Do white coats on polyester fabrics act as a barrier against fluids and bacteria?
Conclusion Both polyester fabrics used to make white coats did not work as a physical barrier against fluids and bacteria. Thus, the results allowed us to speculate that the polyester coat when in contact with body fluids may allow contamination of the professional. (Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem)
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - August 28, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Educational intervention on insulin knowledge and management at home
Conclusion There was a significant improvement in knowledge and use/management of insulin after the educational intervention. (Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem)
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - August 28, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Institutional violence reported by birth companions in public maternity hospitals
Conclusion The results of this study show that the presence of the companion does not prevent the occurrence of institutional violence. The prevalence of structural, physical, psychological and verbal violence against women during childbirt h, as reported by the companion, points to the need for macrostructural changes to ensure care free of violence, with respect to women ’ s role and rights. (Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem)
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - August 28, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Clinical and functional vulnerability of elderly people from a day center
Conclusion The findings of our study enable the operationalization of public policies and strategies for early detection of clinical and functional vulnerability in elderly people and intervention measures aimed at promoting health and preventing illness based on comprehensive care. (Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem)
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - August 28, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Scientific production and activities of graduates from a doctoral nursing program
Conclusion Most graduates work as academics, advising undergraduates and graduates. There was an increase in funded projects and publications in well-qualified journals whereas the number of patents is restricted. (Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem)
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - August 28, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Nurses’ knowledge, risk assessment, and self-efficacy regarding venous thromboembolism
Conclusion A gap between self-perceived and objective knowledge of venous thromboembolism was identified, and risk assessment was considered insufficient. Nurses had low risk assessment self-efficacy. The lack of a protocol is perceived as a significant barrier for assessment. These results may su pport individual planning of permanent education focusing on disease prevention. (Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem)
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - August 28, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Motivations for breastfeeding prolongation
Conclusion For a woman, childhood is the motivational period par excellence to integrate breastfeeding as the best option for feeding her children. In adulthood, the transcendent motivation is consolidated in the first stage of child-rearing, affording greater motivational quality to the prolongation of breastfeeding. Public policies must focus their actions on these stages of a woman ’ s life to improve breastfeeding indicators. (Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem)
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - August 28, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Effects of auriculotherapy on anxiety of pregnant women receiving low-risk prenatal care
Conclusion Auriculotherapy is a potential integrative and complementary practice within the National Health System (Brazilian SUS) that can help reduce pregnant women ’ s anxiety during low-risk prenatal care. The acupuncturist nurse has relevant importance in this process. (Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem)
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - August 28, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Resuscitation of moderate and late preterm babies in the delivery room: associated factors
Conclusion For the population of moderate and late preterm NBs, factors such as premature amniorrhexis, early gestational age and gestational and delivery complications are factors related to the need for resuscitation. Recognizing these factors contributes to delivery room care management. (Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem)
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - August 28, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Information-seeking about coronavirus in Brazil: a trendy analysis considering online searches
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Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - August 28, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Homemade cloth face masks as a barrier against respiratory droplets - systematic review
Conclusion Using cloth face masks provides a barrier against droplets when compared with not using any face masks. The face mask is an additional preventive mesuare and must be used along with respiratory etiquette, hand hygiene, social distancing, and isolation of cases. (Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem)
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - June 8, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Risk factors for mental health in children and young people: knowledge of education agents
Conclusion The fact that gender was the only variable that proved to be predictive of the level of knowledge led us consider the need of adopting differentiated strategies for training programs, in which the characteristics and vulnerability of both sexes should be protected. (Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem)
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - June 8, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Validation of the Practice Environment Scale among nursing technicians and aides
Conclusion The instrument showed evidence of satisfactory reliability and validity in the assessment of the nursing practice environment. A validated instrument that measures the practice environment of a larger number of nursing professionals can help administrators implement and evaluate strategies to improve the results of patients, nursing professionals, and institutions. (Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem)
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - June 8, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Impact of an intervention on stigma in mental health and intergroup anxiety
Conclusion We verified a positive impact of clinical teaching in the reduction of anxiety towards people with mental illness, which led to a reduction of stigma associated to mental health. The intervention oriented towards stigma did not reveal significant effects concerning global stigma, nor intergroup anxiety, which showed the future necessity of its reformulation and comparison with samples of students from other nursing universities. (Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem)
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - June 8, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Effects of a mindfulness meditation course on healthcare students in Brazil
Conclusion The elective course focused on mindfulness meditation and compassion helped to develop students ’ socio-emotional, wellbeing and self-awareness abilities and to reduce the negative affect. (Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem)
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - June 8, 2020 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
