Brasil, que, desde 1932, despontou trazendo luz para a produção do conhecimento e a constituição do que é a enfermagem no Brasil atual.A ABEn, como […]See more -
EDITORIAL01-01-2016
ABEn 90 years and the Brazilian Journal of Nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1011-1012
Abstract
EDITORIALABEn 90 years and the Brazilian Journal of Nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1011-1012
Views0In this special edition, we celebrate 90 years of the Brazilian Nursing Association (ABEn), at the same time in which we celebrate the creation and maintenance of the first scientific nursing journal in Brazil. Emerging in 1932, it has shone a light on the production of knowledge and the constitution of nursing in Brazil today.As […]See more -
ERRATUM01-01-2016
ERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):1003-1003
Abstract
ERRATUMERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):1003-1003
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.20166905e02
Views1Article “Association between self-care and hospital readmissions of patients with heart failure”, with number of DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690312i, published in the journal Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, v69(3):469-74, page 469 that read:“Amanda Chlalup LinnI, Karina AzollinII,III, Emiliane Nogueira de SouzaII,IV“.[…]See more -
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
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REVIEW12-21-2020
Communication between pre-hospital and intra-hospital emergency medical services: literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190817
Abstract
REVIEWCommunication between pre-hospital and intra-hospital emergency medical services: literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190817
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0817
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Objectives:
to analyze, according to the scientific literature, communication strategies in the transfer of cases between pre-hospital and in-hospital services and their contributions to patient safety.
Methods:
this is a literature review study, that is, one that aims to gather and synthesize research results on the subject in a systematic and orderly manner.
Results:
ten articles were published, published between 2010 and 2018, and two points of discussion emerged: use of mnemonics; and barriers to transferring a case.
Conclusions:
studies point to the need to standardize the case transfer process, as well as integrative training of professionals, regular assessment of the teams involved in emergency medical services and the need for research on the subject.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-21-2020
Development of an appearance validity instrument for educational technology in health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190559
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEDevelopment of an appearance validity instrument for educational technology in health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190559
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0559
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Objectives:
to develop and evaluate the convergence of the instrument for the appearance validity of educational technologies in health.
Methods:
methodological study conducted in two steps. In step 1, the instrument items were developed, with subsequent content validity by nine specialists in the development of educational technologies in health. In step 2, the convergent validity between another instrument and the appearance instrument was performed. Correlation results above r> 0.3 and p <0.05 were considered as plausible convergent validity.
Results:
the ten items of the initial version of the appearance instrument were submitted to content validity that resulted in a final version with 12 items (Content Validity Index = 0.93). The correlation indexes were strong with the objective and appearance domains; moderate with motivation, organization and total; and weak with writing style.
Conclusions:
the appearance instrument demonstrated content validity and convergent validity, in addition to a strong correlation with the other instrument.
Keywords:Educational TechnologyHealth EducationMethodological Research in NursingTechnological DevelopmentValidation StudiesSee more -
REVIEW09-21-2020
Middle range theory for the nursing diagnosis Excess Fluid Volume in pregnant women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190334
Abstract
REVIEWMiddle range theory for the nursing diagnosis Excess Fluid Volume in pregnant women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190334
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0334
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Objective:
To stablish a middle range theory for the understanding of the causal mechanisms and clinical consequentes of the nursing diagnosis Excess Fluid Volume (00026) among pregnant women.
Method:
The Middle Range Theory was constructed in five stages: defining of construction approach, establishing main concepts, elaborating propositions, developing a pictorial diagram, and establishing the causal relationships and evidence for practice of the Middle Range Theory.
Results:
We identified 14 clinical indicators and 6 causal factors of Excess Fluid Volume. A pictorial diagram was developed and relationships between Excess Fluid Volume elements were established with 6 propositions for them.
Conclusion:
The Middle Range Theory included both physiological and pathological conditions to explain Excess Fluid Volume. This Middle Range Theory might help in the better understanding of interactions between causal factors and clinical indicators of Excess Fluid Volume.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-06-2020
Nurses’ work process in an emergency hospital service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20180923
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLENurses’ work process in an emergency hospital service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20180923
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0923
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Objectives:
to analyze the nurses’ work process in an Emergency Hospital Service.
