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RESEARCH
Impact of home visits on the functional capacity of patients with venous ulcers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):287-293
01-01-2017
Abstract
RESEARCHImpact of home visits on the functional capacity of patients with venous ulcers
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):287-293
01-01-2017DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0291
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Objective:
to compare the impact of home visits, before and after instructions, on the functional capacity of adult and elderly patients with venous ulcers, by means of the KATZ-EIAVD Scale.
Method:
experimental, clinical, randomized, non-blind and controlled study, developed with 32 patients (case and control groups). The research settings were the Wound Care Clinic of the University Hospital Antonio Pedro, and the homes of patients assisted in this clinic. Data collection took place from February to June 2014, by means of a health unit evaluation tool, the KATZ-EIAVD Scale, and a script of instructions to be given to the research subjects that had received a home visit.
Results:
the studied population present excellent independence for activities of daily living, with no significant variation among them.
Conclusion:
the studied groups have functional capacity with similar progress.
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RESEARCH
The elderly recognizing themselves as vulnerable to falls in the concreteness of the femoral fracture
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):279-286
01-01-2017
Abstract
RESEARCHThe elderly recognizing themselves as vulnerable to falls in the concreteness of the femoral fracture
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):279-286
01-01-2017DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0392
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Objectives:
understand the experience of the elderly with falls followed by femoral fracture and elaborate theoretical model of this process of lived experience.
Method:
qualitative research with theoretical saturation through analysis of the ninth nondirected interview of elderly who underwent such experience. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed according to Grounded Theory.
Results:
three categories emerged (sub-processes): evaluating signs and symptoms of fracture after the fall; feeling sad and insecure with the new condition; and finding oneself susceptible to fractures. From realignment of these categories (sub-processes) we could abstract the central category (process), recognizing oneself as vulnerable to falls in the concreteness of the fracture.
Conclusion:
the theoretical model considering the Symbolic Interactionism signals the implementation of continued program for fall prevention, with teaching strategies that encourage the elderly to reflect on the concreteness of contexts in which there is risk of occurring injury to their health.
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RESEARCH
Self-esteem and health-related quality of life in ostomized patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):271-278
01-01-2017
Abstract
RESEARCHSelf-esteem and health-related quality of life in ostomized patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):271-278
01-01-2017DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0161
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Objective:
to assess self-esteem (SE) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in ostomized patients due to colorectal cancer.
Method:
cross sectional research with a quantitative approach. Three instruments were used for data collection: one instrument containing sociodemographic and clinical data, Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale, and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire.
Results:
SE and HRQoL were considered satisfactory. Significant statistical difference was found in the social function domain and marital status, ostomy duration, location, and time; global health scale and ostomy type; cognitive function and pain in the ostomy site. There was a correlation between self-esteem and all the functional scales and the global health scale.
Conclusion:
knowing SE and HRQoL levels, in addition to the variables that influence them, supports ostomized patients’ care planning, rehabilitation, and social autonomy.
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RESEARCH
Quality of life of patients who undergone myocardial revascularization surgery
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):257-264
01-01-2017
Abstract
RESEARCHQuality of life of patients who undergone myocardial revascularization surgery
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):257-264
01-01-2017DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0201
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Objective:
to evaluate the quality of life of patients who underwent revascularization surgery.
Method:
a descriptive, cross sectional study, with quantitative approach carried out with 75 patients. The questionnaire WHOQOL-Bref was used to evaluate the quality of life (QOL).
Results:
patients’ QOL evaluation presented a moderate result, with need of improvement of all domains. Low income patients had the worst evaluation of QOL in the domain environment (p=0,021), and the ones from Recife/metropolitan area, in the domain social relationship (p=0,021). Smoker (p=0,047), diabetic (p=0,002) and alcohol consumption (p=0,035) patients presented the worst evaluation of the physical domain. Renal patients presented the worst evaluation of QOL in the physical (P=0,037), psychological (p=0,008), social relationship (p=0,006) domains and total score (p=0,009).
Conclusion:
the improvement of QOL depends on the individual’s process of behavioral change and the participation of health professionals is essential to formulate strategies to approach these patients, especially concerning health education.
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RESEARCH
Semiotics and semiology of Nursing: evaluation of undergraduate students’ knowledge on procedures
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):249-256
01-01-2017
Abstract
RESEARCHSemiotics and semiology of Nursing: evaluation of undergraduate students’ knowledge on procedures
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):249-256
01-01-2017DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0417
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Objective:
to assess the knowledge of scholars on Nursing regarding simple hands hygiene (SHH), blood pressure measurement (BP), peripheral venipuncture (PV) with venous catheter and male urethral catheterization delay (UCD) procedures.
Method:
quantitative study carried out between February and May 2014, with 186 undergraduate Nursing students from 5th to 9th period of a public university of Rio Grande do Norte, with application of four questionnaires. One carried out descriptive and analytic analysis.
