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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-13-2024
Generalized Resistance Deficits in inmates with hypertension: missing resources that limit health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20230246
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEGeneralized Resistance Deficits in inmates with hypertension: missing resources that limit health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20230246
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0246
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Objective:
to understand the Generalized Resistance Deficits of people deprived of liberty with hypertension in a Brazilian prison unit.
Method:
qualitative research, anchored in Salutogenesis, carried out with 38 people with hypertension from a Brazilian prison unit, from February to July 2022, with a semi-structured interview with open-ended questions, whose analysis was thematic, explaining the limitations to health in prison.
Results:
13 Generalized Resistance Deficits were reported, mostly related to the prison environment and, to a lesser extent, to the social group and the individual, respectively. Living in prison for people with hypertension implies living with a high number of Generalized Resistance Deficits, accentuating the movement towards the disease pole.
Final considerations:
knowing Generalized Resistance Deficits allows directing health promotion to support the use of available Generalized Resistance Resources and contributes to the expansion of intersectoral policies.
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REVIEW05-13-2024
Lean methodology: contributions to improving work processes in health and nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20230322
Abstract
REVIEWLean methodology: contributions to improving work processes in health and nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20230322
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0322
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Objective:
to investigate the contributions of applying the Lean methodology to improve work processes in health and nursing and its impact on associated financial aspects.
Method:
an integrative review, carried out in six databases, whose sample of ten (100.0%) studies was analyzed and summarized descriptively.
Results:
the outcomes obtained were stratified into: benefits/barriers to Lean Healthcare implementation; economic aspects involving Lean Healthcare implementation; and process improvements through Lean Healthcare implementation. The majority of studies (60.0%) were carried out in university hospitals, contexts that need to continually improve the quality of services provided, generally with scarce and limited resources, which support the viability of maintaining the teaching, research and extension tripod.
Conclusion:
three (30.0%) studies highlighted the financial aspects associated with Lean methodology application. The others only mentioned the possibility of financial gains through improving processes and reducing waste.
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REVIEW05-13-2024
Stunting predictors among children aged 0-24 months in Southeast Asia: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20220625
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REVIEWStunting predictors among children aged 0-24 months in Southeast Asia: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20220625
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0625
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Objective:
To identify predictors of stunting among children 0-24 months in Southeast Asia.
Methods:
This scoping review focused on articles with observational study design in English published from 2012 to 2023 from five international databases. The primary keyword used were: “stunting” OR “growth disorder” AND “newborn” AND “predict” AND “Southeast Asia”.
Results:
Of the 27 articles selected for the final analysis there are thirteen predictors of stunting in seven Southeast Asia countries. The thirteen predictors include the child, mother, home, inadequate complementary feeding, inadequate breastfeeding, inadequate care, poor quality foods, food and water safety, infection, political economy, health and healthcare, water, sanitation, and environment, and social culture factor.
Conclusion:
All these predictors can lead to stunting in Southeast Asia. To prevent it, health service providers and other related sectors need to carry out health promotion and health prevention according to the predictors found.
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05-13-2024
A influência da internet nas escolhas sobre a saúde e o bem-estar dos idosos
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230321
Abstract
A influência da internet nas escolhas sobre a saúde e o bem-estar dos idosos
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230321
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0321
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Objetivos:
describir el perfil de los ancianos que acceden a internet para buscar información de salud e identificar los factores que pueden influir en las decisiones de los ancianos sobre su salud a partir de la información recopilada en línea.
Métodos:
391 ancianos respondieron a un cuestionario online sobre hábitos y satisfacción con la información de salud recogida en internet. El procesamiento de datos implicó regresión logística.
Resultados:
la educación superior reduce en un 44% la probabilidad de que un anciano siga las recomendaciones de salud en los sitios web. Sin embargo, las actividades sociales y la salud autopercibida aumentan la posibilidad de seguir las recomendaciones en un 83% y un 71%, respectivamente. La creencia de que internet promueve hábitos saludables aumenta 29,2 veces la probabilidad de que un anciano siga un consejo.
