Repercussions of perineal repair using surgical glue or suture thread on postpartum outcomes: A controlled randomized clinical trial in São Paulo, Brazil.

INTRODUCTION: The type of perineal repair can have significant long-term effects on various functions in a woman's postpartum life. The aim was to compare urinary incontinence (UI), women's satisfaction, pelvic floor muscle strength (PFMS), and sexual function according to the type of perineal repair (surgical glue or suture thread) during the first eight months after normal childbirth. METHODS: A controlled randomized clinical trial of 133 primiparous women undergoing perineal repair during birth with surgical glue or sutures, evaluated during labor and monitored up to 8 months postpartum, from March 2017 to September 2018, in the city in São Paulo, Bazil. Descriptive and inferential analyses were carried out. RESULTS: A total of 133 women were included in the study, 111 (83.5%) were assessed between 10 to 20 days postpartum, 121 (91.0%) between 50 to 70 days, and 54 (40.6%) between 6 to 8 months. There were no significant differences for UI concerning the type of repair; however, there was a significant difference concerning the postpartum period (p=0.031), with a higher prevalence at two months. Most women reported satisfaction, with the highest levels reported two months after birth (p=0.019). For PFMS, the mean of the glue and suture groups were 32.4 cmH2O and 27.4 cmH2O, but not significant. Women in the glue group showed higher mean values in all sexual function domains but without significance. CONCLUSIONS: Surgical glue showed good aesthetic and functional results in the perineum at eight months postpartum.

Use of surgical glue versus suture to repair perineal tears: a randomised controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Surgical glue has been used in several body tissues, including perineal repair, and can benefit women. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness of n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate surgical glue compared to the polyglactin 910 suture in repairing first- and second-degree perineal tears and episiotomy in vaginal births. DESIGN: A parallel randomised controlled open trial. SETTING: Birth centre in Itapecerica da Serra, São Paulo, Brazil. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: The participants were 140 postpartum women allocated into four groups: two experimental groups repaired with surgical glue (n = 35 women with a first-degree tear; n = 35 women with a second-degree tear or episiotomy); two control groups sutured with thread (n = 35 women with a first-degree tear; n = 35 women with a second-degree tear or episiotomy). The outcomes were perineal pain and the healing process. Data collection was conducted in six stages: (1) up to 2 h after perineal repair; (2) from 12 to 24 h postpartum; (3) from 36 to 48 h; (4) from 10 to 20 days; (5) from 50 to 70 days; and (6) from 6 to 8 months. ANOVA, Student's t, Monte Carlo, x-square and Wald tests were used for the statistical analysis. RESULTS: One hundred forty women participated in the first three stages, 110 in stage 4, 122 in stage 5, and 54 in stage 6. The women treated with surgical glue had less perineal pain (p ≤ 0.001). There was no difference in the healing process, but the CG obtained a better result in the coaptation item (p ≤ 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Perineal repair with surgical glue has low pain intensity and results in a healing process similar to suture threads. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (UTN code: U1111-1184-2507; RBR-2q5wy8o); date of registration 01/25/2018; www.ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-2q5wy8/.

Complementary and Integrative Health Practices in a Brazilian Freestanding Birth Center: A Cross-Sectional Study.

The study aimed to analyze the use of complementary and integrative health practices (CIHPs) during labor and birth in a freestanding birth center. A total of 28 different CIHPs were applied with or used by laboring women. The most adopted CIHPs were mind-body practices (99.9%) and natural products (35.5%), mostly used by primiparous women (P <.05). Adopting CIHPs can increase care quality, increase positive experiences during childbirth, and promote evidence-based choices.

Morte materna em decorrência da COVID-19: revisão de escopo / Maternal death due to COVID-19: a scoping review / Muerte materna por COVID-19: revisión de alcance

OBJETIVO: mapear o cenário da morte materna em decorrência da infecção pelo vírus SARS-CoV-2 em gestantes e puérperas. MÉTODO: revisão de escopo conforme o Instituto Joanna Briggs realizada por meio de uma estratégia de pesquisa na literatura disponível nos bancos de dados SciELO, LILACS, PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science e PUBCOVID19. A análise do material identificado deu-se por dois revisores independentes. Os dados foram extraídos por meio de um instrumento construído pelos autores, analisados, sumarizados e classificados como categorias conceituais. RESULTADOS: dos 231 estudos encontrados, 66 foram elegíveis e tiveram os resultados sumarizados em quatro categorias conceituais: Desfecho morte materna em decorrência da COVID-19; Desfecho morte materna nas pandemias por Coronavírus; Morte materna por grupo obstétrico; Infecção por SARS-CoV-2, morte materna, recursos de saúde e determinantes sociais. CONCLUSÃO: a atenção vigilante, o diagnóstico precoce e o acesso em tempo oportuno foram eventos necessários para evitar a morte materna em 2020.

