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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-22-2024
Temporal trends in neonatal mortality in Pernambuco
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(4):e20230451
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLETemporal trends in neonatal mortality in Pernambuco
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(4):e20230451
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0451
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Objective:
To verify the temporal trend of neonatal mortality in the health regions of Pernambuco between 2000 and 2020.
Method:
A time-series ecological study was conducted, analyzing the total neonatal mortality rate and its early and late components. For regression analysis, Joinpoint Regression was applied, trends were classified, and annual and average percentage changes were calculated for the period, with a significance level of 95%.
Results:
The average neonatal mortality rate in Pernambuco was 11.5 during the studied period. A decreasing trend in neonatal mortality rate was observed, especially in the early component. The region where the state capital is located showed the fastest decrease across all components.
Conclusion:
The temporal trend of neonatal mortality was decreasing; however, the rate of reduction was not uniform across the health regions of the state, and the implementation of the Mãe Coruja Pernambucana Program did not impact the trend in neonatal mortality.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-22-2024
Evaluation of a video to promote HIV testing in sexual minorities
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(4):e20230320
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEvaluation of a video to promote HIV testing in sexual minorities
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(4):e20230320
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0320
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Objective:
To design and evaluate an educational video aimed at promoting HIV testing in gay men from the theoretical perspective of the Nola J. Pender Health Promotion Model.
Methods:
The design comprised five steps: 1.- Literature search; 2.- Formulation of the educational objective; 3.- Drafting of the script and location of the information in the theoretical components; 4.- Production; and 5.- Evaluation by experts and the target population.
Results:
The video “Living Without Fear” was produced, which presents the dilemma faced by gay men before taking a HIV test. The content validity index was 0.85, which indicated that the information was adequate and acceptable for promoting the rapid HIV test.
Final Considerations:
The results contribute to the scientific evidence aimed at promoting healthy behavior. In addition, the video was shown to be an acceptable educational tool.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-22-2024
Development and validity of a mobile application prototype for hospital shift handover
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(4):e20230173
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEDevelopment and validity of a mobile application prototype for hospital shift handover
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(4):e20230173
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0173
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Objective:
To develop and validate a mobile application prototype for nursing shift handover in a hospital inpatient unit.
Methods:
A methodological study of technological production, carried out from April 2020 to January 2022, for mobile application construction and validity through the Design Thinking methodology. The study involved the stages of prototype development and validity by experts.
Results:
The application for mobile nursing shift handover obtained a usability score of 79 points and a content validity coefficient of 0.7.
Conclusions:
The instrument obtained an excellent assessment according to usability and agreement among experts. However, future studies are needed to implement this technology in order to assess effectiveness, time optimization and failures during communication.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-25-2024
Analysis of the vaccination situation against Mpox in people living with HIV/AIDS: an ecological study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230234
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEAnalysis of the vaccination situation against Mpox in people living with HIV/AIDS: an ecological study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230234
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0234
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Objectives:
to analyze the vaccination situation against Mpox in people living with HIV/AIDS in Brazil.
Methods:
an ecological study on the vaccination status against Mpox in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Brazil. The data were collected in April 2023 through information from the Ministry of Health, using the “Microsoft app Power BI,” which is publicly accessible.
Results:
the data analysis revealed that in Brazil, 2,978 doses of the MVA-BN Jynneos Mpox vaccine were administered in PLWHA, resulting in a vaccination coverage of 18.3%, with the southern and southeastern regions showing the lowest and highest vaccination coverage, respectively. Gender-based evaluation showed a higher proportion of vaccinated males.
Conclusions:
we identified low vaccination coverage in all regions of Brazil, highlighting the need for intensified vaccination activities, especially for PLWHA.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-11-2024
Indigenous women’s experiences about the pregnancy-puerperal cycle
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20230410
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEIndigenous women’s experiences about the pregnancy-puerperal cycle
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77:e20230410
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0410
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Objectives:
to understand the experiences of indigenous women regarding the pregnancy-puerperal cycle.
