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Ethical dilemmas at the end of life: a reflection from the Philosophical Perspective of Luigina Mortari
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220759
12-04-2023
Abstract
Ethical dilemmas at the end of life: a reflection from the Philosophical Perspective of Luigina Mortari
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220759
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0759
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Objectives:
to reflect on the ethical dilemmas involved in the care of patients at the end of their lives.
Methods:
this is a theoretical-reflective study based on the ethics of care proposed by Luigina Mortari.
Results:
discussing care involves addressing the ways of being inherent to human existence and understanding the unique characteristics of this condition. Ethical care constitutes an action driven by interest in the other and by the perception of their need. Ethical dilemmas are a part of end-of-life care, making it essential to maintain respectful assistance that considers the patient’s autonomy, using strategies for expressing their wishes, and ensuring continuous clear and empathetic communication among all those involved in providing care.
Final Considerations:
issues related to being, stemming from one’s reality of dependency and vulnerability, contribute to the emergence of ethical dilemmas present in care actions.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Burnout, ethical climate and work organization in covid-19 intensive care units: mixed method study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220684
12-04-2023
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEBurnout, ethical climate and work organization in covid-19 intensive care units: mixed method study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220684
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0684
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Objectives:
to analyze the association between burnout and the perception of the ethical climate in nursing professionals in the covid-19 Intensive Care Unit and the relationship with the organization of work from the perspective of managers of these units.
Methods:
mixed method study conducted in three university hospitals in southern Brazil from December 2021 to March 2022. A cross-sectional study was developed with 110 nursing professionals, followed by an exploratory-descriptive study through semi-structured interviews with six managers. Descriptive and analytical statistics and discursive textual analysis were used.
Results:
the prevalence of burnout was 10% and the perception of negative ethical climate was 24.5%. The association between burnout and ethical climate revealed overload and fatigue during working hours, related to tension, fear, and stress that emerged from the consequences of the organization and relations of work in the covid-19 Intensive Care Unit.
Conclusions:
there was an association between burnout and ethical climate and elements of the work organization.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Working conditions in nursing in the face of Covid-19 from the perspective of precariousness
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220679
12-04-2023
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEWorking conditions in nursing in the face of Covid-19 from the perspective of precariousness
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220679
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0679
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Objective:
To investigate working conditions in nursing when facing the Covid-19 pandemic, in light of aspects of precarious work.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study, with 131 nursing workers who worked against Covid-19 in hospitals in Alagoas State, Northeast Brazil. Data were collected online, using a workers’ health assessment questionnaire. The Chi -Square or Fisher’s Exact test and logistic regression were used.
Results:
among nursing workers, 71% had precarious contracts, 33.6% reported extended working hours and 23.7% were union members. In the multivariable analysis, having little hospital experience was a predictor for poor employment (OR= 2.408; 95%CI= 1.051-5.518). The predictor variables for lengthening the working day were being a nurse (OR= 3.824; 95%CI= 1.274-11.483); overtime (OR= 3.668; 95%CI= 1.009-13.333) and inadequate number of workers (OR= 10.872; 95%CI= 3.409-34.675). Being a nursing technician was a predictor of being a union member (OR= 8.967; 95%CI=2.560-31.410).
Conclusions:
The pandemic has accentuated the precariousness of working conditions in nursing professionals, especially among nurses.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Incidence and risk factors of pressure injuries in critically ill patients with COVID-19
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220553
12-04-2023
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEIncidence and risk factors of pressure injuries in critically ill patients with COVID-19
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220553
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0553
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Objective:
to analyze pressure injury (PI) incidence and risk factors in patients with COVID-19 admitted to an Intensive Care Unit and characterize the identified PIs.
Method:
a retrospective cohort study, consisting of 668 patients, carried out between March 2020 and February 2021. Clinical/demographic and PI variables were collected from medical records and electronic database. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Logistic regression was performed to analyze risk factors for PI.
Results:
PI incidence was 30.2% (n=202), with the majority located in the sacral region (52.9%) and in stage 1 (39%). Risk factors were age (p<0.001), Diabetes Mellitus (p=0.005), length of stay (p<0.001), immunosuppression (p=0.034), nutritional risk (p=0.015) and mechanical ventilation (p<0.001).
Conclusion:
PI incidence in critically ill patients with COVID-19 was high.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Work-related stress among nurses in the COVID-19 pandemic: What are the contributing factors?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220586
12-04-2023
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEWork-related stress among nurses in the COVID-19 pandemic: What are the contributing factors?
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220586
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0586
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Objective:
To analyze the contributing factors of work-related stress among nurses in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted with 101 nurse practitioners from two hospitals in West Java, Indonesia. We distributed an online questionnaire to evaluate work-related stress and the data were analyzed using ordinal logistic regression.
Results:
More than half of the nurses experienced moderate work-related stress. The study revealed that nurses aged over 35 years old had a lower likelihood of experiencing work-related stress (AOR: 0.173; 95%CI: 0.038-0.782). Married nurses had a higher likelihood (AOR: 7.156; 95% CI: 1.456-35.163). Additionally, nurses with low and moderate workloads had a lower likelihood (AOR: 0.003; 95%CI: 0.000-0.051) and (AOR: 0.025; 95%CI: 0.005-0.116), respectively.
