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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-16-2024
Complexities of nursing in healthcare waste management in hospitals
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230391
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEComplexities of nursing in healthcare waste management in hospitals
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230391
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0391
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Objectives:
to understand how healthcare waste management is developed by nursing professionals in hospitals.
Methods:
qualitative research, whose theoretical and methodological frameworks were Complexity Theory and Grounded Theory. Thirty-two nursing professionals from a public hospital in Rio de Janeiro participated in the study. Semi-structured interviews were used.
Results:
nursing affects healthcare waste management multidimensionally. Shortage of materials and work overload were identified as factors that influence professionals’ decision-making and increase the risk of improper waste disposal. The lack of knowledge on the subject also influences nursing practice. However, professionals value actions related to hazardous waste.
Final Considerations:
nursing professionals recognize themselves in healthcare waste management and understand the need to develop systemic awareness for sustainable practice.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-16-2024
Predisposing factors for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia in university students
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230387
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEPredisposing factors for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia in university students
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230387
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0387
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Objectives:
to characterize the sociodemographic and psychological aspects of university students who sought psychiatric care at a Student Support Center of a Federal University and to analyze associations between mental health issues and predisposing factors.
Methods:
a retrospective analysis of 103 medical records was conducted. The statistical analysis consisted of two steps: a descriptive analysis and a predictive analysis using the Logistic Regression Model.
Results:
the majority of the students were female. Symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia were the main reasons for seeking care. Students who reported having emotional difficulties that negatively impacted their studies and those who had undergone some form of health treatment showed a higher probability of experiencing anxiety symptoms. Notable correlations were found between anxiety and emotional difficulties, depression and diarrhea, and insomnia and a sedentary lifestyle.
Conclusions:
symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia led students to seek psychiatric care at the university. Understanding the predisposing factors for mental health issues in university students can inform care strategies and promote academic success.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-16-2024
Educational technology to empower patients as participants in their care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230359
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEEducational technology to empower patients as participants in their care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230359
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0359
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Objectives:
to build and validate an educational technology to empower patients as participants in their own care.
Methods:
methodological study to develop an educational technology based on the elaboration, validation, and evaluation that were carried out in five stages at a teaching hospital in Amazonas. The study was carried out from 2019 to 2022, with the participation of 19 judges specialized in patient safety and 72 patients admitted to the hospital’s medical and surgical clinics, the study setting.
Results:
the agreement between the judges obtained an overall index of 0.85, being considered validated. The overall analysis of the booklet obtained an assessment of the level of agreement above 85%.
Final Considerations:
the educational technology presented here was validated and suitable for promoting patient/professional rapprochement and consolidating health care in a way that increases the patient’s ability to contribute to their treatment and prevent the occurrence of adverse events.
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REVIEW12-16-2024
Strategies for expanding vaccination coverage in children in Brazil: systematic literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230343
Abstract
REVIEWStrategies for expanding vaccination coverage in children in Brazil: systematic literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230343
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0343
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Objectives:
to identify the strategies found in the literature for increasing vaccination coverage among children in Brazil. It is justified mainly by the current scenario of falling vaccination coverage.
Methods:
systematic literature review. The search was carried out in the Pubmed (MEDLINE), Embase and Scopus databases, following the PRISMA guidelines.
Results:
initially, 4,824 results were returned. In the end, 6 studies were included for narrative synthesis using the SWiM methodology. Of these, 50% dealt with studies related to the Bolsa Família Program (PBF). The others explored strategies for approaching parents directly, Rapid Vaccination Monitoring (MRV) and the Community Health Agents Program (PACS). The PBF did not guarantee compliance with the conditionality of keeping vaccinations up to date. The MRV and PACS are effective strategies, especially because they allow active search for absentees.
Conclusions:
we conclude that more publications are needed on strategies to increase vaccination coverage among children in Brazil.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-16-2024
The nursing practice environment and hospital sociotechnical complexity: a mixed-methods study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230315
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEThe nursing practice environment and hospital sociotechnical complexity: a mixed-methods study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230315
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0315
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Objectives:
to analyze the relationship between the nursing practice environment and hospital sociotechnical complexity as perceived by nurses.
Methods:
a sequential explanatory mixed-methods study was conducted in a hospital in southern Brazil. The Brazilian version of the Practice Environment Scale-Nursing Work Index and the Complexity Characterization Questionnaire were administered to 132 nurses. Subsequently, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 participants, and the data were subjected to thematic analysis. Data integration was achieved through a connection approach.
