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REVIEW11-13-2023
Ocular dryness in intensive care: proposal for a new nursing diagnosis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220698
Abstract
REVIEWOcular dryness in intensive care: proposal for a new nursing diagnosis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220698
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0698
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Objective:
to analyze the concept associated with diagnostic proposition Ocular dryness in adult patients hospitalized in an Intensive Care Unit, identifying its attributes, antecedents and consequences.
Methods:
a methodological study carried out through concept analysis, operationalized by scoping review.
Results:
the analysis of 180 studies allowed the identification of two attributes, 32 antecedents and 12 consequences. The attributes were tear film deficiency and ocular signs and/or symptoms. The prevalent antecedents were incomplete eyelid closure (lagophthalmos) and blinking mechanism decrease. Major consequences included conjunctival hyperemia and decreased tear volume.
Conclusions:
this study allowed constructing nursing diagnosis Ocular dryness, part of domain 11, class 2, with 12 defining characteristics, 12 related factors, seven populations at risk and 13 associated conditions. This problem-focused proposal may provide targeted care by promoting early detection and implementing interventions that reduce the risk of ocular damage.
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TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION11-13-2023
Digital technology for the prevention of healthcare-related infections in critical care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220528
Abstract
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONDigital technology for the prevention of healthcare-related infections in critical care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220528
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0528
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Objective:
To develop digital technology for patient and family integration into the Intensive Care Unit care team, aiming to subsidize decision-making for the prevention of infections related to healthcare.
Method:
Methodological research of technological production in three phases: pre-production, production, and post-production in a teaching hospital in southern Brazil. Sixteen intensive care unit nurses participated.
Results:
The research produced six videos: general guidelines on the Intensive Care Unit, Preventing infections: hand hygiene; Pneumonia associated with mechanical ventilation; Catheter-associated primary bloodstream infection; Catheter-related urinary tract infection.
Final considerations:
The proposed technology was developed and aims to assist nurses in bringing patients and families closer to the routines of the intensive care environment to provide safety in the contact of the patient of intensive care units with family members and in the active participation for the prevention of infections related to healthcare.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-13-2023
Elaboration and validity of the Instrumento para Avaliação de Modelos metodológicos voltados ao Desenvolvimento de Tecnologias
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230046
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEElaboration and validity of the Instrumento para Avaliação de Modelos metodológicos voltados ao Desenvolvimento de Tecnologias
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230046
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0046
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Objective:
to elaborate and validate the Instrumento para Avaliação de Modelos metodológicos voltados ao Desenvolvimento de Tecnologias.
Methods:
a methodological study, developed in three stages: instrument structuring through documentary research and researchers’ expertise; instrument validity with a panel of 11 expert judge nurses; and instrument final composition.
Results:
the instrument, after validity by experts, consisted of 30 items, divided into the content (26 items) and appearance (four items) domains. In the initial instrument validity process, 11 items were modified and seven were withdrawn, as they had a percentage of agreement below 0.80. The instrument showed excellent internal consistency, with values greater than 0.90 in its psychometric criteria.
Conclusion:
the instrument produced and validated aimed at assessing research methodological models for technological development showed good reliability, and may contribute to the methodological rigor of technological development research in nursing.
Keywords:NursingNursing Methodology ResearchPsychometricsSurveys and QuestionnairesTechnological DevelopmentSee more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-13-2023
Development of educational videos about bathing in bed newborns admitted to a neonatal unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220778
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEDevelopment of educational videos about bathing in bed newborns admitted to a neonatal unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220778
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0778
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Objective:
to develop and analyze evidence of content validity of educational videos about bathing newborns in bed in a neonatal unit.
Method:
applied and methodological research, carried out from December/2020 to February/2022, in three phases: pre-production, production, post-production. Validity was carried out by nurses specializing in social communication and nursing professionals, including the Brazilian Sign Language and assessment by nursing students. The Content Validity Index and Cronbach’s alpha above 0.8 were considered for analysis.
Results:
the videos were entitled “Best practices: bathing newborns in the heated crib” and “Best practices: bathing newborns in the incubator”, lasting seven minutes each, divided into six scenes that demonstrated the approach to parents, environment and material organization, preparing newborns, bathing and after-bath care.