Results:
the students presented low average percentage of right answers, especially in blood pressure measurement (55.5%); SHH’s average was higher than 70%. The average of correct answers was the highest in SHH (8.6), followed by UCD (7.8), PV (7.4) and BP (6.7). The questions regarding the topic “concepts” showed less correct answers when comparing it to the topic “technique steps”.
Conclusion:
it is necessary to establish knowledge monitoring strategies, in order to stimulate the constant improvement.
Keywords:Education in NursingKnowledgeNursing CareResearch in Nursing EvaluationUndergraduate Nursing StudentsSee more -
RESEARCH
Multi-professional team’s perception of nurses’ competences in liver transplantations
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):242-248
01-01-2017
Abstract
RESEARCHMulti-professional team’s perception of nurses’ competences in liver transplantations
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):242-248
01-01-2017DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0223
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Objective
describe the multi-professional team’s perception of nurses’ competences in liver transplantation programs.
Method:
descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Data were collected through a questionnaire. Participants were 12 professionals of the liver transplantation team of a reference hospital. For result interpretation, the thematic analysis technique was employed.
Results:
the professionals assessed the competences employed by nurses as proactive, autonomous, creative, humanized, capable of teamwork, decision-making and conflict management.
Conclusion:
this study made it possible to demonstrate that members of the multi-professional team perceived nurses as professionals capable of coordinating and integrating the skills “knowing, doing, being and co-existing”, enabling quality care for candidates and receivers of liver transplants, as well as for their families and/or caregivers in all perioperative phases.
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RESEARCH
The family in face of the elderly’s reality of living alone
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):235-241
01-01-2017
Abstract
RESEARCHThe family in face of the elderly’s reality of living alone
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):235-241
01-01-2017DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0398
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Objective:
to understand the family dynamics in face of the reality of the elderly living alone.
Method:
study of qualitative approach with theoretical reference of symbolic interactionism that involved interviews with families. Data were analyzed by thematic analysis.
Results:
six families participated in the study. The discourse analysis originated the following categories: The family respecting their decision making; The family organizing itself to the process of living alone after the age of 80 years; The family experiencing the freedom of living alone.
Conclusion:
in this study, it was possible to identify the facilitation of the possibility of living alone with preparation and agreements between the family during the family life cycle, leading to the feeling of freedom and quality of life of all members. Nursing, as a science responsible for elaborating care strategies, should work together with families to assist in the planning of care plans based on the individual social reality of the family.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Evaluation of the performance of the modified early warning score in a Brazilian public hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1428-1434
10-21-2019
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEvaluation of the performance of the modified early warning score in a Brazilian public hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1428-1434
10-21-2019DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0537
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Objective:
To evaluate the performance of the modified early warning score (Mews) in a nursing ward for patients in clinical deterioration.
Method:
This is an analytical, quantitative and predictive study. Mews’ parameters (systolic blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature and level of consciousness) were evaluated every six hours. The following events were reported: death, cardiopulmonary arrest and transfer to intensive care. The evaluations were performed in a hospital of reference in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Results:
A total of 300 patients were included (57 ± 18 years old, males: 65%). There number of combined events was observed to be greater the higher the score’s value (00%; 00%; 01; 09%; 19%; 28%; 89%, respectively, for Mews 0; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 and 6; p < 0.0001). Mews ≥ 4 was the most appropriate cut-off point for prediction of these events (sensitivity: 87%, specificity: 85% and accuracy: 0.86).
Conclusion:
Mews properly measured the occurrence of severe events in hospitalized patients of a Brazilian public hospital’s nursing ward. Mews ≥ 4 seems to be the most appropriate cut-off point for prediction of these events.
Keywords:Critical CareEmergency MedicineNursing CareOrgan Dysfunction ScoresRapid Response Teams in HospitalsSee more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Nursing professionals’ biosafety in confronting COVID-19
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20201104
10-18-2022
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLENursing professionals’ biosafety in confronting COVID-19
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20201104
10-18-2022DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1104
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Objective:
To investigate the nursing professionals’ biosecurity in confronting COVID-19.
Methods:
This is a Survey type study. Nursing professionals were invited via messaging apps, using self-applied data collection forms. The sample selection (n=693) was non-probabilistic. A descriptive data analysis was conducted.
Results:
considering the biosafety aspects in facing COVID-19, 79.0% of the participants had not received training or considered it insufficient, 69.3% reported the lack of personal protective equipment during work, and 81.8% did not feel safe with the internal flux adaptations for handling COVID-19 cases.
Conclusion:
Continuous and effective nursing team training and personal protective equipment availability are necessary, as well as internal flow adjustments for attending suspected or confirmed cases.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
The association between knowledge about HIV and risk factors in young Amazon people
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190453
07-08-2020
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEThe association between knowledge about HIV and risk factors in young Amazon people
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190453
07-08-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0453
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Objectives:
analyze the association between the level of HIV knowledge among young people from Amazonas region, their sociodemographic profile and infection risk factors.
