Utilizing Telenursing to Supplement Acute Care Nursing in an Era of Workforce Shortages: A Feasibility Pilot.

Hospitals are experiencing a nursing shortage crisis that is expected to worsen over the next decade. Acute care settings, which manage the care of very complex patients, need innovations that lessen nurses' workload burden while ensuring safe patient care and outcomes. Thus, a pilot study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a large-scale acute care telenurse program, where a hospital-employed telenurse would complete admission and discharge processes for hospitalized patients virtually. In 3 months, almost 9000 (67%) of patient admissions and discharges were conducted by an acute care telenurse, saving the bedside nurse an average of 45 minutes for each admission and discharge. Preliminary benefits to the program included more uninterrupted time with patients, more complete hospital admission and discharge documentation, and positive patient and nurse feedback about the program.

Peplau's theory for telenursing with the family of patients with COVID-19

Introduction: The care challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic required nurses to have new skills in coping with health demands. In addition, this professional emerges as an important tool through the therapeutic relationship. Thus, they can be seen as a bridge of support between family members and patients. Objective: To know the perspective of nurses on telenursing as therapeutic in the context of family members of patients with COVID-19 and to discuss in the light of Peplau's theory of interpersonal relationships. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional, exploratory study with a qualitative approach to the data, carried out in a private general hospital in Teresina-PI, in 2022, with a semi-structured interview. Followed by a reflective structure with the use and philosophical theoretical construct of Hildegard Peplau's theory of interpersonal relationships, from 1952. Results: Nurses perceive remote assistance as an important tool for meeting the psychological and social needs of the family of patients with COVID-19. On the occasion, the nurses look at the patients' relatives experiencing the therapeutic relationship through information mediated by telenursing, which included the description of the main daily care, among other information. Discussion: Peplau's theory of interpersonal relationships gives meaning to the experience of telenursing from the perspective of nurses. Conclusion: The perspective of nurses on the remote therapeutic relationship with family members of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 infection involved bonding and welcoming as points of development of trust, which brought positive results to family members, given the uncertainties experienced during the pandemic.

Introducción: Los desafíos de salud planteados por la pandemia de COVID-19 exigieron nuevas habilidades de las enfermeras para enfrentar las demandas de salud. Además, este profesional emerge como una herramienta importante a través de la relación terapéutica. Por tanto, pueden verse como un puente de apoyo entre familiares y pacientes. Objetivo: Comprender la perspectiva de los enfermeros sobre la teleenfermería como terapia en el contexto de familiares de pacientes con COVID-19 y discutir a la luz de la teoría de las relaciones interpersonales de Peplau. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio exploratorio transversal, con enfoque de datos cualitativos, realizado en un hospital general privado de Teresina-PI, en 2022, con entrevistas semiestructuradas. Seguido de una estructura reflexiva utilizando el constructo teórico filosófico de la teoría de las relaciones interpersonales de Hildegard Peplau, de 1952. Resultados: Los enfermeros perciben la asistencia remota como una herramienta importante para satisfacer las necesidades psicológicas y sociales de las familias de los pacientes con COVID-19. En esta ocasión, los enfermeros observan a los familiares de los pacientes que viven la relación terapéutica a través de informaciones mediadas por la teleenfermería, que incluye una descripción de los principales cuidados diarios, entre otras informaciones. Discusión: La teoría de las relaciones interpersonales de Peplau da sentido a la experiencia de teleenfermería desde la perspectiva de las enfermeras. Conclusión: La perspectiva de los enfermeros sobre la relación terapéutica a distancia con los familiares de los pacientes diagnosticados con infección por COVID-19 involucró el vínculo y la acogida como puntos de desarrollo de la confianza, lo que trajo resultados positivos para los familiares, dadas las incertidumbres vividas durante la pandemia.

Introdução: Os desafios assistenciais trazidos pela pandemia por COVID-19 exigiram dos enfermeiros novas habilidades no enfrentamento de demandas de saúde. Além disto, este profissional surge como importante ferramenta através do relacionamento terapêutico. Assim, podem ser vistos como uma ponte de apoio entre familiares e pacientes. Objetivo: Conhecer a perspectiva de enfermeiros sobre a telenfermagem como terapêutico no contexto de familiares de pacientes com COVID-19 e discutir à luz da teoria das relações interpessoais de Peplau. Materiais e Métodos: Estudo transversal, exploratório, de abordagem qualitativa dos dados, realizado em um hospital geral privado em Teresina-PI, em 2022, com entrevista semiestruturada. Seguido de estrutura reflexiva com utilização e construto teórico filosófico da teoria das relações interpessoais de Hildegard Peplau, de 1952. Resultados: Os enfermeiros percebem a assistência remota como importante ferramenta para o suprimento de necessidades psíquicas e sociais da família dos pacientes com COVID-19. Na oportunidade, os enfermeiros lançam o olhar sobre os familiares dos pacientes vivenciarem o relacionamento terapêutico por meio das informações mediadas pela telenfermagem que incluía a descrição dos principais cuidados diários dentre outras informações. Discussão: A teoria das relações interpessoais de Peplau dá sentido à experiencia da telenfermagem na perspectiva das enfermeiras. Conclusão: A perspectiva de enfermeiros sobre o relacionamento terapêutico remoto com familiares de pacientes diagnosticados com infecção por COVID-19 envolveu o vínculo e acolhimento como pontos de desenvolvimento de confiança, o que trouxe resultados positivos aos familiares, diante das incertezas vivenciadas durante a pandemia.

