scholarly journals PERCEPTION OF EMERGENCY NURSES IN USING A CHEST PAIN ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Costa Vieira ◽  
Kátia Cilene Godinho Bertoncello ◽  
Juliana Balbinot Reis Girondi ◽  
Eliane Regina Pereira do Nascimento ◽  
Karina Silveira de Almeida Hammerschmidt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chest Pain ◽  
Emergency Service ◽  
Private Hospital ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Emergency Nurses ◽  
Assessment Protocol ◽  
Time Consumption

A qualitative and descriptive study aimed at identifying the perception of nurses at the emergency service of a hospital in Southern Brazil on the use of a nursing protocol for classifying chest pain, implemented at a private hospital in the Brazilian Southeast. The protocol considers, among others, the characteristics of the chest pain, risk factors and flowcharts that lead to the nursing action of classifying the risk. Seven nurses participated in the study through semi-structured interview, between January and February 2014. For the data analysis, Content Analysis was used. The results reveal a consensus among nurses that the protocol prioritizes care; identifies risk factors for acute myocardial infarction more easily and identifies the type of pain. The lengthiness and time consumption were revealed as negative considerations. For the nurses, the protocol is applicable to the service as it supported their conduct.

scholarly journals MORAL SUFFERING IN ASSISTANCE TO CHILDBIRTH: SITUATIONS PRESENT IN THE WORK OF NURSES OF OBSTETRIC CENTERS AND MATERNITIES

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heitor Silva Biondi ◽  
Edison Luiz Devos Barlem ◽  
Eliana Cardia de Pinho ◽  
Diogo Henrique Tavares ◽  
Nalú Pereira da Costa Kerber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Moral Distress ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Moral Values ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Violent Behaviors ◽  
Maternity Hospitals ◽  
Relations Of Power ◽  
Nursing Professionals ◽  
Safe Childbirth

ABSTRACT Objective: to know the situations found in the work of nurses working in maternity hospitals and obstetric centers that can lead to moral suffering. Method: qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study, developed with 14 nurses working in bstetric centers and maternities of two hospitals in southern Brazil. Data were collected from October 2015 to January 2016, through a semi-structured interview, analyzed based on Content Analysis. Results: there was an occurrence of moral distress related to the activities that supplanted nurses’ execution capacity, leading them to prioritize administrative and managerial activities, for which they are charged by the institutions, failing to participate directly in the care, an aspect enhanced by the quantitative nursing professionals. Asymmetric relations of power and conflicting interactions compose an atmosphere of toleration for the autonomy of the nurses, preventing them from acting in harmony with their knowledge and moral values. The fruitless attempts to change the dehumanizing context through advocacy and the visualization of disrespectful, interventionist and violent behaviors against women, generate moral suffering. Conclusion: the plurality of nurse actions, reduced autonomy, disrespect for their practice and the visualization of dehumanizing behaviors generate moral suffering. It is important to seek alternatives so that nurses may act and advocate in line with their moral knowledge and values, in an autonomous and empowered way, aiming to provide a dignified and safe childbirth assistance, and an environment that respects the woman and her autonomy.

scholarly journals Construction of an Operational Protocol for Multiple Victims and Disasters in Southern Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (s1) ◽  
pp. s111-s111
Author(s):  
Sandra Mara Marin ◽  
Jean Bender ◽  
Danielle Bezerra Cabral
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Service ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Emergency Unit ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Hospital Emergency ◽  
Scientific Content ◽  
Emergency Units ◽  
South Of Brazil ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Introduction:Unpredictable events, such as disasters, can change the organizational configuration of health facilities. In a situation of multiple victims, this scenario modifies the flow of care to adapt to the reality that is there. In addition, emergency and emergency units provide immediate care to maintain and preserve the lives of these victims, making it a challenge for all health professionals.Aim:To construct an Operational Protocol for nursing care with multiple victims and disasters in a Hospital Emergency and Emergency Service.Methods:We used a descriptive study with a qualitative approach using the Focal Group technique (GF). The participants included nursing staff and residents who work in the emergency and emergency unit in a hospital in the south of Brazil. The topics from the GF discussion were analyzed by the scientific content of Minayo (2013).Results:The operational assistance protocol for multiple victims and disasters was planned with a redistribution of materials, equipment, human resources of the service, and physical restructuring of the service and other units with the construction of a flow chart to meet the proposed demand.Discussion:In the study, we observed the importance of discussing and planning proposals for care with multiple victims. In addition, the interest of the participants was fundamental to the success of this protocol. This protocol serves as an incentive for nursing professionals and academics for future research that evaluates the effectiveness of using nursing competencies to assist multiple victims in emergency and disaster situations.

scholarly journals Death in the Hospital: The Witnessing of the Patient with Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Silvia Francine Sartor ◽  
Nen Nalú Alves das Mercês ◽  
Mercedes Nohely Rodríguez Torrealba
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
The Other ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Institutional Research ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Relief Of Suffering ◽  
Dying Patient

Objectives: The aim of the study was to know the witnessing of death from the perspective of the cancer patient in the hospital environment. Materials and Methods: This is a qualitative and descriptive study, which was carried out in a cancer hospital in southern Brazil, with 27 cancer patients, through semi-structured interview, after the institutional research ethics committee approval. For categorisation and data analysis, Iramuteq software and Creswell content analysis were used. Results: Six classes emerged from the Iramuteq software and four categories were formed: (1) The reflection of the other itself; (2) feelings and emotions aroused; (3) the witnessing of a peaceful death and (4) death as a habitual event. Conclusion: Patients felt sad and distressed, and some perceived death as something natural, often necessary for the relief of suffering. They put themselves in the place of the dying patient and their family members, imagining their loved ones and the suffering they would experience. Participants considered peaceful deaths to be good, unlike those in which patients had some kind of discomfort, described as horrible, distressing, sad and bad.

