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01-01-2015
Adverse events and safety in nursing care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):144-154
Abstract
Adverse events and safety in nursing care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):144-154
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680120i
Views0See moreObjective:
to identify the scientific publications about adverse events in nursing care in adult hospitalized patients and discuss the main adverse events in nursing care.
Method:
Integrative revision with a qualitative approach. The data were collected at LILACS, MEDLINE, BDENF and the library SCIELO and were submitted to thematic analysis.
Results:
three categories were developed: Adverse events in nursing care; The main causes of the adverse events in nursing care; Attitude of nursing professionals in face of errors. The main events were identified in nursing care with emphasis on the medication error, the failure to perform dressings and falls of patients. The importance of instruments was emphasized for notification of adverse events in the institutions. However the fear of punishment on professionals stimulates the underreporting of events.
Conclusion:
it is important to discuss effective prevention strategies that ensure patient safety in healthcare institutions.
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01-01-2015
Staphylococcus aureus meticilino resistente adquirido na comunidade: um problema mundial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):136-143
Abstract
Staphylococcus aureus meticilino resistente adquirido na comunidade: um problema mundial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):136-143
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680119p
Views0Objetivo:
descrever a epidemiologia dos casos de CA-MRSA no Brasil de forma a compreender sua ocorrência, fatores de risco associados e formas de manejo em relação à situação mundial.
Método:
revisão integrativa e para seleção dos estudos utilizou-se as bases de dados: Scopus, Science direct, Isi Web of Knowledge, PUBMED e BVS.
Resultados:
foram identificados dez artigos nacionais que descreveram 21 casos de CA-MRSA principalmente em crianças, adolescentes e adultos com quadro de infecção de pele e tecidos moles evoluindo para infecções graves relacionados ao clone Oceania Southwest Pacific Clone (OSPC) que resultaram em hospitalização.
Conclusão:
apesar do CA-MRSA ser considerado um micro-organismo de relevância mundial verificou-se a escassez de dados publicados sobre sua epidemiologia no Brasil, o que dificultam o delineamento da realidade do país frente ao CA-MRSA.
Keywords:Controle de InfecçõesFarmacorresistência BacterianaInfecções Comunitárias AdquiridasStaphylococcus Aureus Resistente à MeticilinaSee more -
01-01-2015
Prevention and non-pharmacological management of pain in newborns
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):131-135
Abstract
Prevention and non-pharmacological management of pain in newborns
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):131-135
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680118i
Views0See moreObjective:
to describe the main non-pharmacological interventions for pain relief in newborns available in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Method:
an exploratory search of the MedLine, Lilacs and Scielo online databases was conducted to retrieve references of studies published from 2004 to 2013.
Results:
several non-pharmacological interventions were shown to be effective, to represent low risk for neonates and to have a low operational cost. The ones most often discussed in the literature were: oral administration of glucose/sucrose, non-nutritive sucking, breastfeeding, skin-to-skin contact, facilitated tucking and swaddling.
Conclusion:
healthcare teams should be familiar with these methods and use them more effectively in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit daily routines, so as to ensure that newborns receive qualified and more human care.
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01-01-2015
BANFISA e (IN)DICA-SUS na graduação em saúde: o lúdico e a construção de aprendizados
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):124-130
Abstract
BANFISA e (IN)DICA-SUS na graduação em saúde: o lúdico e a construção de aprendizados
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):124-130
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680117i
Views0See moreObjectives:
to analyze the learning built during the matches of the games by students of the subject Gestão de Políticas Públicas em Saúde at the Universidade de Brasília.
Method:
exploratory, descriptive research, in a qualitative approach, with 26 students from various graduation courses in health, using a questionnaire and participant observation.
Results:
participants reinvented rules, related issues addressed in the games to the reality, interacted with colleagues and had fun throughout the match. Comparing the games in relation to ludicity, the BANFISA was more attractive than the (IN) DICA-SUS, although they are complementary.
Conclusions:
learning constructed by the students goes beyond the content of the subject; involve the active participation in group and creativity.
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01-01-2015
Chinese auriculotherapy to improve quality of life of nursing team
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):117-123
Abstract
Chinese auriculotherapy to improve quality of life of nursing team
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):117-123
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680116p
Views0See moreObjective:
to evaluated the effi cacy of auriculotherapy for improving quality of life and reducing stress in nursing staff.
Method:
single-blind radomizad clinical trail envolving 175 subjects randomized in: Control (G1), Protocol Group (G2) and without Protocol Group (G3). They were evaluated by the Stress Symptoms List and SF36v2 at baseline, after 12 sessions and follow up (30 days), between January and July 2012.
