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Gait speed and cognitive score in elderly users of the primary care service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1163-1168
01-01-2015
Abstract
Gait speed and cognitive score in elderly users of the primary care service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1163-1168
01-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680623i
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Objective:
to investigate the association between gait speed and the cognitive score of elderly patients enrolled in a Basic Health Unit.
Method:
a quantitative cross-sectional study with 203 elderly, a sample calculated based on the estimated population proportion. Data were collected using a sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire, gait speed test (GS) and the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE).
Results:
the illiterate patients had a mean MMSE=19.33(±3.7) and GS = 0.76m/s (±0.3); those with low/medium education had a MMSE = 25.43(±2.8) and GS = 0.92m/s (±0.2); and the elderly with higher education had a MMSE = 27.33(±2.9) and GS=1.12m/s (±0.3).There was a weak correlation (R2=00354) between gait speed and cognitive score, with statistical significance (Prob>F = 0.0072) and a positive linear trend.
Conclusion:
the better cognitive score the higher the gait speed; the illiterate elderly were those with lower gait speed, thereby indicating a poorer physical performance.
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RESEARCH
Fluid and dietary restriction’s efficacy on chronic kidney disease patients in hemodialysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1154-1162
01-01-2015
Abstract
RESEARCHFluid and dietary restriction’s efficacy on chronic kidney disease patients in hemodialysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1154-1162
01-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680622i
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Objective:
to identify self-care measures to manage fluid and dietary restrictions and assess their effectiveness.
Method:
descriptive-correlational study and cluster analysis with 254 chronic renal failure patients on regular hemodialysis program, handled by hemodiafiltration. We evaluated the effectiveness of self-care by interdialytic weight gain (IWG) and by potassium and phosphorus serum pre-dialysis serum levels.
Results:
several self-care measures were significantly correlated with a lower IWG and a lower level of pre-dialysis phosphorus. Patients most often use measures to reduce salt consumption than measures to restrict potassium and dietary phosphorus. The spouse provides important support dietary management. Subjects who use more often the self-care measure are mostly female, are older, less IWG and have a higher Kt/V.
Conclusion:
these results can contribute to the nursing educational support.
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RESEARCH
Validation of newborn positioning protocol in Intensive Care Unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1147-1153
01-01-2015
Abstract
RESEARCHValidation of newborn positioning protocol in Intensive Care Unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1147-1153
01-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680621i
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Objective:
to verify the positioning indications of newborn sand build a standard operating procedure protocol for newborn positioning in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Method:
for protocol validation, the Delphi technique was used ,in which expert nurses in the field reviewed the proposed procedure.
Results:
we present the results of this validation in a protocol form, to contribute to the discussion about newborn positioning in NICU and standardization of nursing care related to positioning. We evaluated ten indicators, in which there was agreementof100.0% in seven, and of80% in three, above the 60% recommended by the validation technique.
Conclusion:
given the importance of newborn positioning in NICU for its neuromuscular development, this study contributes to the adoption of an evidence-based practice for nursing.
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RESEARCH
Patient safety culture in a bone marrow transplantation unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1139-1146
01-01-2015
Abstract
RESEARCHPatient safety culture in a bone marrow transplantation unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1139-1146
01-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680620i
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Objective:
evaluate the patient safety culture in the perspective of health professionals from a bone marrow transplantation unit of an oncology research center, at a reference hospital for cancer treatment in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Method:
a quantitative cross-sectional study that used the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire was conducted between August and September 2013. The study analyzed 33 professional surveys. Statistical data analysis used descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results:
among the dimensions analyzed, only “job satisfaction” reached a mean score above 75, considered positive in terms of patient safety culture.
Conclusion:
the dimensions of safety culture present in the survey have to be valued by professionals and managers to allow safe patient care.
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RESEARCH
Job satisfaction of nursing staff in a university hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1130-1138
01-01-2015
Abstract
RESEARCHJob satisfaction of nursing staff in a university hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1130-1138
01-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680619i
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Objective:
identify the determinants of job satisfaction of the nursing staff of a public university hospital.
