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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
Construction and validation of an educational booklet for patients in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery: a methodological study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220621
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEConstruction and validation of an educational booklet for patients in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery: a methodological study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220621
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0621
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Objective:
to construct and validate an educational booklet for self-care of patients in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery
Methods:
methodological study, including bibliographic survey, construction of the booklet and validation with judges and the target audience. For validation with judges, the Health Educational Content Validation Instrument was used, and with the target audience, an instrument was used with questions related to organization, writing style, appearance and motivation. To analyze the judges’ answers, the content validation index was used
Results:
the booklet was prepared with 14 topics. The content validation index among the eight judges was 1 and the concordance index among the ten patients was above 80%. The final version of the material was made available in printed format
Conclusion:
the educational booklet was developed and validated by judges and the target audience, serving as an educational support tool for self-care of patients in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
Assessment of the components of sarcopenia and quality of life perceived of individuals on hemodialysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220677
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEAssessment of the components of sarcopenia and quality of life perceived of individuals on hemodialysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220677
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0677
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Objectives:
to evaluate the prevalence of sarcopenia in individuals aged 50 years or older on hemodialysis; to verify the association between sarcopenia and sociodemographic, clinical, anthropometric factors, components of sarcopenia and quality of life (QoL); and to correlate the components of sarcopenia with QoL.
Methods:
Participated 83 individuals on hemodialysis. Sarcopenia was established according to the current European consensus. Dynamometry to determine strength, calf circumference (CC) and appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMMI) to obtain muscle mass and gait speed (GS) for physical performance. For QoL used the WHOQOL-bref.
Results:
the prevalence of sarcopenia was 32.6% (CC) and 18.1% (ASMMI). There was no association between sarcopenia and QoL. Both handgrip strength (r=0.25) and GS (r=0.36) showed a correlation with physical domain.
Conclusions:
sarcopenia was expressive, and the aspects of functionality determine the physical impairment in this population.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
Leadership Competencies of the Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurse
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220721
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ORIGINAL ARTICLELeadership Competencies of the Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurse
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220721
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0721
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Objective:
To identify the leadership competencies of Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses.
Methods:
A quantitative, descriptive study using the Leadership Competencies Questionnaire. 311 Portuguese Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses participated. Data analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistical analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 22.0.
Results:
Study participants had an above-average self-perception on the scale (mean = 3.5) in all leadership roles, recognizing their leadership competencies. The leadership competencies of Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses are balanced across all roles: Mentor (5.80 ± 1.02); Coordinator (5.53 ± 0.86); Facilitator (5.38 ± 1.04); Innovator (5.34 ± 0.88); Director (5.31 ± 1.10); Producer (5.30 ± 0.98); Monitor (5.15 ± 1.00); Corrector (4.79 ± 1.29)
Conclusions:
Specialized nursing practice enhances nurses’ self-perceived leadership competencies. Nurses see themselves as leaders focused on internal support and facilitation of collective effort and opportunities for skill development.
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Maternal Concerns in Home Care for the Premature Newborn: An Integrative Review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220769
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Maternal Concerns in Home Care for the Premature Newborn: An Integrative Review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220769
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0769
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Objective:
To identify and analyze the scientific literature, both national and international, concerning the primary maternal concerns about caring for premature newborns at home.
Methods:
This integrative review is based on the guiding question: “What scientific publications from 2012 to 2021 address maternal concerns about the care of premature newborns at home?”. Searches were conducted in the electronic databases: Embase, Medline, Web of Science, Lilacs, Scielo, and Cochrane Library.
Results:
A total of 21 articles were identified. The qualitative analysis showed that maternal concerns pertained to breastfeeding, hygiene, sunbathing practices, managing infant colic, identifying signs, symptoms, and clinical changes, temperature control, and the third phase of the kangaroo method.
