Bioimpedance as an indicator in the distribution of interface pressure in vulnerable regions for pressure ulcers: A preliminary study.

AIM: To examine the influence of body mass index, bioimpedance, and skin folds on the distribution of body interface pressure in regions with the potential to develop pressure ulcers in contact with support surfaces. DESIGN: This was a descriptive and analytical study. METHODS: Twenty healthy volunteer adults were investigated in April 2017. Body mass index, skin folds, waist circumference, bioimpedance, and interface pressure on bony prominences were investigated. Descriptive statistics and correlations were analysed. RESULTS: Peak pressures in the subscapular region presented moderate and significant correlations with body mass index, waist circumference, total and extracellular body water, fat-free mass, and lean mass per body segment. The peak pressure on the right heel showed a moderate correlation with total and extracellular body water, fat-free mass, and lean mass per segment. CONCLUSION: The need for multicenter research was evident, focusing on bioimpedance assessment as a risk factor for the development of pressure ulcers.

Support surfaces in the prevention of pressure ulcers in surgical patients: An integrative review.

AIM: To assess the scientific evidence about the types of support surfaces used in intraoperative surgical practice in the prevention of pressure ulcers due to surgical positioning. METHOD: This is an integrative literature review. The electronic databases Cochrane, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Lilacs, and CINAHL were used. The descriptors surgical patients, support surfaces, perioperative care, patient positioning, and pressure ulcer were used in the search strategy. Articles that addressed the use of support surfaces intraoperatively, published between 1990 and 2016, were selected. The PRISMA guidelines were used to structure the review. RESULTS: Of 18 evaluated studies, most were in English, followed by Portuguese and Spanish; most were performed by nurses. The most commonly cited support surfaces were viscoelastic polymer, micropulse mattresses, gel based mattresses, and foam devices. CONCLUSION: There are gaps in knowledge regarding the most efficient support surfaces and the specifications of the products used to prevent pressure ulcers due to surgical positioning.

Use of ultrasonography in the evaluation of urinary retention in critically ill patients. / Uso de la ultrasonografía en la evaluación de la retención urinaria en pacientes críticos.

OBJECTIVE: to measure urinary volume through bladder ultrasound, performed by a nurse in critically ill patients, after removal of the indwelling urinary catheter and to verify the related factors on urinary retention. METHOD: quantitative, observational and cross-sectional study, carried out with 37 critically ill patients of both sexes, over 18 years of age, with removal of indwelling urinary catheter in the last 48 hours. A questionnaire containing sociodemographic and clinical variables and an ultrasound examination were used. Data were presented through frequency distribution, centrality and variability measures, association using Fisher`s exact test and, for analysis multiple binomial logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: the 37 patients were mostly male, with a mean age of 54.9 years. The measurement of urinary volume by ultrasound ranged from 332.3 to 950 ml, and 40.54% of patients had urinary retention. Urinary retention was significantly associated with the occurrence of urinary tract infection, intestinal constipation and spontaneous overflow diuresis. Patients with urinary tract infection were 7.4 times more likely to have urinary retention. CONCLUSION: bladder ultrasonography was effective in measuring urinary volume after removal of the indwelling urinary catheter and and may contribute to the detection of urinary retention. (1) Ultrasonography of the bladder showed an advantage for a better nursing diagnosis. (2) Critical patients had urinary retention after removal of urinary catheter. (3) Overflow incontinence was detected after removal of the urinary catheter. (4) Patients with urinary tract infection were 7.4 times more likely to have retention.

Undergraduate nursing students' knowledge and experience in infusion therapy and peripheral vascular acces.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze the knowledge and experience of undergraduate nursing students regarding infusion therapy and peripheral vascular access. METHODS: descriptive, cross-sectional, analytical study with 123 undergraduate nursing students who answered a semi-structured instrument. RESULTS: the majority were women, with a median age of 51 years old; 87% considered the teaching received insufficient to perform in clinical practice. The mean overall knowledge score was 78.1 (SD± 8.97). The themes catheter flushing and lock (38.1%), catheter selection (34.2%), infusion equipment (30.9%) and insertion site (30.9%) presented a significant number of errors. CONCLUSIONS: practical classes and execution of procedures in health services were predictors for a better knowledge about infusion therapy and vascular access by undergraduate nursing students.

Depression, fatigue, and health-related quality of life in head and neck cancer patients: a prospective pilot study.

