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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-21-2022
“EMPODEREENF”: construction of an application for nurses’ continuing education on psychological violence against women
- Beatriz de Castro Magalhães
, - Mauro Mccarthy de Oliveira Silva ,
- Caik Ferreira Silva ,
- Patrícia Pereira Tavares de Alcântara ,
- Camila Almeida Neves de Oliveira , [ … ],
- Grayce Alencar Albuquerque
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLE“EMPODEREENF”: construction of an application for nurses’ continuing education on psychological violence against women
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(5):e20200391
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0391
- Beatriz de Castro Magalhães ,
- Mauro Mccarthy de Oliveira Silva ,
- Caik Ferreira Silva ,
- Patrícia Pereira Tavares de Alcântara ,
- Camila Almeida Neves de Oliveira ,
- Moziane Mendonça de Araújo ,
- Grayce Alencar Albuquerque
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Objective:
to construct a prototype of a mobile application on psychological violence against women to facilitate nurses’ continuing education.
Method:
an applied methodological research of technological development, based on the Contextualized Instructional Design method.
Results:
the prototype content was based on the learning objectives developed through a narrative review, which guided an integrative review to compile the information. The prototype is called “EmpodereEnf”, and is composed of an initial screen, bringing nurses as a target audience, and, soon after, offering nine general moblets for access to information such as: concepts, causes, manifestations and consequences of psychological violence; means for identification and approach in nursing consultation and health education; compulsory notification and referral; examples of cases of psychological violence and references.
Final considerations:
the prototype is a possibility for future coping interventions and a work tool for nurses in the face of psychological violence against women.
- Beatriz de Castro Magalhães
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-21-2022
Management in the Family Health Strategy: workloads and structured institutional violence
- Rosani Ramos Machado ,
- Denise Elvira Pires de Pires ,
- Letícia de Lima Trindade ,
- Felipa Rafaela Amadigi ,
- Thayse Aparecida Palhano de Melo , [ … ],
- Mariana Mendes
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEManagement in the Family Health Strategy: workloads and structured institutional violence
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(3):e20220071
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0071
- Rosani Ramos Machado ,
- Denise Elvira Pires de Pires ,
- Letícia de Lima Trindade ,
- Felipa Rafaela Amadigi ,
- Thayse Aparecida Palhano de Melo ,
- Mariana Mendes
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Objectives:
to understand the relationship between workloads and institutional violence in Family Health Strategy managers’ practice.
Methods:
qualitative research using theoretical triangulation and data from semi-structured interviews. Participants were 35 managers of Basic Health Units in the five Regions of Brazil, who worked in the Family Health Strategy. We used thematic analysis and ATLAS.ti for data analysis.
Results:
workloads were analyzed, showing relationships with institutional violence. Thematic categories emerged: “related to the management work itself”; “related to other instances of health system management”; “related to users and community”. There was an interrelationship between increased managers’ workloads and institutional violence.
Final Considerations:
the Family Health Strategy is relevant for universal access to health and requires favorable institutional conditions for its effectiveness. Adverse scenarios lead to increased workloads, approaching institutional violence.
- Rosani Ramos Machado
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-21-2022
Self-care deficit among older men in the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for nursing
- Vinícius de Oliveira Muniz ,
- Lorena de Cerqueira Andrade Braga ,
- Pricila Oliveira de Araujo ,
- Pedro Paulo Corrêa Santana ,
- Gildasio Souza Pereira , [ … ],
- Evanilda Souza de Santana Carvalho
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLESelf-care deficit among older men in the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210933
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0933
- Vinícius de Oliveira Muniz ,
- Lorena de Cerqueira Andrade Braga ,
- Pricila Oliveira de Araujo ,
- Pedro Paulo Corrêa Santana ,
- Gildasio Souza Pereira ,
- Anderson Reis de Sousa ,
- Larissa Chaves Pedreira ,
- Evanilda Souza de Santana Carvalho
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Objectives:
to analyze self-care deficit among older men in the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil and to discuss the implications for nursing practice.
Methods:
web survey, multicentric, qualitative. A total of 120 older men participated, applying a form from April to June 2020 and April to August 2021. Reflective Thematic Analysis, interpreted by Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory, was used.
Results:
temporally, the self-care of older men was manifested in the self-care requirements – affective bonds, self-care for development – meditation and self-care with health deviations – remote consultations. Fully, partially compensatory, educational/support systems mobilized self-care.
Final Considerations:
as care managers, nurses can strengthen the support network for older men by activating professionals from the multidisciplinary team, family members, caregivers and the community to promote self-care and correct health deviations in times of crisis.