Conclusion:
the videos will support permanent education processes, academic training and professional training in nursing.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-10-2023
The effectiveness of using interactive multimodality books in pediatric nursing in implementing Merdeka Belajar program
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(5):e20220599
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEThe effectiveness of using interactive multimodality books in pediatric nursing in implementing Merdeka Belajar program
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(5):e20220599
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0599
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Objectives:
to analyzing the Effectiveness of Using Interactive Multimodality Books in Pediatric Nursing on Student Learning Outcomes in Implementing the Merdeka Belajar Program.
Methods:
the research design used a quasi-experimental approach with a posttest control group design. The sample in this study was the fourth-semester nursing students of Institute of Health Science Suaka Insan Banjarmasin who received the Pediatric Nursing course, a total of 52 students. The sampling technique used is total sampling. Data analysis used the dependent t-test.
Results:
the interactive multimodality pediatric nursing book was effective in improving the learning achievement of fourth-semester students with a significance value of 0.015 < 0.05. There is a difference in the average value of pediatric nursing courses for class A and class B, which is 3.173.
Conclusions:
the use of interactive multimodality books is very good for lecturers to apply in teaching to help students understand the material they are learning.
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Time to act sustainably: Why can’t we wait any longer?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(5):e20220813
Abstract
Time to act sustainably: Why can’t we wait any longer?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(5):e20220813
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0813
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Objectives:
to raise reflections on the need for health services and professionals to implement sustainable actions, aiming at their own survival and that of the planet.
Methods:
reflective essay based on international reports regarding the impact of climate change on people’s health and the role of institutions in this context.
Results:
the article focused on three fundamentals: climate change continues to be a threat to the health and well-being of all beings on Earth; the institutions that should contribute to health are great agents of contamination of the environment and emission of gases that aggravate the greenhouse effect; and there are several benefits for health institutions to act sustainably.
Final Considerations:
we cannot wait any longer; we must develop policies and management models aimed at environmentally responsible, economically viable, and socially more collaborative healthcare.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-10-2023
Prenatal assessment of high-risk pregnancies in primary and specialized outpatient care: a mixed study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(5):e20220420
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEPrenatal assessment of high-risk pregnancies in primary and specialized outpatient care: a mixed study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(5):e20220420
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0420
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Objectives:
to assess high-risk prenatal care and identify strategies for improving care.
Methods:
a mixed study of a prospective cohort, with 319 mothers in a public maternity hospital, from October 2016 to August 2017, using a semi-structured instrument and interview. Analysis was performed using the chi-square test (p≤0.05). The qualitative approach was carried out through interviews with guiding questions to 13 managers, at their workplace, between January and March 2020, analyzed under social phenomenology.
Results:
higher rates of inadequacy were identified for all criteria. However, when care was shared, there was a higher rate for performing tests (p=0.023), consultations (p=0.002), risk stratification (p=0.013) and emergency information (≤0.000). Weaknesses in the record evidenced impairment in communication and continuity of care.
Final Considerations:
shared care is a strategy for improving care, however there is a need to strengthen effective referral and counter-referral to care continuity.
Keywords:Health Services AdministrationPregnancy, High-RiskPrenatal CarePrimary Health CareSecondary CareSee more
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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 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.
Keywords:Emergency NursingEmergency Service, HospitalHealth ManagementNurse's RoleProfessional PracticeSee more -
REVIEW07-13-2020
The quality of life of family health professionals: a systematic review and meta-synthesis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190645
Abstract
REVIEWThe quality of life of family health professionals: a systematic review and meta-synthesis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190645
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0645
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Objectives:
to perform a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies about the work-related quality of life of Family Health Strategy professionals.
Methods:
this systematic review was developed to answer the following PVO question: “Which factors (variables) are associated with the work-related quality of life (outcome) of Family Health Strategy professionals (population)?” The PubMed, Scopus, Embase, SciELO, Web of Science, LILACS, Science Direct, OpenThesis, OpenGrey, and OATD databases were selected. The meta-synthesis analyzed the main codes and secondary codes of all included studies.
Results:
the database search resulted in 1,744 reports; six were considered eligible for the meta-synthesis. Four factors were considered for the quality of work life: working conditions; work processes; interpersonal relationships; and personal aspects.
Conclusions:
although this study confirms the adequacy of aspects commonly related to the quality of work life, other factors are important in the case of FHS professionals, especially work context.
