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01-01-2016
Association between self-care and hospital readmissions of patients with heart failure
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):500-506
Abstract
Association between self-care and hospital readmissions of patients with heart failure
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):500-506
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690312i
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Objective:
to assess the association between self-care and the number of hospital readmissions of patients with heart failure (ADHF) and test the applicability of two self-care assessment tools. longitudinal study, performed in a cardiology reference hospital in southern Brazil.
Method:
it included 82 patients with a mean age of 61.85±12.33 years, 57.3% male. The mean score of self-care assessment found the scales European Heart Failure Self-care Behavior Scale and Self-care Scale for Patients with Heart Failure was unsatisfactory.
Results:
it was observed an average of 2.57±1.66 rehospitalization last year for decompensated heart failure. There was a correlation between self-care scores with the number of hospital readmissions for decompensated HF. Education and age were associated to self-care of HF patients.
Conclusion:
both scales assess self-care in a relevant way, and correlated their indexes.
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01-01-2016
Knowledge management in Portuguese healthcare institutions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):492-499
Abstract
Knowledge management in Portuguese healthcare institutions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):492-499
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690311i
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Objective:
to evaluate the perception of healthcare institution collaborators in relation to knowledge management in the institution where they operate and analyze the existence of differences in this perception, based on the institution’s management model.
Method:
a study conducted in a sample consisting of 671 collaborators from 10 Portuguese healthcare institutions with different models of management. In order to assess the knowledge management perception, we used a score designed from and based on items from the scores available in the literature.
Results:
the perception of moderate knowledge management on the healthcare institutions and the statistically significant differences in knowledge management perception were evidenced in each management model.
Conclusion:
management knowledge takes place in healthcare institutions, and the current management model determines the way staff at these institutions manage their knowledge.
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01-01-2016
Social impairment of patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):484-491
Abstract
Social impairment of patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):484-491
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690310i
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Objective:
to evaluate the impairment of social and emotional domains of hospitalized patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cells transplantation.
Method:
an observational, longitudinal study with 25 participants evaluated in the period of pre-transplant, pancytopenia and pre-hospital discharge between September 2013 and September 2014, in a reference hospital for this treatment modality in Brazil. Two international instruments were used, both of which translated and adapted to Portuguese (Brazil): Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 and Functional Assessment Cancer Therapy – Bone Marrow Transplantation.
Results:
patients have shown a statistically significant decrease in the social domain, and stability of the emotional function along the course of treatment.
Conclusion:
hematopoietic stem cell transplantation changes the social function of patients with hematologic cancer during hospitalization stage. Thus, patients should receive guidance addressing the social domain in order that it can be less affected.
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01-01-2016
Frailty and quality of life in elderly primary health care users
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):478-483
Abstract
Frailty and quality of life in elderly primary health care users
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):478-483
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690309i
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Objective:
to investigate the association between physical frailty and quality of life in elderly users of primary health care in the capital of the state of Paraná.
Method:
a cross-sectional, quantitative study with 203 elders. Data collected included: physical activity questionnaires, weight loss, fatigue/exhaustion, quality of life, performance of gait speed tests, and handgrip strength.
Results:
of the 203 older adults, 115 were pre-frail, 49 were non-frail, and 39 were frail, with a significant association with functional capacity and quality of life in all groups. The dimensions resulting from physical aspects, pain, and vitality were associated with those that were non-frail.
Conclusion:
in this study, frailty syndrome was inversely proportional to the quality of life, and significantly associated with functional capacity of older adults. Physical frailty is a manageable condition which can be targeted through geriatric nursing interventions.
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01-01-2016
Impact of home visits on the functional capacity of patients with venous ulcers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):468-477
Abstract
Impact of home visits on the functional capacity of patients with venous ulcers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):468-477
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690308i
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Objective:
to assess the impact of protocol home visits on the functional capacity of adult and elderly patients with venous ulcers, before and after guidance received at home.
Method:
clinical experimental, randomized, nonblinded and controlled study, developed with 32 patients (case and control groups). Fields of research were the Wound Outpatient Care Unit of the Antônio Pedro University Hospital and households of patients treated in the outpatient unit. Data collection occurred from February to June 2014, by means of an assessment tool of the health care unit, the TINETTI index and a script for directions to be provided to study participants who received home visits.
Results:
participants in the case group showed significant and differentiated improvement post-intervention when compared to the control group, which remained stable.
Conclusion:
directions provided in the home context were beneficial to the members of the case group.
