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REFLECTION01-01-2016
Health needs and nursing care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1236-1239
Abstract
REFLECTIONHealth needs and nursing care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1236-1239
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0128
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Objective:
to present the concept of needs according to different approaches to discuss the possibility of health care that incorporates a broader view of human vulnerabilities in health services.
Methods:
the arguments are founded on nursing theorists who worked on the construction of frameworks relevant to care, based on needs and on philosophers who show the possibility of identifying the vulnerabilities of human beings, defending art as a therapeutic instrument that can promote health care.
Conclusion:
although care can acquire a new dimension with the introduction of art, according to certain perspectives, philosophical studies on ethics and aesthetics should be resumed to identify human vulnerabilities that can in fact be compensated by sensible understanding of the outer world. To incorporate art in nursing care requires studies from theorists to be recovered, deepening concepts and working on empirical investigations for their adequate use.
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EXPERIENCE REPORT01-01-2016
Case studies and role play: learning strategies in nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1231-1235
Abstract
EXPERIENCE REPORTCase studies and role play: learning strategies in nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1231-1235
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0277
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Objective:
to report professors’ experience in a public university of Southern region of Brazil using case studies and role play as learning strategies for nursing care of hospitalized adults.
Method:
learning experience report from the Nursing Care of Adults I class of nursing undergraduate course.
Results
the development of case studies and role play considered health care needs from epidemiological profile of chronic noncommunicable diseases morbidity and mortality, nursing as an assisting method, and social aspects of hospitalized individuals. Role play planning was made by creating a stage in laboratory of practices and dialogues comprising students and professors interaction.
Conclusion
case studies and role play encouraged students to active search for learning and brought theory closer to real health care situations.
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REVIEW01-01-2016
Politicy of care in the criticism towards gender stereotypes
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1223-1230
Abstract
REVIEWPoliticy of care in the criticism towards gender stereotypes
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1223-1230
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0441
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Objectives:
analyze gender inequalities among Brazilian women in Portugal and in contemporary nursing based on care politicity in the light of gender; disclose oppression of the female produced by the stereotypes that look upon women as natural caregivers; point out politicity to deconstruct gender stereotypes.
Method:
theoretical reflection with narrative review of literature to analyze classic references in the feminist epistemology combined with the care politicity thesis.
Results:
the similarities between the stereotypes of the Brazilian Eves and the Portuguese Maries as either the sexualized or sanctified nurse are inserted in the Jewish-Christian moral genealogy that reaffirms the subservience of the female to the male.
Conclusion:
by attaching priority to care that needs non-care to expand the possibilities of care giving, the theoretical assumption of politicy of care can contribute to subvert the stereotypical images of Brazilian women in Portuguese lands and in contemporary nursing.
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REVIEW01-01-2016
Strategies for thirst relief: integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1215-1222
Abstract
REVIEWStrategies for thirst relief: integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1215-1222
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0317
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Objective:
to analyze the strategies used to relieve the thirst of hospitalized patients.
Method:
an integrative review, for which the databases PubMed, LILACS, CINAHL and the group of references organized by the Group for Study and Research of Thirst were selected for the search of primary studies, with the keywords: thirst, ice, cold, intervention, nursing care, artificial saliva.
Results:
the review sample was composed of ten primary studies. The strategies found were: low temperature using frozen gauze, ice chips, and cold water, menthol associated with cold strategies, chewing gum, acupressure, and the use of a thin straw, substitute saliva, and early fluid ingestion.
Conclusion:
the temperature was presented as a predominant and effective strategy to relieve the thirst for surgical patients in intensive care and hemodialysis treatment.
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REVIEW01-01-2016
Care of the self and power relations: female nurses taking care of other women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1204-1214
Abstract
REVIEWCare of the self and power relations: female nurses taking care of other women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1204-1214
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0021
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Objective:
to analyze the care of self of female nurses and the power relations established by them in the care of other women.
Method:
integrative review of literature published between 2005 and 2015. There were 25 publications in the sample.
Results:
qualitative state of the art with reference domain of a liberating perspective, based on humanization, autonomy and empowerment as a risk reduction strategy in the practice of care to women. The findings suggest solidified power relations among female nurses and women, focused on professional domain concentrated on nurse education under the patriarchal and society’s normalization discourse. Some studies consider the importance of understanding power in a capillary way, operating on the bodies of individuals.