PURPOSE: To assess the prevalence of depression and fatigue symptoms in head and neck cancer patients during radiotherapy treatment and relate them symptoms with these patients' quality of life. METHOD: This is a prospective study. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Piper Fatigue Scale-revised and Functional Assessment Cancer Therapy Head and Neck (FACT-H&N) were applied to 41 head and neck cancer patients at three times: at the start of treatment (T1), approximately 15 days after the start of treatment (T2) and at the end of treatment (T3), approximately 30 days after the start of the radiotherapy. RESULTS: The mean BDI and PIPER increased during the radiotherapy treatment. BDI scores did not demonstrate the presence of depression, although the number of symptoms increased, and the presence of fatigue rose as treatment advanced. The mean FACT H&N decreased in the middle and at the end of treatment, indicating worsening in these patients' Quality of Life. CONCLUSIONS: Depression and fatigue symptoms increased during radiotherapy treatment, while QoL levels decreased. This demonstrates that these symptoms are strongly correlated and that their presence negatively influenced QoL. At the start of treatment, nurses need to advise patients and plan care, offering interventions to decrease these symptoms and improve QoL.

Evaluation of fatigue and quality of life of colorectal cancer patients in chemotherapy.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate fatigue and health-related quality of life of colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. METHOD: Descriptive study conducted with 69 patients between January and September/2019 in a public hospital in Minas Gerais. Instruments used: sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire, Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core30 and Piper Fatigue Scale, analyzed according to measures of frequency, mean and standard deviation by the software PSPP. RESULTS: Most patients were women over 60 years old, married, retired and housewives, with an average level of education. The scores of general health status, social, physical, emotional and role functioning were considered satisfactory (means 50 to 70), cognitive function was good (mean higher than 70); the most prevalent symptoms were loss of appetite, fatigue, pain and insomnia. As for fatigue, all dimensions had a mean value <4, considered mild fatigue. CONCLUSION: Quality of life had satisfactory scores and fatigue was classified as mild in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

[Quality of life of breast cancer patients in adjuvant therapy]. / Qualidade de vida de pacientes com câncer de mama em terapia adjuvante.

This study aimed to assess the Quality of Life (QoL) and to identify the domains affected in breast cancer patients receiving adjuvant therapy and to correlate them with sociodemographic, clinical and therapeutic characteristics. This is a cross-sectional study with 35 patients, developed from August, 2007, to December, 2008. The Quality of Life Core-30-Questionnaire (QLQ-C30) instrument was used. The general Quality of Life was considered less than satisfactory. The most affected domains were: emotional function, insomnia, pain and fatigue. In the correlations, the patients above 60 years presented worse scores on emotional function, the patients submitted to the surgery related more constipation, patients receiving radiotherapy presented worse scores on general QoL and the ones that had more than six cycles of chemotherapy presented the emotional function affected and dyspnea. The conclusion is that the adjuvant treatments had affected in some way the patients, causing a deficit in the emotional function and other related symptoms, and impaired their QoL.

[Quality of life evaluation in cancer patients to submitted to chemotherapy]. / Avaliação da qualidade de vida de pacientes com câncer submetidos à quimioterapia.

This descriptive and cross-sectional study aimed to assess the Quality of Life (QoL) of cancer patients who were receiving chemotherapy. The instrument European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer--Quality of Life Questionnaire Core-30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) was used for data collection. The sample consisted of 30 patients who signed the informed consent term. Data were analyzed in SPSS software. The QLQ-C30 showed that, for physical, cognitive and social functions, and role performance mean scores ranged from 71.26 to 75.12, demonstrating a satisfactory level. In the emotional function, the mean score was low (55.46). On the symptoms scales, there were a predominance of insomnia, with a mean score of 34.44, followed by pain 23.33 and fatigue 22.31. The QoL was satisfactory in all domains except for the emotional function, which scored low demonstrating that the collateral effects of chemotherapy exert a negative influence on patients' quality of life.

Fatigue in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiation therapy: a prospective study. / Fadiga em pacientes com câncer de cabeça e pescoço em tratamento radioterápico: estudo prospectivo.

OBJECTIVE: to identify the frequency of fatigue and domains affected in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiation therapy, at the beginning, middle and end of treatment. METHOD: longitudinal and prospective study of quasi-experimental design, involving 60 patients with head and neck cancer. It should be highlighted that this article will address only the data of the Control Group. The dependent variables were collected through interview, using the revised Piper Fatigue Scale, which is a multidimensional instrument that assesses global, behavioral, affective and sensory/psychological domains. Data analysis was based on absolute and relative frequencies. RESULTS: there was a predominance of males, age group between 41-60 years, low level of education and in regular use of alcohol and cigarettes. All domains in the fatigue scale had their scores increased, presenting median values of greater magnitude in Time 2 and Time 3, when compared to the Time 1 values, indicating an increase in fatigue levels during radiation therapy. CONCLUSION: fatigue increased in the course of the radiation therapy, having all domains affected. Therefore, its evaluation throughout the treatment is important, as fatigue is a common and debilitating symptom on cancer patients.

