Drug-resistant tuberculosis: integrative review of nursing care in primary health care.

OBJECTIVES: to identify, in the scientific literature, the care that should be provided to individuals with drug-resistant tuberculosis by nurses in primary health care. METHODS: integrative review, using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses study selection flowchart. Data collection was conducted in November 2022, across ten databases. RESULTS: six studies emphasized that nurses should perform directly observed treatment; two highlighted the importance of integrated care management between tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus; two demonstrated comprehensive nursing consultation using the nursing process; one emphasized person-centered care, with discharge planning and improved hospital communication with primary health care services. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: the care that nurses should provide to individuals with drug-resistant tuberculosis in primary health care, for care resolution, is evidence-based.

Nursing care for hospitalized older adults - fall accidents versus safe mobility: a scoping review.

OBJECTIVES: to map the constituent elements of the safe mobility concept present in hospital care for older adults. METHODS: a scoping review of 35 articles searched in databases and gray literature - BDENF/VHL, Scopus, CINAHL/EBSCO, Embase, Web of Science, PEDro, MEDLINE/PubMed and CAPES Theses and Dissertations Catalog. No time or language cut-off was established. RESULTS: none of the studies presented a clear safe mobility concept, however its constituent elements involve factors related to patient (behavioral factors, conditions, diseases, signs and symptoms, nutritional status, age, balance, strength, gait quality, sleep), the institution (environment, treatment devices, guidelines, medications and polypharmacy, material and human resources and clothing/shoes) and the nature of the interventions (related to the patient, institution and family). FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: the constituent elements of safe mobility express hospital units' capacity to guarantee care and protection from fall accidents for hospitalized older adults.

The use of spirituality/religiosity by oncology nurse residents in nursing care.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze the use of spirituality/religiosity by oncology nurse residents in caring for patients with cancer. METHODS: a census, descriptive, sectional study, with 46 nurse residents from three public hospitals in Rio de Janeiro. Data collection took place between August 2020 and January 2021, using a sociodemographic questionnaire, including a question about the use of spirituality/ religiosity to deal with work situations. Descriptive analysis was carried out using SPSS software version 22.0. RESULTS: participants stated that they use religiosity/spirituality in work situations related to patients or themselves. In relation to patients, death was the most mentioned situation among professionals, and for themselves, everyday situations and emotional vulnerability were the most mentioned. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: spirituality and religiosity are dimensions that guide oncology nurse residents' attitudes.

RN-to-BSN Student Reports of Missed Nursing Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

BACKGROUND: Missed nursing care (MNC) is an error of omission that affects patient safety and nurse job satisfaction. RN-to-baccalaureate nursing (BSN) students, who fulfill dual roles as learners and working nurses, possess valuable insights. Understanding their experiences during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is essential for nurse educators, as the stressors associated with MNC could have repercussions on student well-being and academic performance. METHOD: This cross-sectional survey study used the MISSCARE Survey to explore the experiences of MNC among a sample of RN-to-BSN students during the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS: The study findings indicate RN-to-BSN students encountered MNC and reported staffing issues and patient acuity as the primary reasons for such occurrences, aligning with existing literature. CONCLUSION: Given the convergence between student reports and established research, it is imperative for nurse educators to address MNC with their students. This proactive approach will empower students to effectively manage this nursing practice concern. [J Nurs Educ. 2024;63(7):478-481.].

Conceptualising personhood in nursing care for people with altered consciousness, cognition and behaviours: A discussion paper.

The aim of this discussion paper is to explore factors and contexts that influence how nurses might conceptualise and assign personhood for people with altered consciousness, cognition and behaviours. While a biomedical framing is founded upon a dichotomy between the body and self, such that the body can be subjected to a medical and objectifying gaze, relational theories of self, multiculturalism and technological advances for life-sustaining interventions present new dilemmas which necessitate discussion about what constitutes personhood. The concept of personhood is dynamic and evolving: where historical constructs of rationality, agency, autonomy and a conscious mind once formed the basis for personhood, these ideas have been challenged to encompass embodied, relational, social and cultural paradigms of selfhood. Themes in this discussion include: the right to personhood, mind-body dualism versus the embodied self; personhood as consciousness, rationality and narratives of self; social relational contexts of personhood and cultural contexts of personhood. Patricia Benner's and Christine Tanner's clinical judgement model is then applied to consider the implications for nursing care that seeks to reflexively incorporate personhood. Nurse clinicians are able to move between conceptions of personhood and act to support the body, as well as presumed autonomy and relational, social and cultural personhood. In doing so, they use analytical, intuitive and narrative reasoning which prioritises autonomous constructions of self. They also incorporate relational and social contexts of the person receiving care within the possibilities of technological advances and constraints of contextual resources.