Conclusion:
there is little discussion about the care of self of nurses and the effects on their professional practice, indicating gaps in knowledge in this field.
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Nursing competencies in promoting the health of individuals with chronic diseases
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1195-1203
Abstract
Nursing competencies in promoting the health of individuals with chronic diseases
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1195-1203
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0312
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Objective:
to identify nurse’s competencies related to health promotion of individuals with chronic cardiac disease, in the light of the Galway consensus.
Method:
integrative literature review was conducted to search for studies published between 2010 and 2014 in the databases LILACS, BDENF, IBECS; and PubMed in February 2015. The 21 included studies were analyzed according to the eight domains of competence: Catalyzing change, Leadership, Evaluation, Planning, Implementation, Assessment, Advocacy and Partnerships.
Results:
all domains of competence were included in the nursing interventions in health promotion of chronic cardiac patients, and the Planning and Evaluation were the most evident competences.
Conclusion:
the results of this research highlighted the nurse as an agent capable of operating care management, in order to improve coordination of the latter with work and education and, thus, the health care of the population.
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RESEARCH01-01-2016
Assisted therapy with dogs in pediatric oncology: relatives’ and nurses’ perceptions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1188-1194
Abstract
RESEARCHAssisted therapy with dogs in pediatric oncology: relatives’ and nurses’ perceptions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1188-1194
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0243
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Objective:
to understand the perception of nursing staff professionals and legal guardians of children and adolescents with cancer regarding Assisted Therapy with dogs.
Method:
qualitative study based on participant observation conducted with 16 participants in a reference hospital of child cancer. We applied an in-depth interview and interpreted the data according to a content analysis technique.
Results:
the practice is admittedly beneficial to participants despite the fact they do not understand its true objectives and therapeutic applications. Participants only associate it with something distracting and entertaining without realizing the occurrence of a more complex process behind it, which comprises changes besides the emotional ones (more easily perceived).
Conclusion:
the perceptions of participants reinforce recommendations that can be applied in the hospital environment, also showing that the therapy in question can become an effective technology to promote the health of children and adolescents with cancer.
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RESEARCH01-01-2016
Socio-environmental approach in nursing: focusing on rural labor and the use of pesticides
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1179-1187
Abstract
RESEARCHSocio-environmental approach in nursing: focusing on rural labor and the use of pesticides
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1179-1187
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0364
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Objective:
to apply a socio-environmental approach to the relationship between human health and rural labor through a link verification/association between health disorders and the use of pesticides.
Method:
this is a quantitative, cross-sectional, observational and exploratory study with 331 inhabitants of two cities in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data analysis was conducted by Poisson regression.
Results:
reported health disorders included: mental (62.2%); circulatory (49.8%); dermatologic (45%); respiratory (41%); and gastric (36.2%). Workers who apply pesticides showed a 90% higher prevalence of dermatological alterations when compared to those who did not.
Conclusion:
the socio-environmental approach, comprising elements of the rural environment, of workers, and of the use of pesticides in the work process in connection/association with potential health disorders has shown that rural workers who apply pesticides present a higher prevalence of dermatological alterations.
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REFLECTION01-01-2015
Research lines in nursing: phylosophical and epistemological highlights
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):723-729
Abstract
REFLECTIONResearch lines in nursing: phylosophical and epistemological highlights
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):723-729
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680421p
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Objetivo:
elucidar destaques filosóficos y epistemológicos mediante consideraciones en favor de la casualidad de cuestiones en el interés de la Enfermería.
Método:
es fundamentado en las proposiciones teóricas de Johannes Hessen y de otros autores consagrados.
Resultados:
clareamiento de aspectos sustantivo e implicaciones adjetivas no sólo el interés de la investigación, resaltando los significados esenciales del asunto coincidido con las elaboraciones de disertaciones y tesis (Maestría y Doctorado de Enfermería).
Conclusión:
texto representa una contribución valiosa para esclarecer mejor detalles de la construcción del conocimiento en la temática y problemática del asunto puesto en causa.
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REFLECTION01-01-2015
Linhas de pesquisa em enfermagem: destaques filosóficos e epistemológicos
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):723-729
Abstract
REFLECTIONLinhas de pesquisa em enfermagem: destaques filosóficos e epistemológicos
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):723-729
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680421p
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Objetivo:
elucidar destaques filosóficos e epistemológicos mediante considerações significativas, essenciais, em favor da causalidade de questões no interesse da Enfermagem.