Method:
secondary study with mixed data approach and simple and multiple linear regression. A total of 115 subjects participated in the study, 41 nurses and 74 nursing assistants and technicians. The data collection occurred in 2013 using the QST-Caism questionnaire.
Results:
education, hierarchical level and workplace constitute job satisfaction determinants. However, age, gender, job and work period did not show this relationship. More educated workers held low job satisfaction if exercised not graduated nursing functions.
Conclusion:
graduated workers who perform high school functions are more unsatisfied than those who have high school function and qualification.
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RESEARCH
Medical waste in mobile prehospital care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1122-1129
01-01-2015
Abstract
RESEARCHMedical waste in mobile prehospital care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1122-1129
01-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680618i
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Objective:
the objective of this study is to identify how Medical Waste (MW) is managed in Mobile Prehospital Care (MPC) services in the state of São Paulo as well as characterize and quantify this waste.
Method:
exploratory and descriptive field study with data collection based on the methodology proposed by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), which was conducted over eight consecutive days to identify the production and characteristics of generated waste.
Results:
it was found that the MW management of the MPC is not yet in line with the requirements of RDC 306/04, which could affect the occupational safety of workers, patients, the community, and the environment.
Conclusion:
it is recommended for the health managers to focus on this issue. The lack of studies with regard to MPC also indicates the need for further studies on the waste management.
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RESEARCH
Severe lactational mastitis: particularities from admission
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1116-1121
01-01-2015
Abstract
RESEARCHSevere lactational mastitis: particularities from admission
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1116-1121
01-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680617i
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Objective:
to identify characteristics of women who have suffered severe lactational mastitis.
Method:
a descriptive, retrospective, documentary, quantitative study was performed. Data were collected from patient records of 114 hospitalized women from January of 2009 to December of 2013. Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics.
Results:
a higher percentage of severe lactational mastitis was found in young, primiparous women who had completed high school, who had no partner, and did not have a job; 96.5% of women had breast complications before admission and remained hospitalized an average of 4.4 days; at discharge, 23.7% of women had weaned their infants.
Conclusion:
this study showed that severe lactational mastitis can cause great harm to the woman and the baby.
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RESEARCH
Polysomnography assessment of sleep and wakefulness in premature newborns
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1109-1115
01-01-2015
Abstract
RESEARCHPolysomnography assessment of sleep and wakefulness in premature newborns
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(6):1109-1115
01-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680616i
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Objective:
to describe the total sleep time and its stages, total wake time, heart rate values and oxygen saturation shown by premature infants, and the influence of the periods of the day on sleep and physiological parameters.
Method:
a descriptive study was conducted of 13 hospitalized premature infants. Data collection was performed using polysomnography and unstructured observation for 24 uninterrupted hours.
Results:
the newborns remained asleep for 59.6% of the day, predominantly in quiet sleep, with a higher mean heart rate during wakefulness (p<0.001). No difference was found between the variables related to sleep, physiological parameters and periods of the day, but in the morning a predominance of quiet sleep was observed (p=0.002).
Conclusion:
the preterm newborn presented more total sleep time than wakefulness; quiet sleep was the predominant stage, and heart rate was higher during wakefulness.
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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
Nurses’ performance in palliative care: spiritual care in the light of Theory of Human Caring
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20210029
09-24-2022
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLENurses’ performance in palliative care: spiritual care in the light of Theory of Human Caring
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2022;75(1):e20210029
09-24-2022DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0029
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Objectives:
to analyze nurses’ role in assisting patients in palliative care, with emphasis on the spiritual dimension, in the light of Theory of Human Caring.
Methods:
this is an exploratory, qualitative study, carried out in a hospital in João Pessoa, Paraíba, between August and December 2019, with 10 nurses. For data collection, semi-structured interviews were used. For analysis, we opted for content analysis.
Results:
the spiritual dimension of care is contemplated by several religious and spiritual practices. These are respected and encouraged by nurses, although there is difficulty in providing care for the spiritual dimension.