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01-01-2016
Pressure ulcers in critically ill patients: incidence and associated factors
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):460-467
Abstract
Pressure ulcers in critically ill patients: incidence and associated factors
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):460-467
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690307i
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Objective:
to identify the incidence and describe the associated factors for pressure ulcers in critically ill patients.
Method:
this was a prospective cohort study with 77 patients, using a clinical, metabolic assessment and the associated factors for pressure ulcer, applying the risk scales (Braden and Waterlow) and assigning ulcers to categories.
Results:
an incidence of 22% (95% CI 12.6 – 31.5), with 17 patients with 32 pressure ulcers in the sacral region (47%), and of Class I (72%). The length of stay was greater than ten days (71%), most admissions were surgical (53%) or for congestive heart failure (24%), and were high risk on the Braden Scale (59%).
Conclusion:
the study highlights the high incidence of pressure ulcers, clinical and metabolic characteristics and associated factors, as well as the outcome of death, requiring, therefore, preventive measures.
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01-01-2016
Accreditation in a public hospital: perceptions of a multidisciplinary team
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):451-459
Abstract
Accreditation in a public hospital: perceptions of a multidisciplinary team
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):451-459
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690306i
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Objective:
to analyze the perceptions of the multidisciplinary team on Accreditation in a public hospital.
Method:
descriptive, exploratory, qualitative research, performed in May 2014, using recorded individual interviews. In total, 28 employees of a public hospital, Accredited with Excellence, answered the guiding question: “Tell me about the Accreditation system used in this hospital”. The interviews were transcribed and subjected to content analysis.
Results:
of the speeches, three categories emerged: Advantages offered by the Accreditation; Accredited public hospital resembling a private hospital; Pride/satisfaction for acting in an accredited public hospital.
Conclusion:
participants perceived Accreditation as a favorable system for a quality management in the public service because it promotes the development of professional skills and improves cost management, organizational structure, management of assistance and perception of job pride/satisfaction.
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01-01-2016
Health status and the return to work after traffic accidents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):443-450
Abstract
Health status and the return to work after traffic accidents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):443-450
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690305i
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Objective:
to compare the health status of traffic accident victims, at hospital discharge and after six months, and to analyze the predictive variables of their health status and return to work.
Method:
observational, longitudinal study. Data were collected through interviews and medical records of 102 patients with a mean age of 33 years; with the majority being men and victims of motorcycle accidents. The variables were analyzed by means of validated tools, student’s t-test, multiple linear regression, and logistic regression.
Results:
there was an improvement of perception in the patients’ health status six months after hospital discharge and functional capacity. The individuals who returned to work showed better health-related quality of life evaluation.
Conclusion:
improvement of the perceived health status six months after hospital discharge was found. Factors that influenced the patients’ return to work were not identified.
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EXPERIENCE REPORT01-01-2017
Focus group on qualitative research: experience report
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):424-429
Abstract
EXPERIENCE REPORTFocus group on qualitative research: experience report
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):424-429
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0091
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Objective:
to report the experience of applying the focus group technique for production of data in qualitative research.
Method:
four group sessions were held from May to June 2015, with the participation of professionals from the public sector of PHC and from specialized service.
Results:
the way focus group was developed is described in steps: planning, recruitment, ambience, group sessions, and evaluation.
Conclusion:
we highlight that the focus group, as a technique to produce data in collective space, can contribute not only to the construction of knowledge in Nursing, but also to the research approach with the assistance practice.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Guide of attributes of the nurse’s political competence: a methodological study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):526-534
Abstract
RESEARCHGuide of attributes of the nurse’s political competence: a methodological study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):526-534
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0483
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Objective:
To build and validate a guide of attributes of the nurse’s political competence.
Method:
Methodological research. This study comprised the construction of the instrument through literature review; experts validation of pre-established attributes for composing the guide; and clinical validation in the nurses work environment/reality. The data collection took place in the months from August to October 2014, and the analysis was based on the content analysis of Bardin and use of Epi info 3.5. All ethical precepts have been complied with.
Results:
From 29 attributes found in the literature, 25 have been validated by experts. Clinical/practical validation involved the participation of 43 nurses, who observed that the attributes are not articulated with the professional practices developed by them.
Conclusion:
The attributes of the nurse’s political competence were identified with support of literature. It is concluded that the professionals still have limited and fragmented perception of political competence, expressing difficulty/limitation.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-09-2023
Independent and combined effects of lifestyle behaviors on adolescent health-related quality of life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(4):e20220780
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEIndependent and combined effects of lifestyle behaviors on adolescent health-related quality of life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(4):e20220780
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0780
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Objective:
To investigate the independent and combined effects of lifestyle behaviors, including physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep duration and food intake, in the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of Brazilian adolescents.