Competências do enfermeiro no cuidado a pacientes com acidente vascular cerebral elegíveis à terapia trombolítica / Competencias de enfermería en el cuidado de personas con accidente cerebrovascular elegibles para terapia trombolítica / Nursing competencies in the care of patients with stroke who are eligible for thrombolytic therapy

Resumo Introdução: O acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico tem como tratamento a terapia trombolítica, aplicada ainda na fase aguda, promovendo melhora importante nas sequelas acarretadas por este agravo. Considerando a complexidade da terapia trombolítica, torna-se necessário que os enfermeiros compreendam suas competências para auxiliar no cuidado. Objetivo: Identificar evidências científicas acerca das competências do enfermeiro no cuidado a pacientes com acidente vascular cerebral elegíveis à terapia trombolítica. Metodologia: Revisão integrativa composta por seis etapas em seis etapas (elaboração da questão, busca na literatura, coleta de dados, análise, discussão e apresentação da revisão), realizada nas bases de dados MEDLINE, LILACS, BDENF, IBECS, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase e CINAHL. A busca foi realizada entre agosto e setembro de 2022 adotando como critérios de inclusão estudos primários; gratuitos, disponíveis eletronicamente na íntegra; nos idiomas inglês, português e espanhol. Foram obtidos inicialmente 2.830 estudos, os quais passaram por uma seleção, onde foram incluídos aqueles que atendiam os critérios previamente estabelecidos. Resultados: Com base nos doze estudos incluídos nesta revisão identificaram-se competências voltadas à três atividades do cuidado: gestão do cuidado como trabalho em equipe, códigos, fluxos e protocolos, assistência ao paciente antes, durante e após a utilização da terapia trombolítica e educação em saúde para equipe, pacientes e familiares. Conclusão: Os achados desta revisão puderam evidenciar as competências do enfermeiro no cuidado aos pacientes elegíveis a terapia trombolítica, as quais perpassam diferentes áreas de atuação do enfermeiro. Para este estudo prevaleceram as competências assistências, seguida por competências gerenciais.

Resumen Introducción: El accidente cerebrovascular isquémico se trata con terapia trombolítica, aplicada incluso en la fase aguda, que promueve una mejoría significativa de las secuelas provocadas por este padecimiento. Considerando la complejidad de la terapia trombolítica, es necesario que las personas profesionales de enfermería comprendan sus competencias para ayudar en el cuidado. Objetivo: Identificar evidencias científicas sobre las competencias del personal de enfermería en el cuidado de pacientes con accidente cerebrovascular elegibles para terapia trombolítica. Metodología: Revisión integradora que consta de seis etapas (elaboración de la pregunta, búsqueda bibliográfica, recolección de datos, análisis, discusión y presentación de la revisión), realizada en las bases de dados MEDLINE, LILACS, BDENF, IBECS, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase y CINAHL. La búsqueda se realizó entre agosto y septiembre de 2022. Los criterio de inclusión fueron: estudios primarios, gratuito, disponible electrónicamente en su totalidad, en inglés, portugués y español. Inicialmente se obtuvieron 2830 estudios, los cuales fueron sometidos a un proceso de selección, que incluyó aquellos que cumplían con los criterios previamente establecidos. Resultados: A partir de los doce estudios incluidos en esta revisión, se identificaron competencias centradas en tres actividades asistenciales: gestión del cuidado como trabajo en equipo, códigos, flujos y protocolos, atención a pacientes antes, durante y después del uso de la terapia trombolítica y educación en salud para personal, pacientes y familias. Conclusión: Los hallazgos de esta revisión pudieron resaltar las competencias de las personas profesionales en enfermería en el cuidado de personas elegibles para terapia trombolítica, que abarcan diferentes áreas de actuación del personal de enfermería. Para este estudio, prevalecieron las habilidades asistenciales, seguidas de las competencias gerenciales.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Ischemic stroke is treated with thrombolytic therapy, applied even in the acute phase, promoting a significant improvement in the after-effects caused by this condition. Considering the complexity of thrombolytic therapy, it is necessary for nurses to understand the skills required to assist in care. Objective: To identify scientific evidence about the competencies of nurses in the care of patients with stroke who are eligible for thrombolytic therapy. Methodology: An integrative review consisting of six stages (elaboration of the question, literature review, data collection, analysis, discussion, and presentation), conducted in MEDLINE, LILACS, BDENF, IBECS, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and CINAHL databases. The search was carried out between August and September 2022 using primary studies as the inclusion criteria: free of charge, fully available electronically, published in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Initially, 2.830 studies were obtained, which underwent a selection process that included only those studies that met the previously established criteria. Results: Based on the twelve studies included in this review, competencies focused on three care activities were identified: care management such as teamwork; codes; flows and protocols; patient care before, during, and after the use of thrombolytic therapy; and education health education for staff, patients, and families. Conclusion: The findings of this review highlighted the nurses' competencies in the care of patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy, which encompass different areas of the nurse's work. For this study, assistance competencies prevailed, followed by management competencies.

