scholarly journals Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathies: an integrative review of the literature

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 0335-0345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talita Cassanta Costa ◽  
Miriam Lopes ◽  
Anna Cláudia Yokoyama dos Anjos ◽  
Marcia Maria Fontão Zago
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Peripheral Neuropathies ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
The Cochrane Library ◽  
Chemotherapy Agents ◽  
Positive Results

OBJECTIVE: To identify scientific studies and to deepen the knowledge of peripheral neuropathies induced by chemotherapy antineoplastic, seeking evidence for assistance to cancer patients. METHOD: Integrative review of the literature conducted in the databases Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Medical Literature Analysis (PubMed/MEDLINE), the Cochrane Library and the Spanish Bibliographic Index Health Sciences (IBECS). RESULTS: The sample consisted of 15 studies published between 2005-2014 that met the inclusion criteria. Studies showed aspects related to advanced age, main symptoms of neuropathy and chemotherapy agents as important adverse effect of neuropathy. CONCLUSION: We identified a small number of studies that addressed the topic, as well as low production of evidence related to interventions with positive results. It is considered important to develop new studies proposed for the prevention and/or treatment, enabling adjustment of the patient's cancer chemotherapy and consequently better service.

IMPLANTATION OF THE INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE CATHETER: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiana Rezer ◽  
Hélio Penna Guimarães ◽  
Grazia Maria Guerra
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Caribbean Literature ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Medical Subject Headings ◽  
Invasive Blood Pressure

Objective: to describe scientific evidence on the implementation and control of the device for measuring invasive blood pressure (IBP). Methods: integrative review of the literature, based on Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), PubMed, through the Descriptors in Health Sciences (DeCS) and the Medical Subject Headings (MesH): hemodynamic; monitoring; blood pressure; invasive. Articles were selected in English, Portuguese and Spanish, published between 2009 and 2018. The search resulted in a sample of 10 articles. Results: The articles were analyzed and presented in 4 thematic groups according to the information they provided regarding the puncture of the IBP catheter, being: 1- Indications for IBP catheter puncture; 2 -Contraindications and complications resulting from the use of the IBP catheter; 3 -Most indicated puncture sites; 4- Implementation and maintenance of IBP catheter. Conclusion: Further research may contribute to patient care with an IAP device, as well as assisting physicians and nurses in patient care, reducing the risks and potential adverse events of the IAP.

scholarly journals Nurses' practices in the context of primary healthcare in Portugal

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 520-532
Author(s):  
Carlise Rigon Dalla Nora ◽  
Rafaela Schaefer ◽  
João Neves-Amado
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
Effective Use

Aim The aim of this study was to identify and categorise the nursing practices of Portuguese nurses in the context of primary healthcare services. Methods A scoping review was undertaken using the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences literature database; Spanish Bibliographic Index of Health Sciences; Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online; Cochrane Library; Scientific Electronic Library Online; El Banco de Datos de Enfermería nursing database; and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases. The search strategy included articles of original research, which involved nurses or nursing practices in the context of Portugal’s primary healthcare, published in Portuguese, Spanish and/or English. The review involved the analysis of 11 studies published in Latin American, Brazilian and Portuguese journals, therefore all were available in Portuguese, published between 2007 and 2013. Results From the analysis it was possible to establish four categories of primary healthcare nurses’ work: technical procedures, health promotion, independent actions, and management and training practices. Conclusions Primary healthcare nursing in Portugal is challenged in the context of making more effective use of its own competences, investing more in actions of health promotion and disease prevention and less in technical curative procedures, thus contributing to better performance in the Portuguese National Health System.

scholarly journals Clinical simulation with dramatization: gains perceived by students and health professionals

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Cristina Negri ◽  
Alessandra Mazzo ◽  
José Carlos Amado Martins ◽  
Gerson Alves Pereira Junior ◽  
Rodrigo Guimarães dos Santos Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
National Library ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
Clinical Simulation ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
The Cochrane Library ◽  
Latin American And Caribbean

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.

