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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-16-2024
Nursing team’s perceptions about care for pregnant women in a psychiatric unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230186
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLENursing team’s perceptions about care for pregnant women in a psychiatric unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230186
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0186
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Objectives:
to understand the nursing team’s perception in relation to the care provided to pregnant women with mental disorders admitted to a psychiatric hospital unit.
Methods:
Convergent Care Research carried out between August and December 2021, through semi-structured interviews with 25 nursing professionals from a Psychiatric Unit from a reference Hospital in Southern Brazil.
Results:
the organized and analyzed data resulted in two thematic categories: Technical, generic and impersonal care; and From impersonality to the singularity of nursing care. Ensuring unique care for pregnant women with mental disorders means giving them a meaning of existence and providing care from a multidimensional and continuous perspective.
Final Considerations:
nursing care for pregnant women in psychiatric hospitalization requires continuous professional qualification, interactive technologies and support for the nursing process, in addition to promoting singular and multidimensional care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-16-2024
Bladder ultrasound: evidence of content validity of a checklist for training nurses
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230183
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEBladder ultrasound: evidence of content validity of a checklist for training nurses
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230183
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0183
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Objectives:
to develop and analyze evidence of content validity of a checklist for training nurses in measuring bladder volume through ultrasound.
Methods:
a methodological study, consisting of three stages: literature review; instrument item preparation; and analysis of evidence of content validity. The Content Validity Index (CVI) and Gwet’s AC2 were used for content validity analyses.
Results:
the checklist consisted of 23 items. The CVIs for clarity, relevance and dimensionality were 0.99, 0.99 and 0.98 respectively, and the CVIs for Gwet’s AC2 with coefficients for clarity, relevance and dimensionality were 0.89, 0.97 and 0.95, respectively, with p<0.001.
Conclusions:
the checklist developed for training nurses in measuring bladder volume through ultrasound achieved adequate evidence of content validity, and can be used to train nurses in clinical practice and future research.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-16-2024
Childbirth care by health professionals: conflicting practices in obstetrics
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230129
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEChildbirth care by health professionals: conflicting practices in obstetrics
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230129
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0129
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Objectives:
to understand the perceptions of women and health professionals regarding childbirth care at a teaching hospital in the western state of Paraná, Brazil.
Methods:
this qualitative study employed Grounded Theory, conducted in an obstetric care service with 38 participants (women and health professionals) through semi-structured interviews.
Results:
limitations in physical infrastructure and management of care, along with the women’s limited knowledge about the childbirth process and the decision-making and guidance of professionals, show conflicting obstetric practices-a discrepancy between good practices and obstetric violence. Training in obstetric nursing and active participation in care, alongside the presence of a companion, were identified as intervening conditions and strategies in the process.
Final Considerations:
childbirth care is characterized by dichotomous practices. While some professionals base their practices on scientific evidence, others rely on teachings and experiences from the time of their training.
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A relação entre gênero, formação educacional e ambiente de aprendizagem com a ansiedade do estudante de enfermagem
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20220615
Abstract
A relação entre gênero, formação educacional e ambiente de aprendizagem com a ansiedade do estudante de enfermagem
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20220615
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0615
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Objetivos:
identificar las variables asociadas a la práctica clínica relacionadas con la ansiedad de los estudiantes de enfermería.
Métodos:
se utilizó un diseño descriptivo, cuantitativo, correlacional con las recomendaciones STROBE, EQUATOR. La población fue de 233 estudiantes de enfermería con una muestra de 135 personas. Los datos se recopilaron de marzo a abril de 2022 utilizando instrumentos validados.
Resultados:
la prueba de chi-cuadrado y razón de verosimilitud significativa para género, formación académica y entorno de aprendizaje son superiores a 0.05, por lo que no existe una relación significativa entre las variables y la ansiedad de los estudiantes.
Conclusiones:
los estudiantes necesitan prepararse nuevamente antes de ingresar al campo de la práctica. Investigaciones cualitativas también son necesarias.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-16-2024
The relationship between gender, educational background, and learning environment with nursing student’s anxiety
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20220615
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEThe relationship between gender, educational background, and learning environment with nursing student’s anxiety
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20220615
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0615
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Objectives:
to identify variables associated with nursing students’ anxiety-related clinical practice.
Methods:
this study used a correlational quantitative descriptive design with the STROBE equator instrument. The population is 233 nursing students with a sample of 135. Data were collected from March to April 2022 using validated instruments.
Results:
the Chi-square test and the sig likelihood ratio on the gender, educational background, and learning environment is more than 0.05 so there is no significant relationship between the variables and student anxiety.