Conclusions:
Maternal uncertainties underscore the importance of enhancing strategies focused on supporting families and ensuring continued care for neonates at home.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
A longitudinal study of burden among spouse and non-spouse caregivers of older adults with stroke-induced-dependency
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230052
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEA longitudinal study of burden among spouse and non-spouse caregivers of older adults with stroke-induced-dependency
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230052
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0052
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Objective:
to assess the burden of spouse and non-spouse caregivers of older adults with stroke-induced-dependency after discharge from a university hospital’s Specialized Care Stroke Unit in southern Brazil.
Methods:
a longitudinal survey. The sample consisted of 48 consenting caregivers, among which 20 were spouse caregivers. Data were collected between May 2016 and July 2018. One week after discharge, caregivers completed a sociodemographic profile, the Functional Independence Measure, and the Caregiver Burden Scale. Burden was also measured two months after discharge. Data were analyzed using Multivariate Analyses of Variance.
Results:
regarding time 1, non-spouse caregivers experienced greater burden with respect to social isolation (p = .01). Along with a persistently greater sense of isolation (p=.04), non-spouse caregivers felt far greater general strain (p =.01).
Conclusion:
statistically significant differences in burden over time highlight the importance of assessing caregiver burden after discharge and the need for a formal support program.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
Psychometric Properties of an Instrument for Assessing University Administrators’ Knowledge on Gender-Based Violence
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220770
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEPsychometric Properties of an Instrument for Assessing University Administrators’ Knowledge on Gender-Based Violence
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220770
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0770
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Objective:
To evaluate the factorial structure of the instrument measuring university administrators’ knowledge of gender-based violence.
Methods:
This cross-sectional methodological study was conducted from August to November 2020 with 101 university administrators. Data on demographic and functional characteristics were collected, and the “QUEST VBG UNIV” instrument was applied. Descriptive analysis was performed, the structure of the questionnaire was assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and the stability of the factors was verified through ORION and FDI tests.
Results:
Of the original 38 items across the 4 sections of the questionnaire, 19 were retained within 2 factors, with appropriate factor loadings. Factor 1 had an explained variance of 15.69%, and Factor 2 had an explained variance of 9.10%. The reliability was deemed satisfactory (ORION > 0.900, FDI > 0.900).
Conclusions:
The questionnaire presented a valid and reliable factorial structure for measuring knowledge about gender-based violence, thereby representing a suitable option for situational assessments in universities.
Keywords:Factor AnalysisGender-Based ViolencePsychometricsStatisticalValidation StudyWorkplace violenceSee more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
Effects of auriculotherapy on anxiety and biomarkers in Primary Health Care: a clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220728
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEEffects of auriculotherapy on anxiety and biomarkers in Primary Health Care: a clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220728
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0728pt
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Objective:
to assess the effects of auriculotherapy on anxiety and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and S100 calcium-binding protein B (S100B) serum levels in adults assisted in Primary Health Care.
Methods:
a pre-experimental pilot clinical trial. Information was obtained from 19 patients using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and analysis of BDNF, NSE and S100B serum levels.
Results:
the pre-intervention anxiety score in the IDATE-Trait was 52.11±6.691 (CV 12.84%) and the assessment after auriculotherapy was significantly lower (43.72±8.141; CV 18.62%; P=0.0007). S100B levels were significantly reduced after auriculotherapy (from 64.03±72.18 to 54.03±68.53 pg/mL; CV 126.8%; P=0.0023).
Conclusion:
auriculotherapy effectively reduced anxiety levels. It proved to be safe and easy to apply, allowing nurses to perform this technique autonomously. A reduction of S100B was also evidenced, demonstrating possible prevention of neuronal damage.
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TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION12-04-2023
Web App for prediction of hospitalisation in Intensive Care Unit by covid-19
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220740
Abstract
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONWeb App for prediction of hospitalisation in Intensive Care Unit by covid-19
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220740
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0740
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Objective:
To develop a Web App from a predictive model to estimate the risk of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission for patients with covid-19.
Methods:
An applied technological production research was carried out with the development of Streamlit using Python, considering the decision tree model that presented the best performance (AUC 0.668).