Methods:
Cross-sectional school-based study, with the participation of 306 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years. A questionnaire was applied with structured questions to collect lifestyle behaviors data. Perception of the HRQoL was identified using the Kidscreen-27. The study used covariance analysis and linear regression models for statistical analysis.
Results:
Adolescents who reported ≤ 2 hours/day of screen-based sedentary behavior and sleep duration equivalent to 8-10 hours/night presented significantly higher HRQoL. Adolescents who reported joint adherence ≥ 3 healthy lifestyle behaviors demonstrated approximately two [OR=2.12] to three times [OR=3.04] more chance of presenting higher perceptions of HRQoL.
Conclusion:
Although healthy lifestyle behaviors had a positive independent effect on HRQoL, joint adherence to healthy behaviors enhances the cumulative effect.
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12-04-2023
Sleep quality of nurses who worked in coping with COVID-19: an integrative review
- Ítalo Arão Pereira Ribeiro
, - Ana Lívia Castelo Branco de Oliveira ,
- Carla Danielle Araújo Feitosa ,
- Sandra Cristina Pillon ,
- Maria Helena Palucci Marziale , [ … ],
- Márcia Astrês Fernandes
Abstract
Sleep quality of nurses who worked in coping with COVID-19: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230007
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0007
- Ítalo Arão Pereira Ribeiro ,
- Ana Lívia Castelo Branco de Oliveira ,
- Carla Danielle Araújo Feitosa ,
- Sandra Cristina Pillon ,
- Maria Helena Palucci Marziale ,
- Márcia Astrês Fernandes
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Objective:
to analyze sleep quality of nurses who worked coping with COVID-19 in scientific evidence.
Methods:
an integrative review, carried out in seven databases, including studies between December 2021 and June 2022, without language restrictions. The sample consisted of 15 primary studies.
Results:
nurses working in hospital, intensive care, outpatient care and teaching institutions constitute a vulnerable group for sleep disorders: latency, duration, efficiency and quality. The disorders identified involved insomnia at varying levels of severity: daytime dysfunction and morning sleepiness. Night work and low capacity for self-care were determinants of impaired sleep patterns.
Final considerations:
the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to greater vulnerability of nurses to changes in sleep, requiring strategies for risk management and well-being promotion.
- Ítalo Arão Pereira Ribeiro
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-08-2023
Care for older adults with disabilities in Long Term Care Facility
- Isadora Queiroz Correa Garchet Furtado ,
- Isabela Silva Cancio Velloso ,
- Carolina Salles Galdino ,
- Alexandre de Pádua Carrieri
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLECare for older adults with disabilities in Long Term Care Facility
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220767
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0767
- Isadora Queiroz Correa Garchet Furtado ,
- Isabela Silva Cancio Velloso ,
- Carolina Salles Galdino ,
- Alexandre de Pádua Carrieri
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Objective:
to analyze the constitution of care offered to older adults with disabilities, from Long Term Care Facility professionals’ perspective.
Methods:
this is a discourse analysis based on the post-structuralist framework. Participants in this study are professionals involved in the care for older adults, totaling 14 respondents, 13 women and one man.
Results:
from professionals’ perspective, there is a fine line between caring for older adults with disabilities and maintaining their autonomy. Care in which autonomy is restricted predisposes older adults to a process of dependency.
Final considerations:
caring for older adults with disabilities constitutes the challenge between caring and maintaining independence. Thus, older adult-centered care should be taken as a premise so that their individualities are respected.
- Isadora Queiroz Correa Garchet Furtado
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-08-2023
Polypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications and associated factors among older adults with hypertension in primary care
- Carine Teles Sangaleti ,
- Maicon Henrique Lentsck ,
- Dannyele Cristina da Silva ,
- Andrielli Machado ,
- Maria Regiane Trincaus , [ … ],
- Fernanda Marciano Consolim Colombo
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEPolypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications and associated factors among older adults with hypertension in primary care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220785
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0785
- Carine Teles Sangaleti ,
- Maicon Henrique Lentsck ,
- Dannyele Cristina da Silva ,
- Andrielli Machado ,
- Maria Regiane Trincaus ,
- Maria Cristina Umpierrez Vieira ,
- Bruno Bordin Pelazza ,
- Fernanda Marciano Consolim Colombo
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Objective:
to identify the prevalence and associations of polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medication use among older adults with hypertension treated in primary care.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study carried out with older adults with hypertension treated at a Family Health Strategy unit. Data collection included analysis of medical records, interviews and multidimensional assessment of older adults. Socio-demographic information and clinical variables were collected. Statistical analysis was performed by multiple logistic regression.
