Nursing workload in oncological intensive care in the COVID-19 pandemic: retrospective cohort.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the nursing workload in an oncology intensive care unit according to the condition of COVID-19 infection. METHOD: A retrospective cohort study. The Nursing Activities Score was used to measure the workload and document analysis for data extraction. The medical records were divided into a group of patients with COVID-19 and another group of patients without the infection. RESULTS: The values of the Nursing Activities Score were not different depending on the sociodemographic variables, but the average of this score was statistically different depending on whether the patient had the diagnosis of COVID-19 or not, being higher in those who had the disease. CONCLUSION: It was proved that the nursing workload is high in the context of the oncology intensive care unit. However, COVID-19 increased this score even more, with the Nursing Activities Score being an important tool to size the team in this context.

Nursing workload in oncological intensive care in the COVID-19 pandemic: retrospective cohort / Carga de trabajo de enfermería en terapia intensiva oncológica en la pandemia de COVID-19: cohorte retrospectiva / Carga de trabalho da enfermagem de terapia intensiva oncológica na pandemia da COVID-19: coorte retrospectiva

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the nursing workload in an oncology intensive care unit according to the condition of COVID-19 infection. Method: A retrospective cohort study. The Nursing Activities Score was used to measure the workload and document analysis for data extraction. The medical records were divided into a group of patients with COVID-19 and another group of patients without the infection. Results: The values of the Nursing Activities Score were not different depending on the sociodemographic variables, but the average of this score was statistically different depending on whether the patient had the diagnosis of COVID-19 or not, being higher in those who had the disease. Conclusion: It was proved that the nursing workload is high in the context of the oncology intensive care unit. However, COVID-19 increased this score even more, with the Nursing Activities Score being an important tool to size the team in this context.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Comparar la carga de trabajo de enfermería en una unidad de cuidados intensivos oncológicos según el estado de infección por COVID-19. Método: Estudio de cohorte retrospectivo. El Nursing Activities Score se utilizó para medir la carga de trabajo y el análisis de documentos para la extracción de datos. Las historias clínicas se dividieron en pacientes con COVID-19 y pacientes sin la infección. Resultados: Los valores del Nursing Activities Score no fueron diferentes en función de las variables sociodemográficas, pero el promedio de este puntaje fue estadísticamente diferente en función de si el paciente tenía COVID-19 o no, siendo mayor en aquellos que lo tenían. Conclusión: Se comprobó que la carga de trabajo de enfermería es elevada en la unidad de terapia intensiva oncológica. Sin embargo, el COVID-19 aumentó aún más este puntaje, siendo el Nursing Activities Score una herramienta importante para dimensionar el equipo en este contexto.

RESUMO Objetivo: Comparar a carga de trabalho da enfermagem em unidade de terapia intensiva oncológica, de acordo com a condição de infecção por COVID-19. Método: Estudo do tipo coorte retrospectiva. Utilizaram-se do Nursing Activies Score para mensuração da carga de trabalho e da análise documental para extração dos dados. Os prontuários foram divididos em um grupo de pacientes com COVID-19 e outro grupo de pacientes sem a infecção. Resultados: Os valores do Nursing Activies Score não foram diferentes, conforme as variáveis sociodemográficas, porém a média deste escore foi estatisticamente diferente a depender de o paciente apresentar ou não o diagnóstico de COVID-19, sendo superior naqueles que possuíam a doença. Conclusão: Comprovou-se que a carga de trabalho da enfermagem foi alta no contexto da unidade de terapia intensiva oncológica. No entanto, a COVID-19 aumentou ainda mais este escore, sendo o Nursing Activies Score importante ferramenta para dimensionar a equipe nesse contexto.