Habilidades e competências da equipe de enfermagem na técnica de mensuração da pressão arterial / Nursing team skills and competencies in blood pressure measurement technique / Habilidades y competencias del equipo de enfermería en la técnica de medición de presión arterial

Objetivo: verificar as competências e habilidades da equipe de enfermagem na mensuração da pressão arterial. Método: estudo observacional e quantitativo. A amostra foi de 34 profissionais de enfermagem (17 enfermeiros e 17 técnicos de enfermagem) de um hospital de pequeno porte no segundo semestre de 2021. Os dados foram coletados através de um checklistvalidado, aplicando adequado e inadequado de acordo com a execução da técnica, os dados foram tabulados no programa Microsoft Excel. Resultados: quanto aosenfermeiros, nenhum mediu a circunferência do braço, selecionou manguito adequado ou estimou a pressão sistólica e apenas 6,8% palparam a artéria braquial. Quanto aos técnicos de enfermagem, nenhum mediu a circunferência do braço ou estimou a pressão sistólica, apenas 5,8% selecionaram o manguito adequado e 17,6% palparam a artéria braquial. Conclusões: os profissionais de enfermagem tiveram dificuldades na execução da técnica de mensuração da pressão arterial, denotando a necessidade de educação permanente.

Objective: to verify the skills and abilities of the nursing team in measuring blood pressure. Method: observational and quantitative study. The sample consisted of 34 nursing professionals (17 nurses and 17 nursing technicians) from a small hospital in the second half of 2021. Data were collected using a validated checklist, with appropriate and inadequate classifications based on the execution of the technique. The data were then tabulated in the Microsoft Excel program.Results: regarding the nurses, none measured the arm circumference, selected an appropriate cuff, or estimated the systolic pressure, and only 6.8% palpated the brachial artery. As for the nursing technicians, none of them measured the arm circumference or estimated the systolic pressure, only 5.8% selected the appropriate cuff, and 17.6% palpated the brachial artery. Conclusions: nursing professionals encountered difficulties in performing the blood pressure measurement technique, indicating the need for ongoing education.

Objetivo:verificar las habilidades y habilidades del equipo de enfermería en la medición de la presión arterial. Método:estudio observacional y cuantitativo. La muestra fue de 34 profesionales de enfermería (17 enfermeros y 17 técnicos de enfermería) de un pequeño hospital en el segundo semestre de 2021. Los datos se recolectaron mediante una lista de verificación validada, aplicando apropiado e inadecuado según al ejecutar la técnica, los datos fueron tabulados. Resultados:ninguno enfermero midió la circunferencia del brazo, seleccionó un manguito adecuado, ni estimó la presión sistólica y sólo el 6,8% palpó la arteria humeral. En cuanto a los técnicos de enfermería, ninguno midió la circunferencia del brazo ni estimó la presión sistólica, sólo el 5,8% seleccionóel manguito adecuado y el 17,6% palpó la arteria braquial. Conclusiones:los profesionales de enfermería tuvieron dificultades en la realización de la medición de presión arterial, denotando la necesidad de educación continua.