OBJECTIVE: to map the scenario of maternal death due to infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus in pregnant and puerperal women. METHOD: A scoping review according to the Joanna Briggs Institute and conducted by means of a research strategy in the literature available in the SciELO, LILACS, PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science and PUBCOVID19 databases. The analysis of the material identified was carried out by two independent reviewers. The data were extracted using an instrument prepared by the authors, analyzed, summarized and classified as conceptual categories. RESULTS: of the 231 studies found, 66 were eligible and had their results summarized in four conceptual categories: Outcome of maternal death due to COVID-19; Outcome of maternal death in the coronavirus pandemics; Maternal death by obstetric group; SARS-CoV-2 infection, maternal death, health resources and social determinants. CONCLUSION: vigilant care, early diagnosis and timely access were necessary events to prevent maternal death in 2020.

OBJETIVO: mapear las muertes maternas por infección por el virus SARS-CoV-2 en gestantes y puérperas. MÉTODO: revisión de alcance según el Instituto Joanna Briggs realizada mediante una búsqueda en la literatura disponible en las bases de datos SciELO, LILACS, PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science y PUBCOVID19. El análisis del material identificado fue realizado por dos revisores independientes. Los datos fueron extraídos utilizando un instrumento elaborado por los autores, analizados, resumidos y clasificados en categorías conceptuales. RESULTADOS: de los 231 estudios encontrados, 66 fueron elegibles y los resultados se resumieron en cuatro categorías conceptuales: Desenlace muerte materna por COVID-19; Desenlace muerte materna en pandemias de coronavirus; Muerte materna por grupo obstétrico; Infección por SARS-CoV-2, muerte materna, recursos sanitarios y determinantes sociales. CONCLUSIÓN: la atención de calidad, el diagnóstico precoz y el acceso oportuno fueron eventos necesarios para prevenir la muerte materna en 2020.

Effectiveness of aromatherapy versus standard care on physiological and psychological symptoms in pregnant women: a systematic review protocol.

OBJECTIVE: This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of aromatherapy versus standard care on common physiological and psychological symptoms in low-risk pregnant women. INTRODUCTION: Women report common symptoms that result from anatomical and physiological changes significant for fetal development and maternal-fetal protection during pregnancy. Aromatherapy is an integrative and complementary practice of ancient origin that works through the administration of essential oils. The practice is used to promote physical and psychological well-being. INCLUSION CRITERIA: This systematic review will include studies on healthy pregnant women before labor who received aromatherapy as antenatal care for common physiological and psychological symptoms. Randomized clinical trials, quasi-experimental studies, cohort, and case-control studies will be included. This review will exclude studies that focus on women in labor unless data relating to pregnant women can be separated. METHODS: The searches will be carried out on the following databases: MEDLINE, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, CENTRAL, PsycINFO, LILACS, BDENF, CUIDEN, and MOSAICO in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, with no date limit. The searches for unpublished studies will be carried out on the following repositories: ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations, British Library EThOS, and the Canadian Theses and Dissertation Portal. The JBI approach will be used for study selection, critical evaluation, data extraction, and synthesis. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION NUMBER: PROSPERO CRD42020218730.

Pelvic floor dysfunction in primiparous women up to 6 months after delivery: cohort study.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze pelvic floor muscular strength (PFMS), urinary (UI) and anal (AI) incontinence and dyspareunia in primiparous women up to 6 months after normal or cesarean delivery. METHODS: this is a prospective cohort with 169 women (128 normal births, 41 cesarean sections), followed between 50-70 and 170-190 days postpartum, when PFMS was measured using perineometry, and UI and AI and dyspareunia, through interview. RESULTS: PFMS, UI and dyspareunia were similar between types of delivery. The difference was significant only for the time elapsed, with improvement in the studied period (2 and 6 months postpartum). Regarding AI, there was a significant difference between 2 and 6 months postpartum, with an interaction between type of delivery and time (p=0.022). CONCLUSION: the type of delivery did not show any influence on pelvic floor dysfunctions, except for AI. For all outcomes, there was an improvement in the period studied.

Validation of the Brazilian Portuguese version of Evidence-based Practice Knowledge Assessment in Nursing (EKAN).

OBJECTIVE: The Evidence-based Practice Knowledge Assessment in Nursing (EKAN) is an objective measure of evidence-based practice (EBP) knowledge. The aims of the project were to translate the EKAN instrument into Brazilian Portuguese, test its psychometric properties, and document a baseline assessment of students' EBP knowledge. METHOD: This study used methodological design. The EKAN-Brazilian Portuguese was administered to nursing students from two baccalaureate programs. Data were analyzed using Rasch procedures. RESULTS: 123 students participated (87% ranged 19-25 years old; 60% were juniors; 38% perceived having no exposure to EBP). Validity indices showed the mean difficulty index = -2.48 to 2.07, the Infit (WMS) mean was.985 (SD = 2.13), and the Outfit (UMS) mean was.975 (SD = 0.17). Reliability indices showed sufficient item separation index (4.47); moderate person separation index (.47); high item reliability (.95); and low person reliability (.18). The mean EKAN sum score (max = 20) was 7.6 (SD = 2.13). CONCLUSION: This study on the EKAN-Brazilian Portuguese version provided sufficient evidence for validity and reliability; the person reliabilities showed the need for improvement in incorporating EBP concepts and content in nursing programs.