Results:
both intervention groups reduced stress (p <0.05) with greater effect for G3 (d = 1.15). G3 was also higher for improving life quality especially the physical domain (p = 0.05).
Conclusion:
individualized auriculotherapy (G3) had greater effect compared to the protocol auriculotherapy (G2) for reducing stress and improving life quality.
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01-01-2015
Adherence to foot self-care in diabetes mellitus patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):111-116
Abstract
Adherence to foot self-care in diabetes mellitus patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):111-116
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680115p
Views1See moreObjective:
to analyze the self-care of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Family Health Strategy in Teresina-PI.
Method:
search cross selected by simple random sampling, 331 people with diabetes mellitus. Data collection took place from August to December 2012 with the use of Self-Care Activities Questionnaire with Diabetes and structured instrument for recording information socioeconomic and guidance received by the professional nurse.
Results:
the data revealed that patients have poor adherence to blood glucose monitoring, the physical exercise and foot care, but with good adherence to the medication. Only 38.7% of the sample examined the feet of fi ve to seven days a week. Statistically signifi cant association between self-care activities with their feet and orientations of nurses (p < 0,05).
Conclusion:
that there is need to raise awareness with regard to the development of skills for self-care.
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01-01-2015
Patients with disorders of consciousness: vital, facial and muscular responses to music or messages
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):102-110
Abstract
Patients with disorders of consciousness: vital, facial and muscular responses to music or messages
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):102-110
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680114p
Views1See morePurposes:
to compare vital signs, facial expression and basal electroneurographic signs with measures during stimuli music, message or “silence” in coma patients, vegetative status or sedated; and relating the score of Glasgow Results Scale with the intervention realized.
Method:
a Monoblind Transversal Controlled Clinical Trial to researcher. The distribution, among the three groups, was randomized (experiment with music, experiment with message or control). Two assessments (sessions) were performed with interval of 40 minutes on the same day.
Results:
most of the 76 patients were male, between 18 to 36 years old and hospitalized due to trauma. Statistically signifi cant changes were found in the variables referred to temperature, facial expression, electroneurography and Glasgow Results Scale; more frequent alterations in second session, in coma and vegetative patients, in frontal muscles and in experiment group.
Conclusions:
the facial expression and the electroneurography seem to be more trustworthy variables than vital signs to evaluate consciousness.
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01-01-2015
Prevalence of minor psychiatric disorders in socio-educational agents in the state of Rio Grande do Sul
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):93-101
Abstract
Prevalence of minor psychiatric disorders in socio-educational agents in the state of Rio Grande do Sul
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):93-101
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680113p
Views0See moreObjective:
to determine the prevalence and factors associated with minor psychiatric disorders (MPD) in socio-educational agents.
Method:
it is a cross-sectional study with 381 socio-educational agents the Centers for Socio-Educational Services in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The Brazilian versions of the Scale of Demand-control-social support at work and the Self Reporting Questionnaire-20 have been applied.
Results:
the results showed a prevalence of suspicion MPD of 50.1%. They showed to be related to suspicion of MPD : being female (55.7%), having age up to 44 years old (58.5%), no physical activity (57.4%), do not have time for leisure (75%), make use of medication (61.4%), require medical attention (56.9%) and psychological counseling (72.7%), not being satisfied with the workplace (61.7%) and need for time off from work (65.6%).
Conclusion:
the study provides important data about the mental health of agents, showing the need for the involvement of managers and of the health service of worker’s health in planning actions to promote health of these workers.
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01-01-2016
Nurses’ performance on indigenous and African-Brazilian health care practices
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):840-846
Abstract
Nurses’ performance on indigenous and African-Brazilian health care practices
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):840-846
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690504
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Objective:
to analyze the performance of nurses from the Estratégia Saúde da Família (Family Health Strategy) on health care practices rooted in African and Indigenous cultures.
Methods:
Thematic Oral History was used and interviews were conducted with seven participants, who worked with Primary Health Care in Northeastern Brazil. The analysis was based on Leininger’s Theory of Cultural Care and the intercultural concept of human rights, among others.
Results:
nurses are unaware of the religious and historical context of the ethnic groups cared for and do not appreciate their self-care practices in areas with a predominance of African and indigenous cultures. These practices coexist with the hegemonic biomedical model.
Conclusion:
the debate on cultural competence in the context of professional qualification and exercise is required, aiming to promote the nursing work in the perspective of diversity and comprehensiveness of health care.
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01-01-2016
Accessibility assessment of assistive technology for the hearing impaired
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):833-839
Abstract
Accessibility assessment of assistive technology for the hearing impaired
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):833-839
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690503
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Objective:
to assess the automatic accessibility of assistive technology in online courses for the hearing impaired.