Methods:
a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive research conducted with 17 nurses from the emergency service of a high complexity hospital in southern Brazil. Data were collected through interviews, focus group and document analysis. Data analysis followed the thematic content analysis framework.
Results:
four categories emerged: Work environment characteristics; Assistance dimension; Management dimension; Care management.
Final Considerations:
the nurses’ work process in Emergency Hospital Service is characterized by the peculiarities of the setting, with centrality in care and care management aiming at quality care and safety to patients.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-09-2020
Quality of life at work in a central sterile processing department
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(2):e20180792
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEQuality of life at work in a central sterile processing department
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(2):e20180792
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0792
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Objectives:
to evaluate the quality of life of nursing professionals who work in a central sterile processing department.
Methods:
a descriptive, quantitative, exploratory study, conducted with 82 nursing professionals working in the Central Sterile Processing Department of a University Hospital, from September to November 2017. A semi-structured instrument and the questionnaire “Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form 36” were used. Results: most of the participants were female, married, aged 31-40 years; 47.6% with 6-10 years of profession, and 82.9% reported working in CSPD for 1-5 years. The most affected quality of life domains were Pain, Vitality, General Health Status and Social Aspects.
Conclusions:
This study showed a need for rethinking and re-creating the labor dynamics in CSPD to improve the quality of life of these nursing professionals.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-05-2019
Care complexity in hospitalized elderly according to cognitive performance
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:134-139
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLECare complexity in hospitalized elderly according to cognitive performance
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:134-139
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0357
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Objective:
to investigate possible differences in care complexity, functional performance and biopsychosocial and health system aspects among hospitalized elderly with or without cognitive decline.
Method:
quantitative, cross-sectional and analytical study in which was used the INTERMED method and cognitive and functional screening scales. We investigated 384 elderly patients admitted to a medical and surgical clinic of a University Hospital located in São Paulo/SP.
Results:
cognitive decline was present in 40.1% of the sample, most of them were longer-lived elderly individuals with less schooling and income, more dependent in activities of daily living and had greater vulnerability in different domains of INTERMED. After adjustments, the elderly with cognitive decline presented greater vulnerability in the psychological domain.
Conclusion:
the relationship between cognitive decline and psychological vulnerability highlights the need to adopt long-term care based on involvement of the family, health team and different services, thereby maximizing the quality of care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-21-2019
Nurses defending the autonomy of the elderly at the end of life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1639-1645
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLENurses defending the autonomy of the elderly at the end of life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1639-1645
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0768
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Objective:
to understand how nurses deal with the elderly’s autonomy at the end of life.
Method:
qualitative, exploratory study, guided by the Grounded Theory. Ten nurses, eight doctors and 15 nursing technicians were interviewed between November 2016 and May 2017 at a university hospital in Rio de Janeiro/Brazil.
Results:
nurses deal with the elderly’s autonomy in compliance with the code of ethics and exercise leadership in actions and interactions to defend this right, evaluating, guiding and listening to the preferences of the elderly; interacting with the family; and sharing information with the health team.
Final considerations:
the elderly’s autonomy must be ensured in care planning, based on patient-centered communication and developed in the interaction among agents involved in care. The discussion on “Living Wills” Health Care Directives and principles of palliative care must be encouraged.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-16-2019
Spatial analysis on tuberculosis and the network of primary health care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1197-1202
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLESpatial analysis on tuberculosis and the network of primary health care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1197-1202
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0897
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Objective:
to analyze the spatial distribution of new cases of tuberculosis compared to the location of the Primary Healthcare Units that performed the compulsory notification.
Method:
ecological study conducted in Belém, Pará, with 5,294 new cases of tuberculosis notified to Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação for the period from 2010 to 2014. The cases were georeferenced using the software applications ArcGis 10.2 and TerraView 4.2.2. The techniques of Kernel density and global Moran geostatistics were used.