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REVIEW11-06-2020
Transitional care to caregivers of dependent older people: an integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200394
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REVIEWTransitional care to caregivers of dependent older people: an integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200394
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0394
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Objective:
To identify the needs of caregivers of dependent older people related to self-care in the transition from hospital to home.
Methods:
Integrative literature review that followed a predefined protocol, carried out from March to May 2019 in the platforms EBSCO, B-On, Scopus, Web of Science, and Joanna Briggs Institute. Descriptors and eligibility criteria were defined for the bibliographic sample, which was ten articles. The search was limited to articles published between 2015 and 2019 to guarantee evidence topicality.
Results:
The needs of caregivers related to transitional care can be grouped into five categories: needs in the transition into the role of caregiver; needs related to self-care of caregivers themselves; health needs; economic needs; and social and collective needs.
Final considerations:
The work developed by nurses regarding transitional care of caregivers must have two focuses: managing care provided to dependent older people and managing the needs of caregivers and the care offered to them.
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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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Real and illusory perceptions of patients in induced coma
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(3):818-824
Abstract
Real and illusory perceptions of patients in induced coma
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(3):818-824
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0906
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Objective:
To identify, in the scientific literature, real and illusory perceptions of adult patients in induced coma.
Methods:
This is an integrative review of 15 primary studies from the Medline, Web of Science, LILACS, CINAHL and SCOPUS databases.
Results:
The main memories reported after induced coma were thirst, cold, and pain. In some studies, patients reported they were unable to tell whether they were awake or dreaming, whether it was real or unreal. Satisfactory memories were reported by patients related to the care received and the use of bedside journals.
Conclusion:
Evidence showed a number of studies aiming to identify delirium, but without a focus on analyzing real or illusory perceptions of patients after induced coma. Thus, this integrative review identified scientific evidence of memories related to perceptions of sedated patients in the intensive care unit.
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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.
Keywords:AmbulanceCommunicationEmergency Medical ServicesReviewTransfer of Responsibility by the PatientSee more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-24-2021
Health promotion actions in the School Health Program in Ceará: nursing contributions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20190769
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEHealth promotion actions in the School Health Program in Ceará: nursing contributions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20190769
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0769
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Objectives:
to compare health promotion actions carried out by Family Health teams in Ceará, linked to the School Health Program.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study involving the first and second cycles of an external assessment of 910 and 1,626 teams from 184 municipalities, which joined the Brazilian National Program for Improvement of Access and Quality of Primary Care. Eight clinical assessment and seven health promotion indicators were assessed, together with health professionals working in schools.
Results:
the interviewees were nurses (95.6% and 98.3%). Between the cycles, there was an increase in clinical assessment (78.7% and 91.3%), health promotion and disease prevention (82.5% and 89.3%) and survey of students for follow-up (41.4% and 66.4%) in schools.
Conclusions:
health actions at school advanced between cycles, with nurses as protagonists in school health, which can reduce vulnerabilities in children and adolescents and qualify Primary Care.
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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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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-15-2020
Cultural adaptation of Infant Feeding Intentions Scale (IFI) for pregnant women in Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190103
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ORIGINAL ARTICLECultural adaptation of Infant Feeding Intentions Scale (IFI) for pregnant women in Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190103
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0103
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Objectives:
to translate and culturally adapt the Infant Feeding Intentions Scale for pregnant women in Brazil.
Methods:
methodological study that included stages of translation, synthesis, face and content validation, back translation and semantic assessment. In the face and content and semantic validation stages, we used the Content Validity Index for individual items and for the overall scale for clarity and representativeness.
Results:
nine (100.0%) experts participated in face and content validation, and the average index obtained was 85.0% for representativeness. In the semantic assessment, performed with 31 (100.0%) pregnant women, the tool was considered clear, obtaining an average index of 91.0%.
Conclusions:
the Brazilian version of the scale was considered representative and clear. After assessing psychometric properties, the scale is expected to be valid and reliable to assess maternal intention to breastfeed exclusively until the infant’s six months of life in different Brazilian settings.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-24-2021
Development, validation and application of clinical simulation scenarios for assessment of stomatherapy specialists
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20200360
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEDevelopment, validation and application of clinical simulation scenarios for assessment of stomatherapy specialists
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20200360
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0360
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Objectives:
to build and validate three clinical simulation scenarios and report the application with candidates for the specialist’s degree in stomatherapy.