Method:
evaluation study guided by the Assessment and Maintenance step proposed in the Model of Development of Digital Educational Material. The software Assessor and Simulator for the Accessibility of Sites (ASES) was used to analyze the online course “Education on Sexual and Reproductive Health: the use of condoms” according to the accessibility standards of national and international websites.
Results:
an error report generated by the program identified, in each didactic module, one error and two warnings related to two international principles and six warnings involved with six national recommendations. The warnings relevant to hearing-impaired people were corrected, and the course was considered accessible by automatic assessment.
Conclusion:
we concluded that the pages of the course were considered, by the software used, appropriate to the standards of web accessibility.
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01-01-2016
Functional disability: health conditions and physical activity practice in older adults
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):825-832
Abstract
Functional disability: health conditions and physical activity practice in older adults
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):825-832
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690502
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Objective:
to verify the prevalence of functional disability among older adults and how it can affect their health conditions and the regular practice of physical activities.
Method:
this is a household and cross-sectional study conducted with older adults of both sexes. We verified the variables associated with functional disability by Poisson’s regression.
Results:
around 420 older adults participated in this study (68.1% of them being women). We observed a statistically significant association between functional disability, the number of chronic diseases, self-assessed health conditions, and the practice of physical activities; the latter only being found among men. Older adults who reported presenting four or more chronic diseases, self-assessed their health conditions as poor, and were not used to practice physical activities, showing high prevalence of functional disability.
Conclusion:
considering the changeable character of these variables, we recommend that prevention actions be taken, mainly at primary level, to delay the emergence of disability.
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01-01-2016
Organizational culture of a psychiatric hospital and resilience of nursing workers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):817-824
Abstract
Organizational culture of a psychiatric hospital and resilience of nursing workers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):817-824
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690501
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Objective:
to analyze the organizational culture of a psychiatric hospital and identify the capacity of resilience of nursing workers.
Method:
quantitative research. For data collection, were used the Brazilian Instrument for Evaluation of Organizational Culture (IBACO – Instrumento Brasileiro para Avaliação da Cultura Organizacional) and the Resilience Scale (RS).
Results:
participants reported the existence of centralization of power and devaluation of workers, despite recognizing the existence of collaboration at work and practices for improving interpersonal relations. In relation to the capacity of resilience, 50% of workers showed high level, and 42.9% a medium level of resilience. The correlation tests revealed negative values between the IBACO and RS domains, indicating that the lower the appreciation of individuals in the institution, the greater their capacity of resilience.
Conclusion:
the organizational values reflect the work organization model in the institution that devalues the workers’ needs and requires greater capacity of resilience.
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01-01-2016
Making our nursing research matter
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):813-814
Abstract
Making our nursing research matter
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):813-814
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0156
Views0Nurses worldwide are being increasingly exposed to new and interesting research methodologies. At the same time, they are feeling considerable pressure to ensure that the studies they propose are sufficiently methodologically rigorous to pass the scrutiny of review for funding or publication. In this context, it is increasingly important to remind ourselves that methodological rigor […]See more -
01-01-2016
Fazendo nossa pesquisa em enfermagem ser relevante
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):813-814
Abstract
Fazendo nossa pesquisa em enfermagem ser relevante
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(5):813-814
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2015-0156
Views0Enfermeiros em todo o mundo estão cada vez mais expostos a metodologias de pesquisa novas e interessantes. Ao mesmo tempo, sentem uma pressão considerável para assegurar que os estudos a que se propõem são suficientemente rigorosos metodologicamente para passar pelo crivo de avaliação para fomento ou publicação. Nesse contexto, é cada vez mais importante lembrarmos […]See more -
01-01-2016
O Espiritismo como terapia no cuidado em saúde na epilepsia
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):804-810
Abstract
O Espiritismo como terapia no cuidado em saúde na epilepsia
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):804-810
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690425i
Views0See moreRESUMEN
Objetivo:
presentar una breve historia del Espiritismo, la visión de la epilepsia por el Espiritismo, y el potencial de la espiritualidade y religiosidad como tratamientos complementarios y coadyuvantes de la epilepsia.
Método:
esta es una breve revisión del impacto de la fe, la espiritualidad y religiosidad, en particular la filosofía espiritual como tratamiento complementario de los trastornos neurológicos (centrada especialmente en la epilepsia) y la salud mental. Para esto, se realizó una revisión de la religiosidad/espiritualidad y la epilepsia en la base de datos PubMed y SciELO.