- Vinícius de Oliveira Muniz
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-21-2022
Circle dance: integrative and complementary practice in the daily health promotion for older adults
- Kelly Maciel da Silva ,
- Rosane Gonçalves Nitschke ,
- Michelle Kuntz Durand ,
- Ivonete Teresinha Schülter Buss Heidemann ,
- Adriana Dutra Tholl , [ … ],
- Maria Josefa Arcaya Moncada
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLECircle dance: integrative and complementary practice in the daily health promotion for older adults
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75:e20210003
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0003
- Kelly Maciel da Silva ,
- Rosane Gonçalves Nitschke ,
- Michelle Kuntz Durand ,
- Ivonete Teresinha Schülter Buss Heidemann ,
- Adriana Dutra Tholl ,
- Pamela Camila Fernandes Rumor ,
- Maria Josefa Arcaya Moncada
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Objectives:
to understand circle dance as an integrative and complementary practice for health promotion in older adults’ daily lives.
Methods:
an interpretive, qualitative study, based on Michel Maffesoli’s Comprehensive Sociology of Everyday Life. There were 20 participants, 17 older adults and three focalizers in circles held in Basic Health Units in a municipality in southern Brazil. Data were collected through interviews and observation, between September 2016 and March 2017, and analyzed through preliminary analysis, ordering, key links, coding and categorization.
Results:
three categories emerged that express the daily life of circle dance with older adults: circles that spin; challenges for new circles to spin; entering, being and staying in the circle.
Final Considerations:
circle dance provided older adults with a feeling of belonging to a group, combined with pleasure and well-being, contributing to promotion of older adults’ health.
- Kelly Maciel da Silva
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-18-2022
Knowledge about antineoplastic drugs: implications for the health of nursing workers in a general hospital
- Kely Cristine Batista ,
- Kayo Henrique Jardel Feitosa Sousa ,
- Cristiane Aguiar da Silva Ruas ,
- Regina Célia Gollner Zeitoune
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEKnowledge about antineoplastic drugs: implications for the health of nursing workers in a general hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(3):e20210025
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0025
- Kely Cristine Batista ,
- Kayo Henrique Jardel Feitosa Sousa ,
- Cristiane Aguiar da Silva Ruas ,
- Regina Célia Gollner Zeitoune
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Objectives:
to understand, from a worker’s health perspective, the knowledge of nursing professionals about the use of antineoplastic drugs in a general hospital.
Methods:
a descriptive and exploratory study with a qualitative approach. It was conducted at a university hospital, between April and August 2018, with 35 nursing professionals who responded to a semi-structured interview. Thematic analysis was used for data treatment.
Results:
from the data, three thematic categories emerged, related to the nursing professionals’ knowledge about antineoplastic drugs and their effects on workers’ health; situations in which exposure to these drugs occurs; and protection mechanisms for the patient, the environment, and the worker.
Final Considerations:
the nursing professionals had little knowledge about antineoplastic drugs. The practices related to handling and the necessary protective measures to deal with these drugs were empirically determined and relatively subsidized the knowledge acquired by the professionals.
- Kely Cristine Batista
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-18-2022
Opinions of healthcare students on organ and tissue donation for transplantation
- Danton Matheus de Souza ,
- Vivian Costa Souza ,
- Winnie Naomi Matsui ,
- Rafael Rodrigo da Silva Pimentel ,
- Marcelo José dos Santos
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEOpinions of healthcare students on organ and tissue donation for transplantation
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(3):e20210001
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0001
- Danton Matheus de Souza ,
- Vivian Costa Souza ,
- Winnie Naomi Matsui ,
- Rafael Rodrigo da Silva Pimentel ,
- Marcelo José dos Santos
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Objectives:
to analyze the opinions of healthcare students on organ and tissue donation for transplantation.
Methods:
qualitative document analysis study, using the records of a database and analyzing data from two perspectives: 1) Lexical analysis, with the IRAMUTEQ software, and 2) Thematic content analysis.
Results:
from the analysis, 3 main categories were generated: 1) Organ and tissue donation as an act of love for others and an opportunity of a new beginning; 2) Clarification and awareness on organ and tissue donation; and 3) Importance of communicating the family and promoting organ and tissue donation.
Final Considerations:
despite being in favor of donation, students also recognize the presence of social taboos; the discussion in the family nucleus, promoting the theme and raising awareness in society are considered important. Additionally, the education of students is one of the possibilities of intervention for the issue.