Benchmarking mobile applications for the health of people with Diabetes Mellitus / Benchmarking de aplicativos móviles dirigidos a la salud de personas con Diabetes Mellitus / Benchmarking de aplicativos móveis voltados à saúde de pessoas com Diabetes Mellitus

Objective: to map the content and features of mobile applications on the management of Diabetes Mellitus and their usability on the main operating systems. Method: benchmarking research. The mapping of apps, content, and resources on the Play Store and App Store platforms was based on an adaptation of the Joanna Briggs Institute's scoping review framework. For the usability analysis, the apps were tested for two weeks and the System Usability Scale instrument was used, with scores between 50-67 points being considered borderline, between 68-84, products with acceptable usability and above 85, excellent user acceptance and, for the analysis, descriptive statistics. Results: the most prevalent contents were capillary blood glucose management, diet, oral drug therapy, and insulin therapy. As for resources, diaries and graphs were the most common. With regard to usability, two apps were considered to have excellent usability; 34, products with acceptable usability; 29, the resource may have some flaws but still has acceptable usability standards and 6, with flaws and no usability conditions. Conclusion: the content and resources of mobile applications address the fundamental points for managing Diabetes Mellitus with user-friendly resources, with usability acceptable to users and have the potential to assist in the management of Diabetes Mellitus in patients' daily lives.

Objetivo: mapear los contenidos y los recursos de los aplicativos móviles sobre el manejo de la Diabetes Mellitus y su usabilidad en los principales sistemas operacionales. Método: investigaciones de benchmarking . El mapeo de los apps , de los contenidos y recursos en las plataformas Play Store y App Store fue realizado a partir de una adaptación en la estructura de revisiones del objetivo del Joanna Briggs Institute. Para el análisis de la usabilidad, los aplicativos fueron comprobados por dos semanas; para esto, se utilizó el instrumento System Usability Scale , siendo que puntajes entre 50-67 puntos, son considerados limítrofes; entre 68-84, tienen usabilidad aceptable; y, arriba de 85, tienen excelente aceptación por el usuario y para realizar análisis estadística descriptiva. Resultados: los contenidos más prevalentes fueron el manejo de la glucemia capilar, alimentación, terapia medicamentosa oral e insulinoterapia. En cuanto a los recursos se obtuvo mayor frecuencia de diarios y gráficos. En relación a la usabilidad, 2 apps fueron considerados de excelente aceptación; 34, productos con usabilidad aceptable; 29, los apps pueden presentar algunas fallas, sin embargo tiene estándares de usabilidad todavía aceptables; y, 6 presentaron fallas sin condiciones de usabilidad. Conclusión: los contenidos y los recursos de aplicativos móviles abordan los puntos fundamentales para el manejo de la diabetes mellitus, con recursos de fácil utilización, usabilidad aceptable por los usuarios y con potencial para auxiliar en el manejo de la diabetes mellitus, en el día a día de los pacientes.

Objetivo: mapear os conteúdos e os recursos dos aplicativos móveis sobre o manejo da Diabetes Mellitus e sua usabilidade nos principais sistemas operacionais. Método: pesquisa de benchmarking . O mapeamento dos apps , dos conteúdos e dos recursos nas plataformas Play Store e App Store foi realizado a partir de uma adaptação na estrutura de revisões de escopo da Joanna Briggs Institute. Para a análise da usabilidade, os aplicativos foram testados por duas semanas e utilizou-se o instrumento System Usability Scale , sendo que escores entre 50-67 pontos, é considerado limítrofe, entre 68-84, produtos com usabilidade aceitável e acima de 85, excelente aceitação pelo usuário e, para a análise, estatística descritiva. Resultados: os conteúdos mais prevalentes foram o manejo da glicemia capilar, alimentação, terapia medicamentosa oral e insulinoterapia. Quanto aos recursos, obteve-se a maior frequência de diários e gráficos. Em relação à usabilidade, dois apps foram considerados de excelente aceitação; 34, produtos com usabilidade aceitável; 29, o recurso pode apresentar algumas falhas, mas tem padrões de usabilidade ainda aceitáveis e 6, com falhas sem condições de usabilidade. Conclusão: os conteúdos e os recursos de aplicativos móveis abordam os pontos fundamentais para o manejo da Diabetes Mellitus com recursos de fácil utilização, com usabilidade aceitável pelos usuários e tem potencial para auxiliar no manejo da Diabetes Mellitus no dia a dia dos pacientes.

Teleenfermería en salud mental: efecto sobre los síntomas de ansiedad y el consumo de alcohol durante la pandemia de COVID-19 / Telenursing in mental health: effect on anxiety symptoms and alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic / Telenfermagem em saúde mental: efeito em sintomas de ansiedade e consumo de álcool durante a pandemia COVID-19

Objetivo: investigar el efecto de una intervención a distancia sobre los síntomas de ansiedad y el consumo de alcohol en usuarios del servicio de Atención Primaria de Salud. Método: estudio cuasiexperimental, realizado con 1270 participantes que respondieron al Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test y al State-Trait Anxiety Inventory 6. De estos, 1033 encuestados obtuvieron puntajes de síntomas de ansiedad moderada/grave (STAI-6 > 3) y consumo de alcohol de riesgo moderado/grave (AUDIT-C>3), y recibieron las intervenciones mediante llamada telefónica con un seguimiento de siete y 180 días. Para analizar los datos se utilizó un modelo de regresión de efectos mixtos. Resultados: el efecto de la intervención realizada fue positivo para reducir los síntomas de ansiedad entre T0 y T1 (µ=1,6 p<0,001) y para reducir el patrón de consumo de alcohol entre t1 y t3 (µ=1,57 p< 0,001). Conclusión: los resultados del seguimiento sugieren que la intervención tuvo un efecto positivo en la reducción de la ansiedad y el patrón de consumo de alcohol que tiende a mantenerse en el tiempo. Existe evidencia de que la intervención propuesta puede ser una alternativa para la atención preventiva en salud mental, en situaciones donde se comprometa la accesibilidad del usuario o del profesional.

