scholarly journals Auriculotherapy and reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain: integrative review

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (suppl 6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Xavier Morais ◽  
Juliana Dal Ongaro ◽  
Franciele Ormizinda Almeida ◽  
Emanuelli Mancio Ferreira da Luz ◽  
Patrícia Bitencourt Toscani Greco ◽  
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ABSTRACT Objectives: to describe the scientific evidence on the use of auriculotherapy to reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults and the elderly. Methods: integrative literature review conducted in the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences, SciVerse Scopus and MEDLINE databases (via National Library of Medicine), in March 2019, with no time frame. Results: 14 original scientific articles were analyzed, 64.3% of which were classified with level of evidence 2. All productions show the benefit of auriculotherapy in reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain, especially in the lumbar spine (42.9%). The treatment was developed in one or more sessions, using semi-permanent needles (42.9%) and electro-auriculotherapy (21.4%). Conclusions: auriculotherapy was effective in reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain, showing itself as an alternative to be used for the promotion and recovery of individuals' health.

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabella Felix de Araújo Meira ◽  
Fernanda Rios da Silva ◽  
Anderson Reis de Sousa ◽  
Evanilda Souza de Santana Carvalho ◽  
Darci de Oliveira Santa Rosa ◽  
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ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze scientific productions about the repercussions of intestinal ostomy on male sexuality and discuss its implications for planning nursing care. Method: Integrative literature review conducted in the databases Scientific Electronic Library Online, Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences, Sciverse Scopus, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health, with no pre-established time frame and using the descriptors “sexuality,” “ostomy,” “colostomy,” “men” and “nursing.” Results: 21 articles were included to compose the interpretative analysis. Studies have shown that intestinal ostomy can affect male sexuality and reflect negatively on biophysiological, psychoemotional, and sociocultural dimensions. Final Considerations: Through education strategies in programs that follow-up ostomized men from preoperative to rehabilitation, the nurse can assist in adapting to reality, as well as in the quality of life.


Author(s):  
Suellen Cristina Dias Emidio ◽  
Flávia de Souza Barbosa Dias ◽  
Sue Moorhead ◽  
Jennifer Deberg ◽  
Ana Railka de Souza Oliveira-Kumakura ◽  
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Objective: to construct conceptual and operational definitions of Nursing Outcomes “Breastfeeding establishment: infant (1000)” and “Breastfeeding establishment: maternal (1001)”. Method: integrative literature review in the following databases: PUBMED (United States National Library of Medicine); LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature); CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature); SciVerse SCOPUS; Web of Science; BDENF (Brazilian Nursing Database) and EMBASE (Excerpta Medica Database). The gray literature was explored to elucidate topics not covered by the articles. Of 3242 articles, 96 were selected to be read in full, and 43 were used for constructing the definitions. Five theses, three dissertations, three books and two manuals were selected. Results: all the results were reviewed. The definitions facilitated the improvement of the content proposed by the Nursing Outcomes Classification, favoring its application in clinical practice and supporting the development of research and teaching. Conclusion: it was proposed to change the definition of the two outcomes, as well as to change the title of one of them to “Breastfeeding establishment: newborn & infant” (1000), modifying seven of its indicators and excluding one. For the outcome related to the mother, it was proposed to modify two indicators and exclude one.


2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 144-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cibele Cristina Tramontini ◽  
Cristina Maria Galvão ◽  
Caroline Vieira Claudio ◽  
Renata Perfeito Ribeiro ◽  
Júlia Trevisan Martins

Abstract OBJECTIVE To identify the composition of the smoke produced by electrocautery use during surgery. METHOD Integrative review with search for primary studies conducted in the databases of the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences, covering the studies published between 2004 and 2014. RESULTS The final sample consisted of 14 studies grouped into three categories, namely; polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, volatile compounds and volatile organic compounds. CONCLUSION There is scientific evidence that electrocautery smoke has volatile toxic, carcinogenic and mutagenic compounds, and its inhalation constitutes a potential chemical risk to the health of workers involved in surgeries.


2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (01) ◽  
pp. 016-020
Author(s):  
Juliana Peloso Signorette ◽  
Rômulo Tadeu Dias de Oliveira ◽  
José Maria Montiel ◽  
Priscila Larcher Longo

Abstract Objective This study aimed to perform a comprehensive review of clinical trials using fecal microbiota transplantation in cases of Clostridioides difficile infection. Methods This manuscript reviews clinical studies published from 2003 to 2020 at the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO Brazil), Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS) and US National Library of Medicine (MedLine/PubMed) databases using the descriptors antibiotic/antimicrobial, Clostridium difficile/Clostridioides difficile, intestinal microbiota/intestinal microbiome and fecal transplantation. Results Interventions on microbiota include the use of probiotics, prebiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation as therapeutic methods. Results show that fecal microbiota transplantation is an excellent alternative for the treatment of recurrent C. difficile infections.