Conclusions:
students need to be prepared again before entering the practice field. Qualitative research is needed too.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-13-2024
Educational booklet on labor and delivery: validity study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20240138
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEEducational booklet on labor and delivery: validity study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20240138
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0138
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Objectives:
to develop and validate an educational booklet on labor and delivery for pregnant women.
Methods:
this methodological study involved constructing and validating a booklet based on Echer’s framework. We used the Content Validity Index and Cronbach’s alpha for content and face validation, selecting judges according to Fering’s criteria. We then conducted a clinical validation with the target population.
Results:
the booklet, developed based on evidence from an integrative review and validated by judges and the target audience, achieved global Content Validity Index of 0.919 and 0.913, respectively. After clinical validation with 22 pregnant women, it included 28 topics and 48 pages, with illustrations by a graphic designer.
Conclusions:
expert judges and the target audience considered this educational technology valid, deeming it a relevant tool for promoting the health of pregnant women.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-13-2024
Knowledge and attitudes of nursing students regarding the sexuality of older adults: a quasi-experimental study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20240011
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEKnowledge and attitudes of nursing students regarding the sexuality of older adults: a quasi-experimental study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20240011
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0011
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Objectives:
to compare the knowledge and attitudes of nursing students regarding sexual behavior and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in older adults before and after an educational intervention.
Methods:
this quasi-experimental study involved a convenience sample of 45 nursing students from a public university, conducted in three stages: pre-intervention, intervention, and post-intervention. A questionnaire was used to assess sociodemographic characteristics, academic training, and knowledge and attitudes on the topic. The intervention was an educational web conference. Paired t-test and Wilcoxon test were used for data analysis.
Results:
there was a statistically significant difference in the knowledge and attitude scores of nursing students before and after the educational intervention (p < 0.001). A significant increase was observed in the knowledge score (from 9.3 to 12.2) and attitude score (from 108 to 117.2) in the post-intervention phase.
Conclusions:
the knowledge of nursing students regarding the sexuality of older adults increased after the educational intervention, and their attitudes on the subject became more positive.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-13-2024
Stress in nursing workers caring for people with COVID-19
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230542
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEStress in nursing workers caring for people with COVID-19
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(5):e20230542
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0542
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Objectives:
to analyze stress from the perspective of nursing workers caring for people with COVID-19 in a public hospital in the Recôncavo region of Bahia.
Methods:
this is an exploratory qualitative study, conducted through semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using word clouds, similarity trees, and content analysis.
Results:
nursing workers were exposed to stress while attending to patients with COVID-19. The reported stressors in the workplace included: work overload, lack of planning, speed in performing tasks, fatigue, lack of participation in decision-making, lack of support from management, technological changes, excessive responsibility without preparation, interpersonal conflicts, and professional undervaluation.
Conclusions:
exposure to these stressors leads to emotional exhaustion and demotivation, which were intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Analysis of the decision-making process of nurse managers: a collective refl ection
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):668-675
Abstract
Analysis of the decision-making process of nurse managers: a collective refl ection
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):668-675
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680414i
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Objective:
to analyze the decision-making model adopted by nurses from the perspective of some decision-making process theories.
Method:
qualitative approach, based on action research. Semi-structured questionnaires and seminars were conducted from April to June 2012 in order to understand the nature of decisions and the decision-making process of nine nurses in position of managers at a public hospital in Southern Brazil. Data were subjected to content analysis.
Results:
data were classified in two categories: the current situation of decision-making, which showed a lack of systematization; the construction and collective decision-making, which emphasizes the need to develop a decision-making model.
Conclusion:
the decision-making model used by nurses is limited because it does not consider two important factors: the limits of human rationality, and the external and internal organizational environments that infl uence and determine right decisions.
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Social representations of sexuality for the elderly
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):662-667
Abstract
Social representations of sexuality for the elderly
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):662-667
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680413i
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Objective:
to know the social representations of sexuality for the elderly, based on the Social Representation Theory.
Method:
study performed in a Basic Family Health Unit in Maracanau-CE, Brazil, with 30 elderly adults. Data were collected from March through April of 2013, using the free word evocation technique. Data were organized and processed using the EVOC 2000.software
Results:
the subjects evoked 150 words associated with the evocator word “sexuality”. Out of these, 43 were different. At the possible core of the representation of sexuality for the elderly, the following words were found: love, affection and respect. Sex, companionship, understanding and coexistence composed the intermediate elements of representation.
Conclusion:
the performed analyses pointed to love, respect and affection as central elements that structured and organized the social representation of sexuality in the elder years for the group studied.