Objective: to investigate the effect of a remote intervention on anxiety symptoms and alcohol use in users of the Primary Health Care service. Method: a quasi-experimental study conducted with 1,270 participants who answered the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-6. Of these, 1,033 interviewees scored for moderate/severe anxiety symptoms (STAI-6 > 3) and moderate/severe risk alcohol use (AUDIT-C > 3), and received the interventions via telephone calls with follow-up periods lasting seven and 180 days. For data analysis, a mixed-effects regression model was used. Results: the effect of the intervention performed was positive in reducing anxiety symptoms between T0 and T1 (µ=1.6, p<0.001) and in reducing the alcohol use pattern between T1 and T3 (µ=1.57, p<0.001) Conclusion: the follow-up results suggest a positive effect of the intervention in reducing anxiety and the alcohol use pattern, which tends to be maintained over time. There is diverse evidence that the intervention proposed can be an alternative for preventive care in mental health, in situations where accessibility of the user or the professional is compromised.

Objetivo: investigar o efeito de uma intervenção remota nos sintomas de ansiedade e no uso de álcool em usuários do serviço de Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método: estudo quase experimental, realizado com 1270 participantes que responderam o Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test e a State-Trait Anxiety Inventory 6. Desses, 1033 entrevistados pontuaram para sintomas de ansiedade moderada/severa (STAI-6>3) e uso de risco de álcool moderado/severo (AUDIT-C>3), e receberam as intervenções via chamada telefônica com follow-up de sete e 180 dias. Para análise dos dados utilizou-se um modelo de regressão de efeitos mistos. Resultados: o efeito da intervenção realizada foi positivo na redução dos sintomas de ansiedade entre T0 e T1 (µ=1,6 p<0.001) e na redução do padrão de uso de álcool entre t1 e t3 (µ=1,57 p<0.001). Conclusão: os resultados do follow-up sugerem efeito positivo da intervenção na redução da ansiedade e no padrão de uso de álcool, o qual tende a se manter ao longo do tempo. Há evidências de que a intervenção proposta pode ser uma alternativa para o cuidado preventivo em saúde mental, em situações nas quais a acessibilidade do usuário ou do profissional encontram-se comprometidas.

Efeito da Tele-enfermagem no Processo Adaptativo de Pessoas Com Estomia Intestinal: Ensaio Clínico / Effect of Telenursing on the Adaptive Process of People With Intestinal Stoma: Clinical Trial / Efecto de la Teleenfermería en el Proceso Adaptativo de Personas Con Estomía Intestinal: Ensayo Clínico

Objetivo:Analisar o efeito da tele-enfermagem no processo adaptativo de pessoas com estomia intestinal. Método: Ensaio clínico randomizado, unicego. Aplicou-se a escala de verificação do nível de adaptação da pessoa com estomia, e formaram-se dois grupos. O grupo controle recebeu atendimento convencional com profissionais do centro de referência, e o grupo intervenção obteve o acompanhamento convencional associado à intervenção complementar via telefone (três chamadas telefônicas realizadas no 20º, 40º e 60º dia após contato inicial). Ao final da intervenção, os participantes foram avaliados novamente pela escala. O recrutamento ocorreu desde o primeiro contato e contou com uma amostra de 16 participantes no grupo intervenção e 17 no grupo controle. Resultados: Notou-se semelhança nos níveis de adaptação no baseline entre os dois grupos, entretanto dados do pós-intervenção demonstraram diferença significante dos grupos no decorrer do estudo e menores valores das médias do grupo controle comparados às medidas do grupo intervenção, indicando maior nível de adaptação no grupo intervenção. Conclusão: O estudo verificou o efeito da tele-enfermagem no processo adaptativo da pessoa com estomia e sugere benefícios no acompanhamento complementar via tele-enfermagem no nível de adaptação de pessoas com estomia de tempo ≤ 12 meses de cirurgia.

Objective: To analyze the effect of telenursing on the adaptive process of people with intestinal ostomy. Method: Randomized, single-blind clinical trial. The verification scale of the level of adaptation of the person with ostomy was applied, and two groups were formed. The control group received conventional care with professionals from the reference center, and the intervention group received conventional follow-up associated with the complementary intervention via telephone (three phone calls on the 20th, 40th and 60th day after initial contact). At the end of the intervention, the participants were evaluated again through the scale. Recruitment occurred from the first contact and had a sample of 16 participants in the intervention group and 17 in the control group. Results: There was a similarity in the levels of adaptation at baseline between the two groups. However, post-intervention data showed a significant difference between the groups during the study and lower values of the means of the control group compared to the measures of the intervention group, demonstrating a higher level of adaptation in the intervention group. Conclusion: The study verified the effect of telenursing on the adaptive process of the person with a stoma and suggests benefits in complementary monitoring via telenursing at the level of adaptation of people with a stoma after ≤ 12 months of surgery.

Objetivo:Analizar el efecto de la teleenfermería en el proceso adaptativo de personas con ostomía intestinal. Método: Ensayo clínico aleatorizado, simple ciego. Se aplicó la Escala de Verificación del Nivel de Adaptación de la Persona con Ostomía y se formaron dos grupos, el grupo control recibió atención convencional con profesionales del centro de referencia y el grupo intervención recibió seguimiento convencional asociado a la intervención complementaria vía telefónica (3 llamadas telefónicas los días 20, 40 y 60 después del contacto inicial). Al final de la intervención, los participantes fueron evaluados nuevamente mediante la escala. El reclutamiento se produjo desde el primer contacto y contó con una muestra de 16 participantes en el grupo de intervención y 17 en el grupo control. Resultados: Hubo similitud en los niveles de adaptación al inicio del estudio entre los dos grupos, sin embargo, los datos posteriores a la intervención mostraron una diferencia significativa entre los grupos durante el estudio y verificaron valores más bajos de las medias del grupo control en comparación con el medidas del grupo de intervención, demostrando un mayor nivel de adaptación en el grupo de intervención. Conclusión: El estudio verificó el efecto de la teleenfermería en el proceso adaptativo de la persona con estoma y sugiere beneficios en el seguimiento complementario a través de la teleenfermería a nivel de adaptación de la persona con estoma después de ≤ 12 meses de la cirugía