Repercussões psicossociais do tratamento radioterápico para o câncer do colo uterino: uma abordagem qualitativa / Psychosocial repercussions of radiotherapy treatment for cervical cancer: a qualitative approach / Repercusiones psicosociales del tratamiento de radioterapia para el cáncer de cuello uterino: un enfoque cualitativo

RESUMO Objetivo: compreender as repercussões psicossociais do pós-tratamento radioterápico para o câncer do colo uterino. Método: estudo qualitativo, com a participação de pacientes em pós-tratamento radioterápico para o câncer do colo uterino em um ambulatório de enfermagem oncoginecológica, localizado no Município do Rio de Janeiro - Brasil. Os dados foram coletados durante os meses de março e abril de 2019 por meio de entrevista aberta e submetidos à análise de conteúdo. Resultados: definiram-se quatro categorias: o constructo de papéis sociais: a perda da identidade feminina; a sexualidade da mulher pós-tratamento para o câncer do colo uterino: repercussões conjugais; dificuldades de adaptação à nova condição de vida: reconstruindo a imagem corporal; convivendo com o câncer do colo uterino: repensando a vida e reconstruindo valores através da rede de apoio. Considerações finais: os resultados contribuem para o direcionamento do cuidado, aumentando a qualidade de vida e auxiliando a reorganização da vida profissional, social e familiar dessas mulheres.

ABSTRACT Objective: to understand the psychosocial repercussions of post radiotherapy treatment for cervical cancer. Method: qualitative study, with the participation of patients in post radiotherapy treatment for cervical cancer in an onco-gynecologic nursing outpatient clinic, located in the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro - Brazil. Data were collected during the months of March and April 2019 by means of open interview and submitted to content analysis. Results: four categories were defined: the construct of social roles: the loss of female identity; the sexuality of post-treated women for cervical cancer: marital repercussions; difficulties in adapting to the new life condition: rebuilding the body image; living with cervical cancer: rethinking life and rebuilding values through the support network. Final considerations: the results contribute to the direction of care, increasing the quality of life and helping these women reorganize their professional, social, and family lives.

RESUMEN Objetivo: conocer las repercusiones psicosociales del tratamiento post-radioterapia del cáncer de cuello de útero. Método: estudio cualitativo, con la participación de pacientes en tratamiento post radioterapia para cáncer de cuello uterino en una consulta externa de enfermería oncoginecológica, ubicada en el Municipio de Río de Janeiro - Brasil. Los datos fueron recolectados durante los meses de marzo y abril de 2019 a través de una entrevista abierta y fueron sometidos a un análisis de contenido. Resultados: se definieron cuatro categorías: la construcción de los roles sociales: la pérdida de la identidad femenina; la sexualidad de las mujeres después del tratamiento del cáncer de cuello uterino: las repercusiones conyugales; las dificultades de adaptación a la nueva condición de vida: la reconstrucción de la imagen corporal; la convivencia con el cáncer de cuello uterino: el replanteamiento de la vida y la reconstrucción de los valores a través de la red de apoyo. Consideraciones finales: los resultados contribuyen a la orientación de los cuidados, aumentando la calidad de vida y ayudando a la reorganización de la vida profesional, social y familiar de estas mujeres.

Scientific Publications on Nursing for COVID-19 in Patients With Cancer: Scoping Review.

BACKGROUND: The needs of patients with cancer must be met, especially in times of crisis. The advent of the pandemic triggered a series of strategic actions by the nursing team to preserve the health of patients and professionals-hence the importance of studies on nursing care actions provided to patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is known that these patients are susceptible to severe COVID-19. However, no previous review has summarized the findings of scientific studies on nursing for COVID-19 in patients with cancer. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to map the topics addressed in scientific studies on nursing for COVID-19 in patients with cancer. METHODS: A scoping review was conducted using the methodology described in the Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewers' Manual 2015. The research question was elaborated using the population, concept, and context framework: What topics have been studied in nursing publications about COVID-19 in adult patients with cancer? The searches were carried out in 8 databases between April and November 2021 without time restrictions. RESULTS: In total, 973 publications were identified using the search strategies in the databases, and 12 papers were retrieved by consulting the references. A total of 31 (3.2%) publications were included in the final analysis, generating 4 thematic categories on the subject: "restructuring the services: how oncology nursing was adapted during the pandemic," "experiences of patients and performance of the nursing team during the COVID-19 pandemic," "protocols and recommendations for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic," and "challenges and the role of oncology nurses facing the COVID-19 pandemic." CONCLUSIONS: Several strategies used by oncology nurses to face the COVID-19 pandemic in the international scenario were identified. Reports about the restructuring of services and the team's reactions to the pandemic predominated. However, there is a lack of reports regarding emotional support strategies for health care professionals. Another gap identified was the scarcity of clinical studies on the activities developed by oncology nurses. Therefore, there is a need for clinical research in the oncology area and emotional coping strategies to support oncology nurses.

