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01-01-2016
Perfil dos pacientes com tumores cerebrais e o papel do enfermeiro
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):150-155
Abstract
Perfil dos pacientes com tumores cerebrais e o papel do enfermeiro
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):150-155
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690120i
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Objetivo:
describir el perfil de los 200 pacientes con tumores del sistema nervioso central (TSNC) y el papel de la enfermería.
Método:
análisis prospectivo, cuantitativo y descriptivo de los registros médicos de 200 pacientes con TSNC.
Resultados:
61% de los pacientes tenían TSNC benignos y 39% tumores malignos. El grado de la dependencia de los pacientes según la Escala de Karnofsky fue significativamente mayor en los pacientes con tumores malignos (P <0,05), lo que indica que estos pacientes necesitan más apoyo en las actividades diarias.
Conclusión:
los pacientes con tumores cerebrales requieren atención especializada, con directrices específicas sobre su enfermedad y aspectos de la vida diaria después del tratamiento. Por lo tanto, los enfermeros pueden ser un elemento clave para la eficacia de la atención prestada a los pacientes y sus familias con el objetivo de mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas afectadas por la enfermedad.
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01-01-2016
Profile of patients with brain tumors and the role of nursing care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):150-155
Abstract
Profile of patients with brain tumors and the role of nursing care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):150-155
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690120i
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Objective:
to describe the profile of 200 patients with central nervous system tumors (CNST), and the role of the nursing care.
Method:
prospective, quantitative and descriptive analysis of medical records of 200 patients with TSNC.
Results:
a total of 61% of our patients had benign CNST and 39% had malignant tumors. The extent of patient dependence, according to the Karnofsky Performance Status scale, was significantly greater for patients with malignant CNST (p < .05), indicating that these patients needed more support with their activities of daily living.
Conclusion:
patients with CNST need specialized care, with specific guidance regarding their disease and aspects of daily living after treatment. Thus, the nurse can function as a key element for the effectiveness of care provided to patients and family members with the aim of enhancing the quality of life of all those affected, directly or indirectly, by the disease.
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01-01-2016
Clinical competences of nursing assistants: a strategy for people management
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):142-149
Abstract
Clinical competences of nursing assistants: a strategy for people management
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):142-149
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690119i
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Objective:
to identify the clinical competences of nursing assistants in a hospital organization and to understand how professional acquired these competences.
Method:
an exploratory study of a qualitative approach, performed at a private hospital in southern Brazil, through a semi-structured interview, in May and June 2013 with 20 nursing assistants.
Results:
the nursing assistantswho worked longer in the same work unit had a higher list of clinical competences. The acquisition of clinical competences occurred through interaction with other professionals; in daily nursing practice; in previous experiences and in formal learning.
Final considerations:
the identification of clinical competences and the way nursing assistants acquire these competences can be important resources for managing people, which can be used by nurse managers to better allocate these professionals and provide th e opportunity for their professional development.
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01-01-2016
Quality of life and accession to the pharmacological treatment among elderly hypertensive
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):134-141
Abstract
Quality of life and accession to the pharmacological treatment among elderly hypertensive
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):134-141
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690118i
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Objective:
to compare variables obtained in adherence and non-adherence to drug treatment for hypertension, according to socioeconomic situation, time of diagnosis, self-reported morbidities, indicative of depression and quality of life.
Method:
cross-sectional analytical study of 524 elderly with adherence and 505 non-adherence to the treatment. A descriptive analysis, Chi-square test and Student t test (p < 0.05) were held.
Results:
there was higher proportion of older subjects, indicative of morbidity and depression among those with adherence. Non-adherence subjects had lower scores in all domains and quality of life facets.
Conclusion:
actions favoring the adherence to pharmacological treatment should be recommended, to minimize the impact of comorbidities and improve quality of life.
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01-01-2016
Exposure and sun protection practices of university students
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):126-133
Abstract
Exposure and sun protection practices of university students
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):126-133
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690117i
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Objective:
to learn exposure and sun protection practices for university students.
Method:
a descriptive, cross-sectional study performed at a university in São Paulo.
Results:
the sample consisted of 385 young and data collection conducted through a form. Of the total, 239 (62%) young people were classified as skin type III and IV and 69 (17.9%) affirmed to have a history of skin cancer in the family. Most affirmed exposure to the sun between 10 a.m and 04 p.m and for more than one hour; 112 (29.1%) informed not employ safeguards. Among those who use sunscreen, the minority does so regularly.