Results:
Based on the variables associated with Precision Nursing, Streamlit stratifies patients admitted to clinical units who are most likely to be admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, serving as a decision-making support tool for healthcare professionals.
Final considerations:
The performance of the model may have been influenced by the start of vaccination during the data collection period, however, the Web App via Streamlit proved to be a feasible tool for presenting research results, due to the ease of understanding by nurses and its potential for supporting clinical decision-making.
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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 ARTICLE12-21-2020
Development of an appearance validity instrument for educational technology in health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190559
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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
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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
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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 -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-09-2020
Quality of life at work in a central sterile processing department
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(2):e20180792
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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
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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
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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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REVIEW12-21-2020
Strategies and competences of nurses in men’s health care: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190546
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REVIEWStrategies and competences of nurses in men’s health care: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190546
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0546
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Objectives:
to synthesize scientific evidence on nurses’ strategies and competencies in men’s health care.
Methods:
an integrative review carried out in seven databases, with a time frame from 2009 to 2019, using the descriptors “men’s health”, “professional competence”, “nursing”, “nursing care” and “male” in Portuguese and in English.
Results:
ten articles were selected, in which it was demonstrated that nursing professionals develop their professional practices with regard to men’s health care, in convergence with the general skills of the profession. The most used are health care; decision-making; Communication; administration; management; continuing education and leadership, consecutively.
Final Considerations:
professionals’ efforts to strengthen health actions, aimed at male needs, in accordance with the general skills of the profession and the principles and guidelines of the Brazilian National Policy for Comprehensive Care to Men’s Health.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2020
“The pen is the blade, my skin the paper”: risk factors for self-injury in adolescents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200578
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE“The pen is the blade, my skin the paper”: risk factors for self-injury in adolescents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200578
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0578
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Objective:
to describe the risk factors that influence the self-injury behavior of adolescents assisted at a Psychosocial Care Center for Children and Adolescents, according to subjects’ own perceptions.
Method:
a descriptive, exploratory, qualitative study carried out through medical records and a focus group with 07 adolescents. The statements were submitted to thematic content analysis.
Results:
in the risk factors category, four subcategories emerged: Family adversity factors; Social contagion; Adverse life events; Personal characteristics. Conflicts, lack of support, drug use in the family, meeting someone who cuts themselves, social networks, religiosity, history of sexual violence and bullying were identified as risk factors that influence self-injury.
Final Considerations:
adolescents pointed out the need for prejudice-free dialogues in schools, in health and family devices, configuring protective factors to avoid this practice that comes from several negative events throughout life.
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REVIEW11-25-2020
Auriculotherapy and reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190394
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REVIEWAuriculotherapy and reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190394
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0394
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Objectives:
to describe the scientific evidence on the use of auriculotherapy to reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults and the elderly.
Methods:
integrative literature review conducted in the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences, SciVerse Scopus and MEDLINE databases (via National Library of Medicine), in March 2019, with no time frame.
Results:
14 original scientific articles were analyzed, 64.3% of which were classified with level of evidence 2. All productions show the benefit of auriculotherapy in reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain, especially in the lumbar spine (42.9%). The treatment was developed in one or more sessions, using semi-permanent needles (42.9%) and electro-auriculotherapy (21.4%).
Conclusions:
auriculotherapy was effective in reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain, showing itself as an alternative to be used for the promotion and recovery of individuals’ health.
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REVIEW09-18-2020
Allocation of resources for health care in COVID-19 pandemic times: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200244
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REVIEWAllocation of resources for health care in COVID-19 pandemic times: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200244
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0244
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Objective:
To analyze information on resource allocation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, published in indexed scientific journals, from December 2019 to March 2020.
Methods:
This is an integrative literature review, which took place in March 2020. All databases were investigated and studies were found only in MEDLINE. After applying the established criteria, six articles were selected.
Results:
It was evident that the allocation of resources is carried out as the demands emerge. The fragility in presenting scientific-methodological evidence that can guide decision makers for assertive allocation of available resources is highlighted. The results showed that studies on this subject are incipient and need to be expanded.