- Danton Matheus de Souza
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-18-2022
Being ethical and bioethical in daily life of primary health care: nurses’ perceptions
- Lívia Silveira Silva ,
- Rosane Gonçalves Nitschke ,
- Marta Inês Machado Verdi ,
- Adriana Dutra Tholl ,
- Fernanda Moura Lanza , [ … ],
- Selma Maria da Fonseca Viegas
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEBeing ethical and bioethical in daily life of primary health care: nurses’ perceptions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(3):e20210093
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0093
- Lívia Silveira Silva ,
- Rosane Gonçalves Nitschke ,
- Marta Inês Machado Verdi ,
- Adriana Dutra Tholl ,
- Fernanda Moura Lanza ,
- Patrícia Peres de Oliveira ,
- Selma Maria da Fonseca Viegas
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Objectives:
to understand the perceptions of ethics and bioethics and how to be ethical and bioethical in daily life of Primary Health Care, from the perspective of nurses.
Methods:
this is a Holistic-qualitative Multiple Case Study, based on Comprehensive Everyday Sociology, with 54 participants.
Results:
two subcategories and the category Being ethical and bioethical in daily life of PHC: nurses’ perceptions emerged. The ethical and bioethical being permeates a subjective and abstract self, whose fears, anxieties and concerns are intertwined with the human and professional dimensions in daily work and in personal-professional relationship. Ethics and bioethics perceptions emerge from subjectivity, established relationships, lived experiences and daily actions of nurses essential to the profession, professionals and individuals to be cared for.
Final Considerations:
ethical and bioethical perceptions and attitudes are essential to care, management and organizational actions, health care, and the safety of users and professionals.
- Lívia Silveira Silva
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-18-2022
Breast cancer screening program for risk groups: facts and perspectives
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(3):e20210050
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEBreast cancer screening program for risk groups: facts and perspectives
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(3):e20210050
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0050
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Objectives:
to measure the frequency and compliance of breast cancer screening, according to the risk for this disease.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study with 950 female users of 38 public Primary Health Care services in São Paulo, between October and December 2013. According to UHS criteria, participants were grouped into high risk and standard risk, and frequency, association (p≤0.05), and screening compliance were measured.
Results:
6.7% had high risk and 93.3% standard risk, respectively; in these groups, the frequency and compliance of clinical breast examination were 40.3% and 37.1%, and 43.5% and 43.0% (frequency p=0.631, compliance p=0.290). Mammograms were 67.7% and 35.5% for participants at high risk, and 57.4% and 25.4% for those at standard risk (frequency p=0.090, compliance p=0.000).
Conclusions:
in the groups, attendance and conformity of the clinical breast exam were similar; for mammography, it was higher in those at high risk, with assertiveness lower than the 70% set in UHS.
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REFLECTION06-29-2020
Recommendations in covid-19 times: a view for home care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200310
Abstract
REFLECTIONRecommendations in covid-19 times: a view for home care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20200310
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0310
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Objective:
To suggest recommendations for the practice of Home Nursing in the context of COVID-19.
Method:
Reflective study, originated from readings associated with the theme, available in current guidelines from the Pan American Health Organization, World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health.
Results:
Recommendations were developed from current scientific evidence for prevention of infections, control of epidemics and pandemics in the Brazilian home scenario.
Final considerations:
the reflections achieved contribute to guiding actions for better assistance to the patient, family caregivers and the community in the perspective of safe home care with COVID-19, and it is characterized as an introductory discussion on the theme, encouraging new studies to be carried out from the unfolding of the current scenario.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-21-2019
Educational hypermedia in nursing assistance at birth: building and validation of content and appearance
- Lara Leite de Oliveira ,
- Igor Cordeiro Mendes ,
- Marianne Maia Dutra Balsells ,
- Elizian Braga Rodrigues Bernardo ,
- Régia Christina Moura Barbosa Castro , [ … ],
- Ana Kelve de Castro Damasceno
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEEducational hypermedia in nursing assistance at birth: building and validation of content and appearance
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(6):1471-1478
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167/2018-0163
- Lara Leite de Oliveira ,
- Igor Cordeiro Mendes ,
- Marianne Maia Dutra Balsells ,
- Elizian Braga Rodrigues Bernardo ,
- Régia Christina Moura Barbosa Castro ,
- Priscila de Sousa Aquino ,
- Ana Kelve de Castro Damasceno
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Objective:
to build an educational hypermedia about nursing care at usual risk birth and to perform validation of content and appearance.
Method:
methodological research carried out following the following stages: content and planning of modules; media production and organization of tutorial units; organization of student space, tutor and communication between them; availability of hypermedia; assessment by experts in nursing and informatics; and implementation of proposed suggestions.
