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RESEARCH
Workload: a comparison between the online and observational methods
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1850-1857
01-01-2018
Abstract
RESEARCHWorkload: a comparison between the online and observational methods
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1850-1857
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0313
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Objective:
To measure nursing Workload (WL) of nurses who work in the Inpatient Unit, as recommended by the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC), comparing observational and online methods to propose supervision strategies for academic professionals.
Method:
Quantitative, descriptive, observational study performed in a Clinical/Surgical Hospital Unit. 30 direct and indirect activities. Data collected in observational and online records. Statistical analysis: SPSS 18.0 software, percentage frequencies and associated times between groups by Fisher's Exact test, 95% confidence interval, significance level 5%.
Results:
Comparing the activities performed with the NIC time: from the direct 16, five observational and five online, were out of range, with no significant difference between frequencies (P=0.427). Of the 14 indirect, only in the observational, two were out of the range, without significant difference (P=0.486).
Conclusion:
Both methods measure WL; the online method developed accompanies activities performed in real time.
Keywords:NursesPersonnel DimensioningQuality of Health CareResource Management of the Health Care TeamWorkloadSee moreViews0
Abstract
RESEARCHWorkload: a comparison between the online and observational methods
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1850-1857
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0313
Views0ABSTRACT
Objective:
To measure nursing Workload (WL) of nurses who work in the Inpatient Unit, as recommended by the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC), comparing observational and online methods to propose supervision strategies for academic professionals.
Method:
Quantitative, descriptive, observational study performed in a Clinical/Surgical Hospital Unit. 30 direct and indirect activities. Data collected in observational and online records. Statistical analysis: SPSS 18.0 software, percentage frequencies and associated times between groups by Fisher's Exact test, 95% confidence interval, significance level 5%.
Results:
Comparing the activities performed with the NIC time: from the direct 16, five observational and five online, were out of range, with no significant difference between frequencies (P=0.427). Of the 14 indirect, only in the observational, two were out of the range, without significant difference (P=0.486).
Conclusion:
Both methods measure WL; the online method developed accompanies activities performed in real time.
Keywords:NursesPersonnel DimensioningQuality of Health CareResource Management of the Health Care TeamWorkloadSee more -
RESEARCH
Error-producing conditions in nursing staff work
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1858-1864
01-01-2018
Abstract
RESEARCHError-producing conditions in nursing staff work
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1858-1864
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0192
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Objective:
To analyze the errors made by nursing staff workers who faced ethical-disciplinary actions.
Method:
Document, exploratory, quanti-qualitative research. The information was collected in 13 ethical-disciplinary actions of COREN BA, dated from 1995 to 2010, which had as object of complaint an error made by nursing staff workers. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the qualitative data was analyzed using the Human Error Theory and Sociology of Work.
Results:
Nursing technicians and assistants held most actions. The health institution, through the nursing service coordination, was the predominant complainer and the most frequent shift was daytime.
Final considerations:
The errors made by nursing staff workers demonstrate that error-producing conditions are present in the context of their occurrence in all actions, and understaffing and intensity of work are the most recurrent circumstances.
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RESEARCHError-producing conditions in nursing staff work
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1858-1864
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0192
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Objective:
To analyze the errors made by nursing staff workers who faced ethical-disciplinary actions.
Method:
Document, exploratory, quanti-qualitative research. The information was collected in 13 ethical-disciplinary actions of COREN BA, dated from 1995 to 2010, which had as object of complaint an error made by nursing staff workers. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the qualitative data was analyzed using the Human Error Theory and Sociology of Work.
Results:
Nursing technicians and assistants held most actions. The health institution, through the nursing service coordination, was the predominant complainer and the most frequent shift was daytime.
Final considerations:
The errors made by nursing staff workers demonstrate that error-producing conditions are present in the context of their occurrence in all actions, and understaffing and intensity of work are the most recurrent circumstances.
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RESEARCH
Assessment of professional competence of nurses in emergencies: created and validated instrument
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1865-1874
01-01-2018
Abstract
RESEARCHAssessment of professional competence of nurses in emergencies: created and validated instrument
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1865-1874
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0595
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Objective:
To create an instrument to assess the professional competence of nurses in emergencies.
