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01-01-2016
Pressure ulcer healing with Plenusdermax® Calendula officinalis L. extract
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):250-257
Abstract
Pressure ulcer healing with Plenusdermax® Calendula officinalis L. extract
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):250-257
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690207i
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Objective:
to evaluate the therapeutic benefits of the bioactive extracts of Plenusdermax®Calendula officinalis for pressure ulcer healing.
Method:
an observational cohort study, including 41 patients with a diagnosis of pressure ulcer that was stable in size for more than three months. Patients were evaluated every two weeks, over 30 weeks, for: reduction of the wound area, infection control, types of tissue and exudate, and ulcer microbiology.
Results:
the proportions of patients who were completely healed after 15 and 30 weeks of treatment were 63% and 88%, respectively, and the mean healing time was 12.5±7.8 weeks. No adverse events were observed during treatment.
Conclusion:
the results of the study indicate that bioactive C. officinalis Plenusdermax® is a safe treatment that promotes healing of pressure ulcers.
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01-01-2016
Quality of life assessment for health promotion groups
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):242-249
Abstract
Quality of life assessment for health promotion groups
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):242-249
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690206i
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Objective:
to analyze the use of quality of life assessment (QOL) as a strategy to evaluate the work with health promotion groups in the community.
Method:
cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study. Participants of two elderly groups (n=46) were individually interviewed to fill the sociodemographic instruments, WHOQOL-BREF and WHOQOL-OLD.
Results:
the participants were women with up to 79 years, who did not live with a partner, with up to four years of study, retired, with individual income of up to a minimum salary. The mean scores on the WHOQOL-BREF were higher on “Social Relations” and lower in the “Environment”. For the WHOQOL-OLD, the highest scores were achieved in facets “Social Participation” (G1) and “Past, Present and Future Activities” (G2), while “Death and Dying” facet obtained lower scores in both groups.
Conclusion:
the assessment of QOL appears to be useful in helping to identify the coordination aspects of life of elderly people that need to be better developed in groups.
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01-01-2016
Transcultural adaptation and validation of the Brazilian version of Treatment Spirituality/Religiosity Scale
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):235-241
Abstract
Transcultural adaptation and validation of the Brazilian version of Treatment Spirituality/Religiosity Scale
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):235-241
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690205i
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Objective:
to perform the translation and transcultural adaptation to Brazilian Portuguese, and analyze the psychometric properties of the instrument Treatment Spirituality/Religiosity Scale (TSRS).
Method:
the sample consisted of 188 nursing students of technical and higher education. The reliability analysis by test-retest was performed one month after the first application of the instrument. To measure the construct validation, a factorial analysis was carried out.
Results:
the Brazilian version of the TSRS consisted of 10 items, with two factors. The reliability by test-retest showed a Kappa coefficient ranging from 0.22 to 0.47, and a global internal consistency Cronbach’s alpha of 0.85.
Conclusion:
the Brazilian version of the TSRS showed satisfactory values of validity and internal consistency, being suitable for use in the national context.
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01-01-2016
Epidemiological characteristics and causes of deaths in hospitalized patients under intensive care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):229-234
Abstract
Epidemiological characteristics and causes of deaths in hospitalized patients under intensive care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):229-234
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690204i
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Objective:
to describe the epidemiological and sociodemographic characteristics of patients hospitalized in an ICU.
Method:
an epidemiological, descriptive and retrospective study. Population: 695 patients admitted from January to December 2011. The data collected were statistically analyzed with both absolute and relative frequency distribution.
Results:
61.6% of the patients are male, aged 40 to 69 years, and most of them came from the surgery rooms. The most frequent reason for admission was diseases of the circulatory system (23.3%). At discharge from the ICU, 72.4% of the patients were sent to other units of the same institution, 31.1% to the intermediate care unit, and 20.4% died, of which 24.6% from diseases of the circulatory system. The afternoon shift had 45.8% of the admissions and 53.3% of the discharges.
Conclusion:
the description of the sociodemographic and epidemiological features guides the planning of nursing actions, providing a better quality service.
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01-01-2016
Hospital discharge of premature newborns: the father’s experience
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):221-228
Abstract
Hospital discharge of premature newborns: the father’s experience
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):221-228
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690203i
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Objective:
To describe the father’s experience with his premature child discharge of the Neonatal Intensive-Care Unit and to point out interventions to promote this experience.
Method:
Qualitative research with eight fathers, adopting the Symbolic Interactionism as theoretical reference and thematic narrative research as methodological frame.
Results:
The analysis of data has allowed us to describe the experience of the father from three thematic units: “fatherhood boundaries”, “high responsibility for the child” and “social network and support”.