Results:
educational hypermedia showed to be a validated material, since it presented an optimum index of global content of 0.97 and statistical significance in the binomial test for the content and appearance.
Conclusion:
it is believed that the use of this material with undergraduate students in nursing will contribute to the quality of obstetric care, considering that it is an illustrated technology capable of favoring teaching-learning about normal humanized childbirth.
- Lara Leite de Oliveira
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE09-21-2020
Prevalence of xerostomia in women during breast cancer chemotherapy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190785
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEPrevalence of xerostomia in women during breast cancer chemotherapy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190785
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0785
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Objective:
To identify the prevalence of xerostomia in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Method:
Prospective cohort with 27 women who underwent up to 16 sessions of intravenous chemotherapy. Data collection was performed at the outpatient clinic of a university hospital in the city of São Paulo, where two forms were applied before the start of treatment and the Xerostomia Inventory before and after each chemotherapy session.
Results:
Complaints of dry mouth were present in 48.1% of women before chemotherapy, and they were approximately 28 times more likely to develop dry mouth during treatment. It was observed that the use of antiemetics contributed to the occurrence of xerostomia, and the anti-ulcerous were presented as a protective factor.
Conclusion:
The study identified both a high prevalence of xerostomia regardless of the chemotherapy used and the need to create protocols to improve the quality of life of these patients.
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04-14-2021
Child behavior during the social distancing in the COVID-19 pandemic
- Eny Dórea Paiva ,
- Luciana Rodrigues da Silva ,
- Maria Estela Diniz Machado ,
- Rosane Cordeiro Burla de Aguiar ,
- Karina Rangel da Silva Garcia , [ … ],
- Paloma Gonçalves Martins Acioly
Abstract
Child behavior during the social distancing in the COVID-19 pandemic
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200762
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0762
- Eny Dórea Paiva ,
- Luciana Rodrigues da Silva ,
- Maria Estela Diniz Machado ,
- Rosane Cordeiro Burla de Aguiar ,
- Karina Rangel da Silva Garcia ,
- Paloma Gonçalves Martins Acioly
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Objective:
To describe the daily activities performed by children from 6 to 12 years of age incomplete and analyze children’s behavior during social distancing in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study with children in a learning stage living in Brazil. The data were collected via online form. Fisher’s exact test was applied to analyze the association of categorical variables with child behavior; when significant, it was used the odds ratio. It was considered results considered statistically significant those presenting values of p < 0.05.
Results:
Data from 530 children were analyzed: 50.3% female, 71.3% from the Southeast Region, 73% in fulltime social distancing, 52% presented anxiety, which was significantly associated with changes in sleep and appetite.
Conclusion:
The results indicate the need for parents/caretakers to stimulate moments for the child to express themselves, not minimizing their feelings and providing emotional support to mitigate the negative impact of these feelings on the child’s mental and physical health.
- Eny Dórea Paiva
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07-12-2021
Coping strategies, concerns, and habits of Brazilian men in the COVID-19 context
- Anderson Reis de Sousa ,
- Jules Ramon Brito Teixeira ,
- Tilson Nunes Mota ,
- Thiago da Silva Santana ,
- Sélton Diniz dos Santos , [ … ],
- Álvaro Francisco Lopes Sousa
Abstract
Coping strategies, concerns, and habits of Brazilian men in the COVID-19 context
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20210040
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0040
- Anderson Reis de Sousa ,
- Jules Ramon Brito Teixeira ,
- Tilson Nunes Mota ,
- Thiago da Silva Santana ,
- Sélton Diniz dos Santos ,
- Magno Conceição das Merces ,
- Evanilda Souza de Santana Carvalho ,
- Álvaro Francisco Lopes Sousa
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Objective:
To describe coping strategies, concerns and habits of Brazilian men during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method:
Cross-sectional, descriptive and nationwide study, carried out in 2020 with a total of 1015 men living in Brazil. A descriptive statistic was used.
Results:
Young (41.2%), black (61.4%), highly educated (66.8%), high income (33.2%), living with family/friends (49.7%) and formal workers (65.6%) predominated. As coping strategies predominated: exclusive use of the private health system (36.4%), support from family/friends (78.2%) and leisure (97.7%) and domestic activities (64.9 %). Social distancing (59.7%), economic (58.0%) and work situations (44.4%) were the main reasons for concern. Among the prevention/control attitudes, hand washing (94.3%) and social distancing (91.0%) prevailed. Media consumption (84.6%) and health risk (65.4%) were the main increased habits.