Conhecimento e uso de práticas integrativas e complementares por pacientes submetidos a tratamento quimioterápico / Knowledge and use of integrative and complementary practices by patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment / Conocimiento y uso de prácticas integrativas y complementarias por pacientes sometidos a tratamiento de quimioterapia

Objetivo:avaliar o conhecimento e o uso das práticas integrativas e complementares por pacientes adultos com câncer durante a quimioterapia. Método:estudo quantitativo do tipo descritivo, realizado em uma unidade de quimioterapia de Minas Gerais entre outubro de 2022 e março de 2023. Foram entrevistados pacientes adultos com câncer de ambos os sexos, excluindo aqueles com déficit de compreensão. Aplicado questionário sociodemográfico e clínico-terapêutico, com análise pelosoftware Statistical Package forthe Social Sciences®. Resultados:foram entrevistados 93 pacientes, a maioria era homens, com média de idade 60,32 anos, brancos, casados e com baixa escolaridade. Os cânceres mais prevalentes foram colorretal, pulmão e mama. Quanto às práticas integrativas, 73 pacientes possuíam conhecimento, porém somente 33 realizavam alguma terapia, sendo as mais utilizadas a musicoterapia e a acupuntura. Conclusões:houve maior nível de conhecimento do que de utilização. Para evitar essa discrepância, o enfermeiro precisa realizar orientação e supervisão dessas práticas.

Objective:to evaluate the knowledge and the use of integrative and complementary practices by adult cancer patients during chemotherapy. Method:quantitative descriptive study, carried out in a chemotherapy unit in Minas Gerais between October 2022 and March 2023. Adult cancer patients of both sexes were interviewed, excluding those with comprehension deficits. A sociodemographic and clinical-therapeutic questionnaire was applied and analysis using the software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences®. Results:93 patients were interviewed, the majority were men, average age of 60.32 years, white, married and with a low level of education. The most prevalent cancers were colorectal, lung, and breast. Regarding integrative and complementary practices, 73 patients had knowledge, but only 33 performed some therapy, the most used being music therapy and acupuncture. Conclusions:there was a higher level of knowledge than use. To avoid this discrepancy, nurse need to provide guidance and supervision of these practices.

Objetivo:evaluar el conocimiento y uso de prácticas integrativas y complementarias por parte de pacientes adultos con cáncer durante la quimioterapia. Método:estudio descriptivo cuantitativo, realizado en unidad de quimioterapia de Minas Gerais entre octubre/2022 y marzo/2023. Se entrevistaron pacientes adultos con cáncer de ambos sexos, excluidos aquellos con déficit de comprensión. Se aplicó cuestionario sociodemográfico y clínico-terapéutico, con análisis mediante el software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences®. Resultados:se entrevistaron 93 pacientes, la mayoría eran hombres, edad promedio 60,32 años, blancos, casados y con bajo nivel educativo. Los cánceres más prevalentes fueron el colorrectal, de pulmón y de mama. En cuanto las prácticas integradoras y complementarias,73 pacientes tenían conocimientos, pero solo 33 realizaban alguna terapia, siendo las más utilizadas la musicoterapia y la acupuntura. Conclusiones:hubo mayor nivel de conocimiento que de uso. Para evitar esta discrepancia,la enfermera debe proporcionar orientación y supervisión de estas prácticas.

Perfil medicamentoso e frequência de polifarmácia em idosos de uma Unidade Básica de Saúde / Drug profile and frequency of polypharmacy in elderly people in a Primary Care Unit / Perfil farmacológico y frecuencia de polifarmacia en ancianos en una Unidad Básica de Salud

Objetivo: identificar o perfil medicamentoso e a frequência de polifarmácia em idosos cadastrados e que fazem acompanhamento em uma unidade básica de saúde. Método: estudo observacional e retrospectivo, realizado em uma unidade básica de saúde de um município do Triângulo Mineiro, Minas Gerais. Foi realizada amostragem aleatória e estratificada para coleta de dados de prontuários físicos e eletrônicos de idosos atendidos nos anos de 2019 e 2020, analisados por meio de estatística descritiva. Resultados: entre 448 prontuários foram analisados, porém somente 208 (46,4%) foram válidos. Os medicamentos mais prescritos foram losartana (n=72; 34,6%), sinvastatina (n=60; 28,8%) e metformina (n=51; 24,5%). Observou-se 24,0% de frequência de polifarmácia (n=51), maior frequência de mulheres (n=42; 30,2%) e com significativa associação com diabetes mellitus (p=0,034). Conclusão: a polifarmárcia foi detectada, mais presente nas mulheres, sendo que medicamentos mais utilizados foram relacionados à hipertensão arterial, dislipidemias e diabetes mellitus. Destaca-se a incompletude de informações nos prontuários analisados(AU)