Results:
polypharmacy prevalence was 38.09%, and potentially inappropriate medication (PIM), 28.57%. There was a significant association between polypharmacy and PIM use, altered sleep and ethnicity. PIM use was associated with polypharmacy, worse family functioning, and absence of a caregiver. Cognitive decline reduces the prevalence of these medications.
Conclusions:
polypharmacy and PIM use among older adults with hypertension represent a problem in this population, especially among the most vulnerable.
- Carine Teles Sangaleti
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REVIEW12-08-2023
Educational technologies used to promote self-care for people with diabetes mellitus: integrative review
- Jennyfer Soares de Sá ,
- Martin Dharlle Oliveira Santana ,
- Mayara Góes dos Santos ,
- Júnior Cesar de Souza Benedito ,
- Elen Ferraz Teston
Abstract
REVIEWEducational technologies used to promote self-care for people with diabetes mellitus: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230049
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0049
- Jennyfer Soares de Sá ,
- Martin Dharlle Oliveira Santana ,
- Mayara Góes dos Santos ,
- Júnior Cesar de Souza Benedito ,
- Elen Ferraz Teston
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Objective:
To summarize the scientific productions that used educational technologies to promote self-care for people with diabetes.
Method:
Integrative review carried out from October 2022 to January 2023, in the databases: LILACS; Scopus; Embase; PubMed/MEDLINE and CINAHL. The search was paired, and the sample consisted of ten articles. The levels of evidence were analyzed by the Hierarchy of Evidence for Intervention Studies, and the results were synthesized for interpretation of the findings.
Results:
The educational technologies identified to promote self-care were: mobile applications, interactive platforms, print, telemonitoring, video and simulation. The focus of the contents was on the promotion of foot care, prevention of neuropathy, self-management, knowledge, and expectation of people with diabetes and prevention of acute complications.
Conclusion:
The synthesis of knowledge about educational technologies to promote self-care for people with diabetes pointed to the need for robust evidence.
- Jennyfer Soares de Sá
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-03-2024
What is the burden of multimorbidity and the factors associated with its occurrence in elderly Brazilians?
- Danielle Samara Tavares de Oliveira-Figueiredo ,
- Matteus Pio Gianotti Pereira Cruz Silva ,
- Paula Yhasmym de Oliveira Feitosa ,
- Bruna Cardoso Leite ,
- Fabiana Lucena Rocha , [ … ],
- Luciana Dantas Farias de Andrade
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEWhat is the burden of multimorbidity and the factors associated with its occurrence in elderly Brazilians?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20220809
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0809
- Danielle Samara Tavares de Oliveira-Figueiredo ,
- Matteus Pio Gianotti Pereira Cruz Silva ,
- Paula Yhasmym de Oliveira Feitosa ,
- Bruna Cardoso Leite ,
- Fabiana Lucena Rocha ,
- Luciana Dantas Farias de Andrade
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Objective:
To estimate the prevalence of multimorbidity in elderly people and its association with sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle, and anthropometry.
Methods:
This was a cross-sectional study using data from the National Health Survey, 2019. A total of 22,728 elderly individuals from all 27 Brazilian states were randomly selected. Poisson regression models with robust variance were employed, and a significance level of 5% was adopted.
Results:
The prevalence of multimorbidity was 51.6% (95% CI: 50.4-52.7), with the highest estimates observed in the South and Southeast. Multimorbidity was associated with being female (aPR = 1.33; 95% CI: 1.27-1.39), being 80 years old or older (aPR = 1.12; 95% CI: 1.05-1.19), having low education (aPR = 1.16; 95% CI: 1.07-1.25), past cigarette use (aPR = 1.16; 95% CI: 1.11-1.21), insufficient physical activity (aPR = 1.13; 95% CI: 1.06-1.21), and screen use for 3 hours or more per day (aPR = 1.13; 95% CI: 1.08-1.18).
Conclusion:
Multimorbidity affects more than half of the elderly population in Brazil and is associated with social, demographic, and behavioral factors.