Consideraciones Finales:
conocer el perfil de los ancianos que utilizan internet puede ayudar a los profesionales a formular políticas públicas y construir buenas plataformas de información sobre salud y bienestar.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-13-2024
The influence of the internet on choices about older adults’ health and well-being
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230321
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEThe influence of the internet on choices about older adults’ health and well-being
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230321
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0321
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Objectives:
to describe the profile of older adults who access the internet to search for health information and identify the factors that can influence older adults’ decisions about their health based on information collected online.
Methods:
391 older adults answered an online questionnaire regarding habits and satisfaction with information about health collected on the internet. Data processing involved Logistic Regression.
Results:
higher education reduces by 44% the likelihood of an older adult following the health recommendations on internet sites. However, social activities and self-perceived health increase the possibility of following the recommendations by 83% and 71%, respectively. The belief that the internet promotes healthy habits increases by 29.2 times the probability of an older adult following the advice.
Final Considerations:
knowing the profile of older adults who use the Internet can help professionals formulate public policies and build good information platforms on health and well-being.
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REVIEW05-13-2024
Technologies used in the treatment of burn victims in intensive care: a scope review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20220738
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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
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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.
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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
Abstract
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 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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ERRATUM04-22-2020
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Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):202073n3e05
Abstract
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Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):202073n3e05
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.202073n3e05
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE04-09-2020
Health promotion in schools: speeches, representations, and approaches
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180774
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEHealth promotion in schools: speeches, representations, and approaches
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180774
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0774
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Objectives:
to analyze speeches, representations, and approaches on health and health promotion in schools, materialized in the speech of teachers.
Methods:
a qualitative study, of the case study type, carried out with 17 teachers from the municipal and state educational network. The data were obtained from interviews and analyzed by the Content-Oriented Discourse Analysis.
Results:
medical-sanitary and clinical-biological discourses predominated. Health is represented as the absence of disease, reflecting approaches that prioritize healthy habits and changes in behavior. Problematization of social determinants occurs in projects, in an intersectorial partnership.
Final Considerations:
carrying out projects of health promotion in schools ignores the solidification of partnerships and the construction of new speeches that represent it as quality of life conditioned by social, economic, and cultural factors as well as strategies for the ideological repositioning of those actors who act in this setting.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE04-09-2020
Nursing work and competence in hemotherapy services: an ergological approach
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180775
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLENursing work and competence in hemotherapy services: an ergological approach
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180775
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0775
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Objetives:
to analyze the ingredients of the competence that the nurses use in the performance of their work in hemotherapy.
Methods:
qualitative study with 22 nurses, accomplished through documentary study, observation and semi-structured interview, with resources of Atlas.ti software based on the foundations of Historical Materialism Dialectic and Ergology. Performed Content Analysis.
Results:
the domain of specific knowledge of hemotherapy and the time of experience in the area, allied to the motivation of the worker and the ability to work in a team favor the competent action in the work activities. On the other hand, the lack of adequate work conditions, especially in relation to adequate materials, equipment and structure, impairs the work of the nurse in hemotherapy.
Final Considerations:
experience gained is critical to successful decision making. In addition, adequate working conditions, updating of knowledge and ability in teamwork favor a scenario of safe practices.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE04-22-2020
Happiness as a strength in the promotion of adolescent and adult young health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20190064
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEHappiness as a strength in the promotion of adolescent and adult young health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20190064
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0064
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Objectives:
to assess the relation between sociodemographic characteristics of young people associated with the subjectivity of being happy; to evaluate the relationship between the subjectivity of being happy and the perception of health status; to evaluate the relationship between the subjectivity of being happy and the school and family environments and peer groups at school.
Methods:
this is an observational study, with an intentional sample of 1,069 young Portuguese people, with ages varying from 14 to 24, most of them women, attending secondary education. The self-filling questionnaire was used.
