Brazilian Nursing Journal (Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem - REBEn)

649-55

Authors: Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes, Viviane Martins da Silva, Thelma Leite de Araujo

Studies on validation of nursing diagnoses have been strongly influenced by the methodological framework developed in the 1980s. The suitability of these models to validate elements that make a nursing diagnosis has undergone several criticisms. This article aims to discuss these limitations and describe alternative approaches to overcome the criticism of traditional models. A critical analysis based on recent published literature on new approaches in research diagnoses was taken as basis for the discussions presented. Alternative methods are described for the concept analysis applied the procedures for validation of nursing diagnoses; methods for diagnostic content analysis by proficient judges, and methods for clinical validation of indicators and etiological factors. Conclude that there are few studies with these new approaches and the complexity of the analysis is an aspect that hinders its implementation. Key words: Nursing Diagnosis; Nursing Research; Epidemiologic Measurements.

663-7

Authors: Joice Cristina Pereira Antunes, Maria Aparecida de Luca Nascimento

This is an experimental study with a quantitative approach, whose goal was to demonstrate that non-nutritive sucking is effective in pain management during installation, by the nursing staff, of nasal CPAP in preterm infants; and to demonstrate that the use of non-nutritive sucking, concomitantly with the installation of nasal CPAP can be considered a nursing technology. The target population consisted of 20 preterm infants undergoing installation or reinstallation of this artifact, totaling 30 procedures. The newborns were divided randomly into two groups, control and experimental, in which non-nutritive sucking was offered, the same do not happening with the control group. The reactions of pain were measured by the scale of NIPS. In 100% of the procedures that occurred concomitant with non-nutritive sucking, newborns did not feel pain; and 100% of the newborns showed pain when such suction was not offered. We conclude that the procedure can be classified as a technology of nursing care. Key words: Neonatal Nursing; Nursing Care; Technology; Non Nutritive Sucking.

675-81

Authors: Yana Balduíno Araújo, Altamira Pereira da Silva Reichert, Maria Gorete Lucena de Vasconcelos, Neusa Collet

Chronic disease in childhood affects the family social relations. The social network can contribute for a better coping by giving support. This work aims to analyze the fragilities of the social network of families in this condition. It is a qualitative study conducted in a public hospital of Paraíba, from April to June 2011, using genogram, ecomap and semi-structured interview with seven family members of children with chronic disease. The thematic analysis of the results helped to characterize the network and understand the social interactions in the course of the disease and the types of support received. The empirical category (dis)articulation of the social network and the modifications in family routine was built in this process and pointed the diversity of the social network composition, emphasizing that the social support provided by the network is significant, however, not always continuous and suitable with the needs of the families. Key words: Social Support; Chronic Disease; Family; Child; Nursing.

694-701

Authors: Ana Paula Zanelatto

The Painful Shoulder Syndrome (PSS) is defined as pain and functional limitation resulting from impairment of static and dynamic structures of the shoulder, such as ligaments, capsule and muscles. It is one of the most common and disabling of the musculoskeletal system in the general population with prevalence estimated between 15-25%. This study aimed to evaluate the results of auricular acupressure when used as therapy in the treatment of chronic pain secondary to SOD, and the analgesic effect and therapeutic satisfactory and the estimated time of treatment. To obtain the objective was to perform a case study was to intervene with auricular acupressure beads and crystals as an indicator of the outcome questionnaire Penn Shoulder Score (PSS - Brazil). Data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. We conclude that auriculotherapy is an important therapeutic technique, because the study showed an improvement in the total score of the PSS - Brazil at 34.3%. Key words: Painful Shoulder Syndrome; Auriculotherapy; Acupuncture; Complementary Therapies; Nursing Diagnosis.

709-14

Authors: Márcio Flávio Moura de Araújo, Thiago Moura de Araújo, Priscila de Jesus dos Santos Alves, Vivian Saraiva Veras, Maria Lúcia Zanetti, Marta Maria Coelho Damasceno

This research aimed to relate medication use with blood glucose and body mass index in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It was performed a cross-sectional study, between January and July 2009, at the homes of 437 users of 12 health centers in Fortaleza- CE. We administered a survey about blood glucose, body mass index and medication use. Approximately 99% of study subjects with altered glucose classified as not using daily calcium (p = 0.04). Among those with normal blood glucose levels classified as around 93% did not use daily antidepressants / anxiolytics (p = 0.02). Among those with DM 2 normal body mass index, 45.5% were using daily anti-hypertensive ACE-inhibitor class (p = 0.03). Daily use of ACE inhibitor drugs, antidepressants / anxiolytics and calcium was associated with body mass index and glucose, respectively. It is important for nurses to assess body weight and blood glucose in patients with diabetes, particularly those that are under continuous medication. Key words: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2; Drugs; Blood Glucose; Body Mass Index; Nursing.