Validation of the Brazilian Portuguese version of Evidence-based Practice Knowledge Assessment in Nursing (EKAN) / Validação da versão Brasileira da Evidence-based Practice Knowledge Assessment in Nursing (EKAN) / Validación de versión brasileña de la Evidence-based Practice Knowledge Assessment in Nursing (EKAN)

ABSTRACT Objective The Evidence-based Practice Knowledge Assessment in Nursing (EKAN) is an objective measure of evidence-based practice (EBP) knowledge. The aims of the project were to translate the EKAN instrument into Brazilian Portuguese, test its psychometric properties, and document a baseline assessment of students' EBP knowledge. Method This study used methodological design. The EKAN-Brazilian Portuguese was administered to nursing students from two baccalaureate programs. Data were analyzed using Rasch procedures. Results 123 students participated (87% ranged 19-25 years old; 60% were juniors; 38% perceived having no exposure to EBP). Validity indices showed the mean difficulty index = -2.48 to 2.07, the Infit (WMS) mean was.985 (SD = 2.13), and the Outfit (UMS) mean was.975 (SD = 0.17). Reliability indices showed sufficient item separation index (4.47); moderate person separation index (.47); high item reliability (.95); and low person reliability (.18). The mean EKAN sum score (max = 20) was 7.6 (SD = 2.13). Conclusion This study on the EKAN-Brazilian Portuguese version provided sufficient evidence for validity and reliability; the person reliabilities showed the need for improvement in incorporating EBP concepts and content in nursing programs.

RESUMO Objetivo A Evidence-based Practice Knowledge Assessment in Nursing (EKAN) é uma medida objetiva do conhecimento sobre prática baseada em evidência (PBE). Os objetivos do projeto foram traduzir a EKAN para o português do Brasil, testar suas propriedades psicométricas e documentar avaliação de linha de base do conhecimento de estudantes sobre a PBE. Método A EKAN-Versão Brasileira foi aplicada a estudantes de dois programas de bacharelado em enfermagem e os dados foram submetidos a análise de Rasch. Resultados Participaram 123 estudantes (87%-idades entre 19-25 anos; 60%-primeiro ano; 38% sem exposição prévia a conteúdo de PBE). Índices de validade: dificuldade média = -2,48 a 2,07; Infit (WMS) médio = 0,985 (DP = 2,13); Outfit (UMS) médio = 0,975 (DP = 0,17). Índices de confiabilidade mostraram índice de separação suficiente (4,47); de separação de pessoa moderado (0,47); alta confiabilidade dos itens (0,95); baixa confiabilidade de pessoas (0,18). O escore médio na EKAN (máximo = 20) foi 7,6 (DP = 2,13). Conclusão Esse estudo produziu evidências de validade e confiabilidade da EKAN-Versão Brasileira; a confiabilidade de pessoas mostrou a necessidade de incorporar conceitos e conteúdos sobre a PBE nos programas de enfermagem.

RESUMEN Objetivo La Evidence-based Practice Knowledge Assessment in Nursing (EKAN) es una medida objetiva del conocimiento sobre práctica basada en la evidencia (PBE). Los objetivos del proyecto fueron traducir el EKAN al portugués brasileño, testear sus propiedades psicométricas y documentar una evaluación de línea de base del conocimiento de estudiantes sobre la PBE. Método El EKAN-Versión Brasileña fue aplicado a estudiantes de dos programas de licenciatura en enfermería, los datos fueron sometidos a análisis de Rasch. Resultados Participaron 123 estudiantes (87%-edades entre 19-25 años; 60%-primer año; 38% sin contacto previo con material sobre PBE). Índices de validez: dificultad promedio = -2,48 a 2,07; Infit (WMS) promedio = 0,985 (SD = 2,13); Outfit (UMS) promedio = 0,975 (SD = 0,17). Los índices de confiabilidad mostraron índice de separación suficiente (4,47); de separación de persona moderado (0,47); alta confiabilidad de ítems (0,95); baja confiabilidad de personas (0,18). El puntaje promedio en la EKAN (máximo = 20) fue 7,6 (SD = 2,13). Conclusión El estudio produjo evidencias de validez y confiabilidad de la EKAN-Versión Brasileña; la confiabilidad de personas mostró necesidad de incorporar conceptos y contenidos sobre PBE en los programas de enfermería.