Methods:
qualitative, exploratory and descriptive research, carried out between May and August 2023 with 27 pregnant women from Indigenous Villages in Mato Grosso, Brazil, through open individual interviews. The data was analyzed using Reflexive thematic analysis.
Results:
data analysis resulted in the following themes: Cultivation of labor and birth in its natural and sacred path; Unique practices and beliefs associated with breastfeeding; Evolved or reductive thinking? The participants suggest inviolable practices and beliefs, which must be welcomed, respected and enhanced by indigenous health teams.
Final Considerations:
the experiences of indigenous women regarding the pregnancy-puerperal cycle are unique and motivated by inviolable cultural and religious beliefs, which transcend scientific knowledge, certainties and the linearity of contemporary approaches, normally established as order.
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REVIEW10-07-2024
Risk factors associated with the occurrence of the adverse event phlebitis in hospitalized adult patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20240162
Abstract
REVIEWRisk factors associated with the occurrence of the adverse event phlebitis in hospitalized adult patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20240162
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0162
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Objectives:
to synthesize knowledge regarding risk factors associated with occurrence of adverse event phlebitis in hospitalized adult patients.
Methods:
an integrative literature review, carried out in the CINAHL, PubMed, Virtual Health Library, Embase, Web of Science and Scopus databases. The stages were carried out independently by two reviewers, and the data were analyzed descriptively.
Results:
from the analysis of 31 quantitative primary studies, the following risk factors were summarized: length of stay; use of antibiotics; peripheral intravenous catheter dwell time; receive less nursing care; catheter inserted multiple times; patients with infection and comorbidities; presence of pain at catheter insertion site; Teflon® catheter use; reduced patient mobility; quality of patient’s vein; skin elasticity; unsuccessful insertion.
Conclusions:
it is necessary to standardize the format for measuring occurrence of this adverse event and develop new studies with a higher level of evidence.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-07-2024
Indicators of emotional distress and mindfulness in undergraduate students: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230499
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEIndicators of emotional distress and mindfulness in undergraduate students: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230499
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0499
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Objectives:
to assess the association between indicators of emotional distress and dispositional mindfulness in health students at a Brazilian federal public university.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study, developed with university students in the health area of a public institution from May to June 2022. In the analysis, multiple linear regression was used using SPSS software.
Results:
the sample was mostly female, ≤ 22 years old, non-white, studying the first semesters, with a higher prevalence for the medicine course. Students presented moderate dispositional mindfulness scores. It was observed that the variables of stress, depression and current suicide risk were associated with the capacity for mindfulness.
Conclusions:
knowing the indicators of emotional distress that are related to the potential of mindfulness can contribute as a situational diagnosis to better design strategies that promote the improvement of emotional indicators of health students.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-07-2024
Development and validation of a mobile application prototype for postoperative cardiac surgery
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230491
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEDevelopment and validation of a mobile application prototype for postoperative cardiac surgery
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230491
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0491
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Objectives:
to develop and validate the content, appearance, and semantics of a prototype application for monitoring patients in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery.
Methods:
this is a technological development study based on Contextualized Instructional Design. The content and appearance evaluation was conducted by a committee of specialists, and semantic validation was carried out by patients from a cardiac surgery outpatient clinic.
Results:
the application prototype consisted of 43 screens, validated by 17 health specialists, with content validity ratio and appearance validity index results of 0.86 and 0.99, respectively. For semantic validation, 10 patients participated in data collection, with a total content validity index of 0.978.
Conclusions:
the prototype of the “VivaCor PósOp” application demonstrated evidence of content, appearance, and semantic validity, with the potential to stimulate self-care in patients in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
Effect of cardiovascular biofeedback on nursing staff stress: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230069
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEEffect of cardiovascular biofeedback on nursing staff stress: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230069
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0069
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Objective:
to assess the effect of cardiovascular biofeedback on nursing staff stress when compared to an activity without self-monitoring.
