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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-22-2024
Prevalence of prescription and effectiveness of analgesia for treating vaginal delivery pain
- Juan Ignacio Calcagno
, - Sarah Iribarren ,
- Cristiane Flora Villarreal ,
- Patricia Santos de Oliveira ,
- Amado Nizarala de Ávila
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEPrevalence of prescription and effectiveness of analgesia for treating vaginal delivery pain
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230327
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0327
- Juan Ignacio Calcagno ,
- Sarah Iribarren ,
- Cristiane Flora Villarreal ,
- Patricia Santos de Oliveira ,
- Amado Nizarala de Ávila
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Objectives:
to assess pain management during labor.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study was carried out by reviewing medical records and conducting postpartum interviews. Prevalence and effectiveness of analgesia were assessed.
Results:
the prevalence of non-pharmacological analgesia was 61.86% of 215 women in labor in Obstetric Center and 82.51% of 62 in midwife-led unit. Prevalence of severe pain, on the Visual Analogue Scale, before and after non-pharmacological analgesia, was from 92.16% to 64.04% (p=0.00) in Obstetric Center and from 85.96% to 52.63% (p=0.01) in midwife-led unit. Prevalence of pharmacological analgesia in Obstetric Centers was 15.81%, with no variation in severe pain (p=0.57). Patients’ request for analgesia was associated with education (p=0.00) and pain intensity (p=0.02).
Conclusions:
non-pharmacological analgesia improved pain intensity. Prevalence of pharmacological analgesic prescription was lower than that identified in developed countries. Pain management needs to consider the preferences and needs of women in labor.
- Juan Ignacio Calcagno
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11-22-2024
Social Technology in the Prevention of Adolescent Violence: documentary production
- Daiane de Paulo Paltanin Silva ,
- Laura Christina Macedo ,
- Rafaela Gessner Lourenço ,
- Thammy Novakovski dos Santos
Abstract
Social Technology in the Prevention of Adolescent Violence: documentary production
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230298
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0298
- Daiane de Paulo Paltanin Silva ,
- Laura Christina Macedo ,
- Rafaela Gessner Lourenço ,
- Thammy Novakovski dos Santos
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Objective:
To report the development of a technological innovation in the form of a documentary, aimed at disseminating actions for preventing violence against adolescents within the context of Primary Health Care.
Methods:
The documentary was developed through action research and interventions with adolescents in the territory of a Health Unit, conducted between 2020 and 2022, using Social Technology as both an action strategy and a conceptual reference.
Results:
The Social Technology proposal, created through workshops and seminars, resulted in a documentary focusing on violence prevention, involving 48 adolescents. The documentary’s script, collectively developed, portrays a soccer match between teams symbolizing peace and violence, with peace ultimately prevailing. The documentary is six minutes long.
Final Considerations:
The documentary has proven to be an effective Social Technology tool among adolescents, as it fosters critical thinking, is accessible, has potential for digital dissemination, and appeals to the target audience.
- Daiane de Paulo Paltanin Silva
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-22-2024
Knowledge sharing: nurse managers’ practices
- Ana Lúcia Arcanjo Oliveira Cordeiro ,
- Rosana Maria de Oliveira Silva ,
- Josicélia Dumêt Fernandes ,
- Gilberto Tadeu Reis da Silva
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEKnowledge sharing: nurse managers’ practices
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230287
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0287
- Ana Lúcia Arcanjo Oliveira Cordeiro ,
- Rosana Maria de Oliveira Silva ,
- Josicélia Dumêt Fernandes ,
- Gilberto Tadeu Reis da Silva
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Objective:
To analyze how management practices for sharing knowledge are developed in public hospitals in the context of nursing.
Methods:
Qualitative research, carried out with 15 nurse managers from six public hospitals, from July to September 2022. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed according to content analysis and in a model for sharing knowledge at work.
Results:
Knowledge sharing in nursing occurs through intraand extra-organizational training (training, courses and events), use of digital communication tools (media and social networks) and individual and collective contact between professionals during the service (experiences, exchange of experiences and assessment feedback).
