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EDITORIAL
Discoveries of Biological Sciences and their implications for nursing practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):619-620
01-01-2016
Abstract
EDITORIALDiscoveries of Biological Sciences and their implications for nursing practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):619-620
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690401i
Views0For the longest time, the production of knowledge in the field of biological sciences was viewed as the exclusive responsibility and competence of medical professionals. This scenario has changed in light of the worldwide trend of improvements in other health professions, which includes the need to implement the use of evidence-based methodology in nursing practice. […]See more -
REVIEW
Effects from acupuncture in treating anxiety: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):602-609
01-01-2016
Abstract
REVIEWEffects from acupuncture in treating anxiety: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):602-609
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690325i
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Objective:
to evaluate the scientific evidence that is available in the literature on the effects of acupuncture for treating anxiety and on the quality of such studies.
Method:
the study is an integrative review of CINAHL, LILACS, PUBMED-PICO, SciELO, and The Cochrane Library between 2001 and 2014. Keywords anxiety, acupuncture therapy, acupuncture, and anxiety disorders were combined among themselves to ensure a wide search of primary studies.
Results:
among 514 articles, 67 were selected to be fully read and 19 were included. Among these, 11 were found to have strong evidence levels. Among the six articles about randomized clinical studies, five were found to be of reasonable quality. Two studies used acupuncturist nurses to perform their interventions. Its results showed positive and statistically significant effects from using acupuncture for treating subjects with anxiety.
Conclusion:
acupuncture seems to be a promising treatment for anxiety; however, there is a need for improving the methodological quality of the research on this field.
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REVIEW
Palliative care and spirituality: an integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):591-601
01-01-2016
Abstract
REVIEWPalliative care and spirituality: an integrative literature review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):591-601
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690324i
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Objective:
to analyze scientifi c articles published in international online journals about palliative care and spirituality.
Methods:
an integrative literature review with data collected in September 2014 from the LILACS, SCIELO, MEDLINE/PubMed, and IBECS databases.
Results:
thirty-nine publications were identifi ed and their textual analysis facilitated through four thematic approaches: the meaning of spirituality in the context of palliative care; palliative care and spiritual support; spirituality and relief of pain and other symptoms in patients under palliative care; and instruments to evaluate the spiritual dimension of the scope of palliative care.
Conclusion:
this study examined the relevance of the spiritual dimension in the care of patients with palliative care and the need for developing new studies to disseminate knowledge about this topic.
Descriptors:
Palliative Care; Palliative Care at End of Live; Spirituality; Religion; Health.
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REVIEW
Educational technologies to encourage (self) care in postpartum women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):582-590
01-01-2016
Abstract
REVIEWEducational technologies to encourage (self) care in postpartum women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):582-590
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690323i
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Objective:
to evaluate national and international literature regarding the use of educational technologies to encourage self care in postpartum women.
Method:
an integrative review of the literature. The articles were collected from the CINAHL, SCOPUS, PubMed, SciELO, LILACS and Cochrane databases; the time period for the articles referred to January/2004 to July/2014; the languages used in the articles were Portuguese, English, Spanish and French; the articles were selected from the following descriptors: postpartum care period, educational technology, nursing and self care. Twenty-seven articles were selected for analysis
Results:
based on the information found, the scales, counseling and home visits were among the most recommended educational technologies.
Conclusion:
the technologies promote communication, but are sometimes dependent on computer and internet access, which hinder their use by low-income women.
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RESEARCH
Patients with HIV/Aids and ulcer risk: nursing care demands
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):574-581
01-01-2016
Abstract
RESEARCHPatients with HIV/Aids and ulcer risk: nursing care demands
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):574-581
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690322i
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Objective:
to analyze the demand for nursing care and the risk of pressure ulcers (PU) of patients with HIV/Aids.
Method:
quantitative survey, carried out from December 2012 to March 2013 in a public hospital of Teresina, state of Piauí, Brazil.