Objective: to identify the medication profile and frequency of polypharmacy in registered elderly people who are followed up at a primary care unit. Method: observational and retrospective study, carried out in a primary care unit in a municipality in Triângulo Mineiro, Minas Gerais. Random and stratified sampling was carried out to collect data from the physical and electronic medical records of the elderly assisted in the years 2019 and 2020, analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: among 448 medical records analyzed, 208 (46.4%) were considered valid for inclusion in the study. The most prescribed drugs were losartan (n=72; 34.6%), simvastatin (n=60; 28.8%) and metformin (n=51; 24.5%). There was a 24.0% frequency of polypharmacy (n=51), a higher frequency of wome (n=42; 30.2%) and with a significant association with diabetes mellitus (p=0.034). Conclusion: polypharmacy was detected, more present in women, and the most used drugs were related to arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes mellitus. The incompleteness of information in the analyzed medical records stands out. Descriptors: Health of the Elderly; Aged; Primary Health Care; Polypharmacy(AU)

Objetivo: identificar el perfil farmacológico y frecuencia de polifarmacia en ancianos registrados en seguimiento en una unidad básica de salud. Método: estudio observacional y retrospectivo, realizado en una unidad básica de salud de un municipio del Triângulo Mineiro, Minas Gerais. Se realizó un muestreo aleatorio y estratificado para recolectar datos de las historias clínicas físicas y electrónicas de los ancianos atendidos en los años 2019 y 2020, analizados mediante estadística descriptiva. Resultados: de 448 historias clínicas analizadas, 208 (46,4%) fueron consideradas válidas para su inclusión en el estudio. Los fármacos más prescritos fueron Losartán (n=72; 34,6%), Simvastatina (n=60; 28,8%) y Metformina (n=51; 24,5%). La frecuencia de polifarmacia estuvo en el 24,0% (n=51), mayor frecuencia de mujeres (n=42; 30,2%) y con asociación significativa con diabetes mellitus (p=0,034). Conclusión: se detectó la polifarmacia, más presente en las mujeres; los fármacos más utilizados estuvieron relacionados con hipertensión arterial, dislipidemia y diabetes mellitus. Se destaca la incompletitud de la información en las historias clínicas analizadas(AU)

Avaliação do conhecimento de agentes comunitários de saúde acerca do tema diabetes mellitus após a realização de uma intervenção educativa / Assessment of the knowledge of community health workers about the topic diabetes mellitus after carrying out an educational intervention / Evaluación de los conocimientos de los agentes comunitarios de salud sobre el tema diabetes mellitus después de realizar una intervención educativa

Objetivo: identificar e avaliar o nível de conhecimento de agentes comunitários de saúde antes e após a realização de uma educação permanente em saúde sobre diabetes mellitus. Método: pesquisa quantitativa, analítica e prospectiva; realizada com agentes comunitários de saúde de uma Unidade Básica de Saúde em uma cidade do Triângulo Mineiro. Foram utilizados dois questionários: um contendo questões sociodemográficas e laborais e outro sobre a diabetes mellitus. Foram realizados três encontros com cada equipe, sendo o primeiro e terceiro para a coleta dos dados e o segundo para a realização da educação permanente. A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio de estatísticas descritivas e teste não paramétrico de Wilcoxon para comparar os dois momentos. Resultados: Participaram 15 agentes comunitários de saúde. De 18 questões, observou-se que no pré-teste, o número de acertos variou entre sete e 16, enquanto que no pós-teste variou entre 10 e 17. Nas comparações, houve um aumento de acertos tanto no questionário em geral quanto nas categorias: conceito, diagnóstico e complicações e prevenção. Conclusão: a intervenção proporcionou um aumento no nível de conhecimento sobre a temática aos agentes comunitários de saúde da unidade.

Objective: to identify and evaluate the level of knowledge of community health workers before and after carrying out a permanent health education on diabetes mellitus. Method: quantitative, analytical, and prospective research; carried out with community health agents from a Basic Health Unit in a city in the Triângulo Mineiro region. Two questionnaires were used; one containing sociodemographic and labor issues and the other about diabetes mellitus. Three meetings were held with each team, the first and third for data collection and the second for continuing education. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and the non-parametric Wilcoxon test to compare the two moments. Results: 15 community health agents participated. Of 18 questions, it was observed that in the pre-test, the number of correct answers varied between seven and 16, while in the post-test it varied between 10 and 17. In the comparisons, there was an increase in correct answers both in questionnaire in general and in the categories: concept, diagnosis and complications and prevention. Conclusion: the intervention provided an increase in the level of knowledge on the subject to the community health workers of the unit.