The effectiveness of negative pressure therapy in burns: scoping review / A efetividade da terapia por pressãonegativa em queimaduras: revisão de escopo / La efectividad de la terapia de presiónnegativa en quemaduras: revisión del alcance

Objetivo: Mapear a produção científica a respeito do uso da terapia de pressão negativa no tratamento de queimaduras, em pacientes adultos e idosos hospitalizados. Método: Revisão de escopo seguindo o método da JBI com busca da produção científica na PubMed, Scientific Electronic Library Online, Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde e Banco de Teses da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior nos meses de março a maio de 2021. Foram incluídos estudos com pacientes adultos e idosos com queimaduras, submetidos à terapia por pressão negativa no hospital. Não houve restrição de idioma, nem período de tempo. Resultados: Foram identificadas 106 publicações e, após o processo de seleção, cinco estudos compuseram a amostra final. Os resultados demonstraram que a aplicação da terapia por pressão negativa em queimaduras constituiu-se como uma ferramenta efetiva na cicatrização de queimaduras térmicas, químicas e elétricas, destacando-se a otimização do tempo de cicatrização, formação de um tecido de granulação saudável, diminuição do edema, redução da infecção, drenagem e monitorização do edema. Conclusão: O tratamento de queimaduras utilizando a pressão negativa tem se mostrado um método efetivo, visto os benefícios que promove no processo cicatricial. Sugere-se que a temática seja mais difundida, aprofundando-se o conhecimento sobre o uso desta tecnologia. (AU)

Objective: To map the scientific production regarding the use of negative pressure wound therapy in burn treatment of hospitalized adult and aged patients. Method: Scope review following the JBI method with a search for scientific production in PubMed, the Scientific Electronic Library Online, the Virtual Health Library, and the Thesis Database of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel from March to May 2021. Studies with adult and aged burn patients undergoing negative pressure wound therapy in hospitals were included. There was no language or time frame restriction. Results: 106 publications were identified and 5 studies made up the final sample after the selection process. The results demonstrated that applying negative pressure wound therapy to burns was effective in healing thermal, chemical, and electrical burns, esoecially regarding healing time optimization, healthy granulation tissue formation, edema and infection reduction, and edema drainage and monitoring. Conclusion: Burn treatment using negative pressure has proven effective, given the benefits it promotes in the healing process. The theme should be more widely spread to deepen the knowledge about the use of this technology. (AU)

Objetivo: Mapear la producción científica sobre el uso de la terapia de presión negativa en el tratamiento de quemaduras en pacientes adultos y ancianos hospitalizados. Método: Revisión de alcance siguiendo el método JBI con búsqueda de producción científica en PubMed, Biblioteca Científica Electrónica en Línea, Biblioteca Virtual en Salud y Banco de Tesis de la Coordinación para el Perfeccionamiento del Personal de Educación Superior en los meses de marzo a mayo de 2021. Se incluyeron estudios con adultos y pacientes ancianos quemados sometidos a terapia de presión negativa en el hospital. No hubo restricción de idioma ni período de tiempo. Resultados: Se identificaron 106 publicaciones y luego del proceso de selección, 5 estudios conformaron la muestra final. Los resultados demostraron que la aplicación de la terapia de presión negativa en quemaduras constituyó una herramienta eficaz en la curación de quemaduras térmicas, químicas y eléctricas, destacándose la optimización del tiempo de curación, formación de tejido de granulación sano, reducción de edema, reducción de infección, drenaje y seguimiento del edema. Conclusión: El tratamiento de quemaduras mediante presión negativa ha demostrado ser un método efectivo, dados los beneficios que promueve en el proceso de cicatrización. Se sugiere que el tema sea más difundido, profundizando el conocimiento sobre el uso de esta tecnología. (AU)

Cuidado de enfermagem à pessoa com ferida naAtenção Primária à Saúde: desafios e potências / Nursing care for people with woundsin primary health care: Challenges and strengths / Atención de enfermería a personas conheridas en atención primaria de salud: desafíos y potencias

Objetivo: descrever fatores identificados pelos enfermeiros como desafios e potências no cuidado de enfermagem à pessoa com ferida na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método: estudo exploratório, descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa, realizado de setembro a novembro de 2022, no Distrito Sanitário Centro de Florianópolis. Utilizou-se para a coleta de dados um questionário on-line, cujos resultados foram analisados com base na análise temática do conteúdo de Bardin. Resultados: o estudo contou com a participação de 29 enfermeiros, dos quais28 (97%) relataram enfrentar desafios, assim como identificaram potências no cotidiano de cuidado à pessoa com ferida. Com base na análise dos dados, emergiram três categorias: "Categoria 1 ­ Desafios e potências relacionadas ao processo de trabalho do enfermeiro"; "Categoria 2 ­ Desafios e potências relacionadas à pessoa com ferida"; e "Categoria 3 ­ Desafios e potências relacionados à infraestrutura e recursos tecnológicos e materiais disponíveis". Conclusão: Os fatores destacados pelos enfermeiros como potências e desafios estão relacionados ao trabalho do enfermeiro, ao indivíduo com ferida e à infraestrutura e recursos tecnológicos e materiais disponíveis. Conhecer esses fatores pode suscitar a implementação de ferramentas para superação dos desafios e promoção das potências, visando fomentar a qualidade dessa prática. (AU)