Results:
the sample of 31 patients was predominantly male, mean age 36.6 years, average care demand 49.4%, most showing some risk of developing PU. The variables correlated with PU risk were care demand and clinical outcome (death). Those associated with care demand were age and clinical outcome (death).
Conclusion:
the results showed that patients require moderate nursing care needs and most of them present risk of developing PU.
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RESEARCH
The experience of grandmothers of children with cancer
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):559-565
01-01-2016
Abstract
RESEARCHThe experience of grandmothers of children with cancer
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(3):559-565
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690320i
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Objective:
to understand, from grandmothers’ perspectives, the experience of having a grandchild with cancer.
Method:
qualitative study, guided by philosophical hermeneutics. Eight grandmothers of children who had finished an oncology treatment participated in this study. Data were collected through interviews, which were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed according to the principles of hermeneutics.
Results:
the grandmothers underwent an experience of multiplied, silent, transformative, and permanent suffering. They believe it is their role to be present, but they recognize their adult children’s independence and self-determination. Grandmothers highlighted that their experience has been very little accessed and considered by health care professionals.
Conclusion:
we recommend including grandparents in the context of care and in additional research.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
The nursing practice environment and hospital sociotechnical complexity: a mixed-methods study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230315
12-16-2024
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEThe nursing practice environment and hospital sociotechnical complexity: a mixed-methods study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20230315
12-16-2024DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0315
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Objectives:
to analyze the relationship between the nursing practice environment and hospital sociotechnical complexity as perceived by nurses.
Methods:
a sequential explanatory mixed-methods study was conducted in a hospital in southern Brazil. The Brazilian version of the Practice Environment Scale-Nursing Work Index and the Complexity Characterization Questionnaire were administered to 132 nurses. Subsequently, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 participants, and the data were subjected to thematic analysis. Data integration was achieved through a connection approach.
Results:
the nursing practice environment was found to be favorable, except in the subscale concerning Staffing and Resource Adequacy, where complexity was present in the activities. The three emerging categories explained human and technical aspects related to complexity in the practice environment, quality of care, and patient safety. Unexpected variability was inversely correlated with the practice environment.
Conclusions:
the study results indicate a relationship between these constructs, with implications for the quality and the safety of care.
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REVIEW
Recommendations for guidelines for promoting mental health in the workplace: an umbrella review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20240086
12-16-2024
Abstract
REVIEWRecommendations for guidelines for promoting mental health in the workplace: an umbrella review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(6):e20240086
12-16-2024DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0086
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Objectives:
to summarize the recommendations of guidelines for promoting mental health in the workplace.
Methods:
an umbrella review, according to Joanna Briggs Institute and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses methodological assumptions. Data collection was carried out in January 2021 and updated in July 2023 in the American Psychological Association, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, National Library of Medicine, and Scopus databases. Systematic reviews that assessed guidelines with recommendations for mental health care for workers were included. PROSPERO registration CRD42023461845.
Results:
four systematic reviews published between 2015 and 2018 were identified. The abstracts highlighted actions that facilitate and inhibit the recommendations as well as three categories of intervention: primary prevention – worker protection; secondary prevention – promoting workers’ mental health; and tertiary prevention – supporting, monitoring and rehabilitating workers upon returning to work.
Conclusions:
the interventions are based on prevention, promotion and early recognition, support and rehabilitation of mental health problems.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Family experiences in discovering Autism Spectrum Disorder: implications for family nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190489
11-25-2020
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEFamily experiences in discovering Autism Spectrum Disorder: implications for family nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190489
11-25-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0489
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Objectives:
to describe the family’s experience in the process of discovering the diagnosis and initiation of treatment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Methods:
this qualitative and descriptive study interviewed nine relatives of eight children on autism spectrum. They were inserted in health services, public education, and Association of Parents and Friends of The Exceptional of cities in the countryside of the Center-West. Data were collected through open interviews from July to September 2017. Data was submitted to thematic analysis.