Results:
there are statistically significant associations between the subjectivity of being happy and schooling, perception of health status, family APGAR, school and family involvement, absence of problems or teasing by peers at school.
Conclusions:
a positive and holistic care coupled with the potential of obtaining and consolidating healthy lifestyles for young people will enable health professionals to perceive them as agents of individual and social change.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE04-22-2020
Preventing vertical HIV virus transmission: hospital care assessment
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20190491
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEPreventing vertical HIV virus transmission: hospital care assessment
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20190491
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0491
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Objectives:
assess the implementation of actions to prevent vertical transmission of HIV.
Methods:
a retrospective cohort study conducted in two maternity hospitals in the city of Montes Claros, State of Minas Gerais. All women admitted for childbirth diagnosed with HIV and their respective newborns were included from 2014 to 2017. Data were collected from medical records and analyzed descriptively.
Results:
population consisted of 46 pairs of mothers and newborns. Management was considered inadequate in 30 cases of parturient/postpartum women (65.2%) and 14 cases of newborns (30.4%). The main reasons for inadequate maternal management were lack of pharmacological inhibition of lactation (53.3%) and counseling/consent for HIV testing (43.3%). For newborns, late onsetoffirst dose ofZidovudine (50.0%) and no prescriptionofNevirapine (28.6%).
Conclusions:
important prevention opportunities were missed, pointing to the need for improved care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-08-2020
Maternal-child nursing care for adolescent mothers: health education
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(4):e20180769
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEMaternal-child nursing care for adolescent mothers: health education
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(4):e20180769
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0769
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Objectives:
to develop an educational intervention through a game that addresses aspects related to adolescent motherhood and child care.
Methods:
this is an action research based on diagnosis, intervention and apprehension stages.
Results:
the situational diagnosis was based on a literature review on adolescent motherhood and child care. In the intervention stage, the educational game’s first version was elaborated. In the third stage constituted by apprehension, the game was submitted to assessment of interdisciplinary experts. Suggestions of experts were adopted and the game had its second version.
Final Considerations:
the educational intervention in the present study appears a care technology that adds knowledge and practices to the work of nurses in Primary Health Care, focusing on adolescent women and children health care.
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REVIEW06-01-2020
Access of the black population to health services: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(4):e20180834
Abstract
REVIEWAccess of the black population to health services: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(4):e20180834
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0834
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Objectives:
demonstrate and discuss how the black population’s access to health services occurs
Methods:
integrative literature review with the following question: How does the black population’s access to health services occur? The search was carried out in the Scholar, LILACS and SciELO databases and used the descriptor “access to health services” and the term “population,” resulting in a sample with twelve articles.
Results:
studies show that the difficulty of access is a fundamental factor for the quality of life of people, directly compromising preventive services, especially for women’s health and, in addition, it has significant impact on the illness process of the black population within its particularities.
Final Considerations:
several limiting factors compromise the black population’s access to health services, including institutional and structural factors
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-18-2020
Militancy of nurses in the institutionality field: printed media versions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(4):e20180835
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEMilitancy of nurses in the institutionality field: printed media versions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(4):e20180835
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0835
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Objectives:
to analyze nurses’ professional militancy in the institutionality field, presented by the printed media from Bahia State in the 1970s and 1980s.
Methods:
a historical and qualitative research under Social History’s perspective, whose data source was the newspaper A Tarde. The temporal cut-off encompasses milestones such as professional body restructuring and creation.
Results:
the Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem democratization movement was reported in a superficial way, highlighting the struggle for power spaces. With respect to Conselhos Federal e Regional de Enfermagem daBahia, the newspaper notified creation and function of bodies, however, there was no visibility to the newspaper’s performance. Concerning the union, there was political fragility of nurses against the creation and union participation in the fight for labor rights.