- Danielle Samara Tavares de Oliveira-Figueiredo
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04-14-2021
Nurse-midwives reconfiguring care in the scope of labor and births in COVID-19 times
- Paolla Amorim Malheiros Dulfe ,
- Valdecyr Herdy Alves ,
- Audrey Vidal Pereira ,
- Bianca Dargam Gomes Vieira ,
- Diego Pereira Rodrigues , [ … ],
- Maria Bertilla Lutterbach Riker Branco
Abstract
Nurse-midwives reconfiguring care in the scope of labor and births in COVID-19 times
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200863
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0863
- Paolla Amorim Malheiros Dulfe ,
- Valdecyr Herdy Alves ,
- Audrey Vidal Pereira ,
- Bianca Dargam Gomes Vieira ,
- Diego Pereira Rodrigues ,
- Giovanna Rosário Soanno Marchiori ,
- Maria Bertilla Lutterbach Riker Branco
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Objectives:
to analyze how the nurse-midwives of maternity wards that were fields of practice for an improvement course in obstetrics have reorganized care in the context of labor and birth amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
this is a descriptive, exploratory and qualitative study carried out with nine nurse-midwives who are preceptors and collaborators in maternity wards that were fields of practice for an improvement course, between February and April 2020, through a semi-structured interview through WhatsApp®. Content analysis was used to treat the information.
Results:
the pandemic brought the need to reorganize work, with a focus on service training and maintenance of good practices in labor and birth, whose movement was intensely experienced, interfering in nurse-midwives’ mental health.
Conclusion:
nurse-midwives have faced the pandemic with concerns about maintaining safe care, focused on practices based on updated scientific evidence.
- Paolla Amorim Malheiros Dulfe
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07-28-2021
The era of precision medicine and its impact on nursing: paradigm shifts?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(5):e740501
Abstract
The era of precision medicine and its impact on nursing: paradigm shifts?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(5):e740501
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2021740501
Views0INTRODUCTIONThe large investment and development of research in genomics and molecular biology in the last two decades, especially after the conclusion of the Human Genome Project (HGP), has generated many expectations regarding its impact on the transformation from the conventional medicine paradigm to the precision medicine paradigm(–). The term precision medicine (PM) was used for […]See more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-06-2020
Knowledge and health promotion practice of Family Health Strategy nurses
- Nathália Cristina do Carmo da Silva ,
- Karen Sayuri Mekaro ,
- Rebeca Isis de Oliveira Santos ,
- Sílvia Carla da Silva André Uehara
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEKnowledge and health promotion practice of Family Health Strategy nurses
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190362
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0362
- Nathália Cristina do Carmo da Silva ,
- Karen Sayuri Mekaro ,
- Rebeca Isis de Oliveira Santos ,
- Sílvia Carla da Silva André Uehara
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Objectives:
to analyze the knowledge and health promotion practice carried out by Family Health Strategy nurses.
Methods:
a descriptive study and qualitative approach. The study was conducted with 18 Family Health Strategy nurses from the city of São Carlos. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed through thematic analysis. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee.
Results:
the data revealed that nurses had difficulties to conceptualize health promotion, and it is common to describe the definition of disease prevention. Nurses also reported developing group activities for health promotion; however, individual actions and consultations were still predominant.
Final Considerations:
it is necessary to develop sustainable strategies for collective health-promoting activities, in addition to strengthening multidisciplinary work and Continuing Education actions.
- Nathália Cristina do Carmo da Silva
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05-21-2021
Quality of life and falls in elderly people: a mixed methods study
- Thainara Lopes da Silva ,
- Vanessa Vieira da Motta ,
- Willian José Garcia ,
- Cristina Arreguy-Sena ,
- Paulo Ferreira Pinto , [ … ],
- Elenir Pereira de Paiva
Abstract
Quality of life and falls in elderly people: a mixed methods study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200400
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0400
- Thainara Lopes da Silva ,
- Vanessa Vieira da Motta ,
- Willian José Garcia ,
- Cristina Arreguy-Sena ,
- Paulo Ferreira Pinto ,
- Pedro Miguel Santos Dinis Parreira ,
- Elenir Pereira de Paiva
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Objective:
to assess elderly people’s quality of life, understanding the social representations of falls.
Methods:
a convergent mixed methods research carried out at homes, with a sample of 134 elderly people. A structured questionnaire was used, covering sociodemographic variables and factors that indicated frailty and risk of falling. For quality of life assessment, Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form 36 and Theory of Social Representations, Abric’s structural approach were used, with data treated by dictionary of equivalent terms, processed in Evoc 2000, converging analytically according to Neuman.