Experiências das mulheres quanto às suas trajetórias até o diagnóstico de endometriose / Experiencias de mujeres en cuanto a sus trayectorias hasta el diagnóstico de endometriosis / Experiences of women regarding their pathways to the diagnosis of endometriosis

Resumo Objetivo descrever as experiências das mulheres sobre as suas trajetórias desde o início dos sintomas até o diagnóstico da endometriose. Método pesquisa descritiva, qualitativa, realizada com dez mulheres com diagnóstico de endometriose no município do Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brasil. Coletaram-se entrevistas semiestruturadas áudio gravadas e posteriormente submetidas à Análise de Conteúdo por meio do software Atlas.ti 8. Resultados sem o diagnóstico de endometriose, as mulheres vivenciam sintomas fortes desde a menarca. Essa situação repercute negativamente em diferentes esferas da vida, inclusive pela desvalorização de suas queixas em seus círculos de convivência. Assim, entende-se a importância da rede de apoio perante essa situação. Diante desse contexto, as mulheres peregrinam por diversos profissionais até o diagnóstico definitivo. Considerações finais e implicações para a prática as trajetórias dessas mulheres são marcadas pela desvalorização de suas queixas por profissionais de saúde e pessoas próximas, pela naturalização da dor feminina e pela dificuldade em estabelecer um diagnóstico diferencial. No entanto, a capacidade individual de reconhecer a presença de uma patologia, o conhecimento sobre a endometriose e a experiência do profissional facilitaram o diagnóstico. No contexto da assistência de enfermagem, entender essa trajetória pode promover a escuta ativa, melhor valorização das queixas, avaliação clínica e o encaminhamento para o diagnóstico precoce.

Resumen Objetivo describir las vivencias de las mujeres en sus trayectorias desde el inicio de los síntomas hasta el diagnóstico de endometriosis. Método investigación descriptiva cualitativa realizada con diez mujeres diagnosticadas con endometriosis en la ciudad de Río de Janeiro (RJ), Brasil. Se recogieron entrevistas semiestructuradas grabadas en audio y posteriormente se sometieron a Análisis de Contenido utilizando el software Atlas.ti 8. Resultados sin el diagnóstico de endometriosis, las mujeres experimentan síntomas fuertes desde la menarquia. Esta situación tiene un impacto negativo en diferentes ámbitos de la vida, incluso por la devaluación de sus quejas en sus círculos de convivencia. Así, se comprende la importancia de la red de apoyo en esta situación. Ante este contexto, las mujeres deambulan por diferentes profesionales hasta el diagnóstico definitivo. Consideraciones finales e implicaciones para la práctica las trayectorias de estas mujeres están marcadas por la devaluación de sus quejas por parte de los profesionales de la salud y personas cercanas, por la naturalización del dolor femenino y por la dificultad para establecer un diagnóstico diferencial. Sin embargo, la capacidad del individuo para reconocer la presencia de una patología, el conocimiento sobre la endometriosis y la experiencia del profesional facilitaron el diagnóstico. En el contexto del cuidado de enfermería, comprender esta trayectoria puede promover la escucha activa, mejor valoración de las quejas, evaluación clínica y la derivación para diagnóstico precoz.

Abstract Objectives to describe the experiences of women on their trajectories from the beginning of symptoms to the diagnosis of endometriosis. Method descriptive, qualitative research, conducted with ten women diagnosed with endometriosis in the city of Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil. Audio recorded semi-structured interviews were collected and later submitted to Content Analysis using Atlas.ti 8 software. Results without the diagnosis of endometriosis, women experience strong symptoms from the menarche. This situation has a negative impact on different spheres of life, including the devaluation of their complaints in their circles of coexistence. Thus, the importance of the support network in this situation is understood. Faced with this context, women wander through various professionals until the definitive diagnosis. Final considerations and implications for practice the trajectories of these women are marked by the devaluation of their complaints by health professionals and people close to them, by the naturalization of female pain and by the difficulty in establishing a differential diagnosis. However, the individual's ability to recognize the presence of a pathology, the knowledge about endometriosis and the professional's experience facilitated the diagnosis. In the context of nursing care, understanding this trajectory can promote active listening, better appreciation of complaints, clinical assessment and referral to early diagnosis.

Uso de cola cirúrgica no reparo de lacerações perineais intraparto: estudo série de casos / Uso de pegamento quirúrgico para reparar desgarros perineales intraparto: estudio serie de casos / Use of surgical glue to repair intrapartum perineal lacerations: a case series study

Resumo Objetivo Descrever o uso da cola cirúrgica no reparo do trauma perineal no parto normal. Métodos Estudo série de casos realizado em três momentos (até 2 horas, 12-24 horas e 36-48 horas após o parto), em Itapecerica da Serra, SP. Foram incluídas mulheres que tiveram parto normal com trauma perineal com indicação de sutura (laceração de primeiro ou segundo graus e episiotomia). O trauma perineal foi reparado exclusivamente com cola cirúrgica Glubran-2®. Avaliou-se: intensidade da dor perineal (Escala Visual Numérica com 11 pontos), processo de cicatrização (escala REEDA de 15 pontos), satisfação com o reparo (escala Likert de 5 pontos). Os dados foram analisados de forma descritiva e inferencial comparando os três momentos. Resultados A técnica de aplicação da cola e a quantidade necessária foram definidas em uma amostra de 19 mulheres. Destas, 78,9% tiveram laceração de primeiro grau, 15,8% de segundo grau e 5,3% episiotomia. Os desfechos nos momentos 1, 2 e 3, foram respectivamente: ausência de dor (73,6%, 94,7% e 89,4%); escore ≤1 na escala REEDA (94,7%, 78,9% e 84,2%); 100% satisfeitas com o reparo em todos os momentos. Não houve diferença pelo teste de Friedman para dor e satisfação. O processo de cicatrização mostrou diferença, porém sem confirmação no pós-teste hoc. Conclusão A aplicação da cola mostrou-se viável para avaliação em uma amostra maior de mulheres, pois os resultados sugerem boa aceitação pelas mulheres e dor de baixa intensidade ou ausente, cicatrização adequada e alta satisfação com o reparo nas primeiras 48 horas após o parto.