Objetivo: identificar y evaluar el nivel de conocimiento de los agentes comunitarios de salud antes y después de realizar una educación sanitaria permanente sobre la diabetes mellitus. Método: investigación cuantitativa, analítica y prospectiva; realizada con agentes comunitarios de salud de una Unidad Básica de Salud de una ciudad de la región del Triângulo Mineiro. Se utilizaron dos cuestionarios; uno con cuestiones sociodemográficas y laborales y otro sobre diabetes mellitus. Se realizaron tres reuniones con cada equipo, la primera y la tercera para la recogida de datos y la segunda para la formación continuada. El análisis de los datos se realizó mediante estadística descriptiva y la prueba no paramétrica de Wilcoxon para comparar los dos momentos. Resultados: Participaron 15 agentes comunitarios de salud. De 18 preguntas, se observó que en el pre- test, el número de respuestas correctas varió entre siete y 16, mientras que en el post-test varió entre 10 y 17. En las comparaciones, hubo un aumento de respuestas correctas tanto en el cuestionario en general como en las categorías: concepto, diagnóstico y complicaciones y prevención. Conclusión: la intervención proporcionó un aumento en el nivel de conocimiento sobre el tema a los agentes comunitarios de salud de la unidad.

Perfil sociodemográfico e fragilidade de prontuários de idosos atendidos em uma unidade básica de saúde / Sociodemographic profile and fragility of medical records of elderly people treated at a basic health unit / Perfil sociodemográfico y fragilidad de los prontuarios de ancianos en una unidad básica de salud

Objetivo: identificar o perfil sociodemográfico de idosos de uma Unidade Básica de Saúde e detectar o provimento de informações nos prontuários da unidade. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo, descritivo, retrospectivo, realizado em uma Unidade Básica de Saúde de um município do Triângulo Sul de Minas Gerais. A coleta de dados ocorreu de abril a agosto de 2021, após amostragem probabilista com prontuários físicos e eletrônicos de idosos atendidos em 2019/2020. Foi utilizado instrumento validado por juízes contendo variáveis sociodemográficas e realizado análise descritiva. Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 448 prontuários, predominaram mulheres, brancas, aposentadas, casadas/com companheiro(a), com ensino fundamental incompleto, que não faziam uso de bebida alcoólica e não fumantes. Na maioria destas variáveis, havia ausência de informações nos prontuários. Conclusões: A falta de dados chama a atenção ao reconhecer fragilidades no provimento de informações de saúde da população nos prontuários desta unidade.

Objective: to identify the sociodemographic profile of the elderly in a Basic Health Unit and detect the provision of information in the unit's medical records. Methods: Quantitative, descriptive, retrospective study, carried out in a Basic Health Unit in a municipality in the Southern Triangle of Minas Gerais. Data collection took place from April to August 2021, after probabilistic sampling with physical and electronic medical records of elderly people assisted in 2019/2020. An instrument validated by judges containing sociodemographic variables was used and a descriptive analysis was performed. Results: The sample consisted of 448 medical records, predominantly women, white, retired, married/with a partner, with incomplete primary education, who did not use alcohol and non-smokers. In most of these variables, there was no information in the medical records. Conclusions: The lack of data draws attention when recognizing weaknesses in the provision of health information to the population in the medical records of this unit.

Objetivo: identificar el perfil sociodemográfico de los ancianos en una Unidad Básica de Salud y detectar la provisión de información en los prontuarios de la unidad. Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, retrospectivo, realizado en una Unidad Básica de Salud de un municipio del Triángulo Sur de Minas Gerais. La recolección de datos ocurrió de abril a agosto de 2021, después de un muestreo probabilístico con prontuario físico y electrónico de ancianos atendidos en 2019/2020. Se utilizó un instrumento validado por jueces que contiene variables sociodemográficas y se realizó un análisis descriptivo. Resultados: La muestra estuvo constituida por 448 historias clínicas, predominantemente mujeres, blancas, jubiladas, casadas/con pareja, con instrucción primaria incompleta, que no consumieran alcohol y no fumadoras. En la mayoría de estas variables no había información en las historias clínicas. Conclusiones: Llama la atención la falta de datos al reconocer debilidades en la provisión de información de salud a la población en las historias clínicas de esta unidad.