Método:
abordagem fundamentada nas proposições teóricas de Johannes Hessen, com referência a outros autores expertos no tema.
Resultados:
esclarecimento de aspectos substantivos e implicações adjetivas não só no interesse da investigação, ressaltando os significados essenciais do assunto, condizente com as elaborações de dissertações de mestrado e teses de doutorado de Enfermagem.
Conclusão:
trata-se de uma contribuição valiosa para esclarecer melhor detalhes da construção do conhecimento na temática e problemática do assunto posto em causa, as linhas de pesquisa em enfermagem.
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REVIEW01-01-2015
Using the theory of meaningful learning in nursing education
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):713-722
Abstract
REVIEWUsing the theory of meaningful learning in nursing education
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):713-722
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680420i
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Objective:
to synthesize the scientific literature about the Theory of Meaningful Learning in the process of teaching and learning in nursing.
Method:
this is an integrative review conducted in the databases MEDLINE, LILACS, SciELO, BDENF and CINAHL with studies addressing the subject or aspects of the theory of meaningful learning of David Ausubel. Ten studies were included, from which six were written in Portuguese and four in English, published from 1998 to 2013.
Results:
five studies used the theory of meaningful learning, four studies cited Ausubel as the author of this theory and only two studies followed the framework for the application of the theory completely. There are only a few studies on this subject and those which explore it are not correlated with Ausubel’s theory.
Conclusion:
it is necessary to break with the dichotomy between theory and practice and promote the articulation of content with action, introducing the student as the author of their own knowledge.
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REVIEW01-01-2015
Nursing scientific production on health promotion, chronic condition, and aging
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):705-712
Abstract
REVIEWNursing scientific production on health promotion, chronic condition, and aging
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):705-712
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680419i
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Objective:
to characterize the scientific production of Postgraduate Programs Nursing in Brazil on health promotion with a focus on elderly people with chronic conditions in the period from 2006 to 2010.
Method:
integrative research developed by searching for dissertations and theses in the database of the Center for Nursing Studies and Research of the Brazilian Nursing Association published in the period from 2006 to 2010 and which focused on health promotion for elderly people with chronic conditions.
Results:
five themes emerged: “Living with the disease”; “Technologies of care”, “Potential for self-care” “Psycho-spiritual dimension”, and “Family caregiver”.
Conclusion:
it was possible to identify nursing care as a key element to promote the health of elderly people and make them more independent in their care so as to live with their limitations or disabilities, even when affected by chronic diseases.
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RESEARCH01-01-2015
Longevity according to life histories of the oldest-old
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):697-704
Abstract
RESEARCHLongevity according to life histories of the oldest-old
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):697-704
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680418i
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Objective:
to interpret life histories of the oldest-old in a community, grounded on the perspective of the Active Aging and Life Course.
Method:
this is a qualitative research. Participants included twenty seniors 80 years and older, users of a Basic Health Unit. Life histories were collected and analyzed according to the proposition of the Autobiographical Narrative Interview.
Results:
during the analytic process, elements found in the elders’ present and past arose, contributing to the development of a theoretical model: “Building longevity along the life course.”
Conclusion:
longevity is rooted in the past, strongly infl uenced by the family culture and life course; assumptions of the Active Aging are more meaningful in the informants’ present trajectory. The content of the narratives pointed to new possibilities of Gerontology Nursing intervention in Primary Care, aiming at health promotion and intervention, specially grounded on the respect to the oldest-elders’ culture.
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RESEARCH01-01-2015
Accuracy in inference of nursing diagnoses in heart failure patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):690-696
Abstract
RESEARCHAccuracy in inference of nursing diagnoses in heart failure patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):690-696
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680417i
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Objective:
to determine the accuracy of nursing diagnoses of fatigue, intolerance to activity and decreased cardiac output in hospitalized HF patients.
Method:
descriptive study applied to nurses with experience in NANDA-I and/or HF nursing diagnoses. Evaluation and accuracy were determined by calculating effi cacy (E), false negative (FN), false positive (FP) and trend (T) measures. Nurses who showed acceptable inspection for two diagnoses were selected.