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Post-accident work behavior in caring for people with HIV/Aids
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):656-661
Abstract
Post-accident work behavior in caring for people with HIV/Aids
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):656-661
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680412i
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Objective:
To identify post-accident conduct in the workplace by health professionals in caring for people with HIV/Aids.
Method:
A qualitative and descriptive research study with a socio-historical perspective (1986-2006), performed in a reference hospital for infectious diseases in the State of Santa Catarina. To collect data, interviews were conducted with oral history among 23 health workers and, for the treatment of data, Bardin’s content analysis was used.
Results:
Post-accident behaviors emerged that included assessment, accident records, chemoprophylaxis when necessary, support, monitoring of the injured worker, and mainly psychological support.
Conclusion:
In situations in which the accident could not be avoided, post-exposure behaviors were important biosecurity strategies mentioned by health workers caring for patients with HIV/Aids, in the sense of minimizing the possible transmission of the HIV virus.
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Social support towards the necessity of caring after myocardial infarction
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):649-655
Abstract
Social support towards the necessity of caring after myocardial infarction
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):649-655
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680411i
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Objective:
to know the received or assisted social support by the family towards the necessity of care after acute myocardial infarction.
Method:
qualitative and exploratory research. Data collection was carried out through observation and interviews with six families, from February to May, 2012. Data were also analyzed based on the thematic analysis.
Results:
three categories emerged: Immediate social support; Mediate social support; Late social support.
Conclusion:
social support follows the infarction trajectory, which attains the family members and favors the support according to the needs of care in each lived moments by the patient.
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Nursing care management for children hospitalized with chronic conditions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):641-648
Abstract
Nursing care management for children hospitalized with chronic conditions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):641-648
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680410i
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Objective:
to understand the interactions of nurses managing nursing care for the hospitalized child with a chronic condition.
Method:
Theoretical and methodological references were used, Complex Thought and grounded theory, respectively. In the study 18 subjects have participated arranged in three groups: nurses, nursing technicians and family members. A semi-structured interview was used as technique for data collection. The data analysis followed three stages of coding: open, axial and selective.
Results:
the category “Needing to manage nursing care to the hospitalized child with chronic condition in Pediatric Inpatient Unit” and their subcategories show the complex inter subjective bindings established by nurses that support the practice of nursing care management.
Conclusion:
There are difficulties for nursing professionals to interact with the child’s family and the dialogical order/disorder/interaction/organization in the implementation of the management process of care is.
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Functional disability and socioeconomic and demographic factors in elderly
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):633-640
Abstract
Functional disability and socioeconomic and demographic factors in elderly
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):633-640
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680409i
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Objective:
to verify the prevalence of functional disability and associated socioeconomic and demographic factors in elderly patients of Campina Grande/PB.
Method:
cross-sectional study with elderly patients of both genders. The variables associated with functional disability were assessed using Poisson regression.
Results:
A total of 420 elderly patients were included (68.1% women). The highest prevalence of functional disability were found among females aged 80 or older, white, widowed, of economic classes D/E , who lived alone, with frequency of contacts of up to 224 people and diversity of contacts of up to 14 people. After multivariate analysis, statistically significant association was observed between functional disability, gender and age group.
Conclusion:
the association between functional disability gender and age group is shown to be an important guidance for health interventions since it will allow health services to plan actions aiming to improve, maintain or restore the functional capacity of the elderly population.
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Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Program evaluation on user’s view
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):626-632
Abstract
Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Program evaluation on user’s view
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):626-632
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680408i
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Objectives:
to evaluate the program proposed by the Reorganization Care Plan for Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus on user’s view, and describe aspects of the trajectory of the participants correlating with the program’s evaluation.
Method:
evaluative study with a qualitative approach conducted in health units with the Family Health Strategy, in a city of the metropolitan region of Curitiba, in the period from September to March, 2012. A total of 30 adults with hypertension and/or Diabetes mellitus were interviewed. Data were analyzed through content analysis.
Results:
Four categories were identified: Disease diagnosis; Reasons for the program need; Knowledge of the program, and program evaluation.
Conclusion:
there was the recognition of the orientations, and the monitoring of activities developed, with emphasis in cost reduction for users.
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Violence in the eye of adolescents: education intervention with Culture Circles
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):617-625
Abstract
Violence in the eye of adolescents: education intervention with Culture Circles
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):617-625
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680407i
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Objective:
to apply the methodology of Culture Circles on adolescents as a strategy for health education of nurses in the construction of the collective knowledge of the thematic violence.
Method:
action research type and qualitative study. Participants were 11 adolescents from a public school in Recife, PE, Brazil. Data production in Culture Circles included the participant observation with field diary, photographic recording and filming, as well as the photovoice technique. The analysis was performed by triangulating data in dialogue with the literature.