Conclusión:
el ejercicio de la espiritualidad y la religiosidad puede ser una estrategia de afrontamiento y tratamiento positivo para apoyar la terapia tradicional de los pacientes con epilepsia y otros trastornos neurológicos. Sin embargo, es necesario desmitificar muchas creencias sobre la epilepsia así como mejorar el conocimiento sobre este importante aspecto de la dimensión de salud entre profesionales, cuidadores y pacientes para explorar su potencial para el tratamiento y el apoyo.
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REVIEW01-01-2016
The Spiritism as therapy in the health care in the epilepsy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):804-810
Abstract
REVIEWThe Spiritism as therapy in the health care in the epilepsy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):804-810
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690425i
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Objective:
to present a brief history of Spiritism, the vision of epilepsy by Spiritism, and the potential of spirituality and religiosity care as complementary and coadjutants treatments in epilepsy.
Method:
this is a brief review about the impact of faith, spirituality, and religiosity, particularly the Spiritism philosophy as complementary treatment to neurological disorders (particularly focusing on epilepsy) and mental health. We conduct a review of published articles (about religion/spirituality and epilepsy) in the Pubmed and SciELO databases.
Conclusion:
the exercise of spirituality and religiosity can be a positive coping strategy to support the traditional therapy of patients with epilepsy and other neurological disorders. However, it is necessary to demystify myths and beliefs about the epilepsy and improve knowledge about this important health dimension among professionals, patients, and caregivers to explore their full treatment and supportive potential.
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06-01-2015
Workers of CEASA: factors associated with fatigue and work ability
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):460-466
Abstract
Workers of CEASA: factors associated with fatigue and work ability
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):460-466
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680312i
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Objective:
to investigate the socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle and health conditions related to fatigue and the work ability.
Method:
a cross-sectional study was conducted in 2011 and the sample was composed by 90 workers from the supply center of Campinas. Three questionnaires were used: Fatigue; Work ability index; and socio-demographic characteristics.
Results:
in the univariate regression analysis, the variables associated with work ability were: education, use of medicine, stress, pain in the last six months and pain in the last week. In univariate regression analysis the variables associated with fatigue were: education, stress, sleepiness, pain in the last six months, pain in the last week and health problems.
Conclusion:
these results indicate the need for health promotion program implementation among these workers.
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06-01-2015
Nursing Terminology defines domestic violence against children and adolescents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):452-459
Abstract
Nursing Terminology defines domestic violence against children and adolescents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):452-459
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680311i
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Objective:
Identifi cation of terminology relating to nursing practices aimed at children and adolescents at risk of domestic violence.
Methods:
bibliographic descriptive research which selected 40 articles from the Virtual Health Library on domestic violence against children and adolescents, its manifestations, causes, and consequences, in association with nursing procedures for its confrontation and prevention, and which also identifi ed terminology via computer tools.
Results:
17,365 terms that, after standardization and uniformity procedures, resulted in a listing of 915 terms.
Conclusion:
The terminology selected focused on the individual biopsychic nexus and the historic manifestation of this phenomenon was partially identifi ed in terms that appear less frequently in these articles, thereby explaining the contradiction between the formal identifi cation logic of such terminology and the dialectic logic that recognizes the historic reasons for, and dynamicity of, such phenomena.
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06-01-2015
Instrumento para avaliação de estilo de vida sedentário em pacientes com hipertensão
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):445-451
Abstract
Instrumento para avaliação de estilo de vida sedentário em pacientes com hipertensão
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):445-451
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680310i
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Objetivo:
este artículo describe la precisión diagnóstica del International Physical Activity Questionnaire en la identifi cación del diagnóstico enfermero Estilo de vida sedentario.
Método:
un estudio de precisión diagnóstica se desarrolló con 240 individuos con hipertensión arterial establecida. El análisis de precisión diagnóstica se basó en medidas de sensibilidad, especifi cidad, valores predictivos, razones de verosimilitud, efi ciencia, odds ratio diagnóstica, índice de Youden y área bajo la curva característica receptor-operador.
Resultados:
diferencias estadísticas entre los sexos se observaron para las actividades intensidad moderada y la actividad física total. La edad se correlacionó negativamente con la actividad de intensidad moderada y la actividad física total.
Conclusión:
el análisis del área bajo la curva característica receptor-operador para las actividades de intensidad moderada, de caminar, y la actividad física total mostró que el International Physical Activity Questionnaire presenta moderada capacidad para clasificar correctamente los sujetos con y sin el estilo de vida sedentario.
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06-01-2015
Instrument for evaluation of sedentary lifestyle in patients with high blood pressure
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):445-451
Abstract
Instrument for evaluation of sedentary lifestyle in patients with high blood pressure
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):445-451
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680310i
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Objective:
this article describes the diagnostic accuracy of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire to identify the nursing diagnosis of sedentary lifestyle.
