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11-25-2022
Populações vulnerabilizadas no contexto da pandemia e crises sanitárias
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e75Suppl201
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Populações vulnerabilizadas no contexto da pandemia e crises sanitárias
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e75Suppl201
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.202275Suppl201pt
Views0As condições e os modos de vida da população determinam o processo de saúde e adoecimento de forma diferenciada entre os diversos grupos populacionais. As desigualdades na saúde vêm adquirindo relevância ainda maior na produção de diferentes perfis de doença, em função de recentes e surpreendentes acontecimentos mundiais, como divergências étnico-raciais, religiosas, territoriais, identidade de […]See more -
11-25-2022
Reflexões sobre a ciência em enfermagem gerontológica: possibilidades para o seu caminhar
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e75Suppl401
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Reflexões sobre a ciência em enfermagem gerontológica: possibilidades para o seu caminhar
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e75Suppl401
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.202275Suppl401pt
Views0O conhecimento científico em enfermagem gerontológica brasileiro tem seus primórdios há mais de 50 anos, especificamente em meados de 1970, alinhados ao movimento mundial de reconhecimento da complexidade do envelhecimento populacional e dos seus desafios na esfera social, cultural, política e de saúde pública. Desde então, a produção científica nesse campo guarda relação com a […]See more -
11-19-2022
Advanced Practice Nursing: Canadian Perspectives and Global Relevance
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e750101
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Advanced Practice Nursing: Canadian Perspectives and Global Relevance
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e750101
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2022750101
Views0In this editorial, Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) will be explored as a practice model that could be implemented to strengthen health care systems globally. Canadian perspectives and the evolution of APN in Canada will be used as an example to identify potential opportunities for the conceptualization and implementation of advanced practice nursing that is both […]See more -
11-19-2022
Enfermagem de Prática Avançada: Perspectivas Canadenses e Relevância Global
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e750101
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Enfermagem de Prática Avançada: Perspectivas Canadenses e Relevância Global
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e750101
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2022750101
Views0Neste editorial, a Enfermagem de Prática Avançada (EPA) será explorada como um modelo de prática que pode ser implementado para fortalecer os sistemas de saúde globalmente. As perspectivas canadenses e a evolução da EPA no Canadá serão usadas como um exemplo para identificar oportunidades potenciais para a conceituação e implementação da EPA que seja abrangente […]See more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-19-2022
Factors associated with the perception of fear of COVID-19 in university students
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210448
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEFactors associated with the perception of fear of COVID-19 in university students
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210448
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0448
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Objective:
to analyze the factors associated with the perception of fear of COVID-19 in Brazilian university students.
Methods:
this is an online, cross-sectional analytical study conducted at a Brazilian public university with 1,437 undergraduate students between September and November 2020. The Fear of COVID-19 Scale was used to measure the main construct. Data analysis was performed using Mann-Whitney U test, Cohen’s r test and multiple linear regression analysis.
Results:
factors associated with fear of COVID-19 in university students were the variables biological sex, perception of good sleep quality, many days of access to information, not complying with social distancing, reporting sufficient hours of sleep, not having a partner, guidance sexual non-heterosexual, being in the risk group for COVID-19 and tobacco consumption.
Conclusions:
the study findings can contribute to the discussion about the weaknesses that the university population is experiencing in this pandemic period.
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REVIEW11-19-2022
Nursing care for bed bath in patients with COVID-19: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20200704
Abstract
REVIEWNursing care for bed bath in patients with COVID-19: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20200704
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0704
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Objective:
to identify the main nursing care procedures for performing bed bath in patients with COVID-19.
Method:
an integrative literature review. Five stages were followed for this research: research question elaboration (identification of the problem), search of studies in literature, study assessment, data analysis, and presentation of review. To search for primary studies, the VHL and SciELO databases were selected.
Results:
initially, 55 publications were found. After reading and analyzing the abstracts, the sample consisted of 15 studies.