Conclusion:
The consideration of age, marital status, and workload is essential in effectively addressing work-related stress among nurse practitioners.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Factors affecting the community’s attitude toward COVID-19 vaccination: cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220597
12-04-2023
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEFactors affecting the community’s attitude toward COVID-19 vaccination: cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220597
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0597
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Objective:
The study aimed to analyze the factors that affect the community’s attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination in Tangerang District.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was used. Convenience sampling was used to select 400 respondents. Inclusion criteria are living in Tangerang District, aged between 18 and 55, and earning a living. An online questionnaire was used and passed validity and reliability tests. This study received ethical approval.
Results:
Most respondents had a high level of education (48.50%), low income (72.50%), high knowledge (78%), and a positive attitude (76.50%) regarding vaccination against COVID-19. The Chi-square test revealed a correlation between knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination (p=0.001), as well as education levels (p=0.001), but there was no correlation between income and attitudes (p=0.094).
Conclusions:
Health professionals should engage in extensive socialization and face-to-face visits with people with limited access to information to promote a positive attitude and expand the scope of COVID-19 vaccination.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Assessment of the quality of life and mental health of healthcare students during the COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230068
12-04-2023
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEAssessment of the quality of life and mental health of healthcare students during the COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20230068
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0068
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Objective:
to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) and the presence of symptoms related to depression, anxiety, and stress among students in the healthcare field, in comparison to the period before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
A comparative cross-sectional research was conducted at a Brazilian public university. QOL was assessed using the WHOQOL-bref scale, while symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress were evaluated using the DASS-21 scale. Descriptive and inferential analyses were employed to compare the two time periods.
Results:
A total of 355 students participated in this study. During the pandemic, there were significant increases in severe depression symptoms (15.1% versus 24.8%), moderate anxiety (18.3% versus 29.4%), and moderate stress (40.9% versus 53.8%) observed among the participants. Additionally, a significant reduction in QOL was noted, particularly in the domain of social relationships (65.2 versus 59.6, p-value 0.029).
Conclusion:
The study highlights a deterioration in both the quality of life and the mental health of healthcare students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis and COVID-19: A Scoping Review on a New Threat to Antimicrobial Resistance
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220803
12-04-2023
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Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis and COVID-19: A Scoping Review on a New Threat to Antimicrobial Resistance
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76:e20220803
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0803
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Objective:
To assess the impact of COVID-19 on the morbidity and mortality associated with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB).
Methods:
A comprehensive review of articles published in international databases since December 2019 was conducted. The findings are presented in a narrative format, supplemented with tables, diagrams, and a map created using ArcGIS software.
Results:
Thirty-five studies were selected, highlighting the significant consequences of COVID-19 on TB and DR-TB treatment progress. Four main thematic areas were identified: Clinical and epidemiological aspects of the interaction between COVID-19 and DR-TB; Management of physical resources and the team; Challenges and circumstances; Perspectives and possibilities.
Conclusions:
This study revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly negatively impacted the control of long-standing diseases like TB, particularly in the context of morbidity and mortality related to DR-TB.
Keywords:COVID-19Extensively Drug-Resistant TuberculosisMicrobial Drug ResistanceMultidrug-Resistant TuberculosisTuberculosisSee more
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Mental health profile of the elderly community: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(1):e20180191
02-10-2020
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEMental health profile of the elderly community: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(1):e20180191
02-10-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0191
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Objective:
to describe the mental health profile of the elderly registered in a Family Health Unit in the city of Recife, Pernambuco State.
Method:
it was a descriptive quantitative study, conducted with 159 elderly through the scales Geriatric Depression, Resilience, Social Support, Life Satisfaction, and Positive and Negative Affects, Mini-Mental State Examination, Stressful Events Inventory and Brazil Old Age Shedule.
Results:
females, young and literate elderly predominated. Most were satisfied with life, 52.2% without depressive symptoms, 68.6% without cognitive impairment, 67.9% high resilience and 95.8% high social support, but 62% of elderly with depressive symptoms showed cognitive deficit. Negative correlation was identified between depression and cognitive impairment, resilience, social support and life satisfaction.
Conclusion:
assessment of these indicators identifies triggers of psychological distress, assisting the nursing staff in the development of preventive and care actions.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Factors associated with depressive symptoms in elderly caregivers with chronic pain
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(1):e20170782
01-27-2020
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEFactors associated with depressive symptoms in elderly caregivers with chronic pain
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(1):e20170782
01-27-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0782
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Objective:
to identify factors associated with depressive symptoms in elderly caregivers with chronic pain.
Method:
the study included people 60 years of age or older who reported chronic pain and cared for another elderly person living in the same household (n=186). Statistical analyzes were performed using the Mann-Whitney test, univariate and multiple logistic regression.