Objective: We aim to describe factors identified by nurses as challenges and strengths in nursing care for people with wounds in primary health care.Method: This is an exploratory, descriptive, qualitative study conducted from September to November 2022, in the Health District Center of the city of Florianópolis, state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. We used an online questionnaire for data collection, and the results were analyzed based on thematic content analysis according to Bardin. Results: A total of 29 nurses were included in the sample, of which 28 (97%) reported facing challenges as well as identifying strengths in the daily care of individuals with wounds. Based on data analysis, three categories emerged: "Category 1 ­ Challenges and strengths related to the nurse's work process"; "Category 2 ­ Challenges and strengths related to the individual with a wound"; and "Category 3 ­ Challenges and strengths related to available infrastructure, technological resources, and materials."Conclusions: The factors highlighted by nurses as strengths and challenges are related to nursing work focused on the person with a wound and to the available infrastructure, technological resources, and materials. Knowledge of these factors can lead to the implementation of tools to overcome challenges and promote strengths, with the aim of improving the quality of this practice. (AU)

Objetivo: Pretendemos describir los factores identificados por las enfermeras como desafíos y fortalezas en la atención de enfermería para personas con heridas en la atención primaria de salud.Método: Se trata de un estudio exploratorio, descriptivo y cualitativo realizado de septiembre a noviembre de 2022, en el Distrito de Salud Centro de la ciudad de Florianópolis, estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil. Utilizamos un cuestionario en línea para la recopilación de datos, y los resultados fueron analizados según el análisis de contenido temático de Bardin. Resultados: Un total de 29 enfermeras fueron incluidas en la muestra, de las cuales 28 (97%) informaron enfrentar desafíos y también identificar fortalezas en la atención diaria de individuos con heridas. Basándonos en el análisis de datos, surgieron tres categorías: "Categoría 1 ­ Desafíos y fortalezas relacionados con el proceso de trabajo de la enfermera"; "Categoría 2 ­ Desafíos y fortalezas relacionados con el individuo con una herida"; y "Categoría 3 ­ Desafíos y fortalezas relacionados con la infraestructura disponible, recursos tecnológicos y materiales".Conclusiones: Los factores destacados por las enfermeras como fortalezas y desafíos están relacionados con el trabajo de enfermería centrado en la persona con una herida y con la infraestructura disponible, recursos tecnológicos y materiales. El conocimiento de estos factores puede llevar a la implementación de herramientas para superar desafíos y promover fortalezas, con el objetivo de mejorar la calidad de esta práctica. (AU)

Nursing care for people with woundsin primary health care: Challenges and strengths / Cuidado de enfermagem à pessoa com feridana Atenção Primária à Saúde: desafios e potências / Atención de enfermería a personas conheridas en atención primaria de salud: desafíos y potencias

Objetivo: descrever fatores identificados pelos enfermeiros como desafios e potências no cuidado de enfermagem à pessoa com ferida na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método: estudo exploratório, descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa, realizado de setembro a novembro de 2022, no Distrito Sanitário Centro de Florianópolis. Utilizou-se para a coleta de dados um questionário on-line, cujos resultados foram analisados com base na análise temática do conteúdo de Bardin. Resultados: o estudo contou com a participação de 29 enfermeiros, dos quais28 (97%) relataram enfrentar desafios, assim como identificaram potências no cotidiano de cuidado à pessoa com ferida. Com base na análise dos dados, emergiram três categorias: "Categoria 1 ­ Desafios e potências relacionadas ao processo de trabalho do enfermeiro"; "Categoria 2 ­ Desafios e potências relacionadas à pessoa com ferida"; e "Categoria 3 ­ Desafios e potências relacionados à infraestrutura e recursos tecnológicos e materiais disponíveis". Conclusão: Os fatores destacados pelos enfermeiros como potências e desafios estão relacionados ao trabalho do enfermeiro, ao indivíduo com ferida e à infraestrutura e recursos tecnológicos e materiais disponíveis. Conhecer esses fatores pode suscitar a implementação de ferramentas para superação dos desafios e promoção das potências, visando fomentar a qualidade dessa prática. (AU)