Conclusion:
The father feels insecure with the idea of taking care of his child at home because of the lack of professional support and the initial contact with the child in the Neonatal Intensive-Care Unit.
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01-01-2016
Nurses from the Mobile Emergency Service: profile and developed activities
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):213-220
Abstract
Nurses from the Mobile Emergency Service: profile and developed activities
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):213-220
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690202i
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Objective:
to characterize the profile and identify the activities developed by nurses from the Mobile Emergency Care Service of a state of southern Brazil.
Method:
an exploratory, descriptive study. Data were collected through a questionnaire with 63 nurses.
Results:
the profile showed a workforce predominantly female, young and having specialized training. The activities were organized in the dimensions of caring, managing and educating, verifying the predominance of the first one. Care actions involved multiple procedures, but the use of the Systematization of Nursing Care (SNC) was not mentioned in the development of care activities. Then, the managerial dimension with a predominance of bureaucratic activities was emphasized. Educational activities were less prominent.
Conclusion:
care actions are the focus of the activities of nurses, predominantly the prescribed institutional care without the use of instruments such as SNC that could contribute to the greater visibility of their professional work.
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01-01-2016
Challenges and leadership imperatives in cooperation with the World Health Organization
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):207-208
Abstract
Challenges and leadership imperatives in cooperation with the World Health Organization
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):207-208
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690201i
Views0When an institution promotes strategic innovations, it starts the rupture with tradition, causing changes and, consequently, altering the expectations and prospects of both their internal clients, as their external clients.The engines of the adopted innovations are driven by a broader view of the organization’s purposes, expanding its borders in terms of breadth and depth, which […]See more -
01-01-2016
Desafios e imperativos de liderança na cooperação com a Organização Mundial da Saúde
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):207-208
Abstract
Desafios e imperativos de liderança na cooperação com a Organização Mundial da Saúde
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(2):207-208
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690201i
Views0Quando uma instituição promove inovações estratégicas, é colocado em curso o rompimento com a tradição, provocando mudanças e, por consequência, alterando as expectativas e as perspectivas tanto dos seus clientes internos, quanto dos seus clientes externos.Os motores das inovações adotadas são acionados por uma visão ampliada dos fins da organização, alargando suas fronteiras em termos […]See more
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01-01-2015
Quality of life and physical activity in intensive care professionals from middle São Francisco
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):26-31
Abstract
Quality of life and physical activity in intensive care professionals from middle São Francisco
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):26-31
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680104i
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the objective was to assess the level of physical activity (LPA) and the quality of life QL of the professionals who work in ICU.
Method:
this was a cross-sectional study carried out in Adult ICUs. LPA was assessed by the International Questionnarie of Physical Activity – short form (IQPA-SF) and the QL by the Medical Outcomes Study 36 (SF-36) questionnaire.
Results:
it was classified active 50.89% out of a total of 59 professionals. Nursing technicians were considered the most active with 60.6%. The QL of the professionals who were considered active were better when compared to inactives, with statistical differences to the category of physical aspects limitation, social aspects and mental health. The working hours were higher than recommend, the physicians were higher than the physical therapist, nurses and technicians nurses (p = 0.046).
Conclusion:
physically active professionals who work in ICU had higher quality of life probably why have lower hours of work and consequently more free time to engage in physical activity.
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01-01-2015
Learning needs of Nursing students in technical vocational education
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):20-25
Abstract
Learning needs of Nursing students in technical vocational education
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):20-25
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680103i
Views0See moreObjective:
identify learning needs of students of Technical Vocational Education (TVE) in Nursing. Qualitative study conducted in a city of São Paulo state.
Method:
the subjects were students, teachers and coordinators of TVE and students of the bachelor degree who have had contact with TVE. Data collection was performed by questionnaire socioeconomic and cultural circles about the learning needs. For data analysis we used the content analysis.
Results:
it was found that students have difficulties contents not related to nursing as portuguese and mathematics, as well as introductory courses in the course of TVE which possibly may interfere negatively in learning specific content of nursing and the quality of health care.
Conclusion:
it is necessary to rethink the content taught and ways to teach from basic education, as well as the training of teachers who now works in the TVE.
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01-01-2015
Serious game e-Baby: nursing students’ perception on learning about preterm newborn clinical assessment
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):13-19
Abstract
Serious game e-Baby: nursing students’ perception on learning about preterm newborn clinical assessment
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):13-19
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680102i
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to evaluate students opinion regarding e-Baby educational technology.