scholarly journals A STUDY ON OCCURRENCE OF SELECTED RISK FACTORS OF PREGNANCY AMONG ANTENATAL WOMEN WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOP AN INFORMATION BOOKLET

2015 ◽  
Vol 05 (01) ◽  
pp. 021-025
Author(s):  
Neethu Varghese ◽  
Philomena Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Maternal Age ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Hemoglobin Level ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Information Booklet ◽  
Level Of Significance

AbstractThe descriptive study was conducted to determine the occurrence of selected risk factors of pregnancy among antenatal women. Structured interview schedule was used to assess the risk factors of pregnancy among antenatal women. 150 samples were selected by purposive sampling technique. The study findings revealed that increased maternal age, short stature, increased blood pressure, abortion, decreased hemoglobin and GDM were the most prevalent risk factors in the study sample. There was significant association between gravid state and abortion (cal=26.78, p<0.05), gravid state and age (cal=9.79, p<0.05), education and hemoglobin level (cal=6.02, p<0.05) at 0.05 level of significance.

Habilidades do Enfermeiro no Diagnóstico e Cuidado ao Portador de Depressão / Nursing Skills in Diagnosis and Care For Patients With Depression

1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Cristiane Rosa Guedes ◽  
Bianca Del Ducca Alvarenga ◽  
Isabella Rotella ◽  
Débora Vitória Alexandrina Lisboa Vilella
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Direct Contact ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The City

RESUMOObjetivo: Identificar o significado para o enfermeiro em prestar cuidados para pacientes com Depressão.  Materiais e métodos: Estudo exploratório e descritivo com abordagem qualitativa, a amostra foi de 12 enfermeiras, o cenário de estudo foram Unidades Básicas de Saúde e Estratégias de Saúde da Família, urbanas da cidade de Itajubá-MG. A coleta de dados foi por meio do roteiro de entrevista semiestruturada composta por questionário contendo uma pergunta inerente ao assunto. Resultados: Encontramos oito categorias como estigma da depressão, suicídio, dificuldade em lidar, tempo escasso, envolvimento familiar, aceitação da doença, acolhimento e dar medicamento, de acordo com os discursos dos sujeitos coletados na entrevista. Conclusão: Os enfermeiros não estão em contato direto com portadores de depressão no seu trabalho, não entendem que é sua tarefa identificar e encaminha-los para tratamento especializado. Sugerimos que outros estudos sejam desenvolvidos sobre essa temática.Palavras-chave: Depressão. Relação Enfermeiro-Paciente. Assistência de Enfermagem. ABSTRACTObjective: To identify the meaning for nurses when providing care for patients with depression. Materials and Methods: exploratory and descriptive study with qualitative approach, the sample consisted of 12 nurses, the study scenario was the urban Unidades Básicas de Saúde e Estrategia de Saúde da Família, in the city of Itajubá. Data collection was done through semi-structured interview guides consisting of a questionnaire containing a question related to the subject. Results and Discussion: we found eight categories as stigma of depression, suicide, coping difficulties, scarce time, family involvement, acceptance of the disease, host and give medicine, according to the speeches of the subjects collected in the interview. Conclusion: nurses are not in direct contact with individuals with depression in their work, do not understand that it is their job to identify and refer them to specialized treatment. We suggest that other studies be developed on this theme.Keywords: Depression, Nurse-patient Relationship, Nursing care.

Risk factors for low birth weight in a rural community in southern Brazil

1996 ◽  
Vol 72 (6) ◽  
pp. 369-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Halpern ◽  
Earl S. Schaefer ◽  
Airton S. Pereira ◽  
Ernesto M. Arnt ◽  
Jandira Pureza Valente Bezerra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Southern Brazil

scholarly journals The malaria burden of Amerindian groups of three Venezuelan states: a descriptive study based on programmatic data

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan C. Gabaldón-Figueira ◽  
Carlos Chaccour ◽  
Jorge Moreno ◽  
Maria Villegas ◽  
Leopoldo Villegas
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Plasmodium Falciparum ◽  
Malaria Incidence ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Malaria Burden ◽  
Indigenous Groups ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Fifty-three percent of all cases of malaria in the Americas in 2019 came from Venezuela, where the epidemic is heavily focused south of the Orinoco river, and where most of the country’s Amerindian groups live. Although the disease is known to represent a significant public health problem among these populations, little epidemiological data exists on the subject. This study aims to provide information on malaria incidence, geospatial clustering, and risk factors associated to Plasmodium falciparum infection among these groups. Methods This is a descriptive study based on the analysis of published and unpublished programmatic data collected by Venezuelan health authorities and non-government organizations between 2014 and 2018. The Annual Parasite Index among indigenous groups (API-i) in municipalities of three states (Amazonas, Bolivar, and Sucre) were calculated and compared using the Kruskal Wallis test, risk factors for Plasmodium falciparum infection were identified via binomial logistic regression and maps were constructed to identify clusters of malaria cases among indigenous patients via Moran’s I and Getis-Ord’s hot spot analysis. Results 116,097 cases of malaria in Amerindian groups were registered during the study period. An increasing trend was observed between 2014 and 2016 but reverted in 2018. Malaria incidence remains higher than in 2014 and hot spots were identified in the three states, although more importantly in the south of Bolivar. Most cases (73.3%) were caused by Plasmodium vivax, but the Hoti, Yanomami, and Eñepa indigenous groups presented higher odds for infection with Plasmodium falciparum. Conclusion Malaria cases among Amerindian populations increased between 2014 and 2018 and seem to have a different geographic distribution than those among the general population. These findings suggest that tailored interventions will be necessary to curb the impact of malaria transmission in these groups.

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