Práticas avançadas de enfermagem em cuidados paliativos na comunidade compassiva de favela: relato de experiência / Advanced practice nursing in palliative care within the compassionate favela community: an experience report

OBJETIVO: descrever a prática avançada do enfermeiro em cuidados paliativos que atua com a equipe Interdisciplinar em um projeto de extensão universitária nas favelas da Rocinha e Vidigal no Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. MÉTODO: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo do tipo relato de experiência, sobre a aplicabilidade de práticas avançadas de enfermagem, no contexto de cuidados paliativos em comunidades vulneráveis, Rocinha e Vidigal, 2019 e 2020. RESULTADOS: Enfermeiros líderes, por meio da micropolítica, buscam o alívio do sofrimento humano, mediante o controle de sinais e sintomas físicos, psicossociais e espirituais, através de raciocínio clínico, habilidade de resolução de problemas por intermédio da consulta de enfermagem e articulação junto a equipe interdisciplinar. CONCLUSÃO: A abordagem de cuidados paliativos sob a ótica do projeto de comunidade compassiva tem mostrado uma forte prática da autonomia do enfermeiro, assim como proporciona visibilidade para a vulnerabilidade social e fortalecimento da prática avançada do enfermeiro no Brasil.

OBJECTIVE: to describe the advanced practice of nurses in palliative care who work with the Interdisciplinary team in a university extension project in the favelas of Rocinha and Vidigal in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. METHOD: This descriptive research shows an experience report on the applicability of advanced practice nursing in palliative care in vulnerable communities, Rocinha and Vidigal, 2019 and 2020. RESULTS: Through micropolitics, leading nurses seek to relieve human suffering by controlling physical, psychosocial, and spiritual signs and symptoms through clinical reasoning, problem-solving skills in nursing appointments, and articulation with the interdisciplinary team. CONCLUSION: From the perspective of the compassionate community project, the palliative care approach has shown a strong practice of nurse autonomy, provided visibility for social vulnerability, and strengthened the advanced practice of nurses in Brazil.

Telenursing practice in the care of surgical cancer patients: a scoping review protocol.

INTRODUCTION: Telenursing is a component of telehealth that occurs when nurses use information and communication technologies to provide care and nursing services remotely. To understand how telenursing services in surgical oncology patients can be better implemented, it is important that the success models are collected and studied. Therefore, the general objective is to develop the scoping review protocol for the survey of existing evidence on the practice of oncological perioperative telenursing. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: The scoping review will be conducted following the scoping review directions of the Joanna Briggs Institute with the use of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews checklist for the review report. The databases that will be used for these searches will be: MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science and Virtual Health Library. To search for grey literature, Google Scholar, WorldWideScience and Global ETD Search will be used. Primary studies, observational or experimental, published in any year or language will be considered. For the selection and extraction of data, two independent reviewers will read the title, summary and full text using the Rayyan software and a form prepared by the authors. The data to be extracted are related to the characterisation of the study (study design, country and year of publication) and details of the telenursing programme (surgery or surgical specialty, perioperative period, tools used, organisation and operation, outcome indicators and treatment methods and content in telenursing). Among others, the difficulties and potentialities for the development or implementation of telenursing will also be extracted, as the main result of the study. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: The study does not require ethical approval as it will use previously published research data. The results will be shared in journals and scientific events and may be used for the development and implementation of oncological perioperative telenursing programmes.

Telenursing Interventions for Patients With Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy: A Scoping Review.

PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION: To provide an overview of telenursing interventions, primary outcomes, and tools used in patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy, a scoping review was conducted. LITERATURE SEARCH: PubMed®, Embase®, and CINAHL® databases were searched using the following keywords: telenursing, adverse event, and drug therapy. DATA EVALUATION: From the screening process, 11 studies were identified. SYNTHESIS: In patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy, telenursing interventions were mainly used to monitor symptoms, particularly fatigue, anxiety, and depression. The interventions used included outcome-specific, nonspecific, and validated tools, or tools developed from reporting systems for adverse events. IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH: Large-scale, well-conducted randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses are needed to test the results of this scoping review.

The impact of telenursing on level of depression, stress and anxiety in discharged patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A randomized clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: After coronary artery bypass graft surgery patients are susceptible to mental disorders such as stress, anxiety, and depression following discharge from the hospital and often require post-discharge support and follow-up. Telenursing is an accessible method that may reduce stress, anxiety, and depression experienced by patients. This study aimed to investigate the impact of telenursing on depression, stress, and anxiety in discharged patients after CABG surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A randomized clinical trial was carried out. Eligible patients were divided randomly into intervention (n=40) and control (n=40) groups. Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS21) questionnaire was filled out by both groups one day before discharge from the hospital. The intervention group received SMS reminders of their treatment plan, referrals to the cardiac rehabilitation clinic, and routine care three times a week for six weeks, while the control group received routine care provided by the hospital only. In the week following the completion of the intervention period, both groups returned to fill out the questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using SPSS version 16.0, descriptive and inferential statistics, and independent and paired T-tests. RESULT: The mean scores of depression, stress, and anxiety before intervention in the intervention group were 11.95, 18.75, and 18.17, and in the control group were 11.55, 18.37, and 17.4 respectively. The mean scores of depression, stress, and anxiety after intervention in the intervention group were 7.85, 10.5, and 10.45, and in the control group were 10.56, 17.9, and 16.5 respectively. No significant differences were seen between the two groups before the intervention (P>0.05), but the results showed significant differences between the two groups' mean scores of depression, stress, and anxiety after intervention (P<0.001). CONCLUSION: Telenursing can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in discharged patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery by providing proper and cost-effective follow-up.