Resumen Objetivo Describir el uso de pegamento quirúrgico para reparar traumas perineales en partos vaginales. Métodos Estudio serie de casos realizado en tres momentos (hasta 2 horas, de 12 a 24 horas y de 36 a 48 horas después de parto), en Itapecerica da Serra, estado de São Paulo. Se incluyeron mujeres que tuvieron parto vaginal con trauma perineal e indicación de sutura (desgarro de primer o segundo grado y episiotomía). El trauma perineal fue reparado exclusivamente con pegamento quirúrgico Glubran-2®. Se evaluó la intensidad del dolor perineal (Escala Visual Numérica de 11 puntos), el proceso de cicatrización (Escala REEDA de 15 puntos) y la satisfacción respecto a la reparación (Escala Likert de 5 puntos). Los datos fueron analizados de forma descriptiva e inferencial, comparando los tres momentos. Resultados La técnica de aplicación del pegamento y la cantidad necesaria fueron definidas en una muestra de 19 mujeres. De ellas, el 78,9 % tuvieron un desgarro de primer grado, el 15,8 % de segundo grado y el 5,3 % episiotomía. Los resultados de los momentos 1, 2 y 3 fueron, respectivamente: ausencia de dolor (73,6 %, 94,7 % y 89,4 %); puntuación ≤1 en la escala REEDA (94,7 %, 78,9 % y 84,2 %); 100 % satisfechas con la reparación en todos los momentos. No se observó diferencia de dolor y satisfacción con la prueba de Friedman. El proceso de cicatrización mostró diferencia, pero sin confirmación en la prueba post hoc. Conclusión La aplicación del pegamento demostró ser viable para un análisis con una muestra mayor de mujeres, ya que los resultados sugieren buena aceptación por parte de las mujeres, dolor de baja intensidad o ausente, cicatrización adecuada y alta satisfacción respecto a la reparación en las primeras 48 horas después del parto.

Abstract Objective To describe the use of surgical glue to repair perineal trauma during normal delivery. Methods This is a case series study, which was carried out in three moments (up to 2 hours, 12-24 hours and 36-48 hours after delivery) in Itapecerica da Serra, SP. Women who had a normal delivery with perineal trauma with a suture (first or second degree laceration and episiotomy) were included. Perineal trauma was repaired exclusively with Glubran-2® surgical glue. Perineal pain intensity (11-point Visual Numeric Scale), healing process (15-point REEDA scale), satisfaction with repair (5-point Likert scale) were assessed. Data were analyzed in a descriptive and inferential way comparing the three moments. Results The technique of applying the glue and the required amount were defined in a sample of 19 women. Of these, 78.9% had first-degree lacerations, 15.8%, second-degree lacerations and 5.3%, episiotomy. The outcomes at moments 1, 2 and 3 were absence of pain (73.6%, 94.7% and 89.4%), score ≤1 on the REEDA scale (94.7%, 78.9% and 84, two%); 100% were satisfied with the repair at all times. There was no difference by the Friedman test for pain and satisfaction. The healing process showed a difference, but without confirmation in the hoc post-test. Conclusion The glue application proved to be viable for assessment in a larger sample of women, as the results suggest good acceptance by women and low or no pain, adequate healing and high satisfaction with the repair in the first 48 hours after delivery.

Pelvic floor dysfunction in primiparous women up to 6 months after delivery: cohort study / Disfunctión del suelo pélvico en primíparas hasta 6 meses después del parto: estudio de cohort / Disfunções do assoalho pélvico em primíparas até 6 meses após o parto: estudo de coorte