Uso de la ultrasonografía en la evaluación de la retención urinaria en pacientes críticos / Use of ultrasonography in the evaluation of urinary retention in critically ill patients / Utilização da ultrassonografia na avaliação de retenção urinária em pacientes críticos

Objetivo: medir el volumen urinario por medio de la ecografía vesical, realizado por una enfermera en pacientes críticos, después de la retirada de la sonda urinaria permanente y verificar los factores relacionados en la retención urinaria. Método: estudio cuantitativo, observacional y transversal, realizado con 37 pacientes críticos de ambos sexos, mayores de 18 años, con retiro de catéter vesical permanente en las últimas 48 horas. Se utilizó un cuestionario con variables sociodemográficas y clínicas y el examen ecográfico. Se utilizó un cuestionario con variables sociodemográficas y clínicas y el examen ecográfico. Los datos fueron presentados a través de distribución de frecuencias, medidas de centralidad y variabilidad, asociación mediante la prueba exacta de Fisher y, para el análisis, regresión logística binomial múltiple. Resultados: de los 37 pacientes, en su mayoría fue de sexo masculino, con una edad média de 54,9 años. La medición del volumen urinario por ecografía osciló entre 332,3 y 950 ml, y el 40,54% de los pacientes presentó retención urinaria. La retención urinaria se asoció significativamente a la aparición de infección urinaria, estreñimiento intestinal y diuresis por rebosamiento espontáneo. Los pacientes con infección del tracto urinario tenían 7,4 veces más probabilidades de tener retención urinaria. Conclusión: la ecografía vesical fue eficaz para medir el volumen urinario después de retirar el catéter urinario permanente y puede contribuir a la detección de retención urinaria.

Objective: to measure urinary volume through bladder ultrasound, performed by a nurse in critically ill patients, after removal of the indwelling urinary catheter and to verify the related factors on urinary retention. Method: quantitative, observational and cross-sectional study, carried out with 37 critically ill patients of both sexes, over 18 years of age, with removal of indwelling urinary catheter in the last 48 hours. A questionnaire containing sociodemographic and clinical variables and an ultrasound examination were used. Data were presented through frequency distribution, centrality and variability measures, association using Fisher`s exact test and, for analysis multiple binomial logistic regression analysis. Results: the 37 patients were mostly male, with a mean age of 54.9 years. The measurement of urinary volume by ultrasound ranged from 332.3 to 950 ml, and 40.54% of patients had urinary retention. Urinary retention was significantly associated with the occurrence of urinary tract infection, intestinal constipation and spontaneous overflow diuresis. Patients with urinary tract infection were 7.4 times more likely to have urinary retention. Conclusion: bladder ultrasonography was effective in measuring urinary volume after removal of the indwelling urinary catheter and and may contribute to the detection of urinary retention.

Objetivo: mensurar o volume urinário por meio da ultrassonografia de bexiga, realizada por enfermeiro em pacientes críticos, após a remoção do cateter vesical de demora, e verificar os fatores relacionados na retenção urinária. Método: estudo quantitativo, observacional e transversal, realizado com 37 pacientes críticos de ambos os sexos, idade superior a 18 anos, com retirada de cateter vesical de demora nas últimas 48 horas. Foram utilizados um questionário contendo as variáveis sociodemográficas e clinicas e o exame de ultrassonografia. Os dados foram apresentados por meio da distribuição de frequência, medidas de centralidade e de variabilidade, associação pelo teste exato de Fisher e, para análise a regressão logística binomial múltipla. Resultados: dos 37 pacientes, a maioria era do sexo masculino, com média de idade de 54,9 anos. A mensuração do volume urinário pela ultrassonografia variou de 332,3 a 950 ml, sendo que 40,54% dos pacientes apresentaram retenção urinária. A retenção urinaria apresentou associação significativa para a ocorrência de infecção do trato urinário, constipação intestinal e diurese espontânea por transbordamento. Pacientes com infecção urinária tiveram 7,4 vezes mais chance de apresentar retenção urinária. Conclusão: ultrassonografia de bexiga foi eficaz para mensurar o volume urinário após a remoção do cateter vesical de demora e poderá contribuir na detecção da retenção urinária.

Patient safety and infection control: bases for curricular integration.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze curricular integration between teaching of patient safety and good infection prevention and control practices. METHOD: Integrative review, designed to answer the question: "How does curricular integration of content about 'patient safety teaching' and content about 'infection prevention and control practices' occur in undergraduate courses in the health field?". The following databases were searched for primary studies: CINAHL, LILACS, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, Scopus, Europe PMC and MEDLINE. RESULTS: The final sample consisted of 13 studies. After content analysis, primary studies were grouped into two subject categories: "Innovative teaching practices" and "Curricular evaluation. CONCLUSION: Patient safety related to infection prevention and control practices is present in the curriculum of health undergraduate courses, but is not coordinated with other themes, is taught sporadically, and focuses mainly on hand hygiene.