Final considerations:
Sharing knowledge is relevant to nursing work. To improve it, it must be understood that effective sharing occurs from person to person, in their daily practices, and must be conducted as a strategically planned process by nurse managers.
- Ana Lúcia Arcanjo Oliveira Cordeiro
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-22-2024
Transitions experienced by people living with limitations resulting from leprosy: a research-care study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230229
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLETransitions experienced by people living with limitations resulting from leprosy: a research-care study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230229
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0229
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Objective:
to understand the transitional processes that affect the adaptation of people who live with limitations resulting from leprosy.
Methods:
This is a qualitative study based on the precepts of Transition Theory, mediated by care-research, with 24 people with limitations resulting from leprosy in an ex-hospital colony in Piauí. Semi-structured interviews were carried out. The interviews were analyzed using Iramuteq software.
Results:
the researched-caregivers experienced the four types of transitions, including feelings of fear, worry, loneliness, hopelessness, guilt and a tendency to hide the diagnosis. Breakdowns and resignation were revealed, with spirituality, adaptation to the new life situation and acceptance as facilitating conditions for coping with the transitional process, with a consequent improvement in quality of life.
Final considerations:
the transitional processes had a positive significance, since they contributed to adaptation and the achievement of quality of life.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-22-2024
Study for the validation of evaluation indicators of electronic health records in immunization: Delphi technique
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230112
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEStudy for the validation of evaluation indicators of electronic health records in immunization: Delphi technique
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230112
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0112
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Objective:
To develop and validate indicators for the evaluation of computerized systems in vaccination rooms.
Methods:
Methodological study. From the construction of a logical model for managing information produced in computerized systems in vaccination rooms, an evaluation indicator matrix was developed, and its contents were validated by specialists using the Delphi method. The degree of relevance and clarity were judged, using the following parameters: agreement percentage ≥ 90%; content validity index > 0.78. Internal consistency was tested using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.93.
Results:
Of the 55 proposed indicators, 48 were validated and composed the final matrix, with 13 in the structure dimension, 29 in the process dimension, and six in the outcome dimension.
Conclusion:
The set of indicators shows validity and high reliability, and can be used to evaluate computerized systems in vaccination rooms throughout the country, as it adhered to the recommendations of the National Immunization Program.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-22-2024
Interpersonal violence in the state of Espírito Santo: analysis of mandatory notifications between 2011 and 2018
- Franciéle Marabotti Costa Leite ,
- Luíza Eduarda Portes Ribeiro ,
- Tiffani Matos Oliveira ,
- Evellym Souza Correa ,
- Márcia Regina de Oliveira Pedroso , [ … ],
- Dherik Fraga Santos
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEInterpersonal violence in the state of Espírito Santo: analysis of mandatory notifications between 2011 and 2018
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230081
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0081
- Franciéle Marabotti Costa Leite ,
- Luíza Eduarda Portes Ribeiro ,
- Tiffani Matos Oliveira ,
- Evellym Souza Correa ,
- Márcia Regina de Oliveira Pedroso ,
- Dherik Fraga Santos
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Objective:
To identify the frequency of notifications of interpersonal violence in Espírito Santo from 2011 to 2018, and the factors associated with this issue.
Methods:
This is a cross-sectional study in which all cases of interpersonal violence from the Information System for Notifiable Diseases in the state of Espírito Santo during the period from 2011 to 2018 were analyzed. Absolute and relative frequencies and 95% confidence intervals were calculated, as well as Poisson regression.
Results:
During the analyzed period, 27,277 cases were reported in Espírito Santo (P: 75%; 95% CI: 74.5-75.4), being more prevalent among females, children, and the elderly, individuals of black/mixed race, people without disabilities, and residents of urban areas. Regarding the perpetrator, there was a higher prevalence of individuals aged 25 years and older, males, with a current or former intimate partner relationship with the victim, and suspected alcohol use at the time of the aggression. In terms of the characteristics of the aggression, there was a higher prevalence of repeat violence, involving a single aggressor, and occurring in the residence.