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze pelvic floor muscular strength (PFMS), urinary (UI) and anal (AI) incontinence and dyspareunia in primiparous women up to 6 months after normal or cesarean delivery. Methods: this is a prospective cohort with 169 women (128 normal births, 41 cesarean sections), followed between 50-70 and 170-190 days postpartum, when PFMS was measured using perineometry, and UI and AI and dyspareunia, through interview. Results: PFMS, UI and dyspareunia were similar between types of delivery. The difference was significant only for the time elapsed, with improvement in the studied period (2 and 6 months postpartum). Regarding AI, there was a significant difference between 2 and 6 months postpartum, with an interaction between type of delivery and time (p=0.022). Conclusion: the type of delivery did not show any influence on pelvic floor dysfunctions, except for AI. For all outcomes, there was an improvement in the period studied.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar fuerza muscular del suelo pélvico (FMSP), incontinencia urinaria (IU) y anal (IA) y dispareunia en mujeres primíparas hasta 6 meses después del parto normal o por cesárea. Métodos: Cohorte prospectiva con 169 mujeres (128 partos normales y 41cesáreas), seguidas entre 50-70 y 170-190 días posparto, cuando se midió la FMSP mediante perineometría, y se evaluó la IU, IA y dispareunia, mediante entrevista. Resultados: FMSP, IU y dispareunia fueron similares entre los tipos de parto. La diferencia fue significativa solo para el tiempo transcurrido, com mejoría em el período estudado, com mejoría em el período estudiado (2 y 6 meses posparto). Em cuanto a la IA, hubo una diferencia significativa entre los 2 y 6 meses posparto, com uma interacción entre el tipo de parto y el tiempo (p=0,022). Conclusión: El tipo de parto no mostro influencia em las disfunciones del suelo pélvico, excepto em la IA. Para todos los resultados, hubo uma mejora em el período estudiado.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a força muscular do assoalho pélvico (FMAP), a incontinência urinária (IU) e anal (IA) e a dispareunia em primíparas até 6 meses após o parto normal ou cesariana. Métodos: Coorte prospectiva com 169 mulheres (128 parto normal, 41 cesariana), acompanhadas entre 50-70 e 170-190 dias pós-parto, quando foi mensurada a FMAP, mediante a perineometria, e avaliadas a IU e IA e a dispareunia, mediante entrevista. Resultados: A FMAP, a IU e a dispareunia foram similares entre os tipos de parto. A diferença foi significativa apenas para o tempo decorrido, com melhora no período estudado (2 e 6 meses pós-parto). Em relação à IA, houve diferença significante entre 2 e 6 meses pós-parto, com interação entre tipo de parto e tempo (p=0,022). Conclusão: O tipo de parto não mostrou influência nas disfunções do assoalho pélvico, exceto na IA. Para todos os desfechos, houve melhora no período estudado.

Pain, healing and satisfaction of women after perineal repair with surgical glue and suture.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the intensity of pain, the healing process and women's satisfaction with the repair of perineal trauma during vaginal delivery using surgical glue or suture. METHOD: Cross-sectional study aligned with a clinical trial conducted at a maternity in Itapecerica da Serra, São Paulo. The sample consisted of women who were evaluated between 10 and 20 days after delivery. The outcomes were analyzed according to the distribution of women in the experimental group (EG: perineal repair with Glubran-2® surgical glue; n=55) and in the control group (CG: perineal repair with Vicryl® suture thread; n=55). RESULTS: 110 puerperal women were evaluated. There was no difference between EG and CG regarding sociodemographic and clinical-obstetric characteristics. The intensity of perineal pain, assessed by the visual numeric scale was lower among women in the EG compared to the CG (p<0.001). According to the REEDA scale, there was no significant difference in perineal healing (p=0.267) between EG and CG. The satisfaction of women with perineal repair, assessed using a five-point scale, was higher with the use of surgical glue (p=0.035). CONCLUSION: Surgical glue showed advantages in relation to perineal pain and greater satisfaction for women compared to the use of suture. The healing process was similar for both types of repair.

Care recommendations for parturient and postpartum women and newborns during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review.

Objective to map the current knowledge on recommendations for labor, childbirth, and newborn (NB) care in the context of the novel coronavirus. Method scoping review of papers identified in databases, repositories, and reference lists of papers included in the study. Two researchers independently read the papers' full texts, extracted and analyzed data, and synthesized content. Results 19 papers were included, the content of which was synthesized and organized into two conceptual categories: 1) Recommendations concerning childbirth with three subcategories - Indications to anticipate delivery, Route of delivery, and Preparation of the staff and birth room, and 2) Recommendations concerning postpartum care with four categories - Breastfeeding, NB care, Hospital discharge, and Care provided to NB at home. Conclusion prevent the transmission of the virus in the pregnancy-postpartum cycle, assess whether there is a need to interrupt pregnancies, decrease the circulation of people, avoid skin-to-skin contact and water births, prefer epidural over general anesthesia, keep mothers who tested positive or are symptomatic isolated from NB, and encourage breastfeeding. Future studies are needed to address directed pushing, instrumental delivery, delayed umbilical cord clamping, and bathing NB immediately after birth.

COVID-19 and the production of knowledge regarding recommendations during pregnancy: a scoping review.

OBJECTIVE: to map the production of knowledge regarding recommendations for providing care to pregnant women dealing with the novel coronavirus. METHOD: scoping review, using a broadened strategy to search databases and repositories, as well as the reference lists in the sources used. Data were collected and analyzed by two independent reviewers. Data were analyzed and synthesized in the form of a narrative. RESULTS: the final sample was composed of 24 records, the content of which was synthesized in these conceptual categories: clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, working pregnant women, vaccine development, complications, prenatal care, vertical transmission, and placental transmissibility. It is recommended to confirm pregnancy and disease early on, to use technological resources for screening and providing guidance and support to pregnant women. CONCLUSION: recommendations emphasize isolation, proper rest, sleep, nutrition, hydration, medications, and in the more severe cases, oxygen support, monitoring of vital signs, emotional support, and multiprofessional and individualized care. Medications should be used with caution due to a lack of evidence. Future research is needed to analyze the impact of the infection at the beginning of pregnancy and the psychological aspects of pregnant women infected with the virus.