The Effectiveness of Telenursing Interventions on Patient Outcomes for Colorectal Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

OBJECTIVE: To systematically review existing telenursing interventions for patients with colorectal cancer and determine the effects of such interventions on health-related quality of life and health care service utilization. DATA SOURCES: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis after protocol registration. International databases, including PUBMED, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and CENTRAL and Korean databases, were searched. The last search was conducted on June 8, 2021. Two authors independently selected relevant studies, evaluated their methodological quality, and extracted data. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was conducted using the statistical software STATA 16.0. Of the 223 articles retrieved, 7 were included for narrative synthesis and 3 were used for the meta-analysis. There were 857 patients in the telenursing group and 842 patients in the conventional group. Three studies applied theoretical frameworks for designing the intervention. CONCLUSION: The effect of telenursing intervention was not different from that of usual care. However, both readmission rates and emergency department visits were lower in the telenursing group than in the usual care group, although these trends were not statistically significant. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: These findings indicate that telenursing intervention did not differ from usual care in terms of health-related quality of life while reducing readmission and emergency department visits in a nonstatistically significant manner. Therefore, telenursing interventions could serve as a partial alternative to current face-to-face interventions for patients with colorectal cancer.

Utilização da telenfermagem por enfermeiras durante a pandemia da covid-19 / Use of telenursing by nurses during the covid-19 pandemic / Uso de la teleenfermería por parte de las enfermeras durante la pandemia de covid-19

Objetivo: conhecer as perspectivas de enfermeiras sobre a utilização da telenfermagem durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Métodos: estudo exploratório e qualitativo, realizado entre os meses de janeiro e fevereiro de 2021, em um município de Mato Grosso, Brasil. Para a coleta de dados, utilizou-se entrevistas individuais, analisadas por meio da técnica de análise de conteúdo sob a luz da teoria das transições de Afaf Ibrahim Meleis. Resultados: as participantes mostraram-se receptivas à telenfermagem, porém a baixa acessibilidade e o desconhecimento acerca deste recurso pela população podem influenciar na aplicabilidade e no alcance. Em contrapartida, houveram participantes que destacaram a importância do cuidado presencial associado à telenfermagem. Na condição de pacientes, as enfermeiras não foram unânimes em relação à sua aceitação. Conclusão: as participantes reconhecem a otimização que a tecnologia pode oferecer, porém, dada a incipiência da inserção da telenfermagem no contexto brasileiro e a modos particularidades de compreender a necessidade de avanço e aprimoramento de práticas, há uma parcela que apresenta ainda dificuldades nesse processo de transição quer seja para a concretização dessa forma de assistência como na utilização para seus cuidados pessoais. (AU)

Objective: to know the perspectives of nurses on the use of telenursing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: exploratory and qualitative approach, carried out between January and February 2021, in a municipality of Mato Grosso, Brazil. For data collection, individual interviews were used, analyzed using the content analysis technique under the light of Afaf Ibrahim Meleis' theory of transitions. Results: the participants were receptive to telenursing, but the low accessibility and lack of knowledge about this resource by the population can influence its applicability and reach. On the other hand, there were participants who highlighted the importance of face-to-face care associated with telenursing. As patients, nurses were not unanimous about their acceptance. Conclusion:: the participants recognize the optimization that technology can offer, however, given the incipience of the insertion of telenursing in the Brazilian context and the particular ways of understanding the need to advance and improve practices, there is a portion that still presents difficulties in this process transition, whether for the realization of this form of assistance or in the use for their personal care. (AU)

Objetivo: conocer las perspectivas de los enfermeros sobre el uso de la teleenfermería durante la pandemia de Covid 19. Métodos: estudio exploratorio y cualitativo, realizado entre enero y febrero de 2021, en un municipio de Mato Grosso, Brasil. Para la recolección de datos se utilizaron entrevistas individuales, analizadas mediante la técnica de análisis de contenido a la luz de la teoría de las transiciones de Afaf Ibrahim Meleis. Resultados: los participantes se mostraron receptivos a la teleenfermería, pero la baja accesibilidad y el desconocimiento de este recurso por parte de la población pueden influir en su aplicabilidad y alcance. Por otro lado, hubo participantes que destacaron la importancia de la atención presencial asociada a la teleenfermería. Como pacientes, las enfermeras no fueron unánimes en su aceptación. Conclusion: los participantes reconocen la optimización que la tecnología puede ofrecer, sin embargo, dado el inicio de la inserción de la teleenfermería en el contexto brasileño y las formas particulares de entender la necesidad de avanzar y mejorar las prácticas, hay una parte que todavía presenta dificultades en este proceso de transición, ya sea para la realización de esta forma de asistencia o en el uso para su cuidado personal. (AU)

The effect of telenursing education of self-care on health-promoting behaviors in patients with multiple sclerosis during the COVID-19 pandemic: A clinical trial study.

INTRODUCTION: Multiple sclerosis is associated with decrease in health-promoting behaviors (HPBs) and require appropriate nursing interventions. Telenursing can play an important role in education of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic in which face-to-face education is limited. This study aimed to investigate the effect of self-care education with telenursing approach on HPBs in patients with MS. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this clinical trial, 68 patients with MS were selected using simple random sampling from Jahrom MS Society and randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 34) and control (n = 34) groups. In the intervention group, educational sessions were held three days a week for six weeks. Data were collected using demographic information and Walker's Health-Promoting Lifestyle questionnaires before and immediately after the intervention. Data were analyzed by Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon tests using SPSS software (Ver. 21). RESULTS: Based on the findings, immediately after the intervention, the mean score of HPBs was significantly higher (p = 0.005) in the intervention group (145.38 ± 26.66) than the control group (129.18 ± 22.35). The means of nutrition, exercise, health responsibility, and stress management were significantly different between the intervention and control groups immediately after the intervention (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: results this study indicated that self-care education with telenursing approach was effective on HPBs in patients with MS. It can be beneficial to employ as an educative-supportive approach in MS patients.