Conclusions:
The notification of interpersonal violence in Espírito Santo showed a high prevalence and was associated with characteristics of the victim, aggressor, and event. This scenario reinforces the need for interventions such as professional qualification, expansion of intersectoral actions, and reformulation of public policies.
- Franciéle Marabotti Costa Leite
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-22-2024
Sociodemographic and occupational influences on health professionals’ quality of life
- Alberto de Oliveira Redü ,
- Daiani Modernel Xavier ,
- Marcela Amaral Daoud ,
- Pâmela Kath de Oliveira Nörnberg ,
- Natália Sperli Geraldes Marin dos Santos Sasaki , [ … ],
- Luciano Garcia Lourenção
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLESociodemographic and occupational influences on health professionals’ quality of life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(4):e20240010
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0010
- Alberto de Oliveira Redü ,
- Daiani Modernel Xavier ,
- Marcela Amaral Daoud ,
- Pâmela Kath de Oliveira Nörnberg ,
- Natália Sperli Geraldes Marin dos Santos Sasaki ,
- Geovane Mendes Farias ,
- Luciano Garcia Lourenção
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Objective:
To analyze the sociodemographic and occupational influences on health professionals’ quality of life.
Method:
This descriptive-exploratory, cross-sectional, analytical, and quantitative study addressed 94 health workers, including nursing technicians, nurses, and physical therapists working in Intensive Care Units in a town in the extreme south of Brazil in 2023. The student’s t-test and Spearman correlation were used.
Results:
A significant positive correlation was found between being a woman and the psychological domain and between income and the social and environmental domain while working hours were inversely related to general QoL. Additionally, workload negatively impacted the physical, psychological, and general QOL, furniture negatively influenced the psychological domain, and equipment was negatively associated with the physical and psychological domain.
Conclusion:
The characteristics of the work environment interfere with several areas of quality of life.
- Alberto de Oliveira Redü
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REVIEW11-22-2024
Concept analysis of youth: understanding the plurality of subjects
- André Ribeiro de Castro Júnior ,
- Moziane Mendonça de Araújo ,
- Fabiane do Amaral Gubert ,
- Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes ,
- Viviane Martins da Silva , [ … ],
- Cristiana Brasil de Almeida Rebouças
Abstract
REVIEWConcept analysis of youth: understanding the plurality of subjects
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(4):e20240002
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0002
- André Ribeiro de Castro Júnior ,
- Moziane Mendonça de Araújo ,
- Fabiane do Amaral Gubert ,
- Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes ,
- Viviane Martins da Silva ,
- Cristiana Brasil de Almeida Rebouças
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Objective:
To analyze the concept of “youth.”
Methods:
This is a concept analysis guided by the method proposed by Walker and Avant, operationalized through an integrative literature review. The search in scientific databases was carried out using the descriptors: youth; young; adolescence. To compose the literary corpus, 22 studies were selected.
Results:
Various factors were found in the antecedents that influence the separation of youth groups, contributing to the heterogenization of this population. The attributes include characteristics that comprise the formation of youth groups, especially the idea of shared experiences and social construction, as well as the consequences of the mentioned concept. After systematizing the variables, the analysis was conducted, highlighting the conceptions that influence youth.
Conclusion:
The study demonstrated the multifactorial complexity of the formulation of the concept of youth, highlighting various factors that contribute to this construction. For nursing, this conceptual field allows for an understanding of the population and effective engagement with this group.
- André Ribeiro de Castro Júnior
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01-01-2016
Public actions for control of breast cancer in Brazil: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):793-803
Abstract
Public actions for control of breast cancer in Brazil: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):793-803
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690424i
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Objective:
to analyze the scientific production on “breast cancer” in the period from 2002 to 2013 and determine the public policies for screening and early diagnosis of breast cancer.
