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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
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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
Social support towards the necessity of caring after myocardial infarction
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(4):649-655
Abstract
RESEARCHSocial 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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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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REVIEW01-01-2015
Adverse events and safety in nursing care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):144-154
Abstract
REVIEWAdverse events and safety in nursing care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):144-154
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680120i
Views0See moreObjective:
to identify the scientific publications about adverse events in nursing care in adult hospitalized patients and discuss the main adverse events in nursing care.
Method:
Integrative revision with a qualitative approach. The data were collected at LILACS, MEDLINE, BDENF and the library SCIELO and were submitted to thematic analysis.
Results:
three categories were developed: Adverse events in nursing care; The main causes of the adverse events in nursing care; Attitude of nursing professionals in face of errors. The main events were identified in nursing care with emphasis on the medication error, the failure to perform dressings and falls of patients. The importance of instruments was emphasized for notification of adverse events in the institutions. However the fear of punishment on professionals stimulates the underreporting of events.
Conclusion:
it is important to discuss effective prevention strategies that ensure patient safety in healthcare institutions.
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REVIEW01-01-2015
Staphylococcus aureus meticilino resistente adquirido na comunidade: um problema mundial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):136-143
Abstract
REVIEWStaphylococcus aureus meticilino resistente adquirido na comunidade: um problema mundial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):136-143
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680119p
Views0Objetivo:
descrever a epidemiologia dos casos de CA-MRSA no Brasil de forma a compreender sua ocorrência, fatores de risco associados e formas de manejo em relação à situação mundial.
Método:
revisão integrativa e para seleção dos estudos utilizou-se as bases de dados: Scopus, Science direct, Isi Web of Knowledge, PUBMED e BVS.
Resultados:
foram identificados dez artigos nacionais que descreveram 21 casos de CA-MRSA principalmente em crianças, adolescentes e adultos com quadro de infecção de pele e tecidos moles evoluindo para infecções graves relacionados ao clone Oceania Southwest Pacific Clone (OSPC) que resultaram em hospitalização.
Conclusão:
apesar do CA-MRSA ser considerado um micro-organismo de relevância mundial verificou-se a escassez de dados publicados sobre sua epidemiologia no Brasil, o que dificultam o delineamento da realidade do país frente ao CA-MRSA.
Keywords:Controle de InfecçõesFarmacorresistência BacterianaInfecções Comunitárias AdquiridasStaphylococcus Aureus Resistente à MeticilinaSee more -
REVIEW01-01-2015
Prevention and non-pharmacological management of pain in newborns
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):131-135
Abstract
REVIEWPrevention and non-pharmacological management of pain in newborns
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):131-135
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680118i
Views0See moreObjective:
to describe the main non-pharmacological interventions for pain relief in newborns available in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Method:
an exploratory search of the MedLine, Lilacs and Scielo online databases was conducted to retrieve references of studies published from 2004 to 2013.
Results:
several non-pharmacological interventions were shown to be effective, to represent low risk for neonates and to have a low operational cost. The ones most often discussed in the literature were: oral administration of glucose/sucrose, non-nutritive sucking, breastfeeding, skin-to-skin contact, facilitated tucking and swaddling.
Conclusion:
healthcare teams should be familiar with these methods and use them more effectively in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit daily routines, so as to ensure that newborns receive qualified and more human care.
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BANFISA e (IN)DICA-SUS na graduação em saúde: o lúdico e a construção de aprendizados
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):124-130
Abstract
BANFISA e (IN)DICA-SUS na graduação em saúde: o lúdico e a construção de aprendizados
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):124-130
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680117i
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to analyze the learning built during the matches of the games by students of the subject Gestão de Políticas Públicas em Saúde at the Universidade de Brasília.
Method:
exploratory, descriptive research, in a qualitative approach, with 26 students from various graduation courses in health, using a questionnaire and participant observation.
Results:
participants reinvented rules, related issues addressed in the games to the reality, interacted with colleagues and had fun throughout the match. Comparing the games in relation to ludicity, the BANFISA was more attractive than the (IN) DICA-SUS, although they are complementary.
Conclusions:
learning constructed by the students goes beyond the content of the subject; involve the active participation in group and creativity.