Objective: We aim to describe factors identified by nurses as challenges and strengths in nursing care for people with wounds in primary health care.Method: This is an exploratory, descriptive, qualitative study conducted from September to November 2022, in the Health District Center of the city of Florianópolis, state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. We used an online questionnaire for data collection, and the results were analyzed based on thematic content analysis according to Bardin. Results: A total of 29 nurses were included in the sample, of which 28 (97%) reported facing challenges as well as identifying strengths in the daily care of individuals with wounds. Based on data analysis, three categories emerged: "Category 1 ­ Challenges and strengths related to the nurse's work process"; "Category 2 ­ Challenges and strengths related to the individual with a wound"; and "Category 3 ­ Challenges and strengths related to available infrastructure, technological resources, and materials."Conclusions: The factors highlighted by nurses as strengths and challenges are related to nursing work focused on the person with a wound and to the available infrastructure, technological resources, and materials. Knowledge of these factors can lead to the implementation of tools to overcome challenges and promote strengths, with the aim of improving the quality of this practice. (AU)

Objetivo: Pretendemos describir los factores identificados por las enfermeras como desafíos y fortalezas en la atención de enfermería para personas con heridas en la atención primaria de salud.Método: Se trata de un estudio exploratorio, descriptivo y cualitativo realizado de septiembre a noviembre de 2022, en el Distrito de Salud Centro de la ciudad de Florianópolis, estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil. Utilizamos un cuestionario en línea para la recopilación de datos, y los resultados fueron analizados según el análisis de contenido temático de Bardin. Resultados: Un total de 29 enfermeras fueron incluidas en la muestra, de las cuales 28 (97%) informaron enfrentar desafíos y también identificar fortalezas en la atención diaria de individuos con heridas. Basándonos en el análisis de datos, surgieron tres categorías: "Categoría 1 ­ Desafíos y fortalezas relacionados con el proceso de trabajo de la enfermera"; "Categoría 2 ­ Desafíos y fortalezas relacionados con el individuo con una herida"; y "Categoría 3 ­ Desafíos y fortalezas relacionados con la infraestructura disponible, recursos tecnológicos y materiales".Conclusiones: Los factores destacados por las enfermeras como fortalezas y desafíos están relacionados con el trabajo de enfermería centrado en la persona con una herida y con la infraestructura disponible, recursos tecnológicos y materiales. El conocimiento de estos factores puede llevar a la implementación de herramientas para superar desafíos y promover fortalezas, con el objetivo de mejorar la calidad de esta práctica. (AU)

Nurses' attitudes to family importance in nursing care: A two-sited cross-sectional study.

AIM: This study aimed to describe nurses' attitudes and beliefs towards the importance of family in nursing care and explore differences in nurses' attitudes and beliefs towards family-centered care between different healthcare institutions, such as community healthcare centers and hospitals. BACKGROUND: Family significantly affects the well-being and health of individuals. Therefore, nurses should support family engagement in nursing care. In recent years, family nursing research has emphasized the importance of teaching family nursing skills in continued education in healthcare institutions. Research has indicated that nurses who believe that illness concerns the family as a whole are more likely to involve the family in patient care. DESIGN: A cross-sectional research design was used. METHOD: Data were collected at one timepoint between March and September 2019 from 425 nurses working at the Primary Health Care Centers of the Capital Area (n=112) and in clinical settings at the University Hospital in Iceland (n=313). RESULTS: The main findings indicated that nurses working in the women-and-child division at the University Hospital reported significantly more positive attitudes towards family evolvement in patient care than nurses working in the intensive care or surgical units. For nurses working at healthcare centers, a significant difference was also found in the nurses' attitudes towards involving families in patient care. The nurses who were working in home care had significantly more positive attitudes when compared to those working in the infant and young children health promotion units. CONCLUSIONS: Greater collaboration is required between healthcare providers and families to improve the quality of care and health-related outcomes. Therefore, it is crucial to enhance nurses' knowledge about the importance of families during patient care. TWEETABLE ABSTRACT: This study aimed to describe nurses' attitudes and beliefs towards family care. Differences were found between nurse's attitudes by units but not by institutions.

Critical analysis of the scientific production on Jean Watson's Theory of Human Care.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze current scientific production on the use of the theoretical-methodological precepts of Jean Watson's Theory of Human Care/Clinical Caritas Process. METHODS: quantitative, exploratory, descriptive study using data from 1979 to 2023 in the Scopus database. Analysis was carried out using VOSviewer software. RESULTS: the 73 studies included establish a network of collaboration among 221 authors from 155 institutions in 18 countries, who discuss the development of ethical behavior in nursing staff, through technical improvement, implementation, and validation of instrumental strategies capable of measuring and evaluating the quality of holistic and empathetic care. The Theory of Human Caring contributes to nursing training and care, and Process Clinical Caritas-Veritas is useful for the different possibilities of practice and education. CONCLUSIONS: it is important to strengthen with more empirical data a nursing work model centered on individual human care, supporting the evolution of scientific nursing knowledge.