Results:
it was shown that the problematizing action provided by the Culture Circle made possible to create situations in which adolescents felt invited to critically refl ect on the phenomenon of violence in all its complexity.
Conclusion:
the health education intervention, performed by Culture Circles, added learning and mutual growth subsidizing nursing care actions that excel at leadership and autonomy of adolescents.
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Costos de exámenes en un laboratorio clínico hospitalario de Chile
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(2):363-371
Abstract
Costos de exámenes en un laboratorio clínico hospitalario de Chile
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(2):363-371
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0688
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Objetivo:
determinar los costos medios totales asociados a la realización de exámenes de laboratorio en un laboratorio clínico hospitalario de Chile.
Método:
estudio retrospectivo con información del período julio 2104 a junio 2015. Se seleccionaron 92 exámenes clasificados en diez grupos según la metodología de análisis. Los costos se estimaron como la suma de costos directos e indirectos de laboratorio y factores indirectos institucionales.
Resultados:
se obtuvieron los valores promedio para los costos según grupo de exámenes (en dólares): 1,79 (química clínica), 10,21 (técnicas de inmunoensayos), 13,27 (coagulación), 26,06 (cromatografía líquida de alta resolución), 21,2 (inmunológicos), 3,85 (gases y electrolitos), 156,48 (citogenéticos), 1,38 (orina), 4,02 (hematológicos automatizados), 4,93 (hematológicos manuales).
Conclusión:
el valor que retorna a las instituciones públicas, o arancel por servicio, que prestan servicios de laboratorio no refleja adecuadamente los verdaderos costos medios totales de producción de exámenes.
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Costs of examinations performed in a hospital laboratory in Chile
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(2):363-371
Abstract
Costs of examinations performed in a hospital laboratory in Chile
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(2):363-371
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0688
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Objective:
To determine the total average costs related to laboratory examinations performed in a hospital laboratory in Chile.
Method:
Retrospective study with data from July 2014 to June 2015. 92 examinations classified in ten groups were selected according to the analysis methodology. The costs were estimated as the sum of direct and indirect laboratory costs and indirect institutional factors.
Results:
The average values obtained for the costs according to examination group (in USD) were: 1.79 (clinical chemistry), 10.21 (immunoassay techniques), 13.27 (coagulation), 26.06 (high-performance liquid chromatography), 21.2 (immunological), 3.85 (gases and electrolytes), 156.48 (cytogenetic), 1.38 (urine), 4.02 (automated hematological), 4.93 (manual hematological).
Conclusion:
The value, or service fee, returned to public institutions who perform laboratory services does not adequately reflect the true total average production costs of examinations.
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RESEARCH01-01-2018
Accuracy of the defining characteristics in nursing diagnoses of Hyperthermia in newborns
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(2):357-362
Abstract
RESEARCHAccuracy of the defining characteristics in nursing diagnoses of Hyperthermia in newborns
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(2):357-362
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0037
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Objective:
to clinically validate the accuracy of the defining characteristics in nursing diagnoses of Hyperthermia in newborns.
Method:
a cross-sectional study conducted in units of medium and high risk in a maternity from the city of Fortaleza-CE. A total of 216 newborns were evaluated to identify the defining characteristics of diagnoses. A latent class model with random effects was used to measure sensitivity and specificity.
Results:
Hyperthermia was present in 5.6% of the sample. The characteristics lack of suction maintenance (31.3%); skin warm to touch (25.5%); lethargy (24.2%); and tachypnea (21.4%) were the most frequent. Stupor presented higher sensitivity (99.9%) and specificity (100%) while vasodilation characteristics, irritability and lethargy only showed significant values for specificity (92.7%, 91.6% and 74.3%, respectively).
Conclusion:
four characteristics of high specificity contribute to Hyperthemia. However, stupor is the only one with significant sensitivity to identify it at its early-stage.
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RESEARCH01-01-2018
Non-frail elderly people and their license to drive motor vehicles
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(2):350-356
Abstract
RESEARCHNon-frail elderly people and their license to drive motor vehicles
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(2):350-356
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0675
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Objective:
to analyse the link between the non-frailty condition and the results of driving license for elderly people to drive motor vehicles.
Method:
cross-sectional study with data collection in the sample period from August 2015 to March 2016. Study performed with 347 elderlies (≥60 years).
Results:
180 (51.9%) of the participants were classified as non-frail. 48 (26.7%) of them were considered capable to drive, 121 (67.2%) capable to drive with restrictions and 11 (6.1%) temporarily uncapable. No significant relation was found between the non-frailty conditions and the results of the motor vehicles driving license study (p=0.557).