Method:
a randomized controlled clinical trial, carried out with nursing professionals from a university hospital. The intervention group (n=58) performed cardiovascular biofeedback, and the control (n=57) performed an online puzzle without self-monitoring, totaling nine meetings over three weeks. The outcome was assessed using the Stress Symptoms and Work-Related Stress scales, and the biological marker heart rate variability. The generalized estimating equations method was used.
Results:
the intervention had no effect on self-reported instruments (p>0.050). However, there was an effect of time (p<0.050) on all heart rate variability indicators, demonstrating changes over the sessions.
Conclusion:
cardiovascular biofeedback showed promising results in the biological marker, suggesting that it can be used in nursing staff as a complementary therapy by promoting better autonomic nervous system regulation.
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12-04-2023
Transition of Care for Individuals with Mental Disorders in Brazil: A Contextual Analysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230063
Abstract
Transition of Care for Individuals with Mental Disorders in Brazil: A Contextual Analysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230063
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0063
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Objective:
To describe the contexts of care transition for individuals with mental disorders in the Brazilian setting.
Methods:
A contextual analysis was conducted through a scoping review. The search for studies was conducted in databases and thesis and dissertation portals, and the analysis was based on immediate, specific, general, and meta-contexts.
Results:
The sample, consisting of eight studies, indicated that the following factors are present in the contexts where care transition occurs: Peculiarities of care transition for individuals with mental disorders; Perspectives that can strengthen or weaken this transition; Approaches proposed in the past for the development of care transition; and Elements related to Brazilian legislation.
Final Considerations:
It is observed that the transition of care for individuals with mental disorders in Brazil takes place in various contexts of care levels. These variations present significant potentials and barriers in the care scenarios.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
Feelings about birth by a group of high-risk pregnant women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230059
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEFeelings about birth by a group of high-risk pregnant women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230059
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0059
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Objective:
to understand feelings about birth among a group of high-risk pregnant women.
Method:
a descriptive and qualitative study, using Alfred Schütz’s social phenomenology as a philosophical theoretical framework. The study included 25 pregnant women undergoing high-risk prenatal care. The interview had the following guiding questions: tell me about your feelings regarding the moment of birth/childbirth; How do you deal with the high-risk diagnosis? What are your expectations for birth/childbirth?
Results:
five categories emerged: Fear of obstetric care; Fear of complications with the baby; Fear of cesarean section; Resilience in the face of high-risk pregnancy; and Expectations for birth.
Considerations:
high-risk pregnant women are afraid of the care they will receive, the risks and concern about the baby’s vitality at birth. The importance of care is emphasized, with a welcoming environment, bonding and communication between health team and pregnant woman.
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12-04-2023
Sobrecarga entre cuidadores cônjuges e não cônjuges de idosos dependentes por AVC: estudo longitudinal
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230052
Abstract
Sobrecarga entre cuidadores cônjuges e não cônjuges de idosos dependentes por AVC: estudo longitudinal
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230052
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0052
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Objetivo:
evaluar la carga de los cuidadores conyugales y no conyugales de ancianos con dependencia inducida por ictus después del alta de la Unidad de Atención Especializada en Ictus de un hospital del sur de Brasil.
Métodos:
una encuesta longitudinal, con 48 cuidadores (20 cónyuges). Datos fueron recolectados entre mayo/2016 y julio/2018. Una semana después del alta, se aplicó la Medida de Independencia Funcional a los ancianos y la Caregiver Burden Scale a los cuidadores. Los datos se analizaron mediante análisis multivariado de varianza.
Resultados:
en tiempo 1, los cónyuges experimentaron mayor carga en relación al aislamiento social (p=0,01). Los cónyuges sintieron una tensión general y sensación de aislamiento mucho mayor (p=0,01; p=0,04).
Conclusión:
las diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la carga a lo largo del tiempo resaltan la importancia de evaluar la carga del cuidador después del alta y la necesidad de un programa de apoyo formal.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
A longitudinal study of burden among spouse and non-spouse caregivers of older adults with stroke-induced-dependency
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230052
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEA longitudinal study of burden among spouse and non-spouse caregivers of older adults with stroke-induced-dependency
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230052
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0052
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Objective:
to assess the burden of spouse and non-spouse caregivers of older adults with stroke-induced-dependency after discharge from a university hospital’s Specialized Care Stroke Unit in southern Brazil.