Conclusion:
although the sample was made up of people with greater access to information, it was found exposure and sunscreen improperly. Education, individual and collective actions should be strengthened and prioritized given the incidence of skin cancer in the country.
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01-01-2016
Hospitalizations sensitive to primary health care at a regional hospital in the Federal District
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):118-125
Abstract
Hospitalizations sensitive to primary health care at a regional hospital in the Federal District
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):118-125
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690116i
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Objective:
to characterize hospitalizations for sensitive conditions to primary care of a regional hospital in the Federal District.
Method:
this is a descriptive study, such as case series that considered users admitted between 2008 and 2012 in the Regional Hospital of Ceilândia. The selection of hospitalizations was based on the Brazilian List, and the data were obtained from the Hospital information System. The descriptive statistics was used in the data processing and analysis.
Results:
ACSC (Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions) showed a growth tendency, mainly due to cerebrovascular diseases, lung diseases and infections in the kidney and urinary tract. Female and elderly patients showed a higher frequency of hospitalizations.
Conclusion:
the results may help managers and health professionals to implement actions that aim higher solvability of primary care, and contribute to the systematization of nursing care and improved health care.
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01-01-2016
Significations of being the caregiver of the companion with cancer: an existential look
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):110-117
Abstract
Significations of being the caregiver of the companion with cancer: an existential look
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):110-117
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690115i
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Objective:
to unveil the significances of women who experience being the caregiver of their companion with cancer.
Method:
a Heidegger’s phenomenological research, performed with ten women who are caregivers of their companions with cancer in a town in the northwest of the state of Paraná, Brazil, from December 2013 to February 2014. The following guiding question was used: “How has it been for you to care for your companion with cancer?”.
Results:
from the analysis of the speeches the following ontological themes emerged: “Taking responsibility of caring for the companion with cancer”, “Learning to live with the intimacy changes” and “Learning to live with the feelings related to care”. The data revealed the wives’ sense of responsibilities for caring and the influence of feelings in the act of caring, including the impact on the couple’s intimacy.
Conclusion:
in the midst of difficulties, the feelings of affection are the driving force behind these women to continue their actions as wife-caregivers.
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01-01-2016
Defining characteristics of the nursing diagnosis “ineffective airway clearance”
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):102-109
Abstract
Defining characteristics of the nursing diagnosis “ineffective airway clearance”
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):102-109
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690114i
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Objective:
to analyze the defining characteristics of the nursing diagnosis “ineffective airway clearance” in children with acute respiratory infection.
Method:
cross-sectional descriptive study, developed in two hospitals specialized in care for children. It was held a detailed respiratory evaluation of the child to identify the defining characteristics of the diagnosis under study.
Results:
a total of 249 children were evaluated, 55.8% were male and the median age was 13.76 months. Ineffective airway clearance was identified in 222 children (89.2%). The following defining characteristics presented statistically significant associations: dyspnea, expectoration, orthopnea, respiratory adventitious sounds, decreased breath sounds and ineffective cough. Decreased breath sounds, ineffective cough and respiratory adventitious sounds composed the logistic regression model.
Conclusion:
the characteristics decreased breath sounds, ineffective cough and respiratory adventitious sounds have better predictive capacity for the diagnosis “ineffective airway clearance” in children with acute respiratory infection.
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01-01-2015
Risk classification in pediatrics: development and validation of a guide for nurses
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):913-922
Abstract
Risk classification in pediatrics: development and validation of a guide for nurses
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):913-922
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680521i
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Objective:
to develop and validate a short guide for the protocol to user embracement with risk classification in pediatrics.
Method:
methodological study developed in two stages: development of the guide, and face and content validation. The development involved the stratification of the protocol contents into five risk indicators according to the level of complexity; subsequently it was submitted to validation by nine experts divided in two groups: professors who were also researchers, and nurses.
Results:
in the face validation the experts considered the 25 items of the guide clear and understandable, with agreement levels above 70%. In the content validation, 17 (68%) items were considered relevant by 88.9% of the experts. The eight items considered irrelevant were changed according to suggestions of the experts, yielding an overall content validity index of 0.98.
Conclusion:
the study resulted in a guide for the classification of risks in pediatrics that is valid to assess children in emergency services.