Method:
Methodological study carried out between 2013 and 2016 in a Brazilian university. We used the Pasquali's model and Psychometrics as references because they allow subjective phenomena to be measured. The survey covered defining steps of the behavior to be measured, the formulation of the items in the instrument, development of instructions for using the instrument and elements necessary to demonstrate validity evidence. Although we have previously performed, in a distinct and consecutive way, the literature review, definition of the Core (or Matrix) Competence and the Competence Profile, and identification of validity with Delphi, essential components to structure a technology, in this step we continued the conclusion of these Theoretical Procedures.
Result:
We created an instrument for self- and/or hetero-evaluation containing: personal/professional/academic characterization, Competency Scale, fictitious cases and actions representing the practice.
Conclusion:
We created a new soft-hard technology based on the validity evidence of contents according to experts of the five regions of Brazil.
Keywords:Assessment of Professional PerformanceNursing in EmergencyProfessional CompetencePsychometricsValidity of TestsSee moreViews0Abstract
RESEARCHAssessment of professional competence of nurses in emergencies: created and validated instrument
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1865-1874
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0595
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Objective:
To create an instrument to assess the professional competence of nurses in emergencies.
Method:
Methodological study carried out between 2013 and 2016 in a Brazilian university. We used the Pasquali's model and Psychometrics as references because they allow subjective phenomena to be measured. The survey covered defining steps of the behavior to be measured, the formulation of the items in the instrument, development of instructions for using the instrument and elements necessary to demonstrate validity evidence. Although we have previously performed, in a distinct and consecutive way, the literature review, definition of the Core (or Matrix) Competence and the Competence Profile, and identification of validity with Delphi, essential components to structure a technology, in this step we continued the conclusion of these Theoretical Procedures.
Result:
We created an instrument for self- and/or hetero-evaluation containing: personal/professional/academic characterization, Competency Scale, fictitious cases and actions representing the practice.
Conclusion:
We created a new soft-hard technology based on the validity evidence of contents according to experts of the five regions of Brazil.
Keywords:Assessment of Professional PerformanceNursing in EmergencyProfessional CompetencePsychometricsValidity of TestsSee more
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RESEARCH
Antihypertensive treatment adherence in workers of a General Hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1875-1882
01-01-2018
Abstract
RESEARCHAntihypertensive treatment adherence in workers of a General Hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1875-1882
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0469
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Objective:
to assess antihypertensive treatment adherence and associated factors in workers from a hospital.
Method:
cross-sectional research, consisting of 108 workers who self-reported as being hypertensive. Associations between sociodemographic, work and health variables were assessed regarding adherence.
Results:
the mean age was 44.2 years, with predominance of the female sex and workers from the nursing area. Through blood pressure measurement, 25% of participants were classified as non-controlled hypertensive patients. Approximately 88% reported taking some sort of medication; however, 79.6% did not adhere to the antihypertensive treatment. In the multiple regression analysis, the independent factors for non-adherence were hypercholesterolemia (OR=8.10; p=0.024) and missing medical appointments (OR=4.06; p=0.048).
Conclusion:
we verified a significant percentage of non-adherence. Since hypertension and cholesterol are asymptomatic diseases that require continuous treatment, hypertensive patients have difficulties to understand the importance of adhering to the treatment, even being health professionals or working in hospitals.
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RESEARCHAntihypertensive treatment adherence in workers of a General Hospital
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1875-1882
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0469
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Objective:
to assess antihypertensive treatment adherence and associated factors in workers from a hospital.
Method:
cross-sectional research, consisting of 108 workers who self-reported as being hypertensive. Associations between sociodemographic, work and health variables were assessed regarding adherence.
Results:
the mean age was 44.2 years, with predominance of the female sex and workers from the nursing area. Through blood pressure measurement, 25% of participants were classified as non-controlled hypertensive patients. Approximately 88% reported taking some sort of medication; however, 79.6% did not adhere to the antihypertensive treatment. In the multiple regression analysis, the independent factors for non-adherence were hypercholesterolemia (OR=8.10; p=0.024) and missing medical appointments (OR=4.06; p=0.048).