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Chinese auriculotherapy to improve quality of life of nursing team
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):117-123
Abstract
Chinese auriculotherapy to improve quality of life of nursing team
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):117-123
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680116p
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to evaluated the effi cacy of auriculotherapy for improving quality of life and reducing stress in nursing staff.
Method:
single-blind radomizad clinical trail envolving 175 subjects randomized in: Control (G1), Protocol Group (G2) and without Protocol Group (G3). They were evaluated by the Stress Symptoms List and SF36v2 at baseline, after 12 sessions and follow up (30 days), between January and July 2012.
Results:
both intervention groups reduced stress (p <0.05) with greater effect for G3 (d = 1.15). G3 was also higher for improving life quality especially the physical domain (p = 0.05).
Conclusion:
individualized auriculotherapy (G3) had greater effect compared to the protocol auriculotherapy (G2) for reducing stress and improving life quality.
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Adherence to foot self-care in diabetes mellitus patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):111-116
Abstract
Adherence to foot self-care in diabetes mellitus patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):111-116
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680115p
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to analyze the self-care of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Family Health Strategy in Teresina-PI.
Method:
search cross selected by simple random sampling, 331 people with diabetes mellitus. Data collection took place from August to December 2012 with the use of Self-Care Activities Questionnaire with Diabetes and structured instrument for recording information socioeconomic and guidance received by the professional nurse.
Results:
the data revealed that patients have poor adherence to blood glucose monitoring, the physical exercise and foot care, but with good adherence to the medication. Only 38.7% of the sample examined the feet of fi ve to seven days a week. Statistically signifi cant association between self-care activities with their feet and orientations of nurses (p < 0,05).
Conclusion:
that there is need to raise awareness with regard to the development of skills for self-care.
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Patients with disorders of consciousness: vital, facial and muscular responses to music or messages
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):102-110
Abstract
Patients with disorders of consciousness: vital, facial and muscular responses to music or messages
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):102-110
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680114p
Views1See morePurposes:
to compare vital signs, facial expression and basal electroneurographic signs with measures during stimuli music, message or “silence” in coma patients, vegetative status or sedated; and relating the score of Glasgow Results Scale with the intervention realized.
Method:
a Monoblind Transversal Controlled Clinical Trial to researcher. The distribution, among the three groups, was randomized (experiment with music, experiment with message or control). Two assessments (sessions) were performed with interval of 40 minutes on the same day.
Results:
most of the 76 patients were male, between 18 to 36 years old and hospitalized due to trauma. Statistically signifi cant changes were found in the variables referred to temperature, facial expression, electroneurography and Glasgow Results Scale; more frequent alterations in second session, in coma and vegetative patients, in frontal muscles and in experiment group.
Conclusions:
the facial expression and the electroneurography seem to be more trustworthy variables than vital signs to evaluate consciousness.
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Prevalence of minor psychiatric disorders in socio-educational agents in the state of Rio Grande do Sul
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):93-101
Abstract
Prevalence of minor psychiatric disorders in socio-educational agents in the state of Rio Grande do Sul
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):93-101
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680113p
Views0See moreObjective:
to determine the prevalence and factors associated with minor psychiatric disorders (MPD) in socio-educational agents.
Method:
it is a cross-sectional study with 381 socio-educational agents the Centers for Socio-Educational Services in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The Brazilian versions of the Scale of Demand-control-social support at work and the Self Reporting Questionnaire-20 have been applied.
Results:
the results showed a prevalence of suspicion MPD of 50.1%. They showed to be related to suspicion of MPD : being female (55.7%), having age up to 44 years old (58.5%), no physical activity (57.4%), do not have time for leisure (75%), make use of medication (61.4%), require medical attention (56.9%) and psychological counseling (72.7%), not being satisfied with the workplace (61.7%) and need for time off from work (65.6%).