Method:
this is an integrative literature review conducted in the databases MEDLINE, LILACS, SciELO and Google Scholar. Inclusion criteria: year and period of publication; availability of the full article; publication in Brazil; and the cross-check of the keywords Breast Cancer, Primary Health Care, Screening Programs, and Early Detection of Cancer.
Results:
after analysis, four thematic categories were obtained: breast self-examination, clinical examination of breast, mammography, and factors that hinder the adherence to the screening.
Conclusion:
health professionals have deficits of knowledge on the area, indicating the need for other studies on the subject addressed and greater investment in continuing education of professionals.
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01-01-2016
Nursing diagnoses in patients with cerebral vascular accident: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):785-792
Abstract
Nursing diagnoses in patients with cerebral vascular accident: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):785-792
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690423i
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Objective:
to verify the nursing diagnoses in patients affected by CVAs.
Method:
this is an integrative review of the literature. The search was conducted on LILACS, Scielo, Medline, CINAHL, and Scopus databases between February and March 2015, using the following keywords: “Enfermagem”, “Acidente Vascular Cerebral”, “Diagnóstico de Enfermagem”; and “Nursing”, “Stroke”, and “Nursing Diagnosis”.
Results:
we found 9 articles published between 2009 and 2015; most of them were Brazilian, cross-sectional, and exploratory, with a level of evidence of 6. The evidence from the publications was classified as: “Evaluation and validation of specific nursing diagnoses for subjects affected by CVAs” and “Application of the nursing process on subjects affected by CVAs”.
Conclusion:
we noticed the publications focused on nursing diagnoses related to motor disorders, such as risk of falls and impaired physical mobility. Domains regarding safety/protection (domain 11) and sleep/resting (domain 4) were present in most evaluated publications.
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01-01-2016
Impact of educational interventions in reducing diabetic complications: a systematic review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):773-784
Abstract
Impact of educational interventions in reducing diabetic complications: a systematic review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):773-784
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690422i
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Objective:
To identify in the literature evidence of the effectiveness and efficacy of educational interventions in reducing metabolic and/or vascular complications in adults with diabetes mellitus.
Method:
A systematic review performed in LILACS, IBECS, CUMED, CINAHL and Medline databases and in the online library SciELO with studies published from 2004 to 2014.
Results:
Eleven studies were included (5 randomized clinical trials and 6 quasi-experimental). We only identified studies that analyzed vascular complications.
Conclusion:
Two clinical trials demonstrated efficacy in reducing cardiovascular complications, of cataract or retinopathy and nephropathy and all the quasi-experimental studies showed effectiveness in reducing feet ulcers, peripheral neuropathy and vasculopathy, and maintenance of kidney function.
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01-01-2016
The communication process in Telenursing: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):765-772
Abstract
The communication process in Telenursing: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):765-772
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690421i
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Objective:
to identify scientific evidence about the communication process in Telenursing and analyze them.
Method:
integrative review performed in March 2014. The search strategy, structured with the descriptors “telenursing” and “communication”, was implemented in the databases Medline, Bireme, Cinahl, Scopus, Web of Science, Scielo, and Cochrane.
Results:
ten studies were selected after inclusion and exclusion criteria. The main challenges were: the clinical condition of patients, the possibility for inadequate communication to cause misconduct, the absence of visual references in interactions without video, and difficulty understanding nonverbal communication.
Conclusion:
distance imposes communicative barriers in all elements: sender, recipient and message; and in both ways of transmission, verbal and nonverbal. The main difficulty is to understand nonverbal communication. To properly behave in this context, nurses must receive specific training to develop abilities and communication skills.
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01-01-2016
Health care for patients with acute coronary syndrome according to quality indicators
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):757-764
Abstract
Health care for patients with acute coronary syndrome according to quality indicators
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):757-764
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690420i
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Objective:
to assess in-hospital care for patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome according to quality indicators.
Method:
a longitudinal quantitative study was performed between November 2012 and March 2013 with 94 patients, including interviews and medical records.