Conclusion:
patients with the new coronavirus have specific care to perform a bed bath, oral, intimate and skin hygiene. It is important that professionals use adequate personal protective equipment, perform humanized care, continuously observing patients’ vital signs to avoid occurrence of adverse events, promoting patient safety.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-19-2022
Stigma experienced by men diagnosed with COVID-19
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210038
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEStigma experienced by men diagnosed with COVID-19
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210038
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0038
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Objective:
to analyze the stigma characteristics perceived in the experience of men who had COVID-19.
Method:
this qualitative study involved men living in Brazil, diagnosed with COVID-19, who answered semi-structured questions in an online form. Data were subjected to thematic and lexical analysis, interpreted in the light of the stigma theory.
Results:
92 men, adults, cisgender, heterosexual, of mixed race/color, belonging to middle class, living in the urban area, with higher education participated. The stigma characteristics evidenced were the occurrence of leave, perception of impolite treatment, use of labels and discrimination by co-workers, family members, neighbors and even healthcare professionals, with consequences for the psycho-emotional dimension.
Final considerations:
discrimination and exclusion derived from stigma surprised men marked by class and gender privileges, little used to being downgraded in interactions when compared to other groups.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE11-15-2022
Suffering and defense mechanisms: an analysis of the work of Primary Health Care nurses
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20200419
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ORIGINAL ARTICLESuffering and defense mechanisms: an analysis of the work of Primary Health Care nurses
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20200419
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0419
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Objective:
To analyze the suffering and coping strategies of nurses working in Primary Health Care considering the psychodynamics of their work.
Methods:
Descriptive study with a qualitative approach, carried out with 11 nurses working in Primary Health Care. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, systematized, and interpreted using Bardin’s content analysis method applied to recurrent themes.
Results:
The suffering factors related to work in Primary Health Care are difficulties with management, the fragile structure of the health support network, and conflicts with the users. Defensive strategies to minimize these difficulties are the support of hierarchical superiors, the empowerment of the community and users, and communication between team members.
Final considerations:
It is important that there be changes in the organization of this line of work to improve the workers’ health.
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EXPERIENCE REPORT01-01-2017
Focus group on qualitative research: experience report
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):424-429
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EXPERIENCE REPORTFocus group on qualitative research: experience report
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):424-429
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0091
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Objective:
to report the experience of applying the focus group technique for production of data in qualitative research.
Method:
four group sessions were held from May to June 2015, with the participation of professionals from the public sector of PHC and from specialized service.
Results:
the way focus group was developed is described in steps: planning, recruitment, ambience, group sessions, and evaluation.
Conclusion:
we highlight that the focus group, as a technique to produce data in collective space, can contribute not only to the construction of knowledge in Nursing, but also to the research approach with the assistance practice.
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RESEARCH01-01-2017
Guide of attributes of the nurse’s political competence: a methodological study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):526-534
Abstract
RESEARCHGuide of attributes of the nurse’s political competence: a methodological study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(3):526-534
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0483
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Objective:
To build and validate a guide of attributes of the nurse’s political competence.
Method:
Methodological research. This study comprised the construction of the instrument through literature review; experts validation of pre-established attributes for composing the guide; and clinical validation in the nurses work environment/reality. The data collection took place in the months from August to October 2014, and the analysis was based on the content analysis of Bardin and use of Epi info 3.5. All ethical precepts have been complied with.
Results:
From 29 attributes found in the literature, 25 have been validated by experts. Clinical/practical validation involved the participation of 43 nurses, who observed that the attributes are not articulated with the professional practices developed by them.
Conclusion:
The attributes of the nurse’s political competence were identified with support of literature. It is concluded that the professionals still have limited and fragmented perception of political competence, expressing difficulty/limitation.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-09-2023
Independent and combined effects of lifestyle behaviors on adolescent health-related quality of life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(4):e20220780
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEIndependent and combined effects of lifestyle behaviors on adolescent health-related quality of life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(4):e20220780
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0780
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Objective:
To investigate the independent and combined effects of lifestyle behaviors, including physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep duration and food intake, in the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of Brazilian adolescents.
Methods:
Cross-sectional school-based study, with the participation of 306 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years. A questionnaire was applied with structured questions to collect lifestyle behaviors data. Perception of the HRQoL was identified using the Kidscreen-27. The study used covariance analysis and linear regression models for statistical analysis.