2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 170-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Vieira Cavichio ◽  
Daniele Alcalá Pompeo ◽  
Graziella Allana Serra Alves de Oliveira Oller ◽  
Lídia Aparecida Rossi

The study aimed to find scientific evidence about the duration of preoperative smoking cessation required to reduce surgical wound healing complications. An integrative review was performed in the databases, Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (LILACS) and Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), from 08/17/2012 to 09/17/2012, using the keywords: tobacco use cessation and wound healing; tobacco use cessation and preoperative period; tobacco use cessation and perioperative period (LILACS) and tobacco use cessation and perioperative period; tobacco use cessation and wound healing (MEDLINE). Out of the 81 eligible studies, 12 were included. The duration of smoking cessation needed to reduce healing complications was at least four weeks (four studies with level of evidence I, three studies with level of evidence II, two studies with level of evidence IV, and one study with level of evidence VII).


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (32) ◽  
pp. 229-238
Author(s):  
Munyra Rocha Silva Assunção ◽  
Andréia Cristina Barbosa Costa ◽  
Isabelle Cristinne Pinto Costa ◽  
Silvana Maria Coelho Leite Fava

Objetivou-se identificar as evidências científicas disponíveis na literatura sobre a associação entre o trabalho noturno e o risco cardiovascular na equipe de enfermagem. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura desenvolvida nas bases de dados: Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe de Informação em Ciências da Saúde (Lilacs), na National Library of Medicine (PubMed), no Banco de Dados em Enfermagem (BDENF) e na Web of Science, no período de 2001 a 2018. Foram encontrados 22 estudos e a análise foi realizada de forma descritiva. Observou-se repercussões prejudiciais do trabalho noturno na vida do profissional de enfermagem, principalmente no que tange aos riscos cardiovasculares. Atenta-se para a necessidade das instituições de saúde avaliarem e acompanharem estes profissionais, propiciando intervenções que possam minimizar os riscos cardiovasculares.Descritores: Doenças Cardiovasculares, Enfermagem, Saúde do Trabalhador. Night work and cardiovascular risk in the nursing teamAbstract: The objective was to identify the scientific evidence available in the literature on the association between night work and cardiovascular risk in the nursing team. It is an integrative review of the literature developed in the databases: Latin American and Caribbean Literature of Health Sciences Information (Lilacs), in the National Library of Medicine (PubMed), in the Nursing Database (BDENF) and on the Web of Science, from 2001 to 2018. 22 studies were found and the analysis was carried out descriptively. Harmful repercussions of night work were observed in the life of the nursing professional, especially with regard to cardiovascular risks. Attention is paid to the need for health institutions to evaluate and monitor these professionals, providing interventions that can minimize cardiovascular risks.Descriptors: Cardiovascular Diseases, Nursing, Worker's Health. Trabajo nocturno y riesgo cardiovascular en el equipo de enfermeríaResumen: El objetivo fue identificar la evidencia científica disponible en la literatura sobre la asociación entre el trabajo nocturno y el riesgo cardiovascular en el equipo de enfermería. Esta es una revisión integradora de la literatura desarrollada en las bases de datos: Literatura Latinoamericana y del Caribe sobre Información en Ciencias de la Salud (Lilacs), en la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (PubMed), en la Base de Datos de Enfermería (BDENF) y en la Web of Science, de 2001 a 2018. Se encontraron 22 estudios y el análisis se realizó de forma descriptiva. Se observaron repercusiones perjudiciales del trabajo nocturno en la vida del profesional de enfermería, especialmente con respecto a los riesgos cardiovasculares. Se presta atención a la necesidad de que las instituciones de salud evalúen y supervisen a estos profesionales, proporcionando intervenciones que puedan minimizar los riesgos cardiovasculares.Descriptores: Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, Enfermería, Salud Ocupacional.


Author(s):  
Elaine Cristina Negri ◽  
Alessandra Mazzo ◽  
José Carlos Amado Martins ◽  
Gerson Alves Pereira Junior ◽  
Rodrigo Guimarães dos Santos Almeida ◽  
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ABSTRACT Objective: to identify in the literature the gains health students and professionals perceive when using clinical simulation with dramatization resources. Method: integrative literature review, using the method proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). A search was undertaken in the following databases: Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature, Web of Science, National Library of Medicine, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, The Cochrane Library, Scopus, Scientific Electronic Library Online. Results: 53 studies were analyzed, which complied with the established inclusion criteria. Among the different gains obtained, satisfaction, self-confidence, knowledge, empathy, realism, reduced level of anxiety, comfort, communication, motivation, capacity for reflection and critical thinking and teamwork stand out. Conclusion: the evidence demonstrates the great possibilities to use dramatization in the context of clinical simulation, with gains in the different health areas, as well as interprofessional gains.