Results:
the nursing practice environment was found to be favorable, except in the subscale concerning Staffing and Resource Adequacy, where complexity was present in the activities. The three emerging categories explained human and technical aspects related to complexity in the practice environment, quality of care, and patient safety. Unexpected variability was inversely correlated with the practice environment.
Conclusions:
the study results indicate a relationship between these constructs, with implications for the quality and the safety of care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-16-2024
Factors associated with maternal well-being during childbirth among postpartum women in Minas Gerais
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230304
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEFactors associated with maternal well-being during childbirth among postpartum women in Minas Gerais
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230304
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0304
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Objectives:
to analyze the factors associated with maternal well-being during childbirth among postpartum women in Minas Gerais.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study nested within a cohort was conducted with postpartum women in a municipality of Minas Gerais. The Maternal Well-being in Childbirth Scale 2 was used. The prevalence of maternal well-being during childbirth was estimated. The magnitude of the association between maternal distress and care practices was estimated using the Prevalence Ratio (PR), applying Poisson regression.
Results:
a total of 183 postpartum women aged between 15 and 46 years participated, with 26.2%, 27.9%, and 45.9% reporting excellent, adequate, and poor well-being during childbirth care, respectively. Maternal distress was more prevalent among women who underwent cesarean sections (PR = 1.60) and those who did not receive breastfeeding information (PR = 1.59).
Conclusions:
a high prevalence of maternal distress during childbirth was observed, associated with cesarean delivery and the lack of breastfeeding information.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-16-2024
Prevalence and factors associated with musculoskeletal pain among hospital cleaning staff
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230237
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEPrevalence and factors associated with musculoskeletal pain among hospital cleaning staff
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230237
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0237
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Objetivos:
verificar a prevalência e os fatores associados à dor musculoesquelética em trabalhadores do serviço hospitalar de limpeza.
Métodos:
estudo transversal, realizado com trabalhadores de limpeza de um hospital de ensino do Sul do Brasil. Utilizaram-se questionário com variáveis sociodemográficas, laborais e de saúde, o Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire e o Diagrama de Corlett e Manenica. Realizou-se análise bivariada.
Resultados:
participaram 149 trabalhadores. Prevaleceu dor musculoesquelética na coluna lombar no último ano (65,8%) e últimos sete dias (42,3%). Constataram-se associações entre automedicação e dor na parte inferior das costas (p=0,020) e ombros (p=0,026); sedentarismo, oito horas de sono diárias e dor nos tornozelos (p=0,041) e pés (p=0,039); ex-tabagismo, uso de medicamento e dor nos punhos (p=0,015) e mãos (p=0,004).
Conclusões:
prevaleceram lombalgias associadas a hábitos de saúde e vida. Um programa de educação em saúde e recomendações de melhorias nos processos de trabalho podem minimizar a exposição à dor musculoesquelética.
Keywords:Dor MusculoesqueléticaSaúde do TrabalhadorServiço Hospitalar de LimpezaServiços HospitalaresTranstornos Traumáticos CumulativosSee more
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RESEARCH01-01-2015
Analysis of the decision-making process of nurse managers: a collective refl ection
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):668-675
Abstract
RESEARCHAnalysis 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.
Keywords:Decision Support PracticesNursingNursing Administration ResearchPractice ManagementProfessional CompetenceSee more -
RESEARCH01-01-2015
Social representations of sexuality for the elderly
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):662-667
Abstract
RESEARCHSocial 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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RESEARCH01-01-2015
Post-accident work behavior in caring for people with HIV/Aids
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):656-661
Abstract
RESEARCHPost-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.
Keywords:Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeHealth ProfessionalsOccupational AccidentsOccupational HealthOccupational RisksSee more -
RESEARCH01-01-2015
Nursing care management for children hospitalized with chronic conditions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):641-648
Abstract
RESEARCHNursing 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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RESEARCH01-01-2015
Functional disability and socioeconomic and demographic factors in elderly
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):633-640
Abstract
RESEARCHFunctional 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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RESEARCH01-01-2015
Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Program evaluation on user’s view
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):626-632
Abstract
RESEARCHHypertension 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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RESEARCH01-01-2015
Violence in the eye of adolescents: education intervention with Culture Circles
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):617-625
Abstract
RESEARCHViolence 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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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-28-2023
Efeitos da pandemia de COVID-19 no bem-estar psicológico dos enfermeiros de um serviço de urgência
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220171
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEfeitos da pandemia de COVID-19 no bem-estar psicológico dos enfermeiros de um serviço de urgência
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220171
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0171
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Objetivos:
evaluar nivel de ansiedad de enfermeros de un servicio de urgencia frente al nuevo coronavirus y describir la relación entre niveles de ansiedad y variables sociodemográficas.
