Brazilian Nursing Journal (Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem - REBEn)

889-90

Authors: Joel Rolim Mancia, Teresinha Valduga Cardoso

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899-908

Authors: Kely César Martins Paiva, Welinton Jesus Santos Junior

The objective of this research was to analyze how the professional competences of nurses of a private hospital (Belo Horizonte-MG) are configured and managed in their own perception. A descriptive case study was performed with a qualitative approach. The data from 15 interviews, including the application of a projective technique, were subjected to content analysis. The combination of practical and theoretical knowledge and the care for the patient were the core competences listed by the subjects, which are outsourced in various ways and managed primarily by themselves. Face the data and the limitations of the study, suggestions have been outlined for future research and for the actors involved. Key words: Professional Competence; Nursing; Nursing Staff, Hospital.

916-21

Authors: Juliana Homem da Luz, Jussara Gue Martini

The study tried to understand the meaning of hospitalization for children and teenagers with chronic diseases substantiated on Symbolic Interactionism and developed from the qualitative Assistential Converging Research whose participants were a child and three teenagers. Data collection took place through a nursing interaction process, participating observation, sensible listening and child drawing. During the analysis, the meaning of hospitalization was expressed as being ill, away from home, feeling pain, sadness, suffering, wishing to cry, nervousness, aggressiveness and losing freedom. It was also understood as treatment, cure, support, friends, reciprocity with nature and “pleasant experiences” through care, passion, love, happiness and games. The participants’ ability to show their view of the situation in which they are inserted was highlighted in their drawings, imbued with meanings and life lessons. Key words: Hospitalization; Children; Teenager; Chronic Disease; Nursing.

929-35

Authors: Willyane Andrade Alvarenga, Simone Santos e Silva, Maria Enoia Dantas da Costa Silva, Liana Dantas da Costa e Silva Barbosa, Silvana Santiago da Rocha

This is a qualitative research, aiming to describe and analyze the perception of nurses from the Family Health strategy on the importance and perspectives of implementation of the Men’s Health Policy. It was developed in July 2011, in the Health Centers of Teresina-PI, with sixteen nurses. The data were obtained through semi-structured interviews; the speeches were categorized according to Bardin and analyzed in the light of the Symbolic Interactionism. The nurses consider this policy important and their prospects of implementation are supportive to the initiative of coping with difficulties for the inclusion of this group and related to the work process. It brings contributions on the current health situation of men and the assistance and consolidation of nursing care. Key words: Nursing Care; Family Health Program; Men’s Health.

942-9

Authors: Déborah Cristina de Oliveira, Eliete Maria Silva

The study aimed to identify, describe and analyze the practices carried out in the health of the elderly in the city of Campinas-SP, in the perspective of the health government representatives of the elderly, based on the National Policies. This is a qualitative study with thematic content analysis, from the perspective of individuals who assume strategic roles in the conduct of policy directed to the elderly in the county. Five central themes emerged from their comments: time and places; access conditions; population demands; human resources; health promotion and prevention of diseases and disorders; management. Health practices for the elderly health in Campinas-SP are in development, need to be evaluated, extended and systematized in both, the structural issues of human resources, finance and management, and in direct assistance to the elderly. Key words: Aged; Public Policies; Health Services; Nursing.

955-61

Authors: Arethusa Sass, Sonia Silva Marcon

The objective of the study was to verify the association of food intake and the dependence to be fed in hospitalized elderly individuals who were interviewed in the first 24 hours after admission to a general hospital. Participated in the research 75 individuals average 70.9 years old, being 58.7% male and 17.3% showing dependence to be fed. There was no evident association between dependence to be fed and the intake of energetic and muscle building food, but there was an association with regulator food such as garlic and onion (p=0.00) and water (p=0.04). The need of nutritional orientation to the caretakers is suggested, taking into consideration that the feeding dependence is associated to a low intake of water among elderly individuals. Key words: Elderly; Food Intake; Health Promotion.