2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 1042
Author(s):  
Milene Dias Ferreira ◽  
Vivian Stefani Godoy ◽  
Luiza Tayar Facchin ◽  
Renata Cristina de Campos Pereira Silveira ◽  
Helena Megumi Sonobe ◽  
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Objective: to identify and assess the available evidences in the literature about factors that interfere with the adherence of the health workers to standard precautions. Methods: this is an integrative literature review, conducted through electronic search of articles in the following databases: PubMed, digital archive produced by the National Library of Medicine (MEDLINE), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information (LILACS), EMBASE and COCHRANE Library, published between 1999 and 2008. In total, 14 articles were analyzed. Results: the analysis of articles identified a variety of factors that can interfere positively or negatively with the adherence of health workers to standard precautions. Most (13/14) were classified as evidence level 6, since they were descriptive articles. Reasons were grouped in three categories: factors related to individuals, to institutions and to the process of work. Conclusion: although the present study does not provide strong scientific evidences, it permitted the identification of a group of variables that should be better researched in analytical and experimental studies, which can support in a more concrete way the improvement of the levels of adherence of health workers to standard precautions. Descriptors: health personnel; guideline adherence; universal precautions.


2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 259-273
Author(s):  
Anabelle Bonvecchio Arenas ◽  
Jennifer Bernal ◽  
Marianella Herrera Cuenca ◽  
Mario Flores Aldana ◽  
Marlén Gutiérrez ◽  
...  

La crisis por COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) puede convertirse en una catástrofe alimentaria para Latinoamérica, aumentando las personas que padecen hambre de 135 a 265 millones, especialmente en Venezuela, Guatemala, Honduras, Haití y El Salvador, que ya enfrentaban crisis económicas y sanitarias. Este manuscrito presenta la posición de un grupo de expertos latinoamericanos sobre las recomendaciones de consumo y/o suplementación con vitamina A, C, D, zinc, hierro, folatos y micronutrientes múltiples, en contextos de desnutrición, para grupos vulnerables: mujeres embarazadas y lactantes, niñas y niños menores de 5 años y adultos mayores. Las recomendaciones buscan disminuir el impacto potencial que tendrá COVID-19 en el estado nutricional, durante la pandemia. La posición surge de la discusión de dichos expertos con base a la revisión de evidencia científica actual para estos grupos vulnerables. Está dirigida a tomadores de decisiones, encargados de políticas públicas, personal de salud y organismos de la sociedad civil. Después de la lactancia materna y una dieta suficiente en cantidad y calidad, la suplementación con los micronutrientes presentados, puede contribuir a prevenir y tratar enfermedades virales, reforzar el sistema inmune y reducir complicaciones. La lactancia materna con medidas de higiene respiratoria, el suministro de múltiples micronutrientes en polvo para niños desde los 6 meses hasta los 5 años y el aporte de hierro y folatos o micronutrientes múltiples para la embarazada, son estrategias comprobadas y eficaces que deben seguirse implementando en tiempos de COVID-19. Para los adultos mayores la suplementación con vitamina C, D y zinc puede estar indicada. The COVID-19 crisis (SARS-CoV-2) might transform into a food catastrophe in Latin America and would increase the number of people suffering from hunger from 135 to 265 million, particularly in Venezuela, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti and El Salvador, already facing economic and health crises. This manuscript presents the position of a group of Latin American experts in nutrition for establishing the recommendations for consumption and / or supplementation with vitamin A, C, D, zinc, iron, folates and multiple micronutrients, in undernutrition contexts, for vulnerable population of pregnant and lactating women, children under 5 years and the elderly. The recommendations seek to decrease the potential impact that COVID-19 will have on nutritional status during the pandemic. The position arises from the discussion of the experts based on the review of current scientific evidence for these vulnerable groups. It aims to reach stakeholders, public policy makers, health personnel and civil society organizations. Only after breastfeeding and a sufficient diet in terms of quantity and quality, a supplementation with the micronutrients mentioned above can help prevent and treat viral diseases, strengthen the immune system and even reduce complications. Breastfeeding with respiratory hygiene measures, the provision of multiple micronutrients powders for children from 6 moths to 5 years of age and the supply of iron and folates or multiple micronutrients tablets for pregnant women are proven and effective strategies that must continue to be implemented during COVID-19 pandemic. For older adults, supplementation with vitamin C, D and zinc might be indicated.


Author(s):  
Jhuliano Ramos Silva de Souza ◽  
Andreia Barbosa Cristina Costa ◽  
Sueli de Carvalho Vilela

Objective: to reflect on the importance of the interpersonal relationship between nurse-patient in the perspective of current violence. Methods: this is a descriptive-reflective study. The databases used were: Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature, National Library of Medicine, SCOPUS, Web Of Science and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, in the languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese, of the last ten years. Results: three categories emerged: 1) Violence suffered by nursing professionals in the workplace; 2) Education as a tool to minimize workplace violence and 3) Nursing care for vulnerable people exposed to violence. Conclusion: interpersonal relationships can prevent acts of violence from being carried out in the workplace, and the institution itself and the management sectors can train the entire team, using continuing education as an effective tool for this issue.


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