Results:
the incidence of tuberculosis cases did not vary significantly between the years studied, however there was a variation in incidence between neighborhoods. Health units that exhibited higher number of notifications can suffer great influence of migration from nearby neighborhoods.
Conclusion:
the spatial dynamics of tuberculosis associated with health services allows to know the areas with increased risk of tuberculosis and the density of notifications of health units.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-07-2020
Sarcopenia screening in elderly in primary health care: nurse knowledge and practices
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200421
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ORIGINAL ARTICLESarcopenia screening in elderly in primary health care: nurse knowledge and practices
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200421
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0421
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Objective:
Describe the knowledge and practices of the Primary Health Care nurse on sarcopenia screening in the elderly.
Methods:
Qualitative study conducted with 24 Primary Health Care nurses. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews, recorded and later transcribed. The speeches were grouped in thematic categories, later analyzed, supported by Paulo Freire’s reference.
Results:
The findings showed that the primary care nurses’ knowledge of sarcopenia screening in the elderly was incipient and fragile. This reality is reflected in a gap in practice, although some instruments already require the registration of characteristics indicative of sarcopenia, such as the evaluation of the calf circumference.
Final Considerations:
The need to train nurses to perform sarcopenia screening and to implement a promotional and preventive care plan, which will result in improving the quality of life of the elderly assisted in Primary Care, was highlighted.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-30-2020
Stomized children care practices: narratives of relatives
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(2):e20180370
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEStomized children care practices: narratives of relatives
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(2):e20180370
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0370
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Objectives:
to understand the practices adopted by relatives regarding ostomized children care.
Methods:
qualitative approach, conducted with 11 relatives of ostomized children. Methodological framework was used as narrative technique; NVivo® software for data categorization and information analysis; content analysis technique.
Results:
participants revealed unpreparedness in dealing with children, lack of knowledge about handling materials and equipment inherent to ostomy and challenges faced in the daily life of children in school. They are unanimous in telling they feel encouraged and strengthened by receiving support from nurses in child care. They suggested the development of strategies to guide ostomized children care, such as educational material use.
Conclusions:
to understand family members’ experience made it possible to support training and qualification of nursing professionals, and to establish priorities in care. Evidence found may contribute to reflections that aid health promotion and prevention of complications in ostomized children care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-30-2020
Parental care for infants with feeding tube: psychosocial repercussions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(2):e20180360
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEParental care for infants with feeding tube: psychosocial repercussions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(2):e20180360
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0360
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Objectives:
to understand the psychosocial repercussions experienced by caregiving parents, resulting from care for the child with dysphagic cleft lip and palate.
Methods:
qualitative study, developed in a tertiary hospital in September 2016. The sample defined by theoretical saturation consisted of seven mothers. Data collection was performed by unstructured interview, being audio-recorded and fully transcribed. Symbolic Interactionism was used as theoretical framework, and Thematic Content Analysis as methodological framework.
Results:
the following themes emerged: diagnosisimpact and coping; coping with overload and stress; interaction between caregivers as an acceptance and coping strategy; impact on family and social life of caregivers; and curiosity coping, and family and community prejudice.
Final considerations:
despite the physical and emotional overload, the mother figure plays the main and determining role in care, reflecting the complexity of care.
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Institutional strategies to prevent violence in nursing work: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1052-1060
Abstract
Institutional strategies to prevent violence in nursing work: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1052-1060
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0687
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Objective:
To analyze the production of research that adopted as object of investigation: institutional strategies, actions and programs to curb and/or prevent the nursing workplace violence.
Method:
Integrative review of 14 articles in full, available in the databases LILACS, PubMed Central, Scopus, CINAHL and Web of Science.
Results:
Of the articles analyzed, most arise from quantitative research (71%), carried out in the United States (65%), with educational actions (57%) and programs (43%), denoting policies.
Conclusion:
Results showed various ways to curb or prevent nursing workplace violence. These are specific strategies, there are few programs deployed worldwide, usually centered in the United States, Canada and Sweden. Most of them is well evaluated and can serve as a model for the development and dissemination of policies according to the needs of each location.