Methods:
a longitudinal survey. The sample consisted of 48 consenting caregivers, among which 20 were spouse caregivers. Data were collected between May 2016 and July 2018. One week after discharge, caregivers completed a sociodemographic profile, the Functional Independence Measure, and the Caregiver Burden Scale. Burden was also measured two months after discharge. Data were analyzed using Multivariate Analyses of Variance.
Results:
regarding time 1, non-spouse caregivers experienced greater burden with respect to social isolation (p = .01). Along with a persistently greater sense of isolation (p=.04), non-spouse caregivers felt far greater general strain (p =.01).
Conclusion:
statistically significant differences in burden over time highlight the importance of assessing caregiver burden after discharge and the need for a formal support program.
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12-04-2023
Simulation training of caregivers at hospital discharge of patients with chronic diseases: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230043
Abstract
Simulation training of caregivers at hospital discharge of patients with chronic diseases: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230043
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0043
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Objective:
to identify evidence about the use and effects of clinical simulation for preparing caregivers for discharging patients with chronic conditions.
Methods:
an integrative peer review in the Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, ScienceDirect and Virtual Health Library databases, from July to September 2022.
Results:
3,218 studies were identified, with a final sample consisting of four national and two international articles. Using simulation as an educational technology contributed to caregiver preparation in home care. In most studies, using clinical simulation included using other strategies to complement training: expository dialogued class, conversation circle and audiovisual resources.
Final considerations:
simulation proved to be efficient for training caregivers, with the active participation of family members and nurses in health education actions.
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12-04-2023
Alterações na composição corporal de pacientes queimados durante as fases de resposta ao trauma
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230039
Abstract
Alterações na composição corporal de pacientes queimados durante as fases de resposta ao trauma
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230039
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0039
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Objetivo:
evaluar alteraciones en la composición corporal de pacientes quemados mediante bioimpedancia eléctrica en las fases de respuesta al trauma.
Métodos:
estudio observacional longitudinal, realizado de octubre de 2019 a marzo de 2020. Se recogieron datos sociodemográficos, clínicos, epidemiológicos, antropométricos y de composición corporal. El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante SPSS, considerando una significancia del 5%. La comparación entre variables se realizó mediante la prueba de la t de Student pareada.
Resultados:
la muestra estuvo compuesta por 58 pacientes adultos quemados, con una edad media de 38,2±12,5 años. El área de superficie corporal media (ASC) con quemaduras fue de 10,8±7,3%. La evaluación nutricional mostró disminución del peso corporal, índice de masa corporal, masa magra y masa muscular en las fases de respuesta al trauma (p<0,005).
Conclusión:
los cambios metabólicos en las diferentes fases de la respuesta metabólica al trauma llevaron a la disminución del estado nutricional de los pacientes quemados de ambos sexos durante la hospitalización.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-04-2023
Changes in body composition of burn patients during the phases of response to trauma
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230039
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEChanges in body composition of burn patients during the phases of response to trauma
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230039
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0039
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Objective:
To assess the changes in body composition of burn patients through electrical bioimpedance in the phases of response to trauma.
Methods:
a longitudinal observational study, carried out from October 2019 to March 2020. Sociodemographic, clinical, epidemiological, anthropometric and body composition data were collected. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS, considering a significance of 5%. The comparison between variables was performed using the paired Student’s t test.
Results:
the sample consisted of 58 adult burn patients, with a mean age of 38.2±12.5 years. The mean body surface area (BSA) with burns was 10.8±7.3%. Nutritional assessment demonstrated a depletion of body weight, Body Mass Index, fat-free mass and muscle mass in the phases of response to trauma (p<0.005).
Conclusion:
metabolic alterations in the different phases of the metabolic response to trauma led to a depletion of the nutritional status of burn patients of both sexes during hospitalization.
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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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