Métodos:
estudio cuantitativo descriptivo-correlacional con una muestra de 60 enfermeros. Recorrido a la aplicación de una encuesta como instrumento de recolecta de datos basándose en la Escala de Evaluación de Ansiedad de Hamilton.
Resultados:
el escore mediano de ansiedad de los enfermeros es leve. Verificado que hay una relación estadísticamente significante entre la ansiedad y la variable “sexo” e “hijos”, con mujeres presentando niveles de ansiedad superiores a los hombres y los enfermeros sin hijos presentando niveles de ansiedad leve, moderada o severa.
Conclusiones:
la COVID-19 desencadena ansiedad en los enfermeros, por veces a niveles patológicos; y ser del sexo femenino y no tener hijos la aumenta. Es posible afirmar que el sexo fue el factor determinante para el nivel de ansiedad experimentado.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-28-2023
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on nurses’ psychological well being in an emergency room
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220171
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEffects of the COVID-19 pandemic on nurses’ psychological well being in an emergency room
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220171
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0171
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Objectives:
to assess the level of anxiety of nurses in an emergency room in view of the new Coronavirus and describe the relationship between the degrees of anxiety and their sociodemographic variables.
Methods:
quantitative descriptive-correlational study with a sample of 60 nurses. A questionnaire was used as a data collection instrument based on the Hamilton Anxiety Assessment Scale.
Results:
the nurses’ average anxiety is mild. A statistically significant relationship was found between anxiety and the variables “sex” and “children”, with women having higher levels of anxiety than men, and nurses who do not have children showing mild, moderate, or severe anxiety.
Conclusions:
COVID-19 triggers anxiety in nurses, sometimes at pathological levels. Being female and not having children increase the anxiety experienced. Sex can be considered the determining factor for the level of anxiety experienced.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-28-2023
Construction and validation of an algorithm for disinfection of ambulances transporting patients with contagious infectious diseases
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220081
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEConstruction and validation of an algorithm for disinfection of ambulances transporting patients with contagious infectious diseases
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220081
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0081
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Objectives:
to develop and validate an algorithm to guide professionals in cleaning and disinfecting ambulances after transferring patients with contagious infectious diseases.
Methods:
the study was conducted between September and November 2021. The developed algorithm was validated by 104 judges, including nurses, physical therapists, and physicians who care for patients with contagious infectious diseases. It used the Delphi technique and content validity index.
Results:
in the first evaluation, the judges considered the algorithm “unsuitable” and “fully suitable”. The algorithm reviewed according to the judges’ suggestions was rated between “suitable” and “fully suitable” in the second evaluation. The overall content validity index was 0.960 and 0.998 in the first and second evaluations.
Conclusions:
the algorithm to guide the cleaning and disinfection of ambulances after transferring patients with contagious infectious diseases was developed and validated by specialists in the field, with consensus among the judges in the second evaluation.