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01-01-2015
Components of social learning theory in a tool for teaching Nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):906-912
Abstract
Components of social learning theory in a tool for teaching Nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):906-912
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680520i
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Objective:
to identify key components of the social learning theory in a computational tool to aid in teaching the reasoning process for the preparation of a nursing diagnosis.
Method:
qualitative study that analyzed the statements collected through a focus group of 18 teachers and students from two Brazilian nursing schools.
Results:
the themes were grouped into four categories related to the components of the theory and into 13 subcategories.
Conclusion:
the meaning of learning can be extended by the teacher’s didactics and corroborated by the relationship between systematization and reasoning. To learn by doing, some prerequisites are required as is a process of motivation and qualification, which are also inherent to learning by forming an identity in the group. In the feeling of belonging to a particular group, aspects related to the profession become visible as opposed to the aspects of belonging to a community of practice of learning.
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01-01-2015
Telephone call for post-discharge surveillance: validation and application of tool for video-assisted surgery
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):899-905
Abstract
Telephone call for post-discharge surveillance: validation and application of tool for video-assisted surgery
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):899-905
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680519i
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Objective:
to validate an instrument for post-discharge surveillance by telephone for video assisted surgeries.
Method:
a multi-method study with development, validation and application of the instrument. The validation was performed by experts considering the relevance, clarity and completeness of the contents in the calculation of the content validity index and valid questions that demonstrated 80% agreement. For the application of the instrument, the sample consisted of 68 women undergoing video-assisted surgery, and we conducted a descriptive analysis.
Results:
there was disagreement among experts in the first evaluation, and the instrument was redesigned obtaining agreement in the second evaluation. The response rate to the telephone contact was 88.2% (60/68). Complaints of abdominal pain, bleeding and incisional edema were more frequent. No patients presented with infection.
Conclusion:
the questionnaire was validated and applied and is available for use.
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01-01-2015
Managerial competences of coordinators of undergraduate nursing courses
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):890-898
Abstract
Managerial competences of coordinators of undergraduate nursing courses
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):890-898
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680518i
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Objective:
to analyze the experiences of how the managerial competences of coordinators, ideal and real, of undergraduate nursing course coordinators from the city of Belo Horizonte, Minais Gerais.
Method:
the theoretical framework presented a conceptual model of eight managerial roles (director, producer, monitor, coordinator, mentor, facilitator, broker and innovator) and three specific competences to the exercise of each one of them. Descriptive and qualitative research with 14 interviews conducted using semi-structured scripts, whose data were subjected to content analysis.
Results:
we highlighted the roles: mentor, director and facilitator as the most prominent, whose competences can be continually improved as a result of differentiated and permanent demands which the subject face, in addition to the natural ambiguities and contradictions of management function.
Conclusion:
the higher education institution can adjust their selection and evaluation processes for this position, including the difficulties of professional competences training required in the exercise of managerial function.
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01-01-2015
Participação familiar para a reabilitação de idosos com fratura de fêmur
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):883-889
Abstract
Participação familiar para a reabilitação de idosos com fratura de fêmur
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):883-889
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680517i
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Objetivo:
verificar si el modo de cuidar adoptado por los cuidadores favoreció la recuperación de la independencia funcional de los ancianos con y sin la presencia de enfermedad en el sistema nervioso y trastornos mentales y comportamentales y si enfermedades interfirieron en la independencia funcional.
Método:
estudio trasversal, con seguimiento por 12 meses de 89 ancianos brasileños (≥ 60 años), sometidos a cirugía de fémur proximal y sus cuidadores familiares.
Resultados:
los scores de la Medida de Independencia Funcional disminuyeron 0,7 puntos por año vivido y, en el caso de enfermedad en el sistema nervioso y trastorno mental y comportamental, esa pérdida aumentó para 20,5 puntos. El incentivo a la deambulación aumentó 18,9, al autocuidado 12,8 y al ocio 11,5 puntos de la Medida de Independencia Funcional.
Conclusión:
se recomienda el incentivo al movimiento y a la deambulación, al autocuidado y a las actividades de ocio, principalmente en aquellos ancianos con enfermedades en el sistema nervioso y trastorno mental y comportamental.
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01-01-2015
Family participation to elderly rehabilitation with femoral fracture
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):883-889
Abstract
Family participation to elderly rehabilitation with femoral fracture
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):883-889
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680517i
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Objective:
verify if the mode of care adopted by caregivers favored functional independence recovery by elderly with and without the presence of nervous system disease and mental and behavioral disorders; and, if disease interfered with their functional independence.