Conclusion:
the study provides important data about the mental health of agents, showing the need for the involvement of managers and of the health service of worker’s health in planning actions to promote health of these workers.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Complex educational and care (geron)technology for elderly individuals/families experiencing Alzheimer’s disease
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):726-732
Abstract
RESEARCHComplex educational and care (geron)technology for elderly individuals/families experiencing Alzheimer’s disease
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):726-732
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0687
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Objective:
To describe the contributions of the Integrated Multidisciplinary Care Group for Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease as an educational and care (geron)technology in the context of Alzheimer’s disease in elderly individuals from the perspective of family members/caregivers.
Method:
Exploratory, descriptive study with a qualitative approach conducted with 13 family members/caregivers of elderly people participating in the support group of a university institution of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data collected between January and April 2016 through a semi-structured interview were submitted to discursive textual analysis.
Results:
Family members/caregivers pointed out education and care as contributions of the group; education for care and for the future; exchange, socialization, and development of knowledge through the range of knowledge existing in the Group.
Conclusion:
The Group contributes as a (geron)technology of care and education for care in which knowledge is built and applied in practice, supporting the experienced disorders and improving the quality of care provided for elderly individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Falls in institutionalized older adults: risks, consequences and antecedents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):719-725
Abstract
RESEARCHFalls in institutionalized older adults: risks, consequences and antecedents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):719-725
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0107
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Objective:
To analyze the occurrence of falls in institutionalized elderly addressing the risks, consequences and antecedents.
Method:
Cross-sectional study carried out with 45 older adults in Long-Term Care Facilities for the Older adult in João Pessoa, Brazil, in June and July 2016. A socio-demographic questionnaire and the Berg Balance Scale were applied, classifying as risk of fall scores lower than 45. Descriptive statistics and tests were conducted: independent t-test, Anova (Tukey), Chi-square, Mann Whitney. Statistically significance was p <0.05. Data were processed in SPSS version 19.0.
Results:
A total of 66.7% (30) falls occurred, 20% (9) of them in the external area, with 66.7% (30) of the participants having hypertension as a previous disease and, as consequence, the fracture was highlighted with 11.2% (5). The Berg Scale had different scores when compared to the falls suffered by the elderly and previous diseases influenced the occurrence of falls (p <0.05).
Conclusion:
It is necessary to implement public financing policies or partnerships that allow environments adaptations aiming at reducing the risks of falls.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Factors associated with the functional capacity of older adults with leprosy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):711-718
Abstract
RESEARCHFactors associated with the functional capacity of older adults with leprosy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):711-718
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0091
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Objective:
to investigate the association between socio-demographic and clinical factors and the functional capacity of older adults with leprosy.
Method:
cross-sectional analytical study conducted in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, with 77 older adult patients with leprosy in a referral service, through interview, medical records and application of the Katz Index and the Lawton and Brody Scale.
Results:
the mean age was 68.23 years, with prevalence of men, in stable union/married, with mean monthly family income of 2.04 minimum wages, positive bacillary index, clinical dimorphic form and grade zero disability. In the Lawton and Brody scale, independence (58.5%) was predominant and associated to the variables “living arrangement” and “educational attainment”. Total independence (87.0%) was predominant in the Katz Index and statistically associated to the variable monthly family income.
Conclusion:
most of the participants were classified as independent in the instruments used. Furthermore, the instruments pointed to a greater number of associations with socio-demographic and clinical factors not related to leprosy.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Effects of supportive telephone counseling in the metabolic control of elderly people with diabetes mellitus
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):704-710
Abstract
RESEARCHEffects of supportive telephone counseling in the metabolic control of elderly people with diabetes mellitus
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):704-710
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0089
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Objective:
the purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of telephone-based support for the metabolic control of elderly patients with diabetes mellitus.
Method:
a pragmatic study was conducted in two groups, called G1 (n=36) and G2 (n=27), at a health unit from the countryside of São Paulo state. Patients in G1 group received telephone support over four months, through 16 telephone contacts with educational material; for the G2 group the educational material was mailed.
Results:
significant differences were found. The G1 group showed a reduction of the parameters of fasting glucose, as well as systolic and diastolic blood pressure. In G2 group a modest reduction was noted in some parameters, with no significant difference.
Conclusion:
telephone support was effective to deliver patient education to the diabetic elderly, leading to the reduction of fasting blood glucose. This, combined with other strategies, can contribute to reduce glycated hemoglobin (NCT 01972412).