Results:
most participants had no depressive symptoms (70.4%), 24.2% had mild depressive symptoms and 5.4% had severe symptoms. Univariate analysis showed that the variables family income, number of diseases, number of medications in use, pain intensity, overload and perceived stress were associated with depressive symptoms. Multivariate analysis found an association with perceived stress (95% CI 1.101-1207) and number of medications (95% CI 1.139-1.540) in use.
Conclusion:
factors associated with depressive symptoms in elderly caregivers with chronic pain were stress and the number of medications in use.
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EXPERIENCE REPORT
Collaborative practices from health care teams to face the covid-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200470
10-26-2020
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EXPERIENCE REPORTCollaborative practices from health care teams to face the covid-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200470
10-26-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0470
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Objective:
To report the experience of collaborative practices facing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
This is a report about the experience of collaborative practices conducted by health care teams in emergency service in the Emergency Care Units facing of COVID-19 pandemic in the city of Fortaleza, State of Ceará, in the first semester of 2020.
Results:
Collaborative actions, cooperation and effective communication among nursing and medical team contribute to the management of mild and complex cases of COVID-19, as well as qualify them in suitable and necessary care and confrontation measures.
Final considerations:
The report shows the need for collaborative practices to minimize negative effects on the population in the face of the new coronavirus pandemic.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Spirituality and religiousity in the experience of suffering, guilt, and death of the elderly with cancer
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190034
07-08-2020
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ORIGINAL ARTICLESpirituality and religiousity in the experience of suffering, guilt, and death of the elderly with cancer
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190034
07-08-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0034
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Objective:
to understand spirituality and religiosity in the experience of suffering, guilt, and death of the elderly with cancer.
Method:
qualitative research based on Viktor Frankl’s Existential Analysis. Twenty phenomenological interviews were conducted with people over 60 years old undergoing chemotherapy treatment at an oncology unit of a hospital in the city of Salvador, Bahia State, Brazil, between August and October 2018.
Results:
the following categories emerged: Experiences spirituality and religiosity in the face of the tragic triad and existential emptiness; Uses spirituality/religiosity as resilience strategies. After apprehension of ontic aspects, it was possible the ontological understanding of spirituality and religiosity in the face of suffering, guilt, and death experienced in the elderly with cancer’s daily life.
Final considerations:
spirituality and religiosity were understood as coping strategies used in the unstable experience of the elderly with cancer, providing comfort and resilience.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Quality of life of institutionalized aged with and without symptoms of depression
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:127-133
12-05-2019
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEQuality of life of institutionalized aged with and without symptoms of depression
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:127-133
12-05-2019DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0316
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Objective:
compare the quality of life (QOL) of aged residents in homes for aged people with or without symptoms of depression, and identify social, physical activity; leisure; health and basic activities of daily living (ADL) variables that correlate with QOL scores.
Method:
cross-sectional study conducted with 101 institutionalized aged. Multiple linear regression was used for data analysis.
Results:
symptoms of depression changed negatively the QOL in the domains: autonomy; present, past and future activities; social participation; intimacy and total score. Dependent aged presented lower QOL for the performance of ADL in the domains: autonomy; social participation and total score; dancing without limitation of movement; liking the residential and not presenting symptoms of depression were the variables that positively influenced the QOL of the aged.
Conclusion:
social and psychological support, good living conditions and stimulating assistance can improve the QOL of institutionalized elderlies.
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EDITORIAL
Reality and challenges of ageing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:1-2
12-05-2019
Abstract
EDITORIALReality and challenges of ageing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:1-2
12-05-2019DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2019-72suppl201
Views0The global population ageing has aroused growing interest, a search for an understanding of the situational consequences and possible adjustments that society will have to make. According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE – Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística), in 2025, the country will place the 6th position in the world […]See more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Transformational leadership in nursing practice: challenges and strategies
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(6):e20190364
08-10-2020
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ORIGINAL ARTICLETransformational leadership in nursing practice: challenges and strategies
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(6):e20190364
08-10-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0364
Views0INTRODUCTIONLeadership stands out as one of the managerial skills necessary to nurses’ practice, especially in the current scenario of frequent overcrowding and scarcity of beds, material resource deficits and insufficient staffing. The reality of some public health services has weaknesses in serving the population and lacks nurses with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to act […]See more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Stress and quality of sleep in undergraduate nursing students
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180227
05-15-2020
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEStress and quality of sleep in undergraduate nursing students
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180227
05-15-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0227
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Objective:
to analyze the level of stress and sleep quality in nursing students according to terms of the nursing program.
Method:
descriptive and cross-sectional research developed in a higher education institution in Northeastern Brazil on 167 students. We used data collection, sociodemographic information, and a scale for assessing stress and sleep quality in nursing students.
Results:
we identified a statistically significant difference between domains of the stress scale and the terms of the undergraduate program, and between the quality of sleep and such terms such as as in the fourth and sixth semesters.
Conclusion:
different stress scores show that the semester which concerns students the most is the fifth. Quality of sleep was deemed good for the first, third, fifth, seventh, and eighth semesters; and poor for the fourth and sixth terms.
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