Method:
a diagnostic accuracy study was developed with 240 individuals with established high blood pressure. The analysis of diagnostic accuracy was based on measures of sensitivity, specifi city, predictive values, likelihood ratios, effi ciency, diagnostic odds ratio, Youden index, and area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve.
Results:
statistical differences between genders were observed for activities of moderate intensity and for total physical activity. Age was negatively correlated with activities of moderate intensity and total physical activity.
Conclusion:
the analysis of area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve for moderate intensity activities, walking, and total physical activity showed that the International Physical Activity Questionnaire present moderate capacity to correctly classify individuals with and without sedentary lifestyle.
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06-01-2015
Potentialities and weaknesses in the care network of people with HIV/AIDS
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):438-444
Abstract
Potentialities and weaknesses in the care network of people with HIV/AIDS
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):438-444
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680309i
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Objective:
to understand the strengths and weaknesses in the care network of people with HIV/AIDS in a referral center in the state of Santa Catarina-SC.
Method:
participants were eight subjects and their care network, totaling 18 participants. Data were collected through interviews and examined by content analysis, theoretically supported by symbolic interaction.
Results:
the analysis resulted in the following categories: The network offering care to people with acquired immunodefi ciency syndrome, and Facing Barriers in care, which refl ect the strengths and weaknesses in the care network. The fi rst depicts the provision of emotional and humanized care, and the second a restricted network formed by health professionals and a family member.
Conclusion:
the professional care network is important, despite the increased number of assistances in a physical structure and amount of professionals who no longer meet the growing demand.
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06-01-2015
AIDS epidemic in the triple frontier: subsidies for professional practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):429-437
Abstract
AIDS epidemic in the triple frontier: subsidies for professional practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):429-437
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680308i
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Objective:
to analyze the AIDS epidemic trend from 1988 to 2012, in a tri-border area.
Method:
Ecological time-series study with data from the Department of informatics from the Brazilian Unifi ed Health System (SUS).
Results:
A total of 1427 cases of AIDS were registered, and 82.1% were aged 20-49 years and 56% in males. The relationship man/woman went from 9/1 to 1/1 and increased the number of cases among individuals with more years of education, also, people aged more than 50 years old the age group from 20 to 34 years old. The most common exposure category was heterosexual, significantly higher among women; on the other hand, drug injection use was associated with male gender.
Conclusion:
seeking to embrace the changes in the epidemiological scenario of AIDS, nursing professionals should implement intervention strategies for people identified as the most vulnerable to HIV infection.
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06-01-2015
The Informal Caregiver Burden Assessment Questionnaire: validation for Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):421-428
Abstract
The Informal Caregiver Burden Assessment Questionnaire: validation for Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):421-428
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680307i
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Objectives:
to analyze the dimensionality, convergent construct validity and internal consistency of the Informal Caregiver Burden Assessment Questionnaire (QASCI) after its semantic adaptation to Brazil.
Method:
this methodological study was developed with 132 informal caregivers of elders who are dependent of help for basic or instrumental activities of daily living, in a capital city in Northeast Brazil. Quality of life measures related to health, anxiety and depression were used in the analysis of the convergent construct validity of the QASCI.
Results:
the results of the instrument construct validation evidenced statistically signifi cant correlations with the three measures. The confi rmatory factor analysis evidenced good adjustment of the theoretical model of seven factors (domains) of the version used in the group studied. Cronbach’s alpha for the scale total was 0.92.
Conclusion:
the Brazilian version of the QASCI was considered to be valid and reliable for assessing the burden of informal elder caregivers.
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06-01-2015
Study of billing audits in a teaching hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):414-420
Abstract
Study of billing audits in a teaching hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):414-420
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680306i
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Objectives:
to determine which component items of hospital bills, examined by nurse auditors, were adjusted the most during pre-analysis; to identify the impact upon revenue caused by the adjustments to bills analyzed by physician and nurse auditors; and to identify disallowances related to items checked by the audit team.
Method:
quantitative, exploratory, descriptive, singlecase study.
Results:
after analysis of 2,613 bills, it was found that the item most included by nurses was gas (90.5%) and the most excluded was inpatient drugs (41.2%). Hemodynamics materials, gases and equipment had the greatest impact on upward adjustments. Downward adjustments were the result of improper entries on bills and did not generate revenue losses. Of total disallowances, 52.24% were related to the pre-analysis of nurses and 47.76% to that of physicians.
Conclusion:
this study of the pre-analysis process provides input that enhances knowledge about hospital bill audits.
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