Pain, healing and satisfaction of women after perineal repair with surgical glue and suture / Dolor, cicatrización y satisfacción de la mujer después de la reparación perineal con pegamento quirúrgico e hilo de sutura / Dor, cicatrização e satisfação da mulher após reparo perineal com cola cirúrgica e fio de sutura

Abstract OBJECTIVE To compare the intensity of pain, the healing process and women's satisfaction with the repair of perineal trauma during vaginal delivery using surgical glue or suture. METHOD Cross-sectional study aligned with a clinical trial conducted at a maternity in Itapecerica da Serra, São Paulo. The sample consisted of women who were evaluated between 10 and 20 days after delivery. The outcomes were analyzed according to the distribution of women in the experimental group (EG: perineal repair with Glubran-2® surgical glue; n=55) and in the control group (CG: perineal repair with Vicryl® suture thread; n=55). RESULTS 110 puerperal women were evaluated. There was no difference between EG and CG regarding sociodemographic and clinical-obstetric characteristics. The intensity of perineal pain, assessed by the visual numeric scale was lower among women in the EG compared to the CG (p<0.001). According to the REEDA scale, there was no significant difference in perineal healing (p=0.267) between EG and CG. The satisfaction of women with perineal repair, assessed using a five-point scale, was higher with the use of surgical glue (p=0.035). CONCLUSION Surgical glue showed advantages in relation to perineal pain and greater satisfaction for women compared to the use of suture. The healing process was similar for both types of repair.

Resumen OBJETIVO Comparar la intensidad del dolor, el proceso de cicatrización y la satisfacción de la mujer con la reparación del trauma perineal durante el parto normal utilizando pegamento quirúrgico o hilo de sutura. MÉTODO Estudio transversal anidado a un ensayo clínico realizado en el hospital-maternidad de Itapecerica da Serra, São Paulo. La muestra consistió en mujeres que fueron evaluadas entre 10 y 20 días después del parto. Los resultados se analizaron según la distribución de las mujeres en el grupo experimental (GE: reparación perineal con pegamento quirúrgico Glubran-2®; n=55) y en el grupo control (GC: reparación perineal con hilo Vicryl®; n=55). RESULTADOS Se evaluaron 110 mujeres en el postparto. No hubo diferencia entre GE y CG en cuanto a las características sociodemográficas y clínico-obstétricas. La intensidad del dolor perineal, evaluada mediante la escala numérica visual, fue menor entre las mujeres del GE en comparación con aquellas del GC (p<0,001). Según la escala REEDA, no hubo diferencias significativas en la cicatrización perineal (p=0,267) entre el GE y GC. La satisfacción de las mujeres con la reparación perineal, evaluada mediante una escala de cinco puntos, fue mayor con el uso de pegamento quirúrgico (p=0,035). CONCLUSIÓN El pegamento quirúrgico mostró ventajas con relación al dolor perineal y mayor satisfacción de las mujeres, en comparación con el hilo de sutura. El proceso de cicatrización fue similar para ambos tipos de reparación.

Resumo OBJETIVO Comparar a intensidade da dor, o processo de cicatrização e a satisfação da mulher com o reparo do trauma perineal no parto normal por meio de cola cirúrgica ou fio de sutura. MÉTODO Estudo transversal alinhado a um ensaio clínico realizado na maternidade de Itapecerica da Serra, São Paulo. A amostra foi constituída por mulheres que foram avaliadas entre 10 a 20 dias após o parto. Os desfechos foram analisados segundo a distribuição das mulheres no grupo experimental (GE: reparo perineal com cola cirúrgica Glubran-2®; n=55) e no grupo controle (GC: reparo perineal com fio Vicryl®; n=55). RESULTADOS Foram avaliadas 110 puérperas. Não houve diferença entre GE e GC quanto às características sociodemográficas e clínico-obstétricas. A intensidade da dor perineal, avaliada pela escala visual numérica, foi menor entre as mulheres do GE em comparação ao GC (p<0,001). Segundo a escala REEDA, não houve diferença significativa na cicatrização perineal (p=0,267) entre GE e GC. A satisfação das mulheres com o reparo perineal, avaliada por escala de cinco pontos, foi maior com o uso da cola cirúrgica (p=0,035). CONCLUSÃO A cola cirúrgica mostrou vantagens em relação à dor perineal e maior satisfação das mulheres comparada com o uso do fio de sutura. O processo de cicatrização foi similar nos dois tipos de reparo.