Methodology:
exploratory descriptive study in which participated a sample composed of 14 nursing Portuguese students that used e-Baby digital educational technology in an extracurricular course. To achieve the aim of the study, the data collection was realized through an opinion instrument in Likert scale including the possibility of commentaries by students. Is was also collected data of participants’ characterization.
Results:
students made very satisfactory evaluations regarding the game e-Baby, varying since usability acceptation through suggestions of expansion of the game to other nursing themes.
Conclusion:
serious game e-Baby can be considered a didactic innovation and motivator tool of learning. Besides, it demonstrates have adequate interface in design and educative function aspects, evocating intense interaction between user and computational tool.
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01-01-2015
Challenges beyond the scientific knowledge production
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):7-8
Abstract
Challenges beyond the scientific knowledge production
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(1):7-8
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680101p
Views0For several decades, innumerous appeals and reflections on how to build the nursing science and achieve visibility in the scientific world led researchers to make efforts to produce knowledge that contributed to the well-being of people, improving their quality of life, relieving their suffering and transforming the reality in which we live. In addition to […]See more
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REVIEW05-13-2024
Technologies used in the treatment of burn victims in intensive care: a scope review
- Kyohana Matos de Freitas Clementino
, - Gabriela Duarte Bezerra ,
- Gleice Adriana Araujo Gonçalves ,
- Maria Corina Amaral Viana ,
- Luis Rafael Leite Sampaio , [ … ],
- Woneska Rodrigues Pinheiro
Abstract
REVIEWTechnologies used in the treatment of burn victims in intensive care: a scope review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20220738
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0738
- Kyohana Matos de Freitas Clementino ,
- Gabriela Duarte Bezerra ,
- Gleice Adriana Araujo Gonçalves ,
- Maria Corina Amaral Viana ,
- Luis Rafael Leite Sampaio ,
- Woneska Rodrigues Pinheiro
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Objectives:
to analyze the technologies used by the nursing team in the treatment of skin lesions caused by burns in patients under intensive care.
Methods:
this is a scope review conducted on the LILACS, Medline, PubMed, and CINAHL databases without temporal or language restrictions.
Results:
the highlighted technologies included the use of specialized dressings, biological agents such as probiotics and cyanobacteria, as well as negative pressure therapies and enzymes such as papain and collagenase. Some technologies, such as nanocrystalline silver, demonstrated efficacy in infection control.
Final Considerations:
the study identified essential technologies in burn care, emphasizing the need for further research on “soft” technologies. The findings support the promotion of evidence-based nursing care for burn patients in intensive care and enhance knowledge about effective treatments.
- Kyohana Matos de Freitas Clementino
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-03-2024
Cancer patient satisfaction regarding the quality of information received: psychometric validity of EORTC QLQ-INFO25
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230358
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLECancer patient satisfaction regarding the quality of information received: psychometric validity of EORTC QLQ-INFO25
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230358
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0358
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Objectives:
to psychometrically validate the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire EORTC QLQ-INFO25 instrument and identify the domains that influence patients’ perception of the information received.
Methods:
a cross-sectional methodology with cancer patients in a Brazilian philanthropic hospital institution. Sociodemographic and clinical instruments, EORTC QLQ-C30, EORTC QLQ-INFO25 and Supportive Care Needs Survey – Short Form 34 were used. Analysis occurred using Cronbach’s alpha coefficients, intraclass correlation, test-retest and exploratory factor analysis.
Results:
128 respondents participated. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.85. The test-retest obtained p-value=0.21. In the factor analysis, one item was excluded. Satisfaction with the information received was 74%, with three areas with averages below 70%. In open-ended questions, there was a greater desire for information.
Conclusions:
validity evidence was obtained with instrument reliability, consistency and stability. Respondents expressed satisfaction with the information received.
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05-03-2024
Intervenções de Enfermagem para capacitar o cuidador familiar de uma pessoa com amputação de membro inferior: revisão de escopo
- Diana Fonseca Rodrigues ,
- Fabiana Sofia Ferreira Machado Castanheira ,
- António Luís Rodrigues Faria de Carvalho ,
- Cristina Maria Correia Barroso Pinto
Abstract
Intervenções de Enfermagem para capacitar o cuidador familiar de uma pessoa com amputação de membro inferior: revisão de escopo
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230264
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0264
- Diana Fonseca Rodrigues ,
- Fabiana Sofia Ferreira Machado Castanheira ,
- António Luís Rodrigues Faria de Carvalho ,
- Cristina Maria Correia Barroso Pinto
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Objetivos:
mapear intervenciones de enfermería que capaciten al cuidador familiar de la persona con amputación de miembro inferior para su rol.
Métodos:
es una revisión de alcance guiada por la metodología del Instituto Joanna Briggs, llevada a cabo en diferentes bases de datos (incluyendo literatura gris).