Estudo bibliométrico da produção científica da Revista de Enfermagem e Atenção à Saúde (2012-2022) / Bibliometric study of the Journal of Nursing and Health Care scientific production (2012-2022) / Estudio bibliométrico de la producción científica de la Revista de Enfermería y Cuidados de Salud (2012-2022)

Objetivo: Analisar a produção científica publicada na Revista de Enfermagem e Atenção à Saúde (REAS) entre 2012 a 2022. Método: Estudo bibliométrico que analisou a produção cientifica da REAS publicada no período de dezembro de 2012 a julho de 2022. Os dados foram extraídos por noves pesquisadores, de forma independente. Os artigos foram analisados, descritivamente, quanto à origem; tipo de estudo; grupo populacional, áreas temáticas e campo de estudo. Resultados: Foram analisados 277 artigos científicos com predomínio das publicações em 2018 (17,32%); oriundas da região Sudeste (53,76%); artigos originais (71,48%) com abordagem quantitativa (45,85%); desenvolvidos com a população adulta (38,93%); ocorreram na atenção terciária (32,29%), abordando as temáticas da área da saúde da mulher (11,18%). Conclusão: As publicações da REAS são diversificadas, abrangem diversas áreas do conhecimento, de locais de estudo e de grupos populacionais, favorecendo alcançar um grupo multiprofissional e, possibilitando a translação do conhecimento na atenção à saúde. (AU).

Objective: To analyze the scientific production published in the Journal of Nursing and Health Care (REAS) between 2012 and 2022. Method: Bibliometric study that analyzed the scientific production of REAS published in the period from December 2012 to July 2022. Data were independently extracted by nine researchers. The articles were analyzed descriptively as to origin, type of study, population group, thematic areas and field of study. Results: We analyzed 277 scientific articles with a predominance of publications in 2018 (17.32%); from the Southeast region (53.76%); original articles (71.48%) with quantitative approach (45.85%); developed with the adult population (38.93%); occurred in tertiary care (32.29%), addressing women's health themes (11.18%). Conclusion: The publications of REAS are diversified, cover various areas of knowledge, study sites and population groups, favoring to reach a multiprofessional group and enabling the translation of knowledge in health care. (AU).

Objetivo: Analizar la producción científica publicada en la Revista de Enfermería y Cuidados de Salud (REAS) entre 2012 y 2022. Método: Estudio bibliométrico que analizó la producción científica de REAS publicada en el periodo comprendido entre diciembre de 2012 y julio de 2022. Los datos fueron extraídos de forma independiente por nueve investigadores. Los artículos se analizaron descriptivamente en cuanto a procedencia; tipo de estudio; grupo poblacional, áreas temáticas y campo de estudio. Resultados: Se analizaron 277 artículos científicos con predominio de publicaciones en 2018 (17,32%); procedentes de la región Sudeste (53,76%); artículos originales (71,48%) con abordaje cuantitativo (45,85%); desarrollados con población adulta (38,93%); ocurridos en atención terciaria (32,29%), abordando las temáticas del área de salud de la mujer (11,18%). Conclusión: Las publicaciones de REAS son diversas, abarcan varias áreas de conocimiento, lugares de estudio y grupos poblacionales, favoreciendo llegar a un grupo multiprofesional y, posibilitando la traslación del conocimiento en la atención a la salud. (AU).

Undergraduate nursing students' knowledge and experience in infusion therapy and peripheral vascular acces / Conocimiento y experiencia de estudiantes avanzados de enfermería en terapia infusional y accesos vasculares periféricos / Conhecimento e experiência de graduandos de enfermagem em terapia infusional e acessos vasculares periféricos