Conclusion:
Brazilian men adopted coping strategies recommended by health authorities, with concerns and habits of potential risk to physical and mental health.
- Anderson Reis de Sousa
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE12-05-2019
Gerontotechnology for fall prevention of the elderly with Parkinson
- Juliana Martins Ferreira ,
- Karina Silveira de Almeida Hammerschmidt ,
- Josiane Steil Siewert ,
- Angela Maria Alvarez ,
- Melissa Orlandi Honório Locks , [ … ],
- Ivonete Teresinha Schülter Buss Heidemann
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEGerontotechnology for fall prevention of the elderly with Parkinson
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72:243-250
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0704
- Juliana Martins Ferreira ,
- Karina Silveira de Almeida Hammerschmidt ,
- Josiane Steil Siewert ,
- Angela Maria Alvarez ,
- Melissa Orlandi Honório Locks ,
- Ivonete Teresinha Schülter Buss Heidemann
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Objective:
to develop the gerontological nursing care process among the elderly with Parkinson’s disease, aiming at the promotion of health through the creation of gerontotechnologies for fall prevention.
Method:
Convergent Care Research was used as a methodological route. Data were collected from February to October 2017, with the participation of nine elderly people with Parkinson’s disease. An educational booklet, a memory game called “não cai istepô”, a memory game called “caiu de maduro” were developed through clinical evaluation through scales, recorded semi-structured interview and workshops.
Results:
the application of gerontotechnology resulted from the elderly in self-care, empowerment and knowledge through play, revealing interest in behavior change, independence and learning, as well as serving as a facilitator of care.
Conclusion:
the gerontotechnologies presented as a playful and innovative instrument for the nursing gerontological care process.
- Juliana Martins Ferreira
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-01-2020
Occupational stress of nurses from the Mobile Emergency Care Service
- Alessandra Ferreira Araújo ,
- Luciana Neves da Silva Bampi ,
- Caio Cesar de Olivera Cabral ,
- Rayanne Silva Queiroz ,
- Luiza Helena Brito Calasans , [ … ],
- Tiago Silva Vaz
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEOccupational stress of nurses from the Mobile Emergency Care Service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180898
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0898
- Alessandra Ferreira Araújo ,
- Luciana Neves da Silva Bampi ,
- Caio Cesar de Olivera Cabral ,
- Rayanne Silva Queiroz ,
- Luiza Helena Brito Calasans ,
- Tiago Silva Vaz
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Objective:
To evaluate stress, and to associate it with sociodemographic and clinical aspects of nurses from the Mobile Emergency Care Service.
Method:
This is an observational, cross-sectional and quantitative study conducted with 123 nurses, who answered a questionnaire to assess sociodemographic and clinical variables, and the Job Stress Scale, which evaluates stress in the workplace.
Results:
The results indicated that most of them were women, 20 to 40 years old, married, without another employment bond and with specialization course. They had low control and low demand at work and performed a passive work. Women reported passive work and high stress levels, while men were equally divided in active and passive work with low stress levels.
Conclusion:
Passive work is harmful to health and it is related to lack of autonomy, decision-making, and social support. It may lead to reduced ability to solve problems faced in daily work routine.
- Alessandra Ferreira Araújo
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REFLECTION02-10-2020
Effectiveness of clinical surface cleaning and disinfection: evaluation methods
- Oleci Pereira Frota ,
- Adriano Menis Ferreira ,
- Marcelo Alessandro Rigotti ,
- Denise de Andrade ,
- Nájla Moreira Amaral Borges , [ … ],
- Marcos Antonio Ferreira Júnior
Abstract
REFLECTIONEffectiveness of clinical surface cleaning and disinfection: evaluation methods
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(1):e20180623
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0623
- Oleci Pereira Frota ,
- Adriano Menis Ferreira ,
- Marcelo Alessandro Rigotti ,
- Denise de Andrade ,
- Nájla Moreira Amaral Borges ,
- Marcos Antonio Ferreira Júnior
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Objective:
To discuss the methods employed to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical surface cleaning and disinfection (C&D).
Method:
This is a theoretical reflection based on scientific studies and the experience of the authors. Knowledge and current gaps, the need for further studies, and practical application of the methods were approached.
Results:
There are four main methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical surface C&D: visual inspection, fluorescent markers, microbiological cultures, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence. The first two are used to evaluate the process and to predict adherence to protocols by the staff, and the last two are employed to evaluate the results, therefore being the most relevant to assess the risk of infection.
Final considerations:
The ideal method was not found, because all of them showed limitations. There is a need for strategies to optimize the precision of these methods.
- Oleci Pereira Frota
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