Care recommendations for parturient and postpartum women and newborns during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review / Recomendaciones asistenciales a la mujer en el parto y postparto y al recién nacido durante la pandemia de COVID-19: revisión sistemática exploratoria / Recomendações assistenciais à parturiente, puérpera e recém-nascido durante a pandemia de COVID-19: revisão de escopo

Objective to map the current knowledge on recommendations for labor, childbirth, and newborn (NB) care in the context of the novel coronavirus. Method scoping review of papers identified in databases, repositories, and reference lists of papers included in the study. Two researchers independently read the papers' full texts, extracted and analyzed data, and synthesized content. Results 19 papers were included, the content of which was synthesized and organized into two conceptual categories: 1) Recommendations concerning childbirth with three subcategories - Indications to anticipate delivery, Route of delivery, and Preparation of the staff and birth room, and 2) Recommendations concerning postpartum care with four categories - Breastfeeding, NB care, Hospital discharge, and Care provided to NB at home. Conclusion prevent the transmission of the virus in the pregnancy-postpartum cycle, assess whether there is a need to interrupt pregnancies, decrease the circulation of people, avoid skin-to-skin contact and water births, prefer epidural over general anesthesia, keep mothers who tested positive or are symptomatic isolated from NB, and encourage breastfeeding. Future studies are needed to address directed pushing, instrumental delivery, delayed umbilical cord clamping, and bathing NB immediately after birth.

Objetivo mapear la producción de conocimientos sobre las recomendaciones para la atención a la mujer en el parto y postparto y al recién nacido (RN) ante la pandemia del nuevo coronavirus. Método revisión sistemática exploratoria con selección de artículos en bases de datos, repositorios y listas de referencia de los estudios. Dos revisores independientes llevaron a cabo la lectura de los textos completos, la extracción de los datos, el análisis del material y la síntesis del contenido. Resultados se incluyeron 19 artículos, que tuvieron el contenido resumido y presentado en dos categorías conceptuales: 1) Recomendaciones sobre la atención al parto, con tres subcategorías - Indicaciones para la anticipación del parto; Vía de nacimiento y Preparación del equipo y del medio ambiente para el nacimiento, y 2) Recomendaciones sobre la atención puerperal, con cuatro subcategorías - Lactancia materna; Cuidados con el RN; Alta hospitalaria y Cuidados domiciliarios con RN. Conclusión en el ciclo gravídico-puerperal, se debe evitar la transmisión del virus, evaluar la necesidad de interrumpir la gestación, reducir la circulación de personas, evitar el contacto piel con piel y el parto en el agua, preferir la anestesia peridural a la anestesia general, mantener a la mujer aislada del RN y estimular la lactancia. Se necesitan estudios futuros sobre pujo dirigido, parto instrumental, pinzamiento tardío del cordón umbilical y baño inmediato del RN.

Objetivo mapear a produção de conhecimento sobre as recomendações para assistência ao parto, puerpério e cuidados com o recém-nascido em face da pandemia do novo coronavírus. Método revisão de escopo com seleção dos artigos em bancos de dados, repositórios e em listas de referências dos estudos. Dois revisores independentes realizaram leitura dos textos completos, extração dos dados, análise do material e sintetização do conteúdo. Resultados foram incluídos 19 artigos, que tiveram os conteúdos sintetizados e apresentados em duas categorias conceituais: 1) recomendações sobre a assistência ao parto, com três subcategorias - indicações para antecipação do parto; via de nascimento e preparação da equipe e do ambiente para o nascimento; 2) recomendações sobre a assistência puerperal, com quatro subcategorias - aleitamento materno; cuidados com o recém-nascido; alta hospitalar e cuidados domiciliares com recém-nascido. Conclusão no ciclo gravídico-puerperal deve-se prevenir a transmissão do vírus, avaliar a necessidade da interrupção da gestação, reduzir a circulação de pessoas, evitar o contato pele a pele e o parto na água, preferir a anestesia peridural à anestesia geral, manter a mulher isolada do recém-nascido e estimular a amamentação. Estudos futuros sobre puxo dirigido, parto instrumental, clampeamento tardio do cordão umbilical e banho imediato do recém-nascido são necessários.

COVID-19 and the production of knowledge regarding recommendations during pregnancy: a scoping review / COVID-19 e a produção de conhecimento sobre as recomendações na gravidez: revisão de escopo / COVID-19 y la producción de conocimiento sobre las recomendaciones en el embarazo: revisión del alcance

Objective to map the production of knowledge regarding recommendations for providing care to pregnant women dealing with the novel coronavirus. Method scoping review, using a broadened strategy to search databases and repositories, as well as the reference lists in the sources used. Data were collected and analyzed by two independent reviewers. Data were analyzed and synthesized in the form of a narrative. Results the final sample was composed of 24 records, the content of which was synthesized in these conceptual categories: clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, working pregnant women, vaccine development, complications, prenatal care, vertical transmission, and placental transmissibility. It is recommended to confirm pregnancy and disease early on, to use technological resources for screening and providing guidance and support to pregnant women. Conclusion recommendations emphasize isolation, proper rest, sleep, nutrition, hydration, medications, and in the more severe cases, oxygen support, monitoring of vital signs, emotional support, and multiprofessional and individualized care. Medications should be used with caution due to a lack of evidence. Future research is needed to analyze the impact of the infection at the beginning of pregnancy and the psychological aspects of pregnant women infected with the virus.