Results:
at the beginning, the family was difficult to perceive the first atypical signs presented by the children. Families experience situations of vulnerability, since support networks are insufficient. The school played a significant role in recognizing unexpected behaviors.
Final Considerations:
support, offered by nurses, health professionals, school and social support devices, is important to family and children in this trajectory.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Incidence of pressure injury in an oncological intensive care unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1490-1495
10-21-2019
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEIncidence of pressure injury in an oncological intensive care unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1490-1495
10-21-2019DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0356
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Objective:
to investigate the incidence of pressure injury in cancer patients of an intensive care unit.
Method:
A longitudinal study with 105 patients admitted to an oncological intensive care unit. The incidence rate was calculated as the number of events per 100 patient-days. Cumulative incidence was calculated both globally and according to selected characteristics, and submitted to hypothesis tests.
Results:
incidence rate per 100 patient-days was 1.32, and global cumulative incidence was 29.5%. A higher incidence was observed in patients with chronic diseases who had at least one episode of diarrhea, received enteral nutrition, and took vasoactive or sedative drugs for a prolonged period of time. Regarding type of tumour and antineoplastic treatments, no differences in incidence were observed.
Conclusion:
A high cumulative global incidence of pressure lesion was reported in cancer patients admitted to the intensive care unit, although tumour characteristics and antineoplastic treatments did not affect incidence.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Factors associated with the performance of episiotomy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190899
10-05-2020
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEFactors associated with the performance of episiotomy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190899
10-05-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0899
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Objective:
To analyze the factors associated with the performance of episiotomy.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study, developed with data from the research “Born in Belo Horizonte: Labor and birth survey, “conducted with 577 women who had their children via vaginal birth. In order to verify the magnitude of the association between episiotomy and its possible determinants, logistic regression models were constructed to estimate the odds ratio.
Results:
Episiotomy was performed in 26.34% of women, and 59.21% knew they had been subjected to it. We observed that younger women, primiparous women, women assisted by a professional other than the obstetric nurse and women who had their babies in a private hospital have an increased chance of being submitted to this procedure.
Conclusion:
Considering the rates of episiotomy, this study highlights the need for the absolute contraindication to indiscriminate performing it.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Depression, self-concept, future expectations and hope of people with HIV
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1288-1294
09-16-2019
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEDepression, self-concept, future expectations and hope of people with HIV
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1288-1294
09-16-2019DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0730
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Objective:
To analyze conditions of depression, self-concept, future expectations and hope in people with HIV/AIDS.
Method:
Cross-sectional survey of 108 individuals living with HIV/AIDS, carried out in a reference hospital for the treatment of infectious diseases in Northeast Brazil. The following instruments were employed: sociodemographic data, and questionnaires for ascertaining participants’ emotions, including scales for self-concept, hope, depression (HAMD-D), and future expectations. Descriptive statistics using the following tests were performed: Mann–Whitney, Kruskal–Wallis, chi-square, and t-test—considered significant when p ≤ 0.05.
Results:
31.5% presented mild depression and 21.3% presented moderate depression; 63% reported difficulty in obtaining decent employment; 52.8% considered life a failure; 52.8% felt worthless. Fear, guilt and loneliness influenced self-concept (p ≤ 0.05). Loneliness influenced hope (p ≤ 0.05).
Conclusion:
It is necessary to raise the attention of nursing professionals and healthcare managers to the importance of providing health services that consider the mental health of people with HIV/AIDS, contributing to treatment adherence and well-being.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Adaptation and validation of the Advanced Practice Nursing Competency Assessment Instrument
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(5):e20210582
03-07-2022
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEAdaptation and validation of the Advanced Practice Nursing Competency Assessment Instrument
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(5):e20210582
03-07-2022DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0582
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Objective:
To adapt and validate the content of the Advanced Practice Nursing Competency Assessment Instrument (APNCAI) to Brazilian culture.
Methods:
This is a methodological study that followed the stages of translation, synthesis, back translation, evaluation by a committee of five specialists, pre-test with 31 nurses, and evaluation by the author of the original instrument. The Content Validity Index (minimum 0.90) and the modified Kappa (minimum 0.74) were calculated to evaluate the content.