Final considerations:
The need for health organizations and area authorities to be better prepared for the proper use of available resources, with allocation based on scientific evidence and maximization of resources is indicated.
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REFLECTION07-10-2020
In defense of the Unified Health System in the context of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200247
Abstract
REFLECTIONIn defense of the Unified Health System in the context of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200247
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0247
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Objective:
To discuss the political and structural conditions for establishing the Unified Health System (UHS – Sistema Único de Saúde, SUS) in coping with the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
Methods:
Theoretical-reflection study.
Results:
At the first moment named “The global and the local in facing the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic” is presented the health crisis that took place worldwide and the government actions to combat COVID-19. A second moment named “Between dismantling actions and resistance, the UHS is the best way to face the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic”, reflects on the neoliberal attacks on the health system and how it resists, remaining the main pandemic response strategy.
Conclusion:
The strengthening of democracy and the defense of the UHS are the way out of the crisis. It is believed that this reflection generates – in everyone who deals with caretaking – the political action, the ethical attitude, the desire for valorization and the spirit of struggle in defense of the UHS and human life.
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REVIEW05-28-2021
Scientific production about palliative care and communication in online journals: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(2):e20190378
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REVIEWScientific production about palliative care and communication in online journals: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(2):e20190378
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0378
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Objectives:
to characterize publications about palliative care and communication, with an emphasis on the approaches addressed, disseminated in online journals.
Methods:
it is a scope review, in which the mnemonic strategy Problem, Concept and Context was used, based on database research. The sample consisted of 86 publications.
Results:
most publications were written in the English language, published in the journal BMC Palliative Care, and with level of evidence IV. As for the approaches approached, the following stand out: Importance of communication in palliative care; Breaking the bad news in palliative care; Training professionals/staff to communicate in palliative care; and Communication strategies in palliative care.
Final Considerations:
the review made it possible to map a significant number of publications on palliative care and communication. It is recommended to produce new studies with better scientific evidence that guide the assistance of health professionals.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-13-2019
Quality of life in the climacteric of nurses working in primary care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:154-161
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEQuality of life in the climacteric of nurses working in primary care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:154-161
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0306
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Objective:
to evaluate the quality of life of primary care nurses in the climacteric.
Method:
A cross-sectional descriptive-analytic study, performed with 98 female nurses, aged 40-65 years, using the WHOQOL-Bref questionnaire.
Results:
the worst level of quality of life was observed for professionals aged 50-59 years, non-white, specialists, divorced or widowed, with children, a lower income, with another employment relationship, a weekly workload of more than 40 hours, who consumed alcoholic beverages weekly, with chronic disease, in continuous use of medications, sedentary, who did not menstruate and did not receive hormonal treatment, and who went through menopause between the ages of 43-47 years.
Conclusion:
Although the variables “physical activity” and “age” have a statistically significant association with quality of life, other variables seem to interfere in these professionals’ lives, indicating the need for a more critical and deep reflection on these relations.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-21-2020
Incontinence associated dermatitis in elderly people admitted to a university hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190374
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEIncontinence associated dermatitis in elderly people admitted to a university hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190374
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0374
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Objective:
To identify the frequency and factors associated to incontinence associated dermatitis in elderly people.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study with 202 elderly patients admitted to a university hospital between September 2017 and January 2018. Data collection included: cognitive screening, sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire. It was performed exploratory and descriptive analysis, where prevalence and ratios (PR) were calculated.
Results:
Prevalence of injury was 9.4%, age range 70-79 years (13.5%), African American (21.4%), hospitalization period ≥ 21 days (44.4%), in use of nasogastric tube (33.3%), medical device (11.3%), restricted mobility (18.5%). It was associated with hospitalization period, use of nasogastric tube, restricted mobility, medical devices, and cognition.
Conclusion:
It was confirmed an average frequency of incontinence associated dermatitis in elderly patients and association to factors such as hospitalization period, immobility, cognition, use of nasogastric tube and devices. It must be highlighted the importance of prevention measures, early detection, assessment and monitoring of this type of injury.
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