969-76

Authors: Larissa Lenotti Zuliani, Marli de Carvalho Jericó, Liliana Cristina de Castro, Zaida Aurora Sperli Geraldes Soler

Cost management of hospital material resources is a trendy research topic, especially in specialized health units. Nurses are pointed out as the main managers for costs and consumption of hospital materials resources. This study aimed to characterize Pediatric Intensive and Semi-Intensive Care Units of a teaching hospital and investigate costs and consumption of material resources used to treat patients admitted to these units. This is a descriptive exploratory study with retrospective data and quantitative approach. Data were obtained from a Hospital Information System and analyzed according to the ABC classification. The average expenditures were similar in both the neonatal and cardiac units, and lower in Pediatric Intensive and Semi-Intensive care units. There was a significant variation in the monthly consumption of materials. Higher cost materials had a greater impact on the budget of the studied units. The data revealed the importance of using a systematic method for the analysis of materials consumption and expenditure in pediatric units. They subsidize administrative and economic actions. Key words: Economics Nursing; Hospital Costs; Hospital Administration; Intensive Care Units; Pediatrics.

984-90

Authors: Jardeliny Corrêa da Penha, Sheyla Dayana Coelho Cavalcanti, Simone Barroso de Carvalho, Priscila de Souza Aquino, Dayze Djanira Furtado de Galiza, Ana Karina Bezerra Pinheiro

This is a descriptive exploratory study with a quantitative approach, which aimed to characterize the physical violence suffered by prostitutes of Piauí and identify the prevalence of this disease. The study included 76 prostitutes registered in the Association of Sex Professionals of Picos, county of the state of Piauí, Brazil. The data collection was conducted in the areas of prostitution and in the association, from September to October 2010. The results showed that most prostitutes were young, with low income, low education, had more than two years in prostitution (50%), being mainly affected by psychological violence (60.5%) followed by physical (30.2%). The aggressors were known to the victims and women hardly made the complaint. The results were enlightening and led to affirm that it is common the occurrence of violence in women prostitutes, because they work in places determinants of violent acts. Key words: Prostitution; Violence Against Women; Nursing.

1000-10

Authors: Angelita José Henrique, Nélio Fernandes Borrozzino, Maria Cristina Gabrielloni, Márcia Barbieri, Janine Schirmer

The study aimed to identify patterns in the evolution of risk of perinatal outcomes of pregnant women with chronic hypertension in order to compare the results of the pregnancy outcome. It was held an integrative literature with time span between the years 1990 and 2010, in the databases LILACS, SciELO and MEDLINE. As results, it was observed that pregnant women had chronic hypertensive superimposed preeclampsia (20% to 78%), fetal growth restriction (8.5% to 30.7%), prematurity (32.4% to 86.4%), cesarean section (69 2%), placental abruption (3.75% to 8.4%), fetal death (9.5% to 27.2%), cardiovascular complications, maternal kidney and lung. We conclude that the association of chronic hypertension and pregnancy shows strong risk for maternal and perinatal complications, especially when associated with the severity and etiology of hypertension, showing no trend during the two decades studied on perinatal outcome. Key words: Hypertension; Pregnancy; Chronic Disease; Pregnancy Complications.

1019-25

Authors: Patrícia Kuerten Rocha, Marta Lenise do Prado, Denise Maria Guerreiro Vieira da Silva

The present text is a theoretical reflection upon the importance of Nursing care models for the consolidation of this discipline, concerning the contribution of Convergent Care Research (Pesquisa Convergente Assistencial –PCA) in elaborating such models. Beyond this, this article discusses the importance of Convergent Care Research in the convergence of the academic and practical worlds of nursing, which aid towards a safe practice, systematize care, and establish connections between pragmatism and scientism, leading nurses to adopt more solid knowledge construction postures. Key words: Nursing; Care; Methodology.

1030-3

Authors: Nilton Alves

The aim of this study is to contribute to the knowledge to assists the nursing staff to identify the most common types of venous formations of the cubital fossa region, and also focus on the importance of always being alert to unusual cases as that reported here. Through a literature review, we found that the venous formations of this region can be classified into five common types, bring the Type II the was most frequent. We also found that MCV is considered the best puncture site, followed by MBV. We also describe an anatomical variation, in which we observed the absence of communication between BV and CV at the level of cubital fossa draining into BV and MVF, with the presence of the ACV. Key words: Anatomy; Forearm; Venous; Nursing.