Results:
the nursing diagnosis of fatigue was the most commonly mistaken diagnosis identifi ed by the nursing evaluators.
Discussion:
the search for improving diagnostic accuracy reaffi rms the need for continuous and specifi c training to improve the diagnosis capability of nurses.
Conclusion:
the training allowed the exercise of clinical judgment and better accuracy of nurses.
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RESEARCH01-01-2015
Direct cost of development and documentation of the nursing process
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):683-689
Abstract
RESEARCHDirect cost of development and documentation of the nursing process
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):683-689
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680416i
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Objective:
identify the average direct cost (ADC) of the activities performed by nursing professionals in the nursing process development and documentation at the medical clinic of a teaching hospital.
Method:
1040 activities were observed and the ADC was calculated by multiplying the time spent by professionals by the unit cost of direct labor.
Results:
the ADC of patient admission was R$ 55.57 (SD=19.44); among the activities of patient follow-up, the assessment phase documentation had the most significant ADC (R$ 17.70 – SD=14.60); the ADC of descriptive records corresponded to R$ 1.21 (SD=1.21) and the ADC of the nursing team for shift change was R$ 54.23 (SD=28.95).
Conclusion:
the study promotes visibility of the work performed by nursing professionals in the development of the nursing process, providing financial data to ensure consistent arguments for proper resources to its feasibility.
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RESEARCH01-01-2015
Health status and mental health in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):676-682
Abstract
RESEARCHHealth status and mental health in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):676-682
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680415i
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Objective:
to assess the association between perceived health status and the mental health of patients submitted to percutaneous coronary intervention after hospital discharge.
Method:
a quantitative and cross-sectional study involving 101 participants. The following instruments were used: a sociodemographic and clinical characterization instrument, the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Participants were divided into three groups: no anxiety and no depression (G1); anxiety or depression (G2); and both (G3). The ANOVA test was used for the intergroup comparison of means on the SF-36 domains.
Results:
There was an association between perceived health status and mental health. The participants in G1 presented higher scores in all SF-36 domains in comparison with participants in G2 and G3.
Conclusion:
Participants with no anxiety and depression presented better-perceived health status in comparison with those with anxiety or depression, or both.
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ERRATUM01-01-2016
ERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):206-206
Abstract
ERRATUMERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):206-206
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.20166901e02
Views0In the article “Conceptions of mid-level nursing professionals facing those with a chemical dependency”, with the number of DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680610i, published in the journal Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, v68(6):755-60, page 760 that read:“8. Vargas D, Soares J. Knowledge and attitudes of nurses towards alcohol and related problems: the impact of an educational intervention. Rev Esc […]See more -
ERRATUM01-01-2016
ERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):205-205
Abstract
ERRATUMERRATUM
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):205-205
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.20166901e01
Views0In the article “Using the theory of meaningful learning in nursing education”, with the number of DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680420i, published in the journal Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, v68(4):626-35, page 627 that read:“Ausubel was descended from Jewish, born in New York in 1918 and died in 1994 at the age of 75. He thought and wrote until […]See more -
EXPERIENCE REPORT01-01-2016
Nursing process documentation: rationale and methods of analytical study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):197-204
Abstract
EXPERIENCE REPORTNursing process documentation: rationale and methods of analytical study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):197-204
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690126i
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Objective:
to describe the methods used to analyze the associations between variables of service, nursing and the nursing process documentation in institutions of the Department of Health of the State of São Paulo.
Method:
multilevel analytical study with data obtained in the domains of institution, units of the institution and nursing professionals who work there, using standardized instruments. The analyses had as axis the degree of completeness of the nursing process documentation in units or institutions and their association with variables of nursing personnel, of units and of institutions.
Conclusion:
This study will provide important empirical evidence on the factors involved in the nursing process documentation.
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EXPERIENCE REPORT01-01-2016
Qualitative methodologies in health research: interpretive referential of Patricia Benner
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):192-196
Abstract
EXPERIENCE REPORTQualitative methodologies in health research: interpretive referential of Patricia Benner
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):192-196
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690125i
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Objective:
this article reports on the experience of using the interpretive phenomenological framework of Patricia Benner in a Brazilian context. Benner’s interpretive phenomenology, based on existential and interpretative philosophy, aims to understand human experiences in the particular worlds of research participants. Data were collected through interviews with nine nurses in November and December 2014.