Final Considerations:
organization of political action occurred from isolated groups mobilization of professionals who were already traveling in political spaces, not the large mass of professionals.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE03-24-2021
Development, validation and application of clinical simulation scenarios for assessment of stomatherapy specialists
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20200360
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEDevelopment, validation and application of clinical simulation scenarios for assessment of stomatherapy specialists
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20200360
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0360
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Objectives:
to build and validate three clinical simulation scenarios and report the application with candidates for the specialist’s degree in stomatherapy.
Methods:
methodological study, building three scenarios and evaluation checklists; content validation with judges, using content validity index and Modified Kappa Coefficient; pre-test and application.
Results:
scenarios built based on nursing care for: 1. insufficiency and venous ulcer; 2. demarcation of intestinal stomia; and 3. Clean intermittent catheterization. In the content validation of the 24 items appreciated, 83%, 80%, and 92% were validated without change. In the pre-test, the objectives and checklists were adjusted. In the application, to standardize the evaluation, actors and evaluators were trained previously, and each candidate passed the three stations.
Conclusions:
scenarios built and with validated content, based on evidence and covering the three areas of stomatherapy. The pre-test allowed for adjustments in the scenarios, and the candidates achieved the expected objectives.
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REVIEW07-10-2020
Acute Kidney Injury by SARS-CoV-2 virus in patients with COVID-19: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200354
Abstract
REVIEWAcute Kidney Injury by SARS-CoV-2 virus in patients with COVID-19: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200354
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0354
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Objective:
to assess scientific evidence on SARS-CoV-2 Acute Kidney Injury in patients with COVID-19.
Methods:
an integrative review, with adoption of PICO strategy and classification of the level of evidence, carried out on April 10, 2020 in the PubMed database, of articles available between December 2019 and April 2020.
Results:
the sample consisted of six original, five observational and one experimental articles. Observational studies addressed the clinical findings of patients with COVID-19 and association between kidney damage, infection, and morbidity-mortality.
Conclusion:
the studies addressed the mechanism of intracellular infection of SARS-CoV-2, its cytopathic effects on kidney cells and incidence of acute kidney injury in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. Acute kidney injury is associated with increased mortality and morbidity in these patients. This review realizes the need for new research that can mention kidney care to patients with COVID-19.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-05-2019
Factors associated with metabolic syndrome in older adults: a population-based study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:221-228
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEFactors associated with metabolic syndrome in older adults: a population-based study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:221-228
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0620
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Objective:
To estimate the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and clusters of its components and to identify possible associated factors in older adults.
Method:
Cross-sectional and population-based study, involving 271 older people. We collected sociodemographic, behavioral, clinical, biochemical, and anthropometric data. Data were analyzed by descriptive and logistic regression techniques.
Results:
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 59% and was associated with women, overweight/obesity, and the C-reactive protein. Concerning the clusters, 11.4% of the sample had all the components of the metabolic syndrome, and only 5.2% of individuals did not have any of its components.
Conclusion:
We found there is a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome and clusters of its components in older adults. It is important to deepen studies on this matter, considering clinical aspects in relation to sex and healthy behavioral habits for creating public policies as well as emphasizing actions aimed at promoting self-care in all cycles of life.
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08-19-2019
Institutional strategies to prevent violence in nursing work: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1052-1060
Abstract
Institutional strategies to prevent violence in nursing work: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1052-1060
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0687
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Objective:
To analyze the production of research that adopted as object of investigation: institutional strategies, actions and programs to curb and/or prevent the nursing workplace violence.
Method:
Integrative review of 14 articles in full, available in the databases LILACS, PubMed Central, Scopus, CINAHL and Web of Science.
Results:
Of the articles analyzed, most arise from quantitative research (71%), carried out in the United States (65%), with educational actions (57%) and programs (43%), denoting policies.
Conclusion:
Results showed various ways to curb or prevent nursing workplace violence. These are specific strategies, there are few programs deployed worldwide, usually centered in the United States, Canada and Sweden. Most of them is well evaluated and can serve as a model for the development and dissemination of policies according to the needs of each location.