Keywords:Contagious Infectious DiseasesHouse CallsOccupational ExposureOccupational HealthPersonal Protective EquipmentSee more -
EDITORIAL11-28-2023
O diagnóstico e o tratamento da tuberculose latente por enfermeiros no Brasil: estratégia necessária
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(1):e760101
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EDITORIALO diagnóstico e o tratamento da tuberculose latente por enfermeiros no Brasil: estratégia necessária
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(1):e760101
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2023760101pt
Views0A prevenção da tuberculose (TB), de impedir a progressão da infecção para a TB ativa, é a principal estratégia para reduzir a sua incidência e para o alcance das metas definidas pela Organização Mundial da Saúde, conforme a estratégia End TB().O Brasil, que ocupa a 19ª posição quanto ao número de casos, assumiu seu compromisso […]See more -
EDITORIAL11-28-2023
The diagnosis and treatment of latent tuberculosis by nurses in Brazil: a necessary strategy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(1):e760101
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EDITORIALThe diagnosis and treatment of latent tuberculosis by nurses in Brazil: a necessary strategy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(1):e760101
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2023760101
Views0Tuberculosis (TB) prevention, from preventing the progression of infection to active TB, is the main strategy to reduce its incidence and to reach the goals defined by the World Health Organization, according to the End TB strategy().Brazil, ranking 19th in terms of the number of cases, assumed its commitment to institute preventive treatment, especially among […]See more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-28-2023
O pensamento crítico dos estudantes de graduação em enfermagem brasileiros precisa ser ampliado: estudo transversal
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(1):e20220315
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEO pensamento crítico dos estudantes de graduação em enfermagem brasileiros precisa ser ampliado: estudo transversal
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(1):e20220315
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0315
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Objetivos:
mapear el nivel de pensamiento crítico de los estudiantes brasileños de pregrado en enfermería e investigar la correlación entre los datos sociodemográficos seleccionados y los dominios del pensamiento crítico.
Métodos:
en este estudio transversal descriptivo, el pensamiento crítico de los participantes (N=89) fue evaluada mediante el Health Science Reasoning Test. La correlación entre los dominios de pensamiento crítico y los datos sociodemográficos se evaluó mediante el coeficiente de correlación de Pearson.
Resultados:
los resultados generales mostraron un nivel moderado de pensamiento crítico de los participantes (media=70,7; desviación estándar 5,7). Se identificó un desempeño deficiente en 5 de los 8 dominios del pensamiento crítico. Se encontró una correlación positiva significativa entre educación y pensamiento crítico (p<0,001).
Conclusiones:
los bajos niveles de los dominios del pensamiento crítico en los estudiantes pueden tener consecuencias negativas para sus resultados de aprendizaje. Se deben realizar más estudios para confirmar nuestros resultados, además de la investigación de métodos de enseñanza que fomenten y aseguren el desarrollo de habilidades de pensamiento crítico de los estudiantes durante su formación en enfermería.
Keywords:Educação em EnfermagemEstudantes de EnfermagemEstudos TransversaisPensamento CríticoServiços de SaúdeSee more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-28-2023
Brazilian undergraduate nursing students’ critical thinking need to be increased: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(1):e20220315
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEBrazilian undergraduate nursing students’ critical thinking need to be increased: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(1):e20220315
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0315
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Objectives:
to map Brazilian undergraduate nursing students’ critical thinking level and investigate the correlation between selected sociodemographic data and critical thinking domains.
Methods:
in this descriptive cross-sectional study, participants’ (N=89) critical thinking was assessed using the Health Science Reasoning Test. Correlation between critical thinking domains and sociodemographic data was assessed using the Pearson correlation coefficient.
Results:
the overall results showed a moderate level of participants’ critical thinking (mean = 70.7; standard deviation 5.7). A poor performance was identified in 5 of the 8 critical thinking domains. A significant positive correlation was found between education period and critical thinking (p<.001).
Conclusions:
poor level in students critical thinking domains may lead to negative consequences for their learning outcomes. Further studies should be carried out to confirm our results, in addition to investigation of teaching methods that encourage and ensure the development of students’ critical thinking skills during nursing education.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-28-2023
Syphilis in pregnancy and congenital syphilis: women’s experiences from the perspective of symbolic interactionism
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(1):e20220210
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLESyphilis in pregnancy and congenital syphilis: women’s experiences from the perspective of symbolic interactionism
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(1):e20220210
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0210
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Objectives:
to understand the meanings attributed by women to the diagnosis and treatment of syphilis and congenital syphilis, and to outpatient follow-up of their children.
Methods:
this is a qualitative study conducted with 30 mothers of children with congenital syphilis using audio-recorded semi-structured interviews, which were submitted to inductive thematic analysis. Symbolic interactionism was the theoretical framework considered in this study.
Results:
two themes were identified, showing the maternal diagnosis involved shock, guilt, and fear of social exclusion, in addition to frustration due to failure to prevent vertical transmission. Moreover, the painful clinical procedures for the child’s treatment enhanced maternal guilt, and the symbolic process of re-signification of the disease/treatment took place with the child’s healing.
Final Considerations:
understanding the intersubjective aspects involved in this experience helps nurses rethink their care practice and contributes to their critical role in the context of syphilis.
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