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Professional education on dementias in Primary Health Care: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1086-1093
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Professional education on dementias in Primary Health Care: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1086-1093
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0652
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Objective:
To investigate the most commonly used educational approaches in dementia training for primary health care professionals.
Method:
Integrative literature review, conducted between April and June of 2018, in PubMed, LILACS and IBECS databases. The descriptors used were: Training, Health Personnel, Dementia, Primary Health Care for PubMed; and the MeSH terms, Training Programs, Health Personnel, Dementia, and Primary Health Care for LILACS and IBECS.
Results:
The sample consisted of 13 articles; eight were published in the last five years (62%); seven articles with a quantitative approach (54%); seven articles produced on the European continent (54%), followed by five published on the North American continent (38%). All journals were from the health area (100%).
Conclusion:
Educational strategies were combined and used for education. Significant improvements in knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the teams with regard to professional management of dementias were evidenced.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-16-2023
School Nursing Guide for student health promotion: construction and validity
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(1):e20220260
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ORIGINAL ARTICLESchool Nursing Guide for student health promotion: construction and validity
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(1):e20220260
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0260
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Objectives:
to describe the process of construction and validity of a School Nursing Guide for student health promotion.
Methods:
a methodological study, carried out from February to December 2021, composed of Convergent Care Research based on Pender’s Health Promotion Model. Based on the literature and dialogue with 11 nurses in the seven online focus groups, actions were constructed. Subsequently, 24 judges assessed content and appearance.
Results:
the guide proposes strategies for developing school nursing practices focusing on health promotion. The Appearance Validity Index ranged from 0.63 to 1.0, and the total was 0.84. The Content Validity Index ranged from 0.95 to 1.0, and the total was 0.997.
Conclusions:
the guide incorporated the needs of young people recognized by professionals, and the assessment phase confirms its validity, and can be used in the context of practice with young people.
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REVIEW07-10-2020
Acute Kidney Injury by SARS-CoV-2 virus in patients with COVID-19: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200354
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REVIEWAcute Kidney Injury by SARS-CoV-2 virus in patients with COVID-19: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200354
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0354
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Objective:
to assess scientific evidence on SARS-CoV-2 Acute Kidney Injury in patients with COVID-19.
Methods:
an integrative review, with adoption of PICO strategy and classification of the level of evidence, carried out on April 10, 2020 in the PubMed database, of articles available between December 2019 and April 2020.
Results:
the sample consisted of six original, five observational and one experimental articles. Observational studies addressed the clinical findings of patients with COVID-19 and association between kidney damage, infection, and morbidity-mortality.
Conclusion:
the studies addressed the mechanism of intracellular infection of SARS-CoV-2, its cytopathic effects on kidney cells and incidence of acute kidney injury in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. Acute kidney injury is associated with increased mortality and morbidity in these patients. This review realizes the need for new research that can mention kidney care to patients with COVID-19.
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REVIEW07-14-2021
Complications, clinical manifestations of congenital syphilis, and aspects related to its prevention: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(4):e20190318
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REVIEWComplications, clinical manifestations of congenital syphilis, and aspects related to its prevention: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(4):e20190318
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0318
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Objectives:
to identify the scientific evidence about the clinical complications and manifestations of congenital syphilis and aspects related to its prevention.
Methods:
integrative review after a search in the databases LILACS and MEDLINE, carried out in March 2018, using the descriptors “syphilis, congenital”, “complications”, and “signs and symptoms”, leading to the selection of 27 researches.
Results:
the publications found were published from 1966 to 2017, and most of them were from Latin America and Africa. Negative outcomes, laboratory changes, and the clinical manifestations in congenital syphilis, whether early or delayed, were, respectively: low weight at birth, anemia, hepatosplenomegaly, and dental alterations. The lack of treatment of the pregnant women in the prenatal was the most common occasion in which the opportunity to prevent the complications of congenital syphilis was lost.
Conclusions:
the scientific evidences analyzed showed serious complications of congenital syphilis that could be avoided if early opportunities of diagnosing and treating the pregnant women are not lost during the prenatal.
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