Methods:
cross-sectional analytical study, which used a structured questionnaire containing questions about sociodemographic, behavioral aspects and HIV knowledge. Data were grouped by sex and underwent ordinal and binary logistic regression analysis.
Results:
the students had an HIV knowledge deficit, associated with a low educational level of their parents and low family income. The most frequent risk factors were lack of knowledge on the part of female students regarding proper male condom use, their infrequent use in sexual relations and failure to do HIV testing. There was an association between level of knowledge and use of dating apps by female students.
Conclusions:
there was no association between level of knowledge and the preponderant risk factors, but the students’ knowledge deficit rendered them more vulnerable to infection.
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REVIEW
Gender violence perpetrated against trans women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210173
03-07-2022
Abstract
REVIEWGender violence perpetrated against trans women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210173
03-07-2022DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0173
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Objectives:
to identify scientific evidence on gender violence perpetrated against trans women.
Methods:
integrative review, carried out in June 2020, without time frame, in the Scopus, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, WoS, PsycInfo and LILACS databases. The controlled descriptors of DeCS, MeSH and their entry terms were used: “Transgender People”, “Transgender”, “Gender Identity”, “Transsexuality”, “Gender Violence”, “Aggression”, “Sexual Offenses”, “Rape”, “Violence”, “Domestic Violence”. The presentation and synthesis of the results were presented in the PRISMA-2009 flowchart.
Results:
the final sample, consisting of 16 articles, identified different types of violence (sexual, physical, verbal, psychological and financial), perpetrated by family members, strangers, police officers, intimate partners, health professionals, acquaintances, or friends.
Conclusions:
trans women suffer violence and social exclusion that result from stigma and discrimination due to gender identity and result in unrestricted damage to physical health.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Changes implemented in the work environment of nurses in the COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20201381
11-29-2022
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEChanges implemented in the work environment of nurses in the COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20201381
11-29-2022DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1381
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Objective:
to describe the changes implemented in the work environment of nurses in university hospitals considering the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
this qualitative and descriptive research was developed from an online survey with 75 nurses from three Brazilian university hospitals. Data processing occurred through textual analysis with the aid of software IRAMUTEQ.
Results:
five semantic classes were obtained: Organization of units for exclusive care of patients with COVID-19; Adaptations in the use of personal protective equipment; Physical structure adaptation; Care flow institution; Increased number of beds and training courses. Final considerations: the results show the effort of healthcare and nursing professionals/managers in the development of structural adaptations and reorganizations of care processes, in the hospital context, to respond with quality and efficiency to the demands arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Women’s perception of labor and birth care: obstacles to humanization
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210215
03-07-2022
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEWomen’s perception of labor and birth care: obstacles to humanization
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210215
03-07-2022DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0215
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Objectives:
to understand women’s perception regarding the care received during labor and birth.
Methods:
this is a descriptive-exploratory, qualitative study carried out with 54 postpartum women from hospitals in the Metropolitan Region II of the state of Rio de Janeiro, from January to December 2018, using semi-structured interviews submitted to content analysis.
Results:
puerperal women’s perceptions about the childbirth care they received indicated the use of interventions, such as pressure maneuvers on the uterine fundus during the expulsion period – Kristeller maneuver, episiotomy and repeated vaginal examination and without consent. The use of institutional routines, such as zero diet, horizontal birth and disrespect.
Final Considerations:
despite the encouragement of public humanization policies, the technocratic model is still present in obstetric care during childbirth. The humanization of obstetric care requires changes in attitudes and care paradigms, in order to guarantee respect and the right to quality care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Permanent education for good practices in the prevention of pressure injury: almost-experiment
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1646-1652
10-21-2019
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEPermanent education for good practices in the prevention of pressure injury: almost-experiment
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1646-1652
10-21-2019DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0778
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Objective:
To verify the effectiveness of the educational intervention through the evaluation of nurses’ knowledge about prevention of pressure injury.
Method:
A quasi-experimental study with a single group, carried out with 95 nurses from a teaching hospital in the interior of Minas Gerais, in August and September 2017. As a teaching strategy, the active methodology and hybrid teaching were used, based on the reference of the Method of the Arch of Charles Maguerez. Data were collected from a validated instrument, called the Pieper Knowledge Test, and analyzed by descriptive statistics and Student’s t-test with significance level of p <0.001.
Results:
The mean number of correct answers obtained by the nurses was 78.8% in the pre-test and 88.8% in the post-test, and the difference was statistically significant (p <0.001).
Conclusion:
The educational intervention developed was effective, since it contributed to the improvement of nurses’ knowledge.
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