Results:
a total of 39.4% of patients had unstable angina and 60.6% had myocardial infarction, of which 34% had ST segment elevation. Patients with TIMI and GRACE scores higher than four and 140 (p<0.05) respectively died. Admission to the intensive care unit totaled 2.1%; assessment of left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction, 83.0%; ASA within 24 hours of admission, 77.8%; statins, 72.7%; angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, 62.8%; anti-smoking counseling, 53.3%; and timely reperfusion, 62.5%. Of all participants, 12.0% underwent an invasive strategy in 24h and 50.0% in 72h. Door-to-ECG time was 68.3±104.3 min and door-to-balloon time, 122±54.5 min.
Conclusions:
health care protocols are required to standardize practice and improve these indicators.
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01-01-2016
Quality of working life of call-center workers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):751-756
Abstract
Quality of working life of call-center workers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):751-756
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690419i
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Objective:
to analyze the profile and quality of working life (QWL) of call-center workers.
Method:
quantitative research, conducted in one call-center of the city of São José do Rio Preto – SP, using the QVP-35 questionnaire.
Results:
profile was composed by: 80.2% women; 66.3% were single, with high school diploma and 6 hours of daily working hours; mean age of 28 years; 92.9% had only one job with mean working experience of 3 years. Positive aspects of QWL: intrinsic motivation, working ability, available resources and social support. Negative aspects of QWL: workload and organizational support.
Conclusion:
the data obtained indicate the need for better organization of call-center working processes in the company and suggests other researches in this context.
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01-01-2016
Stressors perceived by patients in the immediate postoperative of cardiac surgery
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):741-750
Abstract
Stressors perceived by patients in the immediate postoperative of cardiac surgery
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):741-750
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690418i
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Objective:
to investigate stressors perceived by patients in the immediate postoperative of cardiac surgery and their association with sociodemographic and clinical characteristics.
Method:
a prospective correlational study conducted in a city in São Paulo, between August 2013 and December 2014. A non-probabilistic sample included patients submitted to their first coronary artery bypass graft or mitral valve surgery. The “Environmental Stressor Questionnaire” adapted to Portuguese was used.
Results:
105 patients participated in the study. The item “being thirsty” was evaluated as the most stressful and “the nursing staff member does not introduce himself/herself by the name” as the least stressful. Among sociodemographic and clinical variables (gender, age, type and time of surgery, pain, intubation time, use of psychotropic medications and length of stay in the intensive care unit), only pain presented a significant association with the stressors.
Conclusion:
knowing stressors can help implement practices associated with their reduction, favoring patients’ recovery.
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01-01-2016
Concepts and practices of teaching and exercise of leadership in Nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):733-740
Abstract
Concepts and practices of teaching and exercise of leadership in Nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):733-740
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690417i
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Objective:
to identify, describe and analyze characteristics of leadership, head nurses and participants in the teaching-learning process of leadership in Nursing, according to nurse professors who performed studies on this theme and taught such content between 1972 and 1994 in nursing schools of the state of São Paulo, southeastern Brazil.
Methods:
Thematic Oral History was used. A total of four nurse professors were interviewed, whose reports were submitted to content analysis.
Results:
the following aspects were approached in this study: the context in which students developed leadership, the influence of previous experiences on leadership qualification, its attributes, the importance of leadership, the value of teaching it, the possibilities of emancipation of a head nurse, the repercussions of teaching leadership for one’s professional life, the relationships between qualification and job market, the aspects of teaching qualification and students’ characteristics.
Conclusion:
although not essential for nursing qualification, leadership had a symbolic capital.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Complex educational and care (geron)technology for elderly individuals/families experiencing Alzheimer’s disease
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):726-732
Abstract
RESEARCHComplex educational and care (geron)technology for elderly individuals/families experiencing Alzheimer’s disease
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):726-732
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0687
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Objective:
To describe the contributions of the Integrated Multidisciplinary Care Group for Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease as an educational and care (geron)technology in the context of Alzheimer’s disease in elderly individuals from the perspective of family members/caregivers.