Final Considerations:
nurses have attitudes consistent with Jean Watson’s Theory and apply the Caritas Process elements during assistance to patients’ spiritual dimension in palliative care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Manchester Triage System: assessment in an emergency hospital service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(3):e20201361
07-14-2021
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEManchester Triage System: assessment in an emergency hospital service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(3):e20201361
07-14-2021DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1361
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Objectives:
to analyze demographic data, clinical profile and outcomes of patients in emergency services according to Manchester Triage System’s priority level.
Methods:
a cross-sectional, analytical study, carried out with 3,624 medical records. For statistical analysis, the Chi-Square Test was used.
Results:
white individuals were more advanced in age. In the red and white categories, there was a higher percentage of men when compared to women (p=0.0018) and higher prevalence of personal history. Yellow priority patients had higher percentage of pain (p<0.0001). Those in red category had a higher frequency of altered vital signs, external causes, and death outcome. There was a higher percentage of exams performed and hospitalization in the orange category. Blue priority patients had a higher percentage of non-specific complaints and dismissal after risk stratification.
Conclusions:
a higher percentage of altered vital signs, number of tests performed, hospitalization and death were evidenced in Manchester protocol’s high priority categories.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Quality of life at work in a central sterile processing department
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(2):e20180792
03-09-2020
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEQuality of life at work in a central sterile processing department
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(2):e20180792
03-09-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0792
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Objectives:
to evaluate the quality of life of nursing professionals who work in a central sterile processing department.
Methods:
a descriptive, quantitative, exploratory study, conducted with 82 nursing professionals working in the Central Sterile Processing Department of a University Hospital, from September to November 2017. A semi-structured instrument and the questionnaire “Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form 36” were used. Results: most of the participants were female, married, aged 31-40 years; 47.6% with 6-10 years of profession, and 82.9% reported working in CSPD for 1-5 years. The most affected quality of life domains were Pain, Vitality, General Health Status and Social Aspects.
Conclusions:
This study showed a need for rethinking and re-creating the labor dynamics in CSPD to improve the quality of life of these nursing professionals.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Trend of transplants and organ and tissue donations in Brazil: a time series analysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20200058
03-03-2021
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLETrend of transplants and organ and tissue donations in Brazil: a time series analysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20200058
03-03-2021DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0058
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Objectives:
to indentify the time trend of rates of organs and tissues effective donors, of reports and types of transplanted organs per million people of the Brazilian population.
Methods:
ecological study, of time series, about reports of organ donations and on transplants. The data were provided by the Registro Brasileiro de Transplantes and analyzed using polynomial regression.
Results
an increasing trend was found for potential donors and effective donors, with an average increase of 2.33 and 0.92 per year, respectively. The South Region had the highest rate of potential donors (83.8) and effective donors (34.1) and the North Region, the lowest rate (20.2 and 3.9). The family refusal was the main obstacle to accomplish the donation.
Conclusions
the results show an increasing trend of potential donors and effective donors throughout Brazil, with emphasis on the southern region of the country. Among the main reasons for non-donation, it is worth emphasizing family refusal and medical contraindication prescription.
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Coping strategies, concerns, and habits of Brazilian men in the COVID-19 context
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20210040
07-12-2021
Abstract
Coping strategies, concerns, and habits of Brazilian men in the COVID-19 context
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20210040
07-12-2021DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0040
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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.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Self-medication practices in riverside communities in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190432
07-08-2020
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLESelf-medication practices in riverside communities in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(5):e20190432
07-08-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0432
Views0INTRODUCTIONThe Brazilian Amazon rainforest has an area of approximately 5 million km2, with important climatic, social and economic variations that can impact the profile of morbidity and the use of medicines. The epidemiological profile of the Amazonian population is quite heterogeneous, including vector-borne diseases, such as malaria, dengue, cutaneous leishmaniasis and Diseases Related to Inadequate […]See more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Occupational stress of nurses from the Mobile Emergency Care Service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180898
06-01-2020
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEOccupational stress of nurses from the Mobile Emergency Care Service
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20180898
06-01-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0898
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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.
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