How Grounded Are Our Ideals? Rethinking Nursing's Covenant of Care.

ABSTRACT: Covenant has been used to describe the special relationship between nurses and patients yet has been misunderstood in nursing literature. Covenantal elements of keeping promises and nurturing relationship resonate with the work of nursing. However, unlimited devotion puts the nurse at risk for exploitation and burnout. One's conceptualization of covenant is important because it impacts beliefs about allegiance, identity, and responsibilities. This article offers a critical analysis of how the conceptualization of covenant in nursing literature compares to a theological understanding of covenant. The covenantal dimension of a nurse's practice is reframed from the nurse-patient relationship to a professional-societal relationship.

Christian Worldview and Caring in Nursing: The Legacy of Sister Simone Roach.

ABSTRACT: Sister Simone Roach, a noted philosopher of caring in nursing, left behind a significant body of theoretical and practical work highlighting the areas of nursing ethics, care/caring, and compassion. This article explores the integration of the moral foundation of agape love in Pauline theology and Roach's human caring in nursing (1992) as the action of agape love. A narrative literature review explores the relationship between the scriptural ethics of St. Paul (Pauline ethics) and Roach's caring in nursing.

The digital dilemma in nursing: a critique of care in the digital age.

There is an inherent tension between the nursing profession's empathetic, human-centric ethos and the impersonal nature of digital technology. However, digital solutions such as robot carers could offer convenience, dignity and reduced feelings of burden, so there is potentially a significant misalignment between nursing concepts of care and contemporary patient needs. The notion of 'care' should be reconceptualised to include digital advancements, aligning practice with changing patient expectations and technological progress. A strategy to do this could involve a philosophical overhaul of nursing care models, integration of advanced patient-centric technologies, comprehensive education and training, collaborative development of nursing technologies, showcasing successful digital integration and policy advocacy for digital care models. This transformation is essential if nursing is to stay relevant and effective in the digital era, bridging the traditional care and modern healthcare needs while maintaining its core ethic of care.

Concept analysis of conscience-based nursing care: a hybrid approach of Schwartz-Barcott and Kim's hybrid model.

BACKGROUND: The nursing profession considers conscience as the foundation and cornerstone of clinical practice, which significantly influences professional decision-making and elevates the level of patient care. However, a precise definition of conscience in the nursing field is lacking, making it challenging to measure. To address this issue, this study employed the hybrid approach of Schwartz Barcott and Kim to analyze the concept of conscience-based nursing care. METHODS: This approach involves a three-phase process; theoretical, fieldwork, and analytical. A systematic literature review was conducted using electronic databases during the first phase to find relevant papers. The content of 42 articles that met the inclusion criteria was extracted to determine the attributes, antecedents, and consequences of consciousness care using thematic analysis. Based on the working definition as a product of this phase, the plan of doing the fieldwork phase was designed. During this phase, data were collected through interviews with nurses all of whom were responsible for patient care in hospitals. In this phase, 5 participants were chosen for in-depth interviewing by purposeful sampling. Data were analyzed using directed content analysis. The findings of the theoretical and fieldwork phases were integrated and the final definition was derived. RESULTS: The integration of the theoretical and fieldwork phases resulted in identifying four key characteristics of conscience-based nursing care. Firstly, it involves providing professional care with a conscientious approach. Secondly, ethics is at the core of conscience-based care. Thirdly, external spirituality plays a significant role in shaping one's conscience in this context. Finally, conscience-based nursing care is both endogenous and exogenous, with professional commitment being the central focus of care. CONCLUSION: Conscience-based nursing care is an essential component of ethical care, which elevates clinical practice to professional care. It requires the integration of individual and social values, influenced by personal beliefs and cultural backgrounds, and supported by professional competence, resources, and a conducive organizational atmosphere in the healthcare field. This approach leads to the provision of responsive care, moral integrity, and individual excellence, ultimately culminating in the development of professionalism in nursing.

Impact of Workplace Bullying on Nursing Care Quality: A Comprehensive Review.