Results:
data analysis process according to Benner’s framework consisted of: transcription, coding, thematic analysis, and search for paradigmatic cases and examples. Therefore, the prior knowledge of the researcher is an important part of the study, consisting in manners of the research conduction.
Conclusion:
The use of this methodological framework entailed a great challenge for the researcher, however, it also enabled a unique opportunity to illuminate important existential phenomena related to the daily lives of research participants.
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REVIEW01-01-2016
Nurses’ performance on primary care in the National Health Service in England
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):182-191
Abstract
REVIEWNurses’ performance on primary care in the National Health Service in England
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):182-191
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690124i
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Objective:
To analyze the expansion of nursing roles in primary care in the English National Health Service and the implications for professional practice.
Method:
qualitative research in case study format, held in London, England, in six primary care units. Data were obtained through interviews with nine nurses. After the thematic data analysis, two units emerged: the nurses’ performance characteristics and effects of the expansion of nursing roles.
Results:
expansion of nurses’ roles: consultation, diagnosis and drug therapy, case management and monitoring of chronic conditions. Repercussions: for the user, there was improved access, communication and comprehensive care, increased duration of consultations, resulting in greater adherence; for nurses, there was the expansion of professional skills, knowledge and professional recognition; to the health care system, it resulted in cost savings.
Conclusion:
benefits in expanding nursing roles, were visible, contributing to primary care quality.
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REVIEW01-01-2016
Meleis’ Nursing Theories Evaluation: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):174-181
Abstract
REVIEWMeleis’ Nursing Theories Evaluation: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):174-181
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690123i
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Objective:
to analyze the application of the theory evaluation model proposed by Meleis in Brazilian studies.
Method:
integrative review of online articles published from 2002 to 2012 in the databases LILACS and BDENF.
Results:
the 16 selected studies confirmed the use of only three of the five stages proposed for Meleis’ theories analysis: Description of the Theory, Criticism of the Theory and Analysis of the Theory, with a predominance of a single unit of analysis in each.
Conclusion:
the analysis of nursing theories provides support to nurses in the practice, research, education and administration of the different dimensions of care. Meleis’ model figures as very important by contributing to the development of knowledge of nursing discipline, considering that its use as a method allows several reflections on theories in order that they be revalidated to support a more theoretical and practical applicability.
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REVIEW01-01-2016
Clinical indicators of sexual dysfunction in pregnant women: integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):165-173
Abstract
REVIEWClinical indicators of sexual dysfunction in pregnant women: integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):165-173
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690122i
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Objective:
to identify the nursing diagnosis clinical indicators of sexual dysfunction in pregnant women.
Method:
it is an integrative literature review, with research in databases using the keywords “sexual*”, “pregnan*” and “function*”. Studies included had an abstract available for analysis, referring to pregnant women over 18 years old, written in Portuguese, French, Spanish and English, with publication date between 2010 and 2014. Studies that reporting pregnant women with an associated pathology were excluded.
Results:
sexual dysfunction in pregnant women is consistent in the literature. Nine defining characteristics were identified and 16 related factors, some not classified in NANDA International.
Conclusion:
clinical indicators can be added to the nursing diagnosis to favor an accurate diagnosis and effective interventions in the surveillance of pregnancy as a period of healthy sexual experience.
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RESEARCH01-01-2016
Conditions of functional health literacy of an elderly diabetics group
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):156-164
Abstract
RESEARCHConditions of functional health literacy of an elderly diabetics group
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):156-164
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690121i
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Objective:
to evaluate the conditions of functional health literacy of an elderly diabetics group.
Method:
cross-sectional and descriptive study, with diabetic’s elderly assisted in the SUS (N = 114). The social and health conditions were evaluated as well as functional health literacy by S-TOFHLA test (short version); the simple proportions, average, standard deviation and Pearson’s Chi-square were described by SPSS software (20.0) with α = 5% value.
Results:
the mean age was 67.4 years, 74.0% of the elderly were women, had up to four years of schooling; 29.8% had a long-standing illness, 64.0% reported having high blood pressure, 47.4% smoke or were smokers, 73.7% had low functional health literacy, which was associated with schooling p = 0.001.
Conclusions:
the low functional health literacy could be a self-care conditioning and can be influenced by low schooling because it implies to have skills to understand and make decisions aimed at self-management of health.
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