Conclusion:
we verified a significant percentage of non-adherence. Since hypertension and cholesterol are asymptomatic diseases that require continuous treatment, hypertensive patients have difficulties to understand the importance of adhering to the treatment, even being health professionals or working in hospitals.
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RESEARCH
Cross-mapping of results and Nursing Interventions: contribution to the practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1883-1890
01-01-2018
Abstract
RESEARCHCross-mapping of results and Nursing Interventions: contribution to the practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1883-1890
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0324
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Objective:
To evaluate, through cross-mapping, the correspondence of the expected results and prescriptions written by nurses among those contained in the Interventions Classifications and Nursing Results, for the diagnosis “Ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion”.
Method:
Descriptive study, using the case study and the mapping. The content of the case study was validated, with a rate of 93.75%. In the mapping of the statements of the nursing phenomena, written by the participants with the standardized language systems, a concordance index of 100% and 90% was obtained.
Results:
Three statements of expected results and 19 prescribed care were analyzed. Of these, four presented correspondences with the classification of results and the same number with the classification of the interventions.
Conclusion:
The mapping allowed the correspondence of the terms adopted by the nurses with the standardized language systems and showed a didactic material to verify the pertinence of the decision making.
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RESEARCHCross-mapping of results and Nursing Interventions: contribution to the practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1883-1890
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0324
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Objective:
To evaluate, through cross-mapping, the correspondence of the expected results and prescriptions written by nurses among those contained in the Interventions Classifications and Nursing Results, for the diagnosis “Ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion”.
Method:
Descriptive study, using the case study and the mapping. The content of the case study was validated, with a rate of 93.75%. In the mapping of the statements of the nursing phenomena, written by the participants with the standardized language systems, a concordance index of 100% and 90% was obtained.
Results:
Three statements of expected results and 19 prescribed care were analyzed. Of these, four presented correspondences with the classification of results and the same number with the classification of the interventions.
Conclusion:
The mapping allowed the correspondence of the terms adopted by the nurses with the standardized language systems and showed a didactic material to verify the pertinence of the decision making.
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RESEARCH
Cultural adaptation and validation of the Brazilian Version of the Patient Activation Measure-22 items
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1891-1898
01-01-2018
Abstract
RESEARCHCultural adaptation and validation of the Brazilian Version of the Patient Activation Measure-22 items
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1891-1898
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0470
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Objective:
To adapt and validate the Patient Activation Measure (PAM22) in a sample of Brazilians with chronic diseases under outpatient monitoring.
Method:
Adaptation process comprises translation, back translation, analysis by a committee of judges, semantic analysis, and pre-test. Psychometric validation was performed with 513 individuals. Construct validity was analyzed through Pearson's correlation, Student's t-test and Structural Equation Modeling; reliability was assessed by the intraclass correlation coefficient and Cronbach's Alpha.
Results:
The internal consistency was adequate and test-retest reliability was low to moderate (p < 0.05). Validity evidence was found on the convergent construct, with statistically significant correlations between measures of activation, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and health status. The one-dimensionality of the theoretical model was not confirmed in the adapted version.
Conclusion:
Results have shown that the adapted version is reliable and valid, although the theoretical model cannot be explained in a single dimension.
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RESEARCHCultural adaptation and validation of the Brazilian Version of the Patient Activation Measure-22 items
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1891-1898
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0470
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Objective:
To adapt and validate the Patient Activation Measure (PAM22) in a sample of Brazilians with chronic diseases under outpatient monitoring.
Method:
Adaptation process comprises translation, back translation, analysis by a committee of judges, semantic analysis, and pre-test. Psychometric validation was performed with 513 individuals. Construct validity was analyzed through Pearson's correlation, Student's t-test and Structural Equation Modeling; reliability was assessed by the intraclass correlation coefficient and Cronbach's Alpha.