Method:
Exploratory, descriptive study with a qualitative approach conducted with 13 family members/caregivers of elderly people participating in the support group of a university institution of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data collected between January and April 2016 through a semi-structured interview were submitted to discursive textual analysis.
Results:
Family members/caregivers pointed out education and care as contributions of the group; education for care and for the future; exchange, socialization, and development of knowledge through the range of knowledge existing in the Group.
Conclusion:
The Group contributes as a (geron)technology of care and education for care in which knowledge is built and applied in practice, supporting the experienced disorders and improving the quality of care provided for elderly individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Falls in institutionalized older adults: risks, consequences and antecedents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):719-725
Abstract
RESEARCHFalls in institutionalized older adults: risks, consequences and antecedents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):719-725
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0107
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Objective:
To analyze the occurrence of falls in institutionalized elderly addressing the risks, consequences and antecedents.
Method:
Cross-sectional study carried out with 45 older adults in Long-Term Care Facilities for the Older adult in João Pessoa, Brazil, in June and July 2016. A socio-demographic questionnaire and the Berg Balance Scale were applied, classifying as risk of fall scores lower than 45. Descriptive statistics and tests were conducted: independent t-test, Anova (Tukey), Chi-square, Mann Whitney. Statistically significance was p <0.05. Data were processed in SPSS version 19.0.
Results:
A total of 66.7% (30) falls occurred, 20% (9) of them in the external area, with 66.7% (30) of the participants having hypertension as a previous disease and, as consequence, the fracture was highlighted with 11.2% (5). The Berg Scale had different scores when compared to the falls suffered by the elderly and previous diseases influenced the occurrence of falls (p <0.05).
Conclusion:
It is necessary to implement public financing policies or partnerships that allow environments adaptations aiming at reducing the risks of falls.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Factors associated with the functional capacity of older adults with leprosy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):711-718
Abstract
RESEARCHFactors associated with the functional capacity of older adults with leprosy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):711-718
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0091
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Objective:
to investigate the association between socio-demographic and clinical factors and the functional capacity of older adults with leprosy.
Method:
cross-sectional analytical study conducted in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, with 77 older adult patients with leprosy in a referral service, through interview, medical records and application of the Katz Index and the Lawton and Brody Scale.
Results:
the mean age was 68.23 years, with prevalence of men, in stable union/married, with mean monthly family income of 2.04 minimum wages, positive bacillary index, clinical dimorphic form and grade zero disability. In the Lawton and Brody scale, independence (58.5%) was predominant and associated to the variables “living arrangement” and “educational attainment”. Total independence (87.0%) was predominant in the Katz Index and statistically associated to the variable monthly family income.
Conclusion:
most of the participants were classified as independent in the instruments used. Furthermore, the instruments pointed to a greater number of associations with socio-demographic and clinical factors not related to leprosy.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Effects of supportive telephone counseling in the metabolic control of elderly people with diabetes mellitus
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):704-710
Abstract
RESEARCHEffects of supportive telephone counseling in the metabolic control of elderly people with diabetes mellitus
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):704-710
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0089
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Objective:
the purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of telephone-based support for the metabolic control of elderly patients with diabetes mellitus.
Method:
a pragmatic study was conducted in two groups, called G1 (n=36) and G2 (n=27), at a health unit from the countryside of São Paulo state. Patients in G1 group received telephone support over four months, through 16 telephone contacts with educational material; for the G2 group the educational material was mailed.
Results:
significant differences were found. The G1 group showed a reduction of the parameters of fasting glucose, as well as systolic and diastolic blood pressure. In G2 group a modest reduction was noted in some parameters, with no significant difference.
Conclusion:
telephone support was effective to deliver patient education to the diabetic elderly, leading to the reduction of fasting blood glucose. This, combined with other strategies, can contribute to reduce glycated hemoglobin (NCT 01972412).