Method:
transversal study, with 12-month follow-up of 89 Brazilian elders (≥ 60 years) after proximal femoral surgery, and their family caregiver.
Results:
the Functional Independence Measure scores decreased by 0.7 points per year of life, and in the case of presenting nervous system disease and mental and behavioral disorders, this loss amounted to 20.5 points.
Conclusion:
The incentive to ambulate increased by 18.8 for self-care, 12.8 for self-care, and 11.5 for leisure activities on the Functional Independence Measure. Encouraging movement and ambulation, self-care and leisure activities, especially with those elderly with nervous system diseases and mental and behavioral disorders, is recommended.
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01-01-2015
Absenteeism – illness of the nursing staff of a university hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):876-882
Abstract
Absenteeism – illness of the nursing staff of a university hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):876-882
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680516i
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Objective:
to analyze absenteeism – illness of the nursing staff.
Method:
this was a retrospective study of a university hospital in the city of Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil, using a quantitative approach. Data were collected from functional records of the staff during the period from 2008 to 2012.
Results:
of 602 workers, 435 had 1574 medical certifi cates. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, followed by mental and behavioral disorders were the major diseases for sick leave. The occupation with the highest number of medical certifi cates was the nursing technician. Females and the age group between 41-50 years prevailed in the sample. Ambulatory was the area with most frequent events, followed by the medical clinic and emergency room.
Conclusion:
absenteeism-illness affects the functioning of the service, the nursing staff and users, promoting work overload, and interfering in the quality of nursing care.
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01-01-2015
The nurse faced with early weaning in child nursing consultations
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):869-875
Abstract
The nurse faced with early weaning in child nursing consultations
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(5):869-875
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680515i
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Objective:
analyze the role of the nurse regarding early weaning in children younger than 6 months old.
Method:
qualitative and descriptive study. The nurses who performed the study did nursing consultation to children programmatically in family health units in Cuiabá – Mato Grosso. Data were collected in January and February 2012, through participant observation of nursing consultations. For data analysis, content analysis was used.
Results:
that nurses, in most cases, used appropriate strategies for the management of common problems in breastfeeding, although some behaviors have not yet proven scientifi c evidence about the benefi ts and/or damage to its practice.
Conclusion:
nurses addressed important aspects of breastfeeding during consultations and worked for the promotion and resumption of exclusive breastfeeding.
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01-01-2016
Discoveries of Biological Sciences and their implications for nursing practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):619-620
Abstract
Discoveries of Biological Sciences and their implications for nursing practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):619-620
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690401i
Views1For the longest time, the production of knowledge in the field of biological sciences was viewed as the exclusive responsibility and competence of medical professionals. This scenario has changed in light of the worldwide trend of improvements in other health professions, which includes the need to implement the use of evidence-based methodology in nursing practice. […]See more -
01-01-2016
Descobertas das Ciências Biológicas e as implicações para a prática da Enfermagem
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):619-620
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Descobertas das Ciências Biológicas e as implicações para a prática da Enfermagem
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):619-620
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690401i
Views1A produção de conhecimento na área das ciências biológicas, durante muito tempo, foi vista como de responsabilidade e competência exclusivamente de profissionais médicos. Esse cenário alterou-se frente à tendência mundial de aperfeiçoamento dos demais profissionais de saúde, incluindo-se a necessidade de se concretizar a utilização da metodologia da prática baseada em evidência na atuação do […]See more -
01-01-2016
The importance of civilian nursing organizations: integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):610-618
Abstract
The importance of civilian nursing organizations: integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):610-618
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690326i
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Objective:
to identify and analyze evidence from studies about the importance of civilian nursing organizations.
Method:
an integrative literature review, for which searches were conducted in the databases LILACS, PubMed/MEDLINE, SciELO, BDENF, and Scopus.
Results:
sixteen articles published between the years 2004-2013 were selected, 68.75% of which were sourced from Brazilian journals and 31.25% from American journals.
Conclusion:
civilian nursing organizations are important and necessary, because they have collaborated decisively in nursing struggles in favor of the working class and society in general, and these contributions influence different axes of professional performance.
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01-01-2016
Effects from acupuncture in treating anxiety: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):602-609
Abstract
Effects from acupuncture in treating anxiety: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):602-609
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690325i
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Objective:
to evaluate the scientific evidence that is available in the literature on the effects of acupuncture for treating anxiety and on the quality of such studies.