Result:
In the first round of content evaluation, 18 items had to be altered because they did not reach the minimum values established. Three items have not reached a consensus in the second round and had to be sent to the author of the original version. In the pre-test, 13 items were returned to the specialists because they suffered content changes.
Conclusion:
The Advanced Practice Nursing Competency Assessment Instrument (APNCAI) – Brazilian version was cross-culturally adapted, and its content was validated.
Keywords:Advanced Practice NursingClinical CompetenceRole of the Nursing ProfessionalTranslationValidation StudiesSee more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Tuberculosis: health care and surveillance in prisons
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1304-1310
09-16-2019
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLETuberculosis: health care and surveillance in prisons
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(5):1304-1310
09-16-2019DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0260
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Objective:
To identify tuberculosis-related health care and surveillance actions in Prison Health Units.
Method:
Cross-sectional study, of quantitative, exploratory and descriptive character. We visited 13 Teams of Prison Health, and nurses and technicians were interviewed regarding epidemiological surveillance instruments, physical structure and materials.
Results:
Search for respiratory symptoms in admission was reported by 6 (46.2%) of the teams, and the smear microscopy was the most requested test. The Logbook of Respiratory Symptoms and the Logbook for Monitoring Tuberculosis Cases were used in 7 (53.8%) institutions. Two of them (15.4%) had a location for sputum collection and 1 (7.7%) had a radiographer. The Directly Observed Therapy was reported in 7 (53.8%) units.
Conclusion:
Health care actions related to the search for respiratory symptoms and Directly Observed Therapy should be expanded, as well as surveillance actions and recording in official documents of the National Tuberculosis Control Program.
Keywords:Cross-Sectional StudiesDelivery of Health CarePrisonsPublic Health SurveillanceTuberculosisSee more -
REVIEW
Frailty syndrome in the elderly: conceptual analysis according to Walker and Avant
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190601
07-29-2020
Abstract
REVIEWFrailty syndrome in the elderly: conceptual analysis according to Walker and Avant
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190601
07-29-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0601
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Objective:
To analyze the concept of “frailty syndrome” in the literature, according to the method proposed by Walker and Avant.
Methods:
It is a concept analysis, guided by the method proposed by Walker and Avant, made operational through an integrative literature review. The search in a scientific database was carried out using the descriptors: Frail elderly, syndrome, phenotype, geriatric assessment, and aging. The literary corpus comprised 66 studies. Results: The study found the antecedents and attributes (categorized as physical, sociodemographic, and behavioral/environmental) that integrate the signs and symptoms evidenced in the “frailty syndrome,” as well as the consequences of this concept. The variables were analyzed with emphasis on the conceptions that influence the frailty process of the elderly.
Conclusion:
The study demonstrated the complexity arising from the multifactorial genesis of the referred syndrome, emphasizing the specificities of the elderly’s frailty. However, we recommend conducting further research involving the phenomenon in question to understand the construct better.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Obstetric Nursing in best practices of labor and delivery care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:235-242
12-13-2019
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEObstetric Nursing in best practices of labor and delivery care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:235-242
12-13-2019DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0561
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Objective:
to evaluate the association of Obstetric Nursing in the best practices of delivery and birth care in maternity hospitals.
Method:
a cross-sectional study, with 666 women selected for delivery. Parturition obstetric practices performed by professionals were categorized into: clearly useful practices that should be encouraged, practices that are clearly harmful or ineffective and that should be eliminated and practices used inappropriately at the time of parturition.
Results:
clearly useful practices were used in greater proportions in the hospitals that had Obstetric Nursing working, while clearly harmful practices and those used inappropriately were practiced in smaller proportions in hospitals that had Obstetric Nursing, both with statistical difference.
Conclusion:
institutions with Obstetric Nursing adopt better practices of delivery and birth care, based on scientific evidence, when compared to those that do not act.
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