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Stress and optimism of elderlies who are caregivers for elderlies and live with children
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):697-703
Abstract
RESEARCHStress and optimism of elderlies who are caregivers for elderlies and live with children
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):697-703
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0088
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Objective:
to evaluate the relation between stress and optimism of elderlies who are informal caregivers for elderlies and live with children.
Method:
cross-sectional study on 50 elderlies who provide care to elderlies, live with children, and are registered in the primary health care. The interviews occurred in the participant’s residence and we evaluated characteristics of the care-dependent elderly and of the children, sociodemographic characteristics, stress through the Perceived Stress Scale and optimism through the Pinto and Pais-Ribeiro Spirituality Scale, in the elderly caregiver. For statistical analysis we used the Spearman correlation test.
Results:
the mean level of stress was 23.9 points and of optimism was 3.3 points. Correlation analysis showed that the higher the level of optimism the significantly lower the level of perceived stress of elderlies who provided care to elderlies and lived with children.
Conclusion:
inversely proportional correlation was identified between stress and optimism.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Spiritual well-being and quality of life of older adults in hemodialysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):689-696
Abstract
RESEARCHSpiritual well-being and quality of life of older adults in hemodialysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):689-696
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0006
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Objective:
To analyze the relationship between spiritual well-being, sociodemographic, economic, religious, and health variables and the quality of life of older adults undergoing hemodialysis.
Method:
This was a cross-sectional and correlational study conducted with 169 older adults undergoing hemodialysis. The researchers conducted interviews to collect sociodemographic, economic, religious, and health data and applied the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS) and the WHO quality of life assessment (WHOQOL-BREF and WHOQOL-OLD).
Results:
Most of the older adults attained a moderate level of total spiritual well-being (SWB). In terms of QOL, the psychological domain (66.8; sd=13.9) and social relationships domain (66.8; sd=15.1) presented the highest mean scores. The WHOQOL-BREF domains were positively correlated with the SWB scale, with statistical significance among all domains and subscales except the environmental domain.
Conclusion:
The QOL of older adults was associated with the construct of SWB, either positively or negatively.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Vulnerability of caregivers of the elderly with dementia: a cross-sectional descriptive study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):682-688
Abstract
RESEARCHVulnerability of caregivers of the elderly with dementia: a cross-sectional descriptive study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):682-688
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0579
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Objective:
to evaluate the sociodemographic and clinical profile of the caregivers and its relation with the overburden from the care of the elderly with dementia.
Method:
a cross-sectional descriptive study; the sample was non-probabilistic, developed with caregivers of elderly people with dementia. The field of investigation was the Health Care Center of the Elderly and their Caregivers (CASIC), in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Data collection took place from February to June 2016, with the following instruments: a sociodemographic questionnaire and Zarit scale.
Results:
fifty percent of the caregivers presented moderate overburden; 38% presented little overburden; and 12% moderate/severe overburden. It was observed that the median of weekly care hours increases as the overburden increases. Caregivers with moderate to severe overburden, in the majority, do not share care.
Conclusion:
it is clear that the overburden of care places the caregiver in conditions of biological and psychological vulnerability.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Therapeutic nursing care: transition in sexuality of the elderly caregiving spouse
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):673-681
Abstract
RESEARCHTherapeutic nursing care: transition in sexuality of the elderly caregiving spouse
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):673-681
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0256
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Objective:
To understand the transitions experienced, and the conditions and expected response patterns to changes in sexuality of the spouse-caregiver of the elderly, during progression of the dementia process.
Method:
A qualitative research study, conducted at the neurogeriatric clinic between May of 2014 and May of 2015. An intensive, individual interview was administered to 12 elderly caregivers. Thematic content analysis was applied, using the theoretical model of Transition Theory.
Results:
Seven categories emerged, involving relationship and conjugal sexuality; disease repercussions; care and professional approach; attitudes, beliefs and social imagery of sexuality and care; family relationship and redefining of sexuality.
Final considerations:
Family development and marital life, the aspects of formation and development of sexuality, the specifics that involved living and caring for the other were understood, with successive events and changes influenced by old age, dementia, beliefs and social imagery.
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