scholarly journals Revisiting Chagas disease and its cardiac implications: an integrative review study for nursing practice

10.3823/2284 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinicius Batista Santos ◽  
Nathalia Cristina Alves Pereira ◽  
Mariana Alvina Dos Santos ◽  
Rita Simone Lopes Moreira ◽  
Regimar Carla Machado
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chagas Disease ◽  
Symptom Control ◽  
Pharmacological Therapy ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Nursing Interventions ◽  
Chagas Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Hospital Stays ◽  
Prolonged Hospital

Goals: Identify relevant aspects found in the literature regarding nursing actions in caring for adults with Chagas cardiomyopathy. Methods: An integrative review was performed. The research was guided by the question: "What information and actions should nurses know about when taking care of adults with Chagas cardiomyopathy?" Results: Eleven articles were identified, published in the last 10 years. This study showed that: patients with Chagas cardiomyopathy have more severe symptoms than with other etiologies of heart failure and higher prevalence of indications for artificial heart pacemakers; there is a knowledge gap among health professionals regarding this disease; and these patients face prolonged hospital stays until heart transplantation with a consequent drop in their quality of life, calling for interventions with a focus on self-management of the disease.  Conclusions: The planning of nursing interventions that result in improved quality of life, symptom control, and increased adherence to pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy is essential in the care of patients with Chagas disease. Keywords: nursing, Chagas disease, Chagas cardiomyopathy

scholarly journals Quality of life in patients with Chagas disease and the instrument used: an integrative review

2021 ◽  
Vol 63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nayara Ragi Baldoni ◽  
Nayara Dornela Quintino ◽  
Geisa Cristina Silva Alves ◽  
Claudia Di Lorenzo Oliveira ◽  
Ester Cerdeira Sabino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chagas Disease ◽  
Integrative Review

scholarly journals Effectiveness of massage therapy on fatigue and pain in patients with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 205521732110227
Author(s):  
Shahin Salarvand ◽  
Mohammad Eghbal Heidari ◽  
Kazem Farahi ◽  
Erfan Teymuri ◽  
Mohammad Almasian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Massage Therapy ◽  
Pharmacological Therapy ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Clinical Value ◽  
Significant Trial

Background Fatigue and pain are prevalent symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and frequent complaint in MS patients, which reduce their quality of life. This study aimed to assess the effect of massage therapy on pain and fatigue in MS Patients. Method The original and Persian databases were searched included PubMed, web of science, embase, ovid, scopus, and the Cochrane Library, SID, and Iranedex from inception to November 2020. Studies that reported the effect of massage on fatigue and pain were included. Two investigators extracted all relevant data, independently. For deriving analysis, mean difference (MD) and standardized mean difference (SMD) were used. Result Ten studies were eligible acoording criteria. The effect of massage on fatigue showed significant improvement (−1.62; 95% CL −2.40, −0.83; p < .00001), also results of the systematic review showed a significant reduction in pain severity. Conclusion Massage as a complementary and non-pharmacological therapy might have been associated with alleviating fatigue and pain in M.S. patients. Based on the current study, massage intervention for MS patients could have possible clinical value for palliating pain and fatigue and improving quality of life; however, this matter needs further and more significant trial studies.

Valutazione Del Benessere Psico-Fisico Nell’aderenza Terapeutica Nelle Donne Con Malattia Renale Policistica Autosomica Dominante: Uno Studio Osservazionale

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 160-166
Author(s):  
Elena Brioni ◽  
Cristiano Magnaghi ◽  
Giulia Bruna Delli Zotti ◽  
Eleonora Sangiovanni ◽  
Maria Teresa Sciarrone Alibrandi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Water Intake ◽  
Pharmacological Therapy ◽  
Therapeutic Education ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal

BACKGROUND: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is the most common inherited renal disease and affects less than 1 every 400-1,000 people. There are many effective treatments, including blood pressure management, physical activity, low sodium diet and hydration. Therapeutic education is part of a patient’s care and treatment. This approach is an essential strategy in order to face the current healthcare scenario, in which the number of people affected by chronic diseases is progressively increasing. OBJECTIVES: This article aims to analyze the effect of therapeutic education in patients with ADPKD, the level of adherence to pharmacological therapy and their compliance to dietetic and lifestyle recommendations as part of a nursing-led education. METHODS: This is a prospective, longitudinal, observational pilot study. The following measurements were used: Kidney Disease Quality of life - Short Form, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Body Uneasiness Test. At the T0 visit, a nurse selected patients and carried out a personalized educational intervention with the aims of adhering to drug therapies, monitoring blood pressure and dietary behavior (physical activity and water intake). At the T1 visit, patients performed psychological tests. At the T2 visit, the following evaluations were performed: a psychological interview together with the delivery and evaluation of the tests performed, an interview with the nurse to evaluate the adherence to the prescriptions, and a control of parameters such as physical activity, diet, water intake, drug therapy, and blood pressure. RESULTS: Therapeutic education can have a positive impact on patients’ health by improving adherence to the pharmacological therapy, diet and lifestyle. CONCLUSIONS: Therapeutic education improve the patient’s knowledge, treatments and correct behaviors as well as promotes an independent management of the disease. Through an educational intervention, the patient acquires the ability and the awareness to modify the wrong behaviors and to guarantee a balance between his needs and the pathology, thus improving the quality of life.

scholarly journals Quality of life and welfare of nursing university students: integrative review / Qualidade de vida e bem-estar dos estudantes universitários de enfermagem: revisão integrativa / Calidad de vida y bienestar de los estudiantes de enfermería...

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Márcia Teles De Oliveira Gouveia ◽  
Hidelkarla Sales De Santana ◽  
Ana Maria Ribeiro Dos Santos ◽  
Girlene Ribeiro Da Costa ◽  
Márcia Astrês Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
University Students ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Cumulative Index ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
On Line

Objetivo: realizar busca de publicações científicas nas bases de dados sobre a qualidade de vida e o bem-estar do estudante universitário de enfermagem; descrever e analisar as perspectivas enfocadas na literatura. Metodologia: Revisão Integrativa da Literatura. Foram selecionados vinte e três estudos publicados entre 2010 e 2014, nas bases de dados Literatura Latino Americana e do Caribe de Informação em Ciências da Saúde, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval Sistem on-line e o Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol. Resultados: Observou-se que a qualidade de vida e o bem-estar encontram-se moderadamente bem na avaliação dos estudantes de enfermagem avaliados nos estudos, e que apesar dos estressores decorrentes do curso, os estudantes resolvem as situações estressantes com algumas técnicas de relaxamento e enfrentamento, mas também recorrendo ao uso de álcool e fumo. Os instrumentos utilizados nos estudos: WHOQOL-BREF, Inventário de Depressão de Beck e a Escala de Estresse Percebido. Conclusão: identificadas depressão, insônia, estresse e cansaço, decorrentes da vida acadêmica. Desse modo, importante às instituições e docentes estarem atentos para reconhecer precocemente os indicativos multidimensionais que afetam a qualidade de vida e o bem-estar dos seus estudantes, e implementar medidas preventivas.

scholarly journals Lived experiences and quality of life after gynaecological cancer—An integrative review

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 1393-1421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ragnhild Johanne Tveit Sekse ◽  
Gail Dunberger ◽  
Mette Linnet Olesen ◽  
Maria Østerbye ◽  
Lene Seibæk
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Gynaecological Cancer ◽  
Integrative Review
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