Resultados:
se tuvieron en cuenta seis estudios publicados entre 2009 y 2021, a saber: intervenciones de asesoramiento y apoyo para pacientes y familiares; intervenciones de apoyo entre iguales realizadas por un par de profesionales certificados; participación de cuidadores o familiares en grupos de apoyo e intervenciones clave para el equilibrio psicológico del paciente y del cuidador familiar. Dos estudios analizaron la importancia de la formación del cuidador y del amputado y del desarrollo de habilidades de afrontamiento. Otro estudio recomendó intervenciones de apoyo informativo para los cuidadores en relación con el cuidado del amputado y su adaptación a la vida hogareña.
Conclusiones:
los resultados de esta revisión permiten identificar recomendaciones/directrices para la práctica y recomendaciones/sugerencias de intervenciones según las necesidades identificadas de los cuidadores familiares de pacientes con amputación de miembros inferiores.
- Diana Fonseca Rodrigues
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REVIEW05-03-2024
Nursing interventions to empower the family caregiver of person with lower limb amputation: scoping review
- Diana Fonseca Rodrigues ,
- Fabiana Sofia Ferreira Machado Castanheira ,
- António Luís Rodrigues Faria de Carvalho ,
- Cristina Maria Correia Barroso Pinto
Abstract
REVIEWNursing interventions to empower the family caregiver of person with lower limb amputation: scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230264
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0264
- Diana Fonseca Rodrigues ,
- Fabiana Sofia Ferreira Machado Castanheira ,
- António Luís Rodrigues Faria de Carvalho ,
- Cristina Maria Correia Barroso Pinto
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Objectives:
to map nursing interventions that empower the Family caregiver of the person with lower limb amputation for is role.
Methods:
scoping review guided by Joanna Briggs Institute methodology conducted in different databases (including gray literature).
Results:
six studies published between 2009 and 2021 were included. Interventions of counselling and support for patients and family; peer support interventions performed by a certified pair; involvement of caregivers or family members in support groups; and key interventions for patient and family caregiver psychological balance. Two studies discussed the importance of caregiver and amputee training and development of coping skills. Another study recommended Interventions of informative support for caregivers regarding care for the amputee and adaptation to home.
Conclusions:
results of this review allow the identification of recommendations (guidelines) for practice and recommendations/suggestions for interventions according with identified needs of family caregivers of patients with lower limb amputation.
- Diana Fonseca Rodrigues
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-03-2024
Pregnancy loss in women with systemic lupus erythematosus: Grounded Theory
- Rebeca Rosa de Souza ,
- Mayckel da Silva Barreto ,
- Elen Ferraz Teston ,
- Maria Aparecida Salci ,
- Viviane Cazetta de Lima Vieira , [ … ],
- Sonia Silva Marcon
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEPregnancy loss in women with systemic lupus erythematosus: Grounded Theory
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230225
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0225
- Rebeca Rosa de Souza ,
- Mayckel da Silva Barreto ,
- Elen Ferraz Teston ,
- Maria Aparecida Salci ,
- Viviane Cazetta de Lima Vieira ,
- Sonia Silva Marcon
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Objective:
to learn the meanings attributed to pregnancy loss by women with Lupus.
Method:
qualitative research, based on Symbolic Interactionism and Grounded Theory. Data collection took place between January and August 2022 through in-depth interviews. Data analysis went through the stages of initial and focused coding.
Results:
seventeen women participated. The central phenomenon “The climb to motherhood: falls and overcoming” was constructed, consisting of three categories: “Falling to the ground during the climb: the experience of pregnancy loss”; “Getting up and following the path: new attempts to conceive”; and “Remembering the journey: meanings attributed to pregnancy losses”.
Final considerations:
experiencing pregnancy is, analogously, like climbing a mountain, where obstacles need to be overcome to reach the summit. The experience of pregnancy loss is seen as complex, especially when there is fragility in healthcare and a lack of awareness regarding feelings of loss and grief.
- Rebeca Rosa de Souza
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-03-2024
Josicélia Dumêt Fernandes’ professional trajectory: contributions to psychiatric and mental health nursing
- Ingredy Nayara Chiacchio Silva ,
- Gilberto Tadeu Reis da Silva ,
- Itanna Vytoria Sousa Serra ,
- Deybson Borba de Almeida ,
- Giselle Alves da Silva Teixeira , [ … ],
- Ana Lúcia Arcanjo Oliveira Cordeiro
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEJosicélia Dumêt Fernandes’ professional trajectory: contributions to psychiatric and mental health nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230174
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0174
- Ingredy Nayara Chiacchio Silva ,
- Gilberto Tadeu Reis da Silva ,
- Itanna Vytoria Sousa Serra ,
- Deybson Borba de Almeida ,
- Giselle Alves da Silva Teixeira ,
- Rosana Maria de Oliveira Silva ,
- Ana Lúcia Arcanjo Oliveira Cordeiro
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Objectives:
to analyze nurse Josicélia Dumêt Fernandes’ life story, with emphasis on her work in the psychiatry and mental health fields.