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08-19-2019
Professional education on dementias in Primary Health Care: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1086-1093
Abstract
Professional education on dementias in Primary Health Care: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(4):1086-1093
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0652
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Objective:
To investigate the most commonly used educational approaches in dementia training for primary health care professionals.
Method:
Integrative literature review, conducted between April and June of 2018, in PubMed, LILACS and IBECS databases. The descriptors used were: Training, Health Personnel, Dementia, Primary Health Care for PubMed; and the MeSH terms, Training Programs, Health Personnel, Dementia, and Primary Health Care for LILACS and IBECS.
Results:
The sample consisted of 13 articles; eight were published in the last five years (62%); seven articles with a quantitative approach (54%); seven articles produced on the European continent (54%), followed by five published on the North American continent (38%). All journals were from the health area (100%).
Conclusion:
Educational strategies were combined and used for education. Significant improvements in knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the teams with regard to professional management of dementias were evidenced.
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05-21-2021
Quality of life and falls in elderly people: a mixed methods study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200400
Abstract
Quality of life and falls in elderly people: a mixed methods study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200400
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0400
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Objective:
to assess elderly people’s quality of life, understanding the social representations of falls.
Methods:
a convergent mixed methods research carried out at homes, with a sample of 134 elderly people. A structured questionnaire was used, covering sociodemographic variables and factors that indicated frailty and risk of falling. For quality of life assessment, Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form 36 and Theory of Social Representations, Abric’s structural approach were used, with data treated by dictionary of equivalent terms, processed in Evoc 2000, converging analytically according to Neuman.
Results:
quality of life impairment was identified in terms of physical, emotional and functional capacity. The elements of the possible central nucleus were fall, fear, and bruised-broken-bone.
Final considerations:
quality of life impairment can contribute to increase the number of falls, which has been shown to be an event present in elderly people’s lives through evocations. Understanding elderly people’s individual demands allows planning actions.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE02-10-2020
Common mental disorders in nursing students of the professionalizing cycle
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(1):e20180154
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLECommon mental disorders in nursing students of the professionalizing cycle
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(1):e20180154
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0154
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Objectives:
to verify the suspicion of common mental disorders in nursing students of the professionalizing cycle and the association with sociodemographic features.
Method:
cross-sectional study with a sample of 85 students from a public university in the state of Rio de Janeiro (RJ) who responded to the Self-Report Questionnaire-20 and sociodemographic questions.
Results:
the suspicion prevalence of common mental disorders (CMD) in the sample was 55.3% and it was identified the association with the consumption of alcohol. Of the most frequent SRQ-20 complaints, 95.3% reported “feeling nervous, tense or worried”, 72.9% “having difficulty making decisions”, 60% “sleeping poorly” and 37.6% “having lost interest by things “.
Conclusion:
high prevalence of CMD in the sample and the association with the consumption of alcohol requires preventive and therapeutic actions among the students that minimize the possibility of severe mental disorders related to the consumption of alcohol and other drugs.
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REVIEW07-13-2020
Prevention and control measures for neonatal COVID-19 infection: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200467
Abstract
REVIEWPrevention and control measures for neonatal COVID-19 infection: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200467
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0467
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Objective:
to identify with the literature the measures to prevent and control neonatal infection by COVID-19.
Methods:
a scope review carried out by searching for studies in databases and institutional health websites. The final sample was 25 articles.
Results:
among the main measures are the use of masks by suspected or infected people in contact with healthy newborns, hand hygiene before and after each care and feeding as well as the tools used for milking. It is indispensable to use personal protective equipment by health professionals in neonatology services to maintain a private room for infected newborns or to use physical barriers. Early diagnosis and timely case management is essential to reduce virus transmissibility.
Conclusions:
the research contributed to elucidate health and nursing actions in preventing and controlling neonatal infection by COVID-19.
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