Protocolo de cuidados básicos de enfermagem para clientes pós-angioplastia transluminal coronariana / Protocol of basic care of nursing for clients post-angioplasty coronarian transluminal

O objeto de estudo dessa pesquisa é definido como os cuidados básicos de enfermagem para promoção do conforto do cliente pós-angioplastia transluminal coronariana (ATC). Os objetivos são: 1 - Elaborar um protocolo de cuidados básicos de enfermagem para promoção do conforto do cliente pós-ATC; e 2 - Validar o protocolo através da avaliação de especialistas. Método: Estudo do tipo descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa e medidas quantitativas. O percurso metodológico foi dividido em três etapas: a primeira, uma revisão integrativa da literatura (RIL), que serviu como base teórico-científica para a segunda etapa: elaboração do protocolo. A terceira etapa é a validação do protocolo por enfermeiros especialistas. Foi feita a RIL, e após aplicar os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, foram selecionados 13 artigos. O protocolo foi elaborado a partir da identificação dos cuidados de enfermagem encontrados na literatura e do conhecimento teórico-prático das pesquisadoras. Constou de itens encontrados nos artigos e itens relacionados aos cuidados básicos de enfermagem de Virgínia Henderson, além de algumas recomendações da American Heart Association. Distribuiu-se os cuidados em três partes: Acolhimento do cliente na unidade pós-angioplastia transluminal coronariana, intervenções de enfermagem durante a recuperação/repouso e cuidados e orientações para a alta, totalizando 25 itens em sua primeira versão. Para validação do protocolo elaborado, foi utilizada a técnica Delphi e selecionados nove enfermeiros com experiência ou especialização na área de cardiologia e hemodinâmica como juízes. Resultados: Foi evidenciado na análise dos resultados da RIL e das respostas dos especialistas que os enfermeiros preferem discutir as complicações do procedimento ao invés dos cuidados básicos de enfermagem. Foram necessárias três rodadas de perguntas e respostas para que todos os itens do protocolo atingissem taxa de concordância e índice de validade de conteúdo de no mínimo 0,9. De acordo com as sugestões feitas pelos especialistas e análise das mesmas, o documento foi alterado, o qual em sua versão final totalizou 28 itens. Considerações Finais: Espera-se, com os resultados, nortear a prática do enfermeiro favorecendo a qualidade da assistência. Sugere-se a aplicação do protocolo elaborado na prática clínica, bem como a construção de novos protocolos abordando os períodos pré e trans-ATC

The object of study of this research is defined as basic care of nursing to promote client comfort after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). The objectives are: 1 - To elaborate a protocol of basic care of nursing to promote the comfort of the client after PTCA; and 2 - Validate the protocol through expert assessment. Method: Descriptive study, qualitative approach and quantitative measures. The methodological course was divided into three stages: the first, an integrative literature review (RIL), which served as a theoretical-scientific basis for the second stage: protocol elaboration. The third step is protocol validation by specialist nurses. The RIL was done, and after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 13 articles were selected. The protocol was elaborated from the identification of the nursing care found in the literature and from the theoreticalpractical knowledge of the researchers. It consisted of items found in the articles and items related to basic nursing care of Virginia Henderson, in addition to some recommendations from the American Heart Association. The care was distributed in three parts: Customer reception in the coronary transluminal post-angioplasty unit, nursing interventions during recovery / rest and care and guidelines for discharge, totaling 25 items in its first version. To validate the protocol, the Delphi technique was used and nine nurses with experience or specialization in the area of cardiology and hemodynamics as judges were selected. Results: It was evidenced in the analysis of the RIL results and the answers of the specialists that the nurses prefer to discuss the complications of the procedure instead of the basic nursing care. Three rounds of questions and answers were required for all items in the protocol to reach agreement rate and content validity index of at least 0.9. According to the suggestions made by the experts and their analysis, the document was changed, which in its final version totaled 28 items. Final Considerations: It is hoped, with the results, to guide the practice of the nurse favoring the quality of care. It is suggested the application of the protocol elaborated in clinical practice, as well as the construction of new protocols addressing the pre and trans-ATC periods