Effectiveness of telenursing for people with lung cancer at home: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

AIM: To evaluate the effectiveness of telenursing involving nurses on the health outcomes of adults with lung cancer at home. METHODS: We conducted literature searches on PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and the Japan Medical Abstracts Society up to December 2021. Articles eligible for inclusion were (i) reporting on randomized controlled trials involving telenursing, (ii) focusing on health consultations provided by healthcare providers involving nurses, and (iii) targeting adults with lung cancer at home. Two researchers independently screened eligible studies and assessed the risk of bias using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool 2. We performed meta-analyses of symptom distress and quality of life. This study was reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. The quality of evidence was assessed applying the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. RESULTS: Four studies with 508 participants were included, of which three were finally evaluated by meta-analysis. Telemonitoring and education by nursing professionals in collaboration with other healthcare professionals were confirmed. Symptom distress was significantly lower in the intervention group (mean difference = -0.54, 95% confidence interval: -1.06, -0.02). There was no significant effect on other outcomes. The GRADE assessment revealed serious risk of bias, inconsistency, and imprecision. CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that telenursing brought about low symptom distress in adults with lung cancer compared with the absence of telenursing. However, the certainty of the evidence was low owing to the high risk of bias. Further accumulation of high-quality studies is needed to establish definitive evidence.

Telenursing: A Concept Analysis.

The national nursing shortage is affecting hospital leaders in their ability to employ nursing staff. Nursing staffing shortages contribute to extended nurse-to-patient ratios and increased workload for staff. Increased workload contributes to missed nursing care and correlates with increased patient length of stay, readmission rates, patient safety errors, and hospital-acquired infections. Telehealth services have shown initial improvements in care quality outcomes but have not addressed nursing workload or nursing shortages. Telenursing has potential to provide additional nursing support to offset the workloads of bedside nursing staff and break the associated cycle of adverse outcomes. Various definitions of telenursing are present in the literature, but a concept analysis of telenursing has not been published. Understanding the concept of telenursing is necessary to integrate this concept within the context of researching nursing shortages and patient and nurse outcomes in acute care hospitals. The author used Walker and Avant's eight-step procedure to define the concept of telenursing and present a model case, a related case, and a contrary case to describe the telenursing concept. This concept analysis helps to provide clarity around the concept of telenursing and directions for future research. Understanding the concept of telenursing is necessary to integrate this concept within the context of researching nursing shortages, nursing satisfaction, and patient and nurse outcomes in various healthcare settings.

Características sociodemográficas, laborais, de saúde relacionadas a pacientes submetidos à telenfermagem em estomaterapia / Sociodemographic, employment and health characteristics related to patients submitted to telemonitoring in a stomatherapy clinic / Características sociodemográficas, laborales y de salud relacionadas con los pacientes sometidos a teleenfermería en una clínica de estomaterapia

Objetivo: identificar as características sociodemográficas, laborais de saúde de pessoas submetidas à telenfermagem em uma clínica de estomaterapia. Método: pesquisa quantitativa, descritiva, transversal e de caráter documental, realizada em uma instituição pública de saúde no município do Rio de Janeiro. Resultados: usuários com idade entre 50 e 60 anos (34,79%); pardos (61,96%); homens (55,44%); moradores do município do Rio de Janeiro (69,56%); trabalham sob regime celetista (32,39%); se ausentaram do trabalho ao menos uma vez nos últimos 12 meses (40,85%); não trabalham à noite (81,63%); 18,37% possuem trabalho noturno, 55,85% não descansam ou dormem, e justificam o não descanso noturno pelas altas demandas laborais. Possuem doença crônica (79,75%); são hipertensos (60,31%); não apresentam doença como consequência do trabalho (53,96%). Conclusão: evidenciou-se a necessidade de um maior aprofundamento de práticas de atenção à saúde considerando o impacto das características individuais no processo saúde doença

Objective: to identify the sociodemographic and occupational health characteristics of people undergoing telenursing in a stomatherapy clinic. Method: quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional and documentary research, carried out in a public health institution in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Results: users aged between 50 and 60 years (34.79%); browns (61.96%); men (55.44%); residents of the city of Rio de Janeiro (69.56%); work under a CLT regime (32.39%); were absent from work at least once in the last 12 months (40.85%); do not work at night (81.63%); 18.37% work at night, 55.85% do not rest or sleep, and they justify the lack of night rest due to the high work demands. They have a chronic disease (79.75%); are hypertensive (60.31%); do not have disease as a result of work (53.96%). Conclusion: the need for a deeper understanding of health care practices was evidenced, considering the impact of individual characteristics on the health-disease process

Objetivo: identificar las características sociodemográficas y de salud ocupacional de personas en teleenfermería en una clínica de estomaterapia. Método: investigación cuantitativa, descriptiva, transversal y documental, realizada en una institución de salud pública de la ciudad de Río de Janeiro. Resultados: usuarios con edad entre 50 y 60 años (34,79%); marrones (61,96%); hombres (55,44%); residentes de la ciudad de Río de Janeiro (69,56%); trabajar en régimen CLT (32,39%); se ausentó del trabajo al menos una vez en los últimos 12 meses (40,85%); no trabaja de noche (81,63%); El 18,37% trabaja de noche, el 55,85% no descansa ni duerme, y justifican la falta de descanso nocturno por las altas exigencias laborales. Tienen una enfermedad crónica (79,75%); son hipertensos (60,31%); no tienen enfermedad como consecuencia del trabajo (53,96%). Conclusión: se evidenció la necesidad de una mayor profundidad de las prácticas de atención a la salud, considerando el impacto de las características individuales en el proceso salud-enfermedad