Methods:
methodological study, building three scenarios and evaluation checklists; content validation with judges, using content validity index and Modified Kappa Coefficient; pre-test and application.
Results:
scenarios built based on nursing care for: 1. insufficiency and venous ulcer; 2. demarcation of intestinal stomia; and 3. Clean intermittent catheterization. In the content validation of the 24 items appreciated, 83%, 80%, and 92% were validated without change. In the pre-test, the objectives and checklists were adjusted. In the application, to standardize the evaluation, actors and evaluators were trained previously, and each candidate passed the three stations.
Conclusions:
scenarios built and with validated content, based on evidence and covering the three areas of stomatherapy. The pre-test allowed for adjustments in the scenarios, and the candidates achieved the expected objectives.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-07-2020
Management of home care by family caregivers to elderly after hospital discharge
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200474
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEManagement of home care by family caregivers to elderly after hospital discharge
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200474
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0474
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Objective:
To understand the management of home care by family caregivers of dependent elderly people after hospital discharge.
Methods:
Qualitative research guided by hermeneutics-dialectic, anchored in the theory of communicative action. Data collection took place using a semi-structured interview with 11 participants.
Results:
Two categories were constructed: Management of the many types of care by the caregiver and the relationship between family caregiver and health care network. Care and management actions carried out routinely cause major changes in the family caregiver’s life. He/she does not recognize planning, home care periodicity or support in required procedures.
Final Considerations:
The management of home care for dependent elderly people after hospital discharge is complex, involving physical and emotional overloads, as well as difficulties in getting support from health services. The planning shared between the health team and the family since the discharge is required, and the better visibility of the role of primary care when the patient is assisted by a home care service.
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Sexuality is associated with the quality of life of the elderly!
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20201272
Abstract
Sexuality is associated with the quality of life of the elderly!
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20201272
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1272
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Objective:
to analyze the association between sexuality and quality of life of Brazilian elderly residents in the community.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study conducted with 477 Brazilian elderly. The data were collected between August and October 2020. We used the EVASI and WHOQOL-OLD (World Health Organization Quality of Life). Data analysis was performed with Mann-Whitney, Spearman and Kruskal-Wallis correlation tests, with Bonferroni post-hoc application when necessary, considering a 95% confidence interval.
Results:
there was a statistical association between all dimensions of sexuality and the general quality of life of the elderly (p<0.05).
Conclusion:
the stimulation of sexuality can be configured as an innovative and holistic strategy focused on the promotion of health and active aging, since this study found the association between sexuality and the general quality of life of elderly people.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-01-2020
Stress and cortisol levels among members of the nursing team
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180953
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEStress and cortisol levels among members of the nursing team
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180953
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0953
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Objective:
To analyze the characteristics of hospital nursing professionals with the presence of stress, and to associate this with capillary cortisol.
Method:
A cross-sectional, exploratory and correlational study, conducted in a hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. A total of 164 nursing professionals participated; the Perceived Stress Scale was administered, and hair samples were obtained for laboratory analysis. Data were entered into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (2010), and then into Microsoft Office and the R software, version 3.2.2.
Results:
High levels of capillary cortisol in 47% of participants suggest the presence of stress, but no statistical significance between cortisol and stress levels were found.
Conclusions:
Stress and capillary cortisol levels were indicative of stress among nursing professionals; however, no association between them was found, although the values found were above those recommended.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-05-2019
Functional health literacy in hypertensive elders at primary health care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:266-273
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEFunctional health literacy in hypertensive elders at primary health care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:266-273
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0897
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Objective:
to assess the relationship between inadequate functional health literacy and inadequate blood pressure control in older people with hypertension in Primary Health Care.
Method:
a cross-sectional study with sample calculated at 392. SAHLPA-18 tool was used for functional health literacy; blood pressure was measured; sociodemographic and clinical data were collected. Hierarchical logistic regression was used.
Results:
(high) inadequate blood pressure and (low) functional inadequate health literacy were present in 41.6% and 54.6% of the people, respectively. Factors associated with inadequate blood pressure were: inadequate functional health literacy, black-brown skin color, overweight-obesity, hypertension diagnosis time, non-adherence to exercise/diet, drug treatment. Schooling had no association with inadequate blood pressure
Conclusion:
hypertensive elderly people with inadequate health literacy were more likely to have inadequate blood pressure. Thus, health professionals need to value functional health literacy as a possible component to control blood pressure.
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