scholarly journals HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER-RELATED INFECTION: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiana Rezer ◽  
Wladimir Rodrigues Faustino ◽  
Bruno Felipe Oliveira Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
Double Lumen ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Hemodialysis Catheter ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
Latin American And Caribbean

Objective: To list the main hemodialysis catheters that trigger infection. Method: systematic literature review, descriptive with quantitative approach, in which searches were performed in the databases: SCIELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature), BDENF (Nursing Database), MEDLINE (Online Medical Literature Search and Analysis System), IBECS (Spanish Bibliographic Index in Health Sciences), COCHRANE LIBRARY and CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), data collection was held between April and July 2019. Results: 11 articles were selected after applying the inclusion/exclusion criteria. The studies showed that the main triggering catheters of infection are the provisional catheters, of which stand out the double lumen. Conclusion: Due to the high use in health services, vigilance in the use of temporary catheters, especially double lumen, is recommended.

scholarly journals CORRELAÇÃO ENTRE TEMPO DE DIAGNÓSTICO, TRATAMENTO E SOBREVIDA EM PACIENTES COM CÂNCER DE MAMA: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Gabriel Carlos Leite
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Caribbean Literature ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Cáncer De Mama ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Chemotherapy Treatment ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
Important Public Health Problem

Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor in women in the world. It is an important public health problem due mainly to its late diagnosis and high mortality. The objective was to perform a review of the literature, looking for studies that correlate the time elapsed between the diagnosis of breast cancer and the beginning of chemotherapy treatment. A bibliographic survey was carried out in the databases: Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), PubMed, International Literature in Health Sciences (MEDLINE), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Library Information System WHO (WHOLIS). The terms “breast cancer” AND “time of diagnosis” were used. The time of diagnosis and start of treatment are essential factors for a longer survival of patients with breast cancer. Rapid treatment contributes to better living conditions and lower costs for the health system.

scholarly journals Nursing care for children with gastrostomy: integrative review

10.3823/2424 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidiane Nascimento Rodrigues ◽  
Wandra Camila Penaforte da Silva ◽  
Maria Odete Marçal Sampaio ◽  
Fernanda Maria Carvalho Fontenele ◽  
Daniela Sousa de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Medical Subject Headings ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
Feeding Difficulties ◽  
Post Surgery

Objective: To analyze national and international scientific production on nursing care for children with gastrostomy. Method: Integrative review conducted in the databases Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO),Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) without temporal delimitation of publications. The following Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS) and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) were used: gastrostomia/gastrostomy/cuidado da criança/children care/enfermagem/nursing. Twenty references were found in LILACS, four in SciELO, 116 in MEDLINE and 167 in CINAHL. The studies found in the LILACS and SciELO did not meet the inclusion criteria. Three articles were selected from MEDLINE and 02 from CINAHL; thus, 05 articles composed the sample of the study. Results: We observed that gastrostomy brought about satisfaction to caregivers despite post-surgery complications. Improvements brought about by the use of the device and reduction of complications related to feeding difficulties, weight gain, decreased vomiting, abdominal distention and fatigue of the patient throughout the day were mentioned. It was also noted that caregivers in the studies felt fear and insecurity at decision-making on the insertion of gastrostomy, showing that the information for the care of these patients was a common concern among them. Conclusion: The study allows us to conclude that the care provided by nurses to children with gastrostomy and family contributes to increase knowledge, thus facilitating decision-making during the management of the device. The use of educational technologies are to be highlighted as a strategy for promoting care during hospitalization and preparing parents to take care of the gastrostomy after hospital discharge.  

scholarly journals Evaluation of quality of life related to nutritional status

2009 ◽  
Vol 101 (7) ◽  
pp. 950-960 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmina Wanden-Berghe ◽  
Javier Sanz-Valero ◽  
Vicenta Escribà-Agüir ◽  
Isabel Castelló-Botia ◽  
Rocio Guardiola-Wanden-Berghe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
The Cochrane Library ◽  
Spanish Health ◽  
The Relationship

