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RESEARCH
Influence of sociodemographic and clinical characteristics at the impact of valvular heart disease
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):40-46
01-01-2016
Abstract
RESEARCHInfluence of sociodemographic and clinical characteristics at the impact of valvular heart disease
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):40-46
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690105i
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Objective:
to analyze the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of patients with valvular heart disease and to verify the influence of these variables on the impact of valve disease in daily life.
Method:
the study involved 86 outpatients. Data collection was performed in two stages – face-to-face interview for sociodemographic and clinical characterization and through telephone contact for the application of the Instrument to Measure the Impact of Valvular Heart Disease on Patient’s Everyday Life (IDCV). Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis.
Results:
it was noticed that the total score of IDCV and its domains were influenced by age, schooling, presence or absence of symptoms, use or not of diuretic.
Conclusion:
The impact of the disease was influenced by sociodemographic and clinical variables. The results provide subsidies for the design of nursing interventions aimed at reducing the impact of the disease on the patient’s daily life with valve disease.
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RESEARCH
Health indicators of workers of the hospital area
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):30-39
01-01-2016
Abstract
RESEARCHHealth indicators of workers of the hospital area
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):30-39
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690104i
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Objective:
to analyze the health indicators of workers of hospital area for exposure to workloads, wear processes and its consequences.
Method:
a retrospective, descriptive and exploratory study performed in a hospital in southern Brazil. The population consisted of 1,050 workers notifications of registered in the Monitoring System of Nursing Workers Health, in 2011.
Results:
80.8% of the records were female workers, with 34.2% aged between 31 to 40 years old, corresponding to 2478 working lost days. The results subsidized the implementation of nine indicators that showed the prevalence of respiratory and osteoarticular problems.
Conclusion:
the results allow the reflection and redirection of actions for workers’ health, as the processes of becoming ill are compounded by exposure to psychic burdens. These indicators, when monitored, can contribute to the transformation of the profile of morbidity of these workers.
Keywords:Epidemiological SurveillanceHealth Basics IndicatorsHospital Human ResourcesNursingOccupational HealthSee more -
RESEARCH
Evaluation of environmentally sustainable actions in the medication process
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):23-29
01-01-2016
Abstract
RESEARCHEvaluation of environmentally sustainable actions in the medication process
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):23-29
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690103i
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Objective:
to analyze sustainable actions from an environmental point of view in the medication process, from the reception of the prescription of the pharmacy to waste discard by nursing.
Method:
study before and after performed through Lean Six Sigma methodology. The sample consisted of the amount and type of waste resulting from the pharmacy and nursing services of a medical-surgical clinical unit.
Results:
after the intervention was obtained at the pharmacy a reduction of 74.8% of chemical, infectious and sharps waste, an increase of 33.3% of common recyclable and 20% of common non-recyclable. In nursing, there was a reduction of 22.5% of chemical, infectious and sharps waste, an increase of 22.9% of common recyclable and an increase of 20% of common non-recyclable.
Conclusion:
the practice of sustainable actions in the hospital is possible, contributing to the optimization of resources and waste production with benefits to the institution, environment, and health.
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RESEARCH
Nursing education: training evaluation by graduates, employers and teachers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):16-22
01-01-2016
Abstract
RESEARCHNursing education: training evaluation by graduates, employers and teachers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):16-22
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690102i
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Objective:
to support the assessment and the necessary changes in the curriculum of an undergraduate degree in Nursing.
Methods:
it is a descriptive study developed in two stages as an action research. In the first stage, the speeches of 19 graduates and 15 employers were interviewed and analyzed; in the second stage, five teachers participated in the focus group. For processing the data, the content analysis was adopted.
Results:
based on the assessment of the actors, an action plan was created with suggestions regarding the curriculum flexibility, content resizing, continuing education, practice enhancement, active methodologies and autonomy of the student.
Conclusion:
the participation of actors participants of the training process and performance of professional nurses in the evaluation of a curriculum pointed aspects to realignment and provided concrete benefits to improving the quality of undergraduate course curriculum, scenario of this study.
Keywords:CurriculumGraduate Programs in NursingNursing EducationNursing StudentsResearch in Nursing EducationSee more -
EDITORIAL
O desafio do 67º Congresso Brasileiro de Enfermagem: para onde caminha a Enfermagem brasileira?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):7-9
01-01-2016
Abstract
EDITORIALO desafio do 67º Congresso Brasileiro de Enfermagem: para onde caminha a Enfermagem brasileira?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):7-9
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690101i
Views0Reunindo cerca de 3.700 participantes entre congressistas, palestrantes, equipe de apoio, organizadores e expositores, o 67º Congresso Brasileiro de Enfermagem agraciou São Paulo com reflexões profundas e significativas, na tentativa de dar sua resposta à questão “Para onde caminha a enfermagem brasileira?”.Desde a apresentação da proposta de sediar o evento até sua realização, o que […]See more -
EDITORIAL
The challenge of the 67th Brazilian Conference of Nursing: In what direction is the Brazilian Nursing going?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):7-9
01-01-2016
Abstract
EDITORIALThe challenge of the 67th Brazilian Conference of Nursing: In what direction is the Brazilian Nursing going?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):7-9
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690101i
Views0Bringing together about 3,700 participants among conference participants, speakers, support staff, organizers and exhibitors, the 67th Brazilian Conference of Nursing extraordinary presented São Paulo with deep and meaningful reflections in an attempt to answer the question “In what direction is the Brazilian Nursing going?”.From the submission of the proposal to host the event until its […]See more -
REVIEW
Anticipated directives and living will for terminal patients: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):524-534
06-01-2015
Abstract
REVIEWAnticipated directives and living will for terminal patients: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):524-534
06-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680321i
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Objective:
characterizing the national and international scientifi c literature about the advanced directives of living will as applied to the terminally ill patient.
Method:
integrative review considering the articles published in Portal Capes, SciELO, LILACS, MEDLINE, Journal of Bioethics and Bioethikos, with the descriptors: Advanced directives, Wills regarding life and Advance Directives, Living Will and Terminally Ill, totaling 44 articles submitted to content analysis.
Results:
three categories emerged: Students and professionals facing the advance directives of living will: Perceptions, opinions and practices; Patient’s receptivity to the Advance Directives of Living Will; The family facing the advance directives of living will.
Conclusion:
the relevance of the topic became evident as a guarantee of respect for the dignity and autonomy of the patient, as well as to reduce ethical confl icts faced by families and health professionals facing care at the end of life.
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RESEARCH
Perceptions of adolescent students about drugs
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):517-523
06-01-2015
Abstract
RESEARCHPerceptions of adolescent students about drugs
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):517-523
06-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680320i
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Objective:
To analyze the perceptions of adolescent public school students about drugs.
Method:
Qualitative approach of focus groups with 16 adolescent students. The data collected were analyzed by means of content analysis, leading to the following categories: meaning of drugs; living with drug use; opinions, beliefs and attitudes toward drug use; and preventing drug abuse in adolescence.
Results:
The adolescent students know about some drugs, and associate their use with delinquent and criminal behavior. The students identifi ed factors that lead to drug abuse, such as easy access, use by family and friends, idleness, dropping out of school and the characteristic vulnerability of adolescence.
Conclusion:
the results point to the need for educational activities in the context of where the adolescents live, including school, community and family environments, to support and to minimize their vulnerability.
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