Results:
Adolescents who reported ≤ 2 hours/day of screen-based sedentary behavior and sleep duration equivalent to 8-10 hours/night presented significantly higher HRQoL. Adolescents who reported joint adherence ≥ 3 healthy lifestyle behaviors demonstrated approximately two [OR=2.12] to three times [OR=3.04] more chance of presenting higher perceptions of HRQoL.
Conclusion:
Although healthy lifestyle behaviors had a positive independent effect on HRQoL, joint adherence to healthy behaviors enhances the cumulative effect.
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12-04-2023
Sleep quality of nurses who worked in coping with COVID-19: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230007
Abstract
Sleep quality of nurses who worked in coping with COVID-19: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20230007
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0007
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Objective:
to analyze sleep quality of nurses who worked coping with COVID-19 in scientific evidence.
Methods:
an integrative review, carried out in seven databases, including studies between December 2021 and June 2022, without language restrictions. The sample consisted of 15 primary studies.
Results:
nurses working in hospital, intensive care, outpatient care and teaching institutions constitute a vulnerable group for sleep disorders: latency, duration, efficiency and quality. The disorders identified involved insomnia at varying levels of severity: daytime dysfunction and morning sleepiness. Night work and low capacity for self-care were determinants of impaired sleep patterns.
Final considerations:
the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to greater vulnerability of nurses to changes in sleep, requiring strategies for risk management and well-being promotion.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-08-2023
Care for older adults with disabilities in Long Term Care Facility
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220767
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ORIGINAL ARTICLECare for older adults with disabilities in Long Term Care Facility
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220767
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0767
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Objective:
to analyze the constitution of care offered to older adults with disabilities, from Long Term Care Facility professionals’ perspective.
Methods:
this is a discourse analysis based on the post-structuralist framework. Participants in this study are professionals involved in the care for older adults, totaling 14 respondents, 13 women and one man.
Results:
from professionals’ perspective, there is a fine line between caring for older adults with disabilities and maintaining their autonomy. Care in which autonomy is restricted predisposes older adults to a process of dependency.
Final considerations:
caring for older adults with disabilities constitutes the challenge between caring and maintaining independence. Thus, older adult-centered care should be taken as a premise so that their individualities are respected.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-08-2023
Polypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications and associated factors among older adults with hypertension in primary care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220785
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEPolypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications and associated factors among older adults with hypertension in primary care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220785
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0785
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Objective:
to identify the prevalence and associations of polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medication use among older adults with hypertension treated in primary care.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study carried out with older adults with hypertension treated at a Family Health Strategy unit. Data collection included analysis of medical records, interviews and multidimensional assessment of older adults. Socio-demographic information and clinical variables were collected. Statistical analysis was performed by multiple logistic regression.
Results:
polypharmacy prevalence was 38.09%, and potentially inappropriate medication (PIM), 28.57%. There was a significant association between polypharmacy and PIM use, altered sleep and ethnicity. PIM use was associated with polypharmacy, worse family functioning, and absence of a caregiver. Cognitive decline reduces the prevalence of these medications.
Conclusions:
polypharmacy and PIM use among older adults with hypertension represent a problem in this population, especially among the most vulnerable.
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REVIEW12-08-2023
Educational technologies used to promote self-care for people with diabetes mellitus: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230049
Abstract
REVIEWEducational technologies used to promote self-care for people with diabetes mellitus: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230049
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0049
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Objective:
To summarize the scientific productions that used educational technologies to promote self-care for people with diabetes.
Method:
Integrative review carried out from October 2022 to January 2023, in the databases: LILACS; Scopus; Embase; PubMed/MEDLINE and CINAHL. The search was paired, and the sample consisted of ten articles. The levels of evidence were analyzed by the Hierarchy of Evidence for Intervention Studies, and the results were synthesized for interpretation of the findings.
Results:
The educational technologies identified to promote self-care were: mobile applications, interactive platforms, print, telemonitoring, video and simulation. The focus of the contents was on the promotion of foot care, prevention of neuropathy, self-management, knowledge, and expectation of people with diabetes and prevention of acute complications.