Results:
The internal consistency was adequate and test-retest reliability was low to moderate (p < 0.05). Validity evidence was found on the convergent construct, with statistically significant correlations between measures of activation, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and health status. The one-dimensionality of the theoretical model was not confirmed in the adapted version.
Conclusion:
Results have shown that the adapted version is reliable and valid, although the theoretical model cannot be explained in a single dimension.
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RESEARCH
Head and neck cancer: validation of a data collection instrument
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1899-1906
01-01-2018
Abstract
RESEARCHHead and neck cancer: validation of a data collection instrument
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1899-1906
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0227
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Objective:
construct and validate the content of an instrument to collect data from patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) served in a specialty clinic.
Method:
methodological study consisting of four steps. The first step consisted in the preparation of the instrument using databases and the theoretical model of Marjory Gordon. In the second and third steps the content was validated by eight nursing judges. The evaluation used the Content Validity Index (CVI). The fourth step consisted in a pilot test with seventeen HNC patients.
Results:
of the 88 questions formulated and organized on the dimensions of structure and process submitted to validation, items with CVI lower than 0.80 were excluded. The final instrument was composed of 56 items, with global CVI calculated as 0.87.
Conclusion:
the final instrument presented content validity for data collection in head and neck clinic.
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RESEARCHHead and neck cancer: validation of a data collection instrument
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1899-1906
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0227
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Objective:
construct and validate the content of an instrument to collect data from patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) served in a specialty clinic.
Method:
methodological study consisting of four steps. The first step consisted in the preparation of the instrument using databases and the theoretical model of Marjory Gordon. In the second and third steps the content was validated by eight nursing judges. The evaluation used the Content Validity Index (CVI). The fourth step consisted in a pilot test with seventeen HNC patients.
Results:
of the 88 questions formulated and organized on the dimensions of structure and process submitted to validation, items with CVI lower than 0.80 were excluded. The final instrument was composed of 56 items, with global CVI calculated as 0.87.
Conclusion:
the final instrument presented content validity for data collection in head and neck clinic.
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RESEARCH
The model professionalism in the implementation of the Nursing Process (1979-2004)
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1907-1914
01-01-2018
Abstract
RESEARCHThe model professionalism in the implementation of the Nursing Process (1979-2004)
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1907-1914
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0226
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Objective:
to assess the contribution of the introduction and implementation of the Nursing Process of the University Hospital of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina — UFSC) for the progress of the profession from 1979 to 2004.
Method:
qualitative and social-historical study. We used oral and documentary sources for data collection, through semi-structured interviews with 14 nurses and documentary analysis. The study was analyzed under Eliot Freidson theory of content and theoretical reference, on the sociology of professions.
Results:
the challenges mentioned were lack of knowledge; nurses overloaded with responsibilities; precarious physical space and materials; lack of consideration of the Nursing Process by the multiprofessional team. The political participation of the professors of the Nursing Department was fundamental for the successful introduction of the Nursing Process. We emphasize the professional commitment of nurses to face the challenges presented.
Conclusion:
the introduction and implementation of the Nursing Process contributed to the progress of nursing in the state of Santa Catarina regarding appreciation and professionalization.
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RESEARCHThe model professionalism in the implementation of the Nursing Process (1979-2004)
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(4):1907-1914
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0226
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Objective:
to assess the contribution of the introduction and implementation of the Nursing Process of the University Hospital of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina — UFSC) for the progress of the profession from 1979 to 2004.
Method:
qualitative and social-historical study. We used oral and documentary sources for data collection, through semi-structured interviews with 14 nurses and documentary analysis. The study was analyzed under Eliot Freidson theory of content and theoretical reference, on the sociology of professions.
Results:
the challenges mentioned were lack of knowledge; nurses overloaded with responsibilities; precarious physical space and materials; lack of consideration of the Nursing Process by the multiprofessional team. The political participation of the professors of the Nursing Department was fundamental for the successful introduction of the Nursing Process. We emphasize the professional commitment of nurses to face the challenges presented.
Conclusion:
the introduction and implementation of the Nursing Process contributed to the progress of nursing in the state of Santa Catarina regarding appreciation and professionalization.
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