Methods:
historical, qualitative research. Semi-structured interviews and documentary research were used as data collection techniques, collected from September to October 2021. For data analysis, we opted for the content analysis method and comparison with the Foucauldian philosophical framework.
Results:
four categories emerged: Transforming herself and mental health practices; (Re)framing professional practice; Nursing practice and power relations; and The paths and implications in the psychiatry and mental health fields.
Final Considerations:
the study of the biographer demonstrates a search for transformation of herself and mental health practices, with a rupture in paradigms and reframing of her practice in psychiatry and mental health.
- Ingredy Nayara Chiacchio Silva
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05-03-2024
Propiedades psicométricas de la versión chilena del cuestionario de calidad de vida para mieloma múltiple
- Luz Alejandra Lorca ,
- Cinara Sacomori ,
- Camila Peña ,
- Claudia Barrera ,
- Melissa Salazar , [ … ],
- Christine Rojas
Abstract
Propiedades psicométricas de la versión chilena del cuestionario de calidad de vida para mieloma múltiple
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230100
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0100es
- Luz Alejandra Lorca ,
- Cinara Sacomori ,
- Camila Peña ,
- Claudia Barrera ,
- Melissa Salazar ,
- Ivana Leão ,
- Ximena Valladares ,
- Christine Rojas
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Objetivos:
Evaluar consistencia interna y validez de constructo del QLQ-MY20 para valoración de calidad de vida en sobrevivientes de mieloma múltiple en Chile.
Métodos:
Estudio transversal, realizado entre marzo 2020 y diciembre 2022. Participaron 118 personas de dos hospitales públicos. Se utilizaron los cuestionarios QLQ-C30 y QLQ-MY20. Fueron evaluadas la consistencia interna con alfa de Cronbach (α) y validez de constructo mediante pruebas de hipótesis (Mann Whitney y correlación de Spearman).
Resultados:
El promedio de edad de los participantes era 67,2 (DE=9,2) años. Consistencia interna para escala completa (α=0,779), dimensión “síntomas de la enfermedad” (α=0,671), dimensión “efectos secundarios de los tratamientos” (α=0,538) y dimensión “perspectiva de futuro” (α=0,670). Se comprobaron cuatro de las cinco hipótesis de la validez de constructo: presentaron más síntomas las mujeres, personas con peor performance estatus, con dolor y con peor fatiga.
Conclusiones:
La versión chilena del QLQ-MY20 presenta adecuada consistencia interna y validez de constructo.
- Luz Alejandra Lorca
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-03-2024
Psychometric properties of the Chilean version of the quality of life questionnaire for multiple myeloma
- Luz Alejandra Lorca ,
- Cinara Sacomori ,
- Camila Peña ,
- Claudia Barrera ,
- Melissa Salazar , [ … ],
- Christine Rojas
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEPsychometric properties of the Chilean version of the quality of life questionnaire for multiple myeloma
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230100
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0100
- Luz Alejandra Lorca ,
- Cinara Sacomori ,
- Camila Peña ,
- Claudia Barrera ,
- Melissa Salazar ,
- Ivana Leão ,
- Ximena Valladares ,
- Christine Rojas
Views0See moreABSTRACT
Objectives:
To evaluate the internal consistency and construct validity of the QLQ-MY20 for assessing the quality of life in multiple myeloma survivors in Chile.
Methods:
This was a cross-sectional study conducted between March 2020 and December 2022. It involved 118 individuals from two public hospitals. The QLQ-C30 and QLQ-MY20 questionnaires were used. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha(α), and construct validity was evaluated through hypothesis testing (Mann-Whitney and Spearman correlation).
Results:
The average age of participants was 67.2 years (SD=9.2). Internal consistency for the complete scale was α=0.779, for the “disease symptoms” dimension α=0.671, for the “side effects of treatments” dimension α=0.538, and for the “future perspective” dimension α=0.670. Four of the five construct validity hypotheses were confirmed: women, individuals with worse performance status, those with pain, and those with worse fatigue showed more symptoms.
Conclusions:
The Chilean version of the QLQ-MY20 demonstrates adequate internal consistency and construct validity.
- Luz Alejandra Lorca
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