Method:
the study is an integrative review of CINAHL, LILACS, PUBMED-PICO, SciELO, and The Cochrane Library between 2001 and 2014. Keywords anxiety, acupuncture therapy, acupuncture, and anxiety disorders were combined among themselves to ensure a wide search of primary studies.
Results:
among 514 articles, 67 were selected to be fully read and 19 were included. Among these, 11 were found to have strong evidence levels. Among the six articles about randomized clinical studies, five were found to be of reasonable quality. Two studies used acupuncturist nurses to perform their interventions. Its results showed positive and statistically significant effects from using acupuncture for treating subjects with anxiety.
Conclusion:
acupuncture seems to be a promising treatment for anxiety; however, there is a need for improving the methodological quality of the research on this field.
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01-01-2016
Palliative care and spirituality: an integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):591-601
Abstract
Palliative care and spirituality: an integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):591-601
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690324i
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Objective:
to analyze scientifi c articles published in international online journals about palliative care and spirituality.
Methods:
an integrative literature review with data collected in September 2014 from the LILACS, SCIELO, MEDLINE/PubMed, and IBECS databases.
Results:
thirty-nine publications were identifi ed and their textual analysis facilitated through four thematic approaches: the meaning of spirituality in the context of palliative care; palliative care and spiritual support; spirituality and relief of pain and other symptoms in patients under palliative care; and instruments to evaluate the spiritual dimension of the scope of palliative care.
Conclusion:
this study examined the relevance of the spiritual dimension in the care of patients with palliative care and the need for developing new studies to disseminate knowledge about this topic.
Descriptors:
Palliative Care; Palliative Care at End of Live; Spirituality; Religion; Health.
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01-01-2016
Educational technologies to encourage (self) care in postpartum women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):582-590
Abstract
Educational technologies to encourage (self) care in postpartum women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):582-590
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690323i
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Objective:
to evaluate national and international literature regarding the use of educational technologies to encourage self care in postpartum women.
Method:
an integrative review of the literature. The articles were collected from the CINAHL, SCOPUS, PubMed, SciELO, LILACS and Cochrane databases; the time period for the articles referred to January/2004 to July/2014; the languages used in the articles were Portuguese, English, Spanish and French; the articles were selected from the following descriptors: postpartum care period, educational technology, nursing and self care. Twenty-seven articles were selected for analysis
Results:
based on the information found, the scales, counseling and home visits were among the most recommended educational technologies.
Conclusion:
the technologies promote communication, but are sometimes dependent on computer and internet access, which hinder their use by low-income women.
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01-01-2016
Patients with HIV/Aids and ulcer risk: nursing care demands
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):574-581
Abstract
Patients with HIV/Aids and ulcer risk: nursing care demands
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):574-581
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690322i
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Objective:
to analyze the demand for nursing care and the risk of pressure ulcers (PU) of patients with HIV/Aids.
Method:
quantitative survey, carried out from December 2012 to March 2013 in a public hospital of Teresina, state of Piauí, Brazil.
Results:
the sample of 31 patients was predominantly male, mean age 36.6 years, average care demand 49.4%, most showing some risk of developing PU. The variables correlated with PU risk were care demand and clinical outcome (death). Those associated with care demand were age and clinical outcome (death).
Conclusion:
the results showed that patients require moderate nursing care needs and most of them present risk of developing PU.
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01-01-2016
Lack of anticipated support for care for community-dwelling older adults
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):566-573
Abstract
Lack of anticipated support for care for community-dwelling older adults
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):566-573
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690321
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Objective:
to identify the factors associated with lack of anticipated support for care for community-dwelling older adults.
Method:
this study presents comparison and logistic regression analyses of data from 671 individuals who took part of the multicentric study entitled “Frailty in older Brazilians” – a quantitative, epidemiologic and transversal investigation carried out between 2008 and 2009.
Results:
the subjective evaluation of anticipated support for care for community-dwelling older adults was a good indicator of risk for lack of anticipated support for care in women, older adults who live alone and those with poor self-rated health.
Conclusion:
it is necessary to reflect upon the formal support system currently available for older people in Brazil, considering that those who most frequently presented lack of anticipated support for care are an increasing population. The study also highlights the importance of using subjective methods for the evaluation of the adequacy of older adults’ support network.
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