722-9

Authors: Kelly Cristina Inoue, Gelena Lucinéia Gomes da Silva Versa, Ana Cláudia Yassuko Murassaki, Willian Augusto de Melo, Laura Misue Matsuda

In order to identify the stress level of nurses that provide direct care to critically ill patients, it was carried out a descriptive and exploratory study in five hospitals of the western region of the state of Paraná, Brazil, from May 2010 to July 2010. Fifty-eight intensive nurses participated in the study, whose stress level was evaluated according to the Domain D of Bianchi’s Stress Scale. Most (65.5%) of them had medium stress levels, The stressors that obtained the highest levels were: facing death (5.6 points); answering emergency calls unit (5.1 points); caring for critically ill patients’ or talking to family members of critically ill patients (both 4.8 points). It is needed to adopt stress prevention and reduction strategies to its minimization or elimination, because the main stressors mentioned are directly related to the duties of nurses. Key words: Nursing Care; Nurses; Stress; Psychological; Intensive Care Units.

738-44

Authors: Maria Salete Bessa Jorge, Fernando Sérgio Pereira Sousa, Túlio Batista Franco

The study aimed to comprehend the matrix support as a device to resolution of clinical cases of mental health within the Primary Health Care in a qualitative study, carried out from a case study. The data were collected through observation of matrix practices and analyzed under the view of reflective content analysis. The results pointed out to the following categories: The walking of user: dilemmas and challenges; Sharing of knowledge: an expansion of views? The curtain opens itself: It passed but the pain remains! and Results: collective construction of the therapeutic project. It highlights that matrix practices has the power to sign the paths for the construction of a particular model of health care that is articulate and synergistic with the principles and guidelines of the National Health System. Key words: Mental Health; Net of Continued Care of Health; Primary Attention; Case Study.

753-9

Authors: Danelia Gómez Torres

Qualitative research aimed to show the nurses role performed during the management challenge in nursing schools. A retrospective diachronic historical type study was conducted through data collection, critical evaluation and facts presentation based on Roy´s adaptation theory. The study reveal that pioneer nurse managers achieved a professional projection inside the university academic scope, based on adaptation, interdependence, by transcending in optimal way between organization members and showing initially a compensatory adaptation level and later on integrated with innovation in the performance of manager´s role, based on dialogue, with presence in several scenarios as well as participation in several sectors. Key words: Nursing; Management; History; Schools of Nursing.

771-8

Authors: João César Fonseca, Manuel José Lopes, Ana Filipa Ramos

The study aimed to determine the economic and social impact and that needs of intervention by the health services for persons with pain. It was conducted a search in EBSCO (CINAHL, MEDLINE, British Nursing Index), using the method of PI[C]O and selecting 19 articles of the total of 325 found. The neuropathic pain and the one with musculoskeletal location were identified as the most responsible for health expenditures. The factors positively associated with cost-effective met in the research were: combination of therapeutic regimen with non-pharmacological strategies, involvement of multidisciplinary teams specialized in pain management, continuity of care program in community and a telephone line for permanent support. It was concluded that the pain causes significant deterioration in quality of life, with incalculable impact on the performance of the activities of daily living. Key words: Pain; Social and Economic Impact and Interventions of Heath Service.

789-93

Authors: Silvana Sidney Costa Santos, Manuel José Lopes, Danielle Adriane Silveira Vidal, Daiane Porto Gautério

The objective was to reflect on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health and its use in nursing care for the elderly. It was conducted a brief history of the Classification; it was addressed the functional assessment of the elderly and importance to the proper planning to care actions; and it was showed the applicability of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health by nurses. The classification is able to direct the functional assessment of the elderly, by the nurses, making the integral, realizing this human being as having a body, with needs to perform activities and participation, and belonging to a context /environment. Key words: Aged; Geriatric Assessment; Delivery of Health Care; Nursing.