Workplace bullying, commonly known as mobbing, persists as a significant problem across various industries, including the healthcare sector. To establish effective interventions and protocols for enhancing the well-being of healthcare workers and patients, it is vital to fully grasp the link between workplace bullying and the quality of nursing care. The analysis highlights the complex link between workplace bullying and nursing care quality, stressing the urgency of addressing this issue due to its wide-reaching impact on individuals and healthcare organizations, ultimately affecting patient safety. Emphasizing the significance of addressing workplace bullying across different professional settings is crucial for protecting the mental health and well-being of employees. The research identifies various forms of aggression and emphasizes the need to understand how these behaviors affect patient outcomes. Further investigation is needed to clarify nurses' responses to workplace violence, particularly in specialized settings like mental health facilities. The studies underscore the numerous challenges nurses encounter when trying to report incidents of workplace bullying. This insight is vital for developing effective reporting mechanisms and targeted interventions to combat bullying behaviors in medical environments. Ultimately, establishing a safer working environment for nurses is paramount. This article aims to review the associations between workplace bullying and the quality of nursing care.

Aplicabilidade das tecnologias na assistência de enfermagem com foco na segurança do paciente / The technology applicability in the aid of nursing focusing on the patient's safety / Aplicabilidad de tecnologias en la asistencia de enfermeria con enfoque en la seguridad del paciente

Objetivo: Conhecer a percepção dos enfermeiros em ambiente hospitalar sobre a implementação das tecnologias na assistência de enfermagem com foco na segurança do paciente. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, qualitativo, realizado com oito enfermeiros, responsáveis pelo gerenciamento de riscos em hospitais. Utilizou-se a técnica Snowball para eleger os participantes e a plataforma Skype para as entrevistas, realizadas no período de março a abril de 2021. Resultados: Apontou-se a utilização da tecnologia por meio do prontuário eletrônico, com a inserção de programa como o Tasy, o qual avançou para comunicação em rede, com vistas a facilitar checagens, auditorias, indicadores, gerenciamento e análise dos eventos. Desvelou-se também para a utilização do código de barras na identificação do paciente e no controle de dispensação e recebimento de medicamentos. No entanto, foram apresentadas limitações na implementação como dificuldade no manuseio das ferramentas digitais por profissionais antigos, caracterizada como resistência. Conclusão: A aplicabilidade das tecnologias na práxis da enfermagem contribui para a segurança do paciente face a favorecer o controle de eventos e o gerenciamento de riscos. Remete para a importância de capacitação e treinamentos dos profissionais para desenvolvimento de habilidades na utilização das ferramentas digitais. (AU)

Objective: Getting to know the perceptions from nurses on hospital environment about the technology implantation in the aid of patient's safety focused nursing. Methods: Descriptive, qualitative study made with eight nurses, responsible for risk management in hospitals. The Snowball technique was used to select the participants and the Skype platform used in the interviews, from March to April 2021. Results: The technology use was detected on the patient's electronic records through the Tasy program, which advanced to a net communication to facilitate checking, audits, pointers, management and event analysis. It was also detected by the use of bar codes in the identification of patients and control of medication dispensation and receiving. However, some limitations were found in the technology implementation, like elderly people having trouble using the digital tools, which is characterized by resistance. Conclusion: The technology applicability in the nursing practice contributes to the patient's safety to favor event control and risk management. It points to the importance of staff training and qualification to promote the ability of using digital tools. (AU)

Objetivo: Conocer las percepciones de las enfermeras del entorno hospitalario sobre la implementación de tecnologias enfocado en la seguridad del paciente. Métodos: Fue realizado un estudio descripctivo, cualitativo, con ocho enfermeras responsables de la gestión de riesgos en los hospitales. Se utilizó la tecnica snowball para elegir a los participantes y la plataforma skype para las entrevistas realizadas de marzo a abril de 2021. Resultados: Con el desarrollo de la tecnologia a través de historias clínicas eletrónicas, la inserción de un programa como Tasy, que avanzó a la comunicación em red, con el objetivo de facilitar verificaciones como auditorias, gestión y análisis en cualquier eventualidad. Tambien se dio a conocer para el uso de códigos de barras en la identificación de pacientes y en el control de la dispensación y recepción de medicamentos. Sin embargo, se presentaron limitaciones en la implementación, como la dificultad en el manejo de herramientas digitales por parte de algunos profesionales. Conclusión: La aplicabilidad de tecnologias en la enfermeria contribuye a la seguridad del paciente favoreciendo en el control de riesgos. Se refiere a la importancia de la calificación y formación de los profesionales, para desarrollar habilidades en el uso de herramientas digitales. (AU)