Conclusion:
The synthesis of knowledge about educational technologies to promote self-care for people with diabetes pointed to the need for robust evidence.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-03-2024
What is the burden of multimorbidity and the factors associated with its occurrence in elderly Brazilians?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20220809
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEWhat is the burden of multimorbidity and the factors associated with its occurrence in elderly Brazilians?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20220809
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0809
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Objective:
To estimate the prevalence of multimorbidity in elderly people and its association with sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle, and anthropometry.
Methods:
This was a cross-sectional study using data from the National Health Survey, 2019. A total of 22,728 elderly individuals from all 27 Brazilian states were randomly selected. Poisson regression models with robust variance were employed, and a significance level of 5% was adopted.
Results:
The prevalence of multimorbidity was 51.6% (95% CI: 50.4-52.7), with the highest estimates observed in the South and Southeast. Multimorbidity was associated with being female (aPR = 1.33; 95% CI: 1.27-1.39), being 80 years old or older (aPR = 1.12; 95% CI: 1.05-1.19), having low education (aPR = 1.16; 95% CI: 1.07-1.25), past cigarette use (aPR = 1.16; 95% CI: 1.11-1.21), insufficient physical activity (aPR = 1.13; 95% CI: 1.06-1.21), and screen use for 3 hours or more per day (aPR = 1.13; 95% CI: 1.08-1.18).
Conclusion:
Multimorbidity affects more than half of the elderly population in Brazil and is associated with social, demographic, and behavioral factors.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-21-2019
Burnout assessment in nurses from a general emergency service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1457-1463
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEBurnout assessment in nurses from a general emergency service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1457-1463
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0870
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Objective:
To assess the level of Burnout among nurses in a general emergency department.
Method:
Quantitative, descriptive, correlational and cross-sectional study. 32 nurses from a general adult emergency department answered a questionnaire to evaluate Burnout. (Copenhagen Burnout Inventory).
Result:
It was verified that 59.4% of the nurses presented total Burnout. Work-related burnout was the subscale with the highest average score. It was found that the lower the age and the longer the time working in the institution, the higher the level of Burnout. Longer professional experience was related to lower levels of Burnout. There were also higher scores of Burnout among participants who thought about changing their profession, their institution or their service.
Conclusion:
The prevalence of Burnout is high. Professional Burnout was the most critical subscale. Age and the current work are the subscales that most influence perceived Burnout
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REFLECTION03-05-2021
The nurse’s work in the context of COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200594
Abstract
REFLECTIONThe nurse’s work in the context of COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200594
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0594
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Objective:
Reflect on the work experienced by the nurse in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic in a public hospital of the State of Rio Grande do Norte.
Methods:
Reflective essay based in the professional experience in a public reference hospital for the care of patients affected by COVID-19 in the State of Rio Grande do Norte. Results were organized in two empirical categories, which emphasize potentialities and barriers in the nurse’s work in the face of the COVID-19, presented by means of Ishikawa diagram.
Results:
Two categories emerged from the experiences: Nursing leadership in organizing health services to face COVID-19; and the performance of nursing care management in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Final considerations:
It is necessary to value the nurse’s work in all its attributes, as well as strengthen the interdisciplinary work processes, which collaborate to overcome the crisis caused by the pandemic.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-10-2020
Nursing appeals on social media in times of coronavirus
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200225
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ORIGINAL ARTICLENursing appeals on social media in times of coronavirus
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200225
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0225
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Objective:
to know and analyze the nursing appeals on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method:
it is a documentary, qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory research with data collected in publications in two social media. Two hundred ninety-five publications of nursing professionals published on Twitter and Instagram between March 11 and 20, 2020 were submitted to content analysis using ATLAS.ti resources.
Results:
four thematic categories emerged: #stayathome, #whereismyPPE, #nowweareheroes, #nothingnewinthefrontline, according to frequency of communications. The appeals show a relationship with the social relevance of nursing professional work and with the conditions required for its exercise.
