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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.
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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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REVIEW
Patient safety challenges in primary health care: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190209
07-06-2020
Abstract
REVIEWPatient safety challenges in primary health care: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190209
07-06-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0209
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Objectives:
to identify the patient safety challenges described by health professionals in Primary Health Care.
Methods:
a scoping review was conducted on the LILACS, MEDLINE, IBECS, BDENF, and CINAHL databases, and on the Cochrane, SciELO, Pubmed, and Web of Science libraries in January 2019. Original articles on patient safety in the context of Primary Health Care by health professionals were included.
Results:
the review included 26 studies published between 2002 and 2019. Four categories resulted from the analysis: challenges of health professionals, administration challenges of health services, challenges with the patient and family, and the potential enhancing resources for patient safety.
Conclusions:
patient safety challenges for Primary Care professionals are multiple and complex. This study provides insight into resources to improve patient safety for health care professionals, patients, administrators, policy makers, educators, and researchers.
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Sleep quality and its association with menopausal and climacteric symptoms
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20201150
07-16-2021
Abstract
Sleep quality and its association with menopausal and climacteric symptoms
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20201150
07-16-2021DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1150
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Objective:
to assess sleep quality in menopausal women and its association with symptoms related to this period.
Method:
this is a cross-sectional, analytical and correlational study. Sleep was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; and climacteric symptoms, according to the Menopause Rating Scale. To compare the total score and each Menopause Rating Scale domain with the PSQI classification, the Mann-Whitney U non-parametric test was used. P<0.05 was considered significant.
Results:
261 women (67.8%) were classified as bad sleepers. There was a positive and significant correlation between the sleep scale scores and the total menopause score and its domains. Women categorized as poor sleepers had worse scores on the menopause symptom scale.
Conclusion:
women with worse sleep quality revealed greater severity of symptoms related to menopause.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Eliot Freidson’s sociology of professions: an interpretation for Health and Nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(6):e20180950
08-10-2020
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEliot Freidson’s sociology of professions: an interpretation for Health and Nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(6):e20180950
08-10-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0950
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Objectives:
to analyze theoretical conceptions of Eliot Freidson’s Sociology of Professions scoped on health and nursing professions.
Methods:
Eight nurses were interviewed, all involved in the development of the professional Council on the timeframe from 1975 to 1986. Documental resources were Laws, Ordinances, Resolutions, Reports, Meeting Minutes and Public Deeds. Information was organized as from literature and Eliot Freidson’s conceptions, and thematic content analysis was carried out.
Results:
the concepts authored by Eliot Freidson allowed for the development of a concept chart that portrays the nursing profession and that may be expanded for the other occupations in the health field, in consonance with professional organization in the country.
Final Considerations:
Eliot Freidson’s framework, in interpretation for nursing, consolidates the profession with relative autonomy, expertise by Nursing Care Systematization and credentialism by professional normalizations.
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REVIEW
Psychosocial factors in nursing work and occupational risks: a systematic review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200198
01-20-2021
Abstract
REVIEWPsychosocial factors in nursing work and occupational risks: a systematic review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200198
01-20-2021DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0198
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Objective:
to identify, in international scientific production, the main psychosocial factors in nursing work, found through the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ) application.
Methods:
a systematic review study of psychosocial factors at work among nursing professionals, who used COPSOQ in the assessment of work environments.
Results:
fifteen articles were identified, which highlighted as main psychosocial dimensions of nursing work demands, work organization, social relationships and leadership, work-home interface, workplace health and well-being and offensive behaviors.
Conclusion:
the high demands for cognitive, emotional work and work pace were identified in the nursing routine. Management support had a positive impact. Physical and psychological violence and shift work interfere in family life, aggravating the fatigue of these professionals. Interventions for reducing work stress presuppose the identification of psychosocial factors involved in nursing work.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Factors associated with frailty syndrome in the rural elderly
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:14-21
12-05-2019
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEFactors associated with frailty syndrome in the rural elderly
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:14-21
12-05-2019DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0079
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Objective:
determine the prevalence and factors associated with frailty syndrome (FS) in the elderly in the rural population of Pelotas.
Method:
Quantitative, analytical, transversal study conducted with 820 elderly subjects registered in the Family Health Strategy (FHS) in the rural area in the municipality of Pelotas, from July to October 2014.
Results:
among those evaluated, 43.41% showed FS. These factors were consolidated as associated with the condition: low income (PR: 1.54, p ≤ 0.001), low educ. level (PR: 1.45, p ≤ 0.001), nutritional status (obesity) (PR:1.89, p ≤ 0.001), physical inactivity (PR:1.93, p = 0.003), cognitive deficit (PR:2.07, p = 0.005), and poor self-perceived health (PR: 8.21, p ≤ 0.001).
Conclusion:
the findings may contribute effectively to the establishment of prevention and screening measures for frailty among the elderly by health professionals, especially nurses, aiming to prevent the occurrence of the syndrome and adverse and undesirable outcomes.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Association between knowledge and adherence to foot self-care practices performed by diabetics
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190430
07-06-2020
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEAssociation between knowledge and adherence to foot self-care practices performed by diabetics
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190430
07-06-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0430
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Objectives:
to verify the association between knowledge and adherence to foot self-care practices performed by patients with diabetes mellitus type 2.
Methods:
cross-sectional, descriptive study carried out with 197 patients in basic health units located in the Northeast region of Brazil. For data collection, we used a semi-structured questionnaire that addressed issues inherent to knowledge and Diabetes Self-Care Activities.
Results:
we observed that patients with moderate knowledge about self-care practices were more likely to perform foot self-examination, dry the interdigital spaces, moisturize their feet with creams and oils, observe the presence of mycosis and ingrown toenail when compared to patients with insufficient knowledge.
Conclusions:
the patients’ level of knowledge was closely related to the self-care activities carried out, which reinforces the importance of nurses working on training those on essential health care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Critically ill COVID-19 patients: a sociodemographic and clinical profile and associations between variables and workload
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210119
03-07-2022
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLECritically ill COVID-19 patients: a sociodemographic and clinical profile and associations between variables and workload
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210119
03-07-2022DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0119
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Objective:
To identify the sociodemographic and clinical profile of COVID-19 patients; measure workload and make associations between clinical variables.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study with 150 adult COVID-19 patients in an intensive care unit (from March to June 2020). Data from the electronic medical record in the first 24 hours of hospitalization: gender, age, education, origin, comorbidities, invasive mechanical ventilation, prone maneuver, renal replacement therapy, pressure injury, Braden, Nursing Activities Score, diagnoses, and nursing care. Descriptive statistical analysis, associations between clinical variables and age group.
Results:
Male (55.3%); mean age, 59 years; hypertensive (57.3%); obese (50.6%); diabetic (34%); invasive mechanical ventilation (66.7%); pronated (20.6%); hemodialysis (15.3%); Nursing Activities Score average, 86%. Twenty-eight nursing diagnoses and 73 cares were found.
Conclusion:
Patients required highly complex support. There was a significant association between pressure injury and workload with the prone maneuver. Nursing diagnoses and care reflect the needs of critical patients.
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