The way in which the quality of life related to health (HRQoL) is affected by the nutritional status of the patient is a subject of constant interest and permanent debate. The purpose of the present paper is to review those studies that relate HRQoL to nutritional status and examine the tools (questionnaires) that they use to investigate this relationship. A critical review of published studies was carried out via an investigation of the following databases: MEDLINE (via PubMed); EMBASE; The Cochrane Library; Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL); Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) Web of Science; Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS); Spanish Health Sciences Bibliographic Index (IBECS). The search was carried out from the earliest date possible until July 2007.The medical subject heading terms used were ‘quality of life’, ‘nutritional status’ and ‘questionnaires’. The articles had to contain at least one questionnaire that evaluated quality of life. Twenty-eight documents fulfilling the inclusion criteria were accepted, although none of them used a specific questionnaire to evaluate HRQoL related to nutritional status. However, some of them used a combination of generic questionnaires with the intention of evaluating the same. Only three studies selectively addressed the relationship between nutritional status and quality of life, this evaluation being performed not by means of specific questionnaires but by statistical analysis of data obtained via validated questionnaires.

Living with mild cognitive impairment: the patient's and carer's experience

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 871-881 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Dean ◽  
Gordon Wilcock
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Search Term ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
Emotional Challenges ◽  
Patient Interaction ◽  
The Cochrane Library ◽  
Near Future

ABSTRACTBackground: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a relatively common condition and rates of diagnosis are likely to increase in the near future. Little is known about the experiences of patients with MCI and their carers nor about the most appropriate interventions to support this group.Methods: The existing literature on this topic up to July 2011 was identified via systematic searches of the Embase and Medline databases, the Cochrane Library and relevant sections of the National Electronic Library for Health. The main search term “mild cognitive impairment” was used in combination with other relevant terms. The reference lists of reviewed articles were also examined for any additional papers of significance. Papers identified by this method were examined and those deemed relevant were included in this review.Results: Twenty-one suitable papers were identified for inclusion in this review, a relatively small number. The studies reviewed suggest that patients with MCI and their carers face a variety of practical and emotional challenges. No interventional studies of support have been undertaken, but the authors of relevant observational studies have suggested provision of information, psychosocial support and strategies to enhance patient interaction with carers and social contacts.Conclusions: MCI results in significant challenges for both patients and their carers. Further work is required in order to establish the best way to help patients and carers meet these challenges.

scholarly journals Nurses' contributions to good practices in child care: an integrative literature review

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (suppl 6) ◽  
pp. 2808-2817
Author(s):  
Fernanda Garcia Bezerra Góes ◽  
Maria da Anunciação Silva ◽  
Geicielle Karine de Paula ◽  
Luíza Pereira Maia de Oliveira ◽  
Nathalia da Costa Mello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Care ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Retrieval System ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
Brazilian Literature ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Technical Factors

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify scientific evidence on the contribution of nurses' work to good practices in child care in the Brazilian literature. Method: integrative review of the literature, carried out in Latin American and Caribbean in Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Brazilian Nursing Database (BDENF), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO) database, from 2008 to 2018. Results: 14 complete studies were selected for interpretative analysis. Two categories allowed responding to the initial questioning of the study, namely: Nurses' contributions in child care; and Limits for the nurse's role in child care. Conclusion: evidences show the importance of nurses in child care for the promotion of comprehensive care for children and their families. However, there are socioeconomic, cultural, institutional and technical factors that hinder the nurses' performance in this setting.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of the Literature on Early Vocalizations and Babbling Patterns in Young Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lydia Morgan ◽  
Yvonne E. Wren
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Speech Development ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Phonological Acquisition ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
The Cochrane Library ◽  
Children's Speech

Children’s speech development begins in infancy. The pattern of this development has been explored in studies over a number of years using a range of research methodology and approaches to investigation. A systematic review of the existing literature was carried out to determine the collective contribution of this literature to our understanding of early vocalizations and babbling through the period 9 to 18 months. Eight bibliographic databases were searched as well as the Cochrane library. Thirteen studies were identified for inclusion, which were mostly longitudinal observational case series. The review identified progressive increases in the complexity and volume of infants’ early vocalizations through the period. It also found a broad order of phonological acquisition. Although the studies in this review demonstrated marked individual variation, the review provides indicative patterns of development which can be used as a basis to explore relationships with later speech development in future studies.

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