Cuidados de salud mental durante la pandemia por COVID-19: experiencias con una persona en crisis / Mental health care during the COVID-19 pandemic: experiences with an individual in a crisis situation

INTRODUCCIÓN. La pandemia por COVID-19 ha sido un fenómeno con implicaciones biológicas, psicológicas y sociales que ha afectado a las personas en diferentes circunstancias. Por momentos, aumentando su vulnerabilidad y generando situaciones de sufrimiento, lo que provocó la implementación de servicios de salud mental específicos alrededor del mundo. En ese contexto, se presenta la relación interpersonal de Enfermería de Salud Mental guiada por el Modelo de Stuart de Adaptación al Estrés con una persona en una situación de crisis. OBJETIVO. Analizar la intervención de Enfermería de Salud Mental en caso de crisis desde el Modelo de Stuart de Adaptación al Estrés. METODOLOGÍA. El abordaje se desarrolló en modalidad virtual con una persona adulta media. Se guio por el Modelo de Stuart de Adaptación al Estrés siguiendo las etapas del Proceso de Enfermería de tercera generación y de la terapia de intervención en crisis. Se utilizó el lenguaje estandarizado NANDA-I, NOC, NIC para desarrollar el plan de intervenciones. RESULTADOS. Se implementó el plan de cuidados acorde a las necesidades de la persona obteniendo una respuesta adaptativa frente a la crisis. A la evaluación, los indicadores alcanzaron puntuaciones más altas validando la efectividad de la intervención. CONCLUSIONES. El Modelo de Stuart de Adaptación al Estrés facilita la comprensión de fenómenos de cuidado particulares en la Enfermería de Salud Mental. Su inclusión en la práctica fortalecería la función profesional con mayor validez científica.

INTRODUCTION. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a phenomenon with biological, psychological and social implications that have affected people in a variety of circumstances. At times it has increased their vulnerability and suffering, which led to the implementation of specific services around the world to address their mental health needs. In this context, we presentthe interpersonal relationship between the Mental Health nurse, guided by The Stuart Stress Adaptation Model, with an individual in a crisis situation. OBJECTIVE. Analyze a Mental Health Nursing intervention in a crisis situation based on The Stuart Stress Adaptation Model. METHODOLOGY. The approach was developed in a virtual modality with a middle-aged adult. It was guided by The Stuart Stress Adaptation Model, following the application of third generation Nursing Process and crisis intervention therapy. The standardized languages NANDA-I, NOC, NIC were used to develop the intervention plan. RESULTS. The care plan was implemented according to the person's needs, generating an adaptive response to the crisis. On evaluation, the indicators reached higher scores, validating the effectiveness of the intervention. CONCLUSIONS. The Stuart Stress Adaptation Model facilitates the understanding of specific care phenomena in Mental Health Nursing. Its inclusion in practice would strengthen professional practice with greater scientific validity.

Telenursing in the sexual function of women with breast cancer: A study protocol.

INTRODUCTION: Most women with breast cancer have sexual function problems related to cancer diagnosis and treatment. These problems harm the quality of life and relationships. However, most patients do not receive care or guidance regarding sexuality from healthcare providers. This study aimed to test the effect of telenursing counseling on sexual functioning in women undergoing breast cancer treatment. METHODS: This randomized clinical trial was conducted at 2 reference hospitals for cancer treatment. One hundred eight women with stage I-IV breast cancer undergoing treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or hormone therapy) with a partner will be included in this study. The study was authorized by the Ethics Committee of the Federal University of Ceará (Opinion number: 46,13,609) and the Maternity School Assis Chateaubriand (Opinion number: 47,42,687). Patients will be allocated to the following groups: the control group, which will not receive an active intervention, and the intervention group, which will receive 3 telenursing counseling sessions for 6 weeks. The levels of sexual function in these patients before the intervention, soon after the intervention and at 12 weeks were compared and analyzed. All data will be collected and analyzed by the JASP program. RESULTS: Differences in levels of sexual function among women allocated to the control and intervention groups in the analyzed periods. CONCLUSION: This evidence-based nursing care strategy can be used to improve the sexual function of breast cancer patients and consequently their quality of life and marital relationship.

Escucha activa: base de la relación terapéutica con persona mayor por teleenfermería en contexto pandémico / Active listening: basis of the therapeutic relationship with the elderly person by Telenursing in a pandemic context

El estudio de caso que se presenta a continuación busca resolver el desafío de establecer una relación terapéutica mediante la escucha activa en el contexto remoto de teleenfermería. Para ello se trabajó en un plan de cuidados de enfermería, en base a encuentros remotos con una usuaria de un condominio de viviendas tuteladas por medio de videollamadas, poniendo a prueba la forma en que se realizaba la escucha activa al encontrarse en espacios físicos diferentes. Se realizó una valoración a través de los 11 patrones funcionales de Gordon, priorizando las necesidades detectadas en la usuaria y estableciendo objetivos e intervenciones. Dentro de los resultados obtenidos se destaca que, al existir una óptima metodología de trabajo y retroalimentaciones constantes junto con un buen uso del tiempo, se puede lograr a cabalidad la escucha activa por medio de la teleenfermería a pesar de estar en espacios físicos diferentes. Esto último permite el establecimiento de una relación terapéutica entre el profesional de enfermería y la persona. Se concluye que la teleenfermería es un recurso valioso que es necesario continuar trabajando para que las diferencias entre una atención presencial y una atención remota sean cada vez mínimas[AU]