Final considerations:
old and new challenges of the profession were placed on the agenda in social media, especially related to the workforce and instruments of labor. These speeches can serve as a foundation for policies to improve working conditions and promote appreciation of the profession.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-09-2020
Stress of nursing professionals working in pre-hospital care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(2):e20180660
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEStress of nursing professionals working in pre-hospital care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(2):e20180660
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0660
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Objectives:
To analyze the factors related to the occupational stress of a Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) nursing team.
Methods:
This is a descriptive study, with a quantitative approach, performed with nursing professionals from Samu service of a city of Pernambuco. A sociodemographic questionnaire and the Lipp’s Stress Symptom Inventory were used.
Results:
The participants presenting stress (24.6%) were classified in the phases: resistance (19.7%), exhaustion (4.4%) and near exhaustion (0.5%). It was also observed an association of stress level with the following factors: gender, sleep quality, professional autonomy restriction, emotional exhaustion with work performed and work in inadequate or unhealthy physical facilities.
Conclusions:
Although showing low occurrence of stress, this study pointed out the profile that presents the highest risk of developing occupational stress, through the factors significantly associated with stress in the studied population.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE08-19-2019
Mobile application for the teaching of the International Classification for Nursing Practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1020-1027
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEMobile application for the teaching of the International Classification for Nursing Practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1020-1027
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0751
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Objective:
Developing a mobile application for the teaching of the International Classification for Nursing Practice.
Methods:
Methodological applied research for technological production, performed in three phases of the contextualized instructional design model: analysis, design and development.
Results:
The application has an initial screen, which provides information about the team and its purpose. Then, four moblets are listed, including presentation, user’s guide consisting of five modules, educational games and five clinical cases. The references on which the application was based are also presented.
Final considerations:
It was possible to develop an application with the potential to promote the knowledge of nursing students and professionals about this classification system.
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REFLECTION06-29-2020
Children’s (in)visibility in social vulnerability and the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200302
Abstract
REFLECTIONChildren’s (in)visibility in social vulnerability and the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200302
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0302
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Objective:
To examine the impact of the infection by the novel coronavirus on Brazilian children in situation of social vulnerability based on the Millennium Sustainable Development Goals.
Method:
Reflective study based on discursive formulation in three aspects: principles of the objectives and goals for the millennium sustainable development; impact of the pandemic on the health of children and their families living in social vulnerability; and the role of pediatric nursing in the care provided – limits and challenges.
Results:
In January 2020, the news of COVID 19 is released as a pandemic. In Brazil, children and families are still without access to basic rights, thereby increasing their risks of social vulnerability because of the quarantine. The nursing field has an important role in monitoring children and their families, offering guidance in search for solutions and preventing contamination.
Conclusion:
There are still challenges to be overcome by the children and their families in situations of vulnerability against COVID-19.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE08-18-2021
Effects of floral therapy on labor and birth: a randomized clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20210079
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEffects of floral therapy on labor and birth: a randomized clinical trial
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20210079
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0079
Views0INTRODUCTIONThe Policy of Comprehensive Attention to Women’s Health focuses on improving obstetric care. One of the points observed in the Program of Comprehensive Attention to Women’s Health is the monitoring of pacts to reduce the rate of cesarean sections in hospitals of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS – Sistema Único de Saúde), rescuing the […]See more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-27-2019
Health literacy of adults with and without arterial hypertension
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(3):646-653
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEHealth literacy of adults with and without arterial hypertension
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(3):646-653
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0366
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Objective:
Assess the level of health literacy of adults, with and without hypertension, treated in three basic health units (UBS) in Picos, Piauí.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study conducted with 357 adults. Data were collected using a questionnaire with sociodemographic variables, and literacy was assessed by the Test of Functional Literacy in Adults. Descriptive analysis was performed followed by the association between literacy and exposure variables with Pearson’s chi-squared (X2) test and Mann-Whitney U test.
Results:
Inadequate or marginal health literacy was found in three units investigated (71.5%; 77.8% and 85.2%);. Age and the years of schooling were factors associated with inadequate literacy in adults with hypertension (p<0.0001).
Conclusion:
Inadequate literacy was found in more than 70% of the hypertensive patients investigated. This finding reinforces the need to improve the self-care skills of hypertensive patients, especially the older ones and those with few years of schooling.
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