Conclusion:
The absence of physical frailty does not necessarily points out that the elderly are able to drive motor vehicles. Tracking the frailty subsidizes preventive interventions, which seek to interfere positively in the act of driving. This is an unprecedented study in nursing and it highlights an essential field for the performance of gerontological nursing.
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RESEARCH01-01-2018
Practice of use of diapers in hospitalized adults and elderly: cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(2):343-349
Abstract
RESEARCHPractice of use of diapers in hospitalized adults and elderly: cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(2):343-349
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0341
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Objective:
analyze the practice of use of diapers in adults and elderly in hospital.
Method:
observational cross-sectional study, with a sample of 105 participants assigned according to the data collection period, from September 2013 to January 2014, in the surgical clinic wards in a University Hospital.
Results:
it was observed that 38% of the 105 participants of the study did not need the use of diapers. 18% used it because they were disabled and 16% had their cognitive system damaged. As they were hospitalized, it was identified that 51.4% of patients were there ranging from 02 to 10 days, and 60% used diapers for the same period. It is also identified that long term urinary catheter (24.8%), as technology associated to diapers in the urinary control and to pressure ulcers (12.4%), being the main complication.
Conclusion:
the use of diapers did not have specific criteria to be selected. For this, it was proposed an “Evaluation Scale of Diapers Use in Adults”, as for indication as for its monitoring to help the study transposal for the nursing practice.
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RESEARCH01-01-2018
Burnout and nursing work environment in public health institutions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(2):336-342
Abstract
RESEARCHBurnout and nursing work environment in public health institutions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(2):336-342
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0524
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Objective:
to identify associations between the Burnout domains and the characteristics of the work environment.
Method:
cross-sectional study with 745 nurses from 40 public health institutions in São Paulo. Nursing Work Index-Revised (NWI-R) and Maslach Burnout Inventory were used. Similar institutions according to NWI-R were grouped by clustering and the Anova and Bonferroni tests were used in the comparative analyzes.
Results:
there was significant and moderate correlation between emotional exhaustion and autonomy, control over the environment and organizational support; between reduced personal accomplishment, autonomy and organizational support; and between depersonalization and autonomy. The group that presented the worst conditions in the work environment differed on emotional exhaustion from the group with most favorable traits.
Conclusion:
emotional exhaustion was the trait of Burnout that was more consistently related to the group of institutions with more unfavorable working conditions regarding autonomy, organizational support and control over the environment.
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RESEARCH01-01-2018
Patients’ knowledge about medication prescription in the emergency service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(2):329-335
Abstract
RESEARCHPatients’ knowledge about medication prescription in the emergency service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(2):329-335
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0002
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Objective:
To identify which orientations were received by the patient about the medication prescription and which professional performed it; to evaluate the patients’ knowledge about prescription drugs and to correlate it to socioeconomic variables, comorbidities, and the frequency with which the patient seeks emergency service; and to evaluate the knowledge about the medication prescribed after the health care.
Method:
This was a cross-sectional study on 304 patients that received emergency service’s discharge along with medication prescription. Applied instruments: sociodemographic characterization and evaluation of the knowledge about the prescribed medication. We used a descriptive and inferential analysis.
Results:
Most subjects had no doubts about how or for how long to take the medication; and presented questions about adverse reactions and what to do in case of forgetting to take the medication doses. There was a significant association between age; educational level; comorbidity; the frequency of emergency service’s use; and knowledge about medications.
Conclusion:
a total of 48% of the patients declared to need information about adverse effects and what to do if they forget to take the medication.
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RESEARCH01-01-2018
Calf circumference: clinical validation for evaluation of muscle mass in the elderly
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(2):322-328
Abstract
RESEARCHCalf circumference: clinical validation for evaluation of muscle mass in the elderly
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(2):322-328
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0121
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Objective:
To validate calf circumference as a technology for assessing muscle mass in the elderly.
Method:
Cross-sectional study with 132 elderly people from Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil. Decreased muscle mass was determined by the skeletal muscle mass index (IME) using Dual Energy X-Ray Absortometry (DEXA). The cutoff circumferences (CC) cutoff points to indicate muscle mass decrease were estimated by ROC curve, sensitivity, specificity and accuracy.
Results:
The most accurate cut-off points for detecting decreased muscle mass in the elderly were 34 cm for men (sensitivity: 71.5%, specificity: 77.4%) and 33 cm for women (sensitivity: 80.0%; specificity: 84.6%).
Conclusion:
CC can be used as a measure for early identification of muscle mass decrease in routine evaluations of the elderly in primary care.
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