The case study presented below seeks to resolve the challenge of establishing a therapeutic relationship through active listening in the remote context of tele-nursing. To this end, we worked on a nursing care plan, based on remote meetings with a user of a supervised housing condominium by means of video calls, testing the way in which active listening was carried out when they were in different physical spaces. An assessment was carried out through Gordon's 11 functional patterns, prioritizing the needs detected in the user and establishing objectives and interventions. Among the results obtained, it stands out that, with an optimal work methodology and constant feedback together with a good use of time, active listening can be fully achieved by means of teleconferencing despite the fact that they are in different physical spaces. The latter allows the establishment of a therapeutic relationship between the nurse and the person. It is concluded that tele-nursing is a valuable resource that needs to be further developed so that the differences between face-to-face and remote care become increasingly minimal[AU]

O estudo de caso apresentado abaixo procura resolver o desafio de estabelecer uma relação terapêutica através da escuta activa no contexto remoto da tele-nursão. Para o efeito, trabalhámos num plano de cuidados de enfermagem, baseado em reuniões remotas com um utilizador de um condomínio habitacional supervisionado através de videochamadas, testando a forma como a escuta activa era realizada quando se encontravam em diferentes espaços físicos. Foi feita uma avaliação através dos 11 padrões funcionais de Gordon, dando prioridade às necessidades detectadas no utilizador e estabelecendo objectivos e intervenções. Entre os resultados obtidos, destaca-se que, com uma metodologia de trabalho óptima e um feedback constante juntamente com uma boa utilização do tempo, a escuta activa pode ser plenamente alcançada por meio de teleconferência, apesar de se encontrarem em espaços físicos diferentes. Este último permite o estabelecimento de uma relação terapêutica entre a enfermeira e a pessoa. Conclui-se que a tele-nurmagem é um recurso valioso que precisa de ser mais desenvolvido para que as diferenças entre cuidados presenciais e remotos se tornem cada vez mais mínimas[AU]

Estudio de caso: Adulto Mayor sedentario en contexto de pandemia a través de teleenfermería / Case study: Sedentary older adults inthe context of pandemic through telenursing

Debido a la pandemia por COVID-19, la población se vio confinada bajo estrictos reglamentos y controles sanitarios con el objetivo de disminuir los contagios, esto evocado sobre todo a los grupos etarios de riesgo, principalmente adultos mayores. El encierro, y las pocas posibilidades de que la pandemia cese, trajo consecuencias relacionadas con diferentes aristas, sobre todo las relacionadas con su salud. La nula posibilidad de presencialidad para los pacientes en relación a sus controles periódicos, contribuyeron a empeorar su situación de salud física, psicológica y mental, por lo tanto se tuvieron que implementar nuevas estrategias para poder atender a los pacientes, para así brindar cuidados atingentes y de calidad. Una de estas estrategias corresponde a la tele-enfermería, la cual tiene enfoques de promoción, prevención y educación en salud. El presente trabajo utilizó esta estrategia para la atención de un adulto mayor perteneciente al programa Vínculos, para la posterior valoración de enfermería, identificación y priorización de problemas. Considerando el contexto de pandemia, el problema de salud principal que se abordará es el sedentarismo, el cual es un factor de riesgo para enfermedades cardiovasculares y un indicador de calidad de vida. Por esto se trabajó para contribuir con respecto a la reflexión sobre el aporte del proceso de teleenfermería y el desarrollo de habilidades blandas, para crear nuevas estrategias alternativas que se puedan implementar para realizar cuidados integrales pertinentes en adultos mayores en el contexto COVID-19 actual[AU]

Introduction: Low back pain is a common occupational disease in Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the population was confined under strict regulations and sanitary controls with the objective of reducing contagion, especially among at-risk age groups, mainly the elderly. The confinement, and the few possibilities that the pandemic would cease, brought consequences related to different aspects, especially those related to their health. The lack of possibility for patients to be present for their periodic check-ups contributed to worsen their physical, psychological and mental health situation, so new strategies had to be implemented to attend patients, in order to provide attentive and quality care. One of these strategies corresponds to tele-nursing, which focuses on health promotion, prevention and education. The present study used this strategy for the care of an older adult belonging to the Vínculos program, for the subsequent nursing assessment, identification and prioritization of problems. Considering the pandemic context, the main health problem to be addressed is sedentary lifestyle, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and an indicator of quality of life. For this reason, we worked to contribute to the reflection on the contribution of the tele-nursing process and the development of soft skills, to create new alternative strategies that can be implemented to perform relevant comprehensive care in older adults in the current COVID-19 context[AU]

Devido à pandemia da COVID-19, a população foi confinada sob regulamentos rigorosos e controlos sanitários com o objectivo de reduzir o contágio, especialmente entre os grupos etários de risco, principalmente os idosos. O confinamento, e as poucas possibilidades de que a pandemia cessasse, trouxe consequências relacionadas com diferentes aspectos, especialmente os relacionados com a sua saúde. A falta de possibilidade de os pacientes estarem presentes para os seus controlos regulares contribuiu para piorar a sua situação física, psicológica e mental, pelo que foi necessário implementar novas estratégias para poder atender os pacientes, a fim de proporcionar cuidados atenciosos e de qualidade. Uma destas estratégias é a tele-educação, que se centra na promoção, prevenção e educação para a saúde. Este estudo utilizou esta estratégia para o cuidado de um adulto mais velho pertencente ao programa Vínculos, para a subsequente avaliação, identificação e atribuição Considerando o contexto pandémico, o principal problema de saúde a abordar é o sedentarismo, que é um factor de risco para as doenças cardiovasculares e um indicador da qualidade de vida. É por isso que trabalhámos para contribuir para a reflexão sobre a contribuição do processo de tele-nursão e o desenvolvimento de competências transversais, a fim de criar novas estratégias alternativas que possam ser implementadas para realizar cuidados abrangentes relevantes para adultos mais velhos no actual contexto da COVID-19 [AU]