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Stress and optimism of elderlies who are caregivers for elderlies and live with children
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):697-703
Abstract
RESEARCHStress and optimism of elderlies who are caregivers for elderlies and live with children
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):697-703
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0088
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Objective:
to evaluate the relation between stress and optimism of elderlies who are informal caregivers for elderlies and live with children.
Method:
cross-sectional study on 50 elderlies who provide care to elderlies, live with children, and are registered in the primary health care. The interviews occurred in the participant’s residence and we evaluated characteristics of the care-dependent elderly and of the children, sociodemographic characteristics, stress through the Perceived Stress Scale and optimism through the Pinto and Pais-Ribeiro Spirituality Scale, in the elderly caregiver. For statistical analysis we used the Spearman correlation test.
Results:
the mean level of stress was 23.9 points and of optimism was 3.3 points. Correlation analysis showed that the higher the level of optimism the significantly lower the level of perceived stress of elderlies who provided care to elderlies and lived with children.
Conclusion:
inversely proportional correlation was identified between stress and optimism.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Spiritual well-being and quality of life of older adults in hemodialysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):689-696
Abstract
RESEARCHSpiritual well-being and quality of life of older adults in hemodialysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):689-696
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0006
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Objective:
To analyze the relationship between spiritual well-being, sociodemographic, economic, religious, and health variables and the quality of life of older adults undergoing hemodialysis.
Method:
This was a cross-sectional and correlational study conducted with 169 older adults undergoing hemodialysis. The researchers conducted interviews to collect sociodemographic, economic, religious, and health data and applied the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS) and the WHO quality of life assessment (WHOQOL-BREF and WHOQOL-OLD).
Results:
Most of the older adults attained a moderate level of total spiritual well-being (SWB). In terms of QOL, the psychological domain (66.8; sd=13.9) and social relationships domain (66.8; sd=15.1) presented the highest mean scores. The WHOQOL-BREF domains were positively correlated with the SWB scale, with statistical significance among all domains and subscales except the environmental domain.
Conclusion:
The QOL of older adults was associated with the construct of SWB, either positively or negatively.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Vulnerability of caregivers of the elderly with dementia: a cross-sectional descriptive study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):682-688
Abstract
RESEARCHVulnerability of caregivers of the elderly with dementia: a cross-sectional descriptive study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):682-688
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0579
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Objective:
to evaluate the sociodemographic and clinical profile of the caregivers and its relation with the overburden from the care of the elderly with dementia.
Method:
a cross-sectional descriptive study; the sample was non-probabilistic, developed with caregivers of elderly people with dementia. The field of investigation was the Health Care Center of the Elderly and their Caregivers (CASIC), in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Data collection took place from February to June 2016, with the following instruments: a sociodemographic questionnaire and Zarit scale.
Results:
fifty percent of the caregivers presented moderate overburden; 38% presented little overburden; and 12% moderate/severe overburden. It was observed that the median of weekly care hours increases as the overburden increases. Caregivers with moderate to severe overburden, in the majority, do not share care.
Conclusion:
it is clear that the overburden of care places the caregiver in conditions of biological and psychological vulnerability.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Therapeutic nursing care: transition in sexuality of the elderly caregiving spouse
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):673-681
Abstract
RESEARCHTherapeutic nursing care: transition in sexuality of the elderly caregiving spouse
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):673-681
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0256
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Objective:
To understand the transitions experienced, and the conditions and expected response patterns to changes in sexuality of the spouse-caregiver of the elderly, during progression of the dementia process.
Method:
A qualitative research study, conducted at the neurogeriatric clinic between May of 2014 and May of 2015. An intensive, individual interview was administered to 12 elderly caregivers. Thematic content analysis was applied, using the theoretical model of Transition Theory.
Results:
Seven categories emerged, involving relationship and conjugal sexuality; disease repercussions; care and professional approach; attitudes, beliefs and social imagery of sexuality and care; family relationship and redefining of sexuality.
Final considerations:
Family development and marital life, the aspects of formation and development of sexuality, the specifics that involved living and caring for the other were understood, with successive events and changes influenced by old age, dementia, beliefs and social imagery.
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