Results:
quality of life impairment was identified in terms of physical, emotional and functional capacity. The elements of the possible central nucleus were fall, fear, and bruised-broken-bone.
Final considerations:
quality of life impairment can contribute to increase the number of falls, which has been shown to be an event present in elderly people’s lives through evocations. Understanding elderly people’s individual demands allows planning actions.
- Thainara Lopes da Silva
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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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08-20-2021
Historicity of nursing graduate studies in Brazil: an analysis of the Sociology of the Professions
- Fernanda Alves dos Santos Carregal ,
- Biannka Melo dos Santos ,
- Helena Pereira de Souza ,
- Fernanda Batista Oliveira Santos ,
- Maria Angélica de Almeida Peres , [ … ],
- Maria Itayra Coelho de Souza Padilha
Abstract
Historicity of nursing graduate studies in Brazil: an analysis of the Sociology of the Professions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(6):e20190827
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0827
- Fernanda Alves dos Santos Carregal ,
- Biannka Melo dos Santos ,
- Helena Pereira de Souza ,
- Fernanda Batista Oliveira Santos ,
- Maria Angélica de Almeida Peres ,
- Maria Itayra Coelho de Souza Padilha
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Objectives:
to analyze the scientific productions about the history of graduate studies in Brazilian nursing in the light of Eliot Freidson’s Sociology of the Professions.
Methods:
an integrative review, carried out in the databases indexed in Virtual Health Library. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses recommendations were followed. Thematic content analysis and Eliot Freidson’s concepts were adopted.
Results:
two categories emerged: “Institutionalization of graduate courses in Brazilian nursing”, highlighting the historical process of professionalization in nursing through transition from empirical to professional care, subsidized by the monopoly of the construction of one’s own knowledge; “The scientific production of graduate nursing in Brazil”, showing the strengthening of a new generation of nurse researchers, given the greater scientificity in teaching due to implementation of graduate studies.
Final Considerations:
the analyzes present the historicity of graduate studies’ institutionalization, supporting the understanding of professionalization outlines of Brazilian nursing.
- Fernanda Alves dos Santos Carregal
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-01-2020
Binge drinking and overweight in brazilian adults – CUME Project
- Luís Paulo Souza e Souza ,
- Aline Elizabeth da Silva Miranda ,
- Helen Hermana Miranda Hermsdorff ,
- Carla Silvana de Oliveira e Silva ,
- Dulce Aparecida Barbosa , [ … ],
- Adriano Marçal Pimenta
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEBinge drinking and overweight in brazilian adults – CUME Project
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190316
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0316
- Luís Paulo Souza e Souza ,
- Aline Elizabeth da Silva Miranda ,
- Helen Hermana Miranda Hermsdorff ,
- Carla Silvana de Oliveira e Silva ,
- Dulce Aparecida Barbosa ,
- Josefina Bressan ,
- Adriano Marçal Pimenta
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Objective:
To verify the association between heavy episodic alcohol consumption [binge drinking (BD)] and overweight in 2,909 adults from the Cohort of Universities of Minas Gerais (CUME Project) baseline, Brazil.
Method:
Cross-sectional study in which sociodemographic, anthropometric (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 = overweight) and dietary intake data were collected. This study evaluated the occurrence and monthly frequency of BD (≥ 4 drinks at one time for women; ≥ 5 drinks at one time for men, in the last 30 days).
Results:
The prevalence of BD and overweight were 41.3% and 40.8%, respectively. BD increased the prevalence of overweight by 19%, and, BD exposure by ≥ 5 days / month increased it by 31%.
Conclusion:
BD on a single or multiple occasion during the month was associated with a higher prevalence of overweight. Therefore, such a lifestyle should be considered in weight gain prevention strategies.
- Luís Paulo Souza e Souza
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REVIEW09-18-2020
Allocation of resources for health care in COVID-19 pandemic times: integrative review
- Karla Rona da Silva ,
- Fernanda Gonçalves de Souza ,
- Fátima Ferreira Roquete ,
- Shirlei Moreira da Costa Faria ,
- Bruno César Ferreira Peixoto , [ … ],
- Adriane Vieira
Abstract
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
- Karla Rona da Silva ,
- Fernanda Gonçalves de Souza ,
- Fátima Ferreira Roquete ,
- Shirlei Moreira da Costa Faria ,
- Bruno César Ferreira Peixoto ,
- Adriane Vieira
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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.
- Karla Rona da Silva
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