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the knowledge and experience of undergraduate nursing students regarding infusion therapy and peripheral vascular access. Methods: descriptive, cross-sectional, analytical study with 123 undergraduate nursing students who answered a semi-structured instrument. Results: the majority were women, with a median age of 51 years old; 87% considered the teaching received insufficient to perform in clinical practice. The mean overall knowledge score was 78.1 (SD± 8.97). The themes catheter flushing and lock (38.1%), catheter selection (34.2%), infusion equipment (30.9%) and insertion site (30.9%) presented a significant number of errors. Conclusions: practical classes and execution of procedures in health services were predictors for a better knowledge about infusion therapy and vascular access by undergraduate nursing students.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar el conocimiento y experiencia de estudiantes avanzados de enfermería sobre terapia infusional y accesos vasculares periféricos. Métodos: investigación descriptiva, transversal, analítica; con 123 estudiantes del último curso de enfermería, que respondieron a un instrumento semiestructurado. Resultados: mayoría de mujeres, mediana de 51 años; el 87% considera insuficiente la enseñanza recibida para desempeñarse en la práctica clínica. El promedio general de puntos de conocimiento fue del 78% (DE± 8,97). Los temas flushing y lock del catéter (38,1%), selección del catéter (34,2%), equipos de infusión (30,9%) y punto de inserción (30,9) mostraron un número significativo de errores. Conclusiones: clases prácticas y realización de procedimientos en servicios de salud fueron el camino a un mayor conocimiento en terapia infusional y acceso vascular para los estudiantes del último curso de enfermería.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar o conhecimento e a experiência de graduandos de enfermagem relacionados à terapia infusional e aos acessos vasculares periféricos. Métodos: pesquisa descritiva, transversal, analítica, com 123 estudantes do curso de graduação em enfermagem que responderam a um instrumento semiestruturado. Resultados: a maioria, mulheres, com mediana de 51 anos; 87% consideraram o ensino recebido insuficiente para atuar na prática clínica. A média de pontos geral de conhecimento foi de 78,1 (DP± 8,97). Os temas flushing e lock do cateter (38,1%), seleção do cateter (34,2%), equipamentos para infusão (30,9%) e sítio de inserção (30,9%) apresentaram número significativo de erros. Conclusões: aulas práticas e realização de procedimentos nos serviços de saúde foram preditores para um melhor conhecimento sobre terapia infusional e acesso vascular pelos estudantes do curso de graduação em enfermagem.

Banho sem enxágue em pacientes acamados: uma revisão sistemática sobre a eficácia e a segurança no procedimento / Rinse-free bath in bedridden patients: a systematic review on the efficacy and safety of the procedure

Introdução: O banho sem enxágue no leito está sendo utilizado em algumas instituições de saúde em substituição ao banho no leito convencional, porém, não existem evidências suficientes quanto à eficácia e à segurança desse procedimento. Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia e a segurança do banho sem enxágue em pacientes adultos e idosos que necessitam de cuidados no leito. Materiais e Métodos: Realizou-se uma revisão sistemática (RS), tendo como guia a declaração PRISMA. Três pesquisadores de forma independente e consensual fizeram as fases de seleção e extração dos dados. Os critérios de inclusão foram: ensaios clínicos controlados randomizados (ECCR) ou estudo quase experimentais (EQE), que avaliaram os desfechos segurança e eficácia do uso do banho sem enxágue. A busca aconteceu nas bases de dados MedLine/PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science e Scopus. Os termos usados nas buscas foram "banhos", "assistência ao paciente", "produtos de higiene pessoal". Por fim, avaliou-se do risco de viés dos estudos pelas ferramentas ROB 2 e Robins-I. Resultados: Foram incluídos quatro estudos ECCR e dois EQE. Três foram classificados como alto risco de viés ou algumas preocupações. Dois artigos avaliaram a colonização da pele e um estudo avaliou a integridade da pele. Verificou-se uma redução da microbiota e das lesões na pele no grupo do banho sem enxágue. A maioria dos estudos (três) não mostrou a diferença no custo entre o banho sem enxágue e o banho seco, no entanto, verificou-se o menor tempo de trabalho dos profissionais de Enfermagem. Conclusão: O emprego do banho sem enxágue mostrou-se eficaz em relação à redução da microbiota da pele, redução dos custos das horas de Enfermagem maior satisfação para os pacientes e profissionais. Quanto à segurança, um estudo se mostrou favorável ao banho de enxágue em relação ao banho convencional. É necessário interpretar os resultados com cautela, com base na qualidade metodológica de alguns estudos analisados.

Introduction: Rinse-free bed bathing is being used in some healthcare institutions as a substitute for conventional bed bathing, but there is insufficient evidence as to the efficacy and safety of this procedure. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of rinse-free bathing in adult and elderly patients who require bedside care. Materials and Methods: A systematic review was carried out using the PRISMA statement as a guide. Three researchers independently and consensually carried out the data selection and extraction phases. The inclusion criteria were: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials (RCTs) or Quasi-Experimental Studies (QESs), which evaluated the safety and efficacy outcomes of using baths without rinsing. The search took place in the MedLine/PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. The terms used in the searches were "baths", "patient care" and "personal hygiene products". Finally, the risk of bias in the studies was assessed using the ROB 2 and Robins-I tools. Results: Four RCTs and two QES studies were included. Three were classified as high risk of bias or some concern. Two articles assessed skin colonization and one study assessed skin integrity. There was a reduction in microbiota and skin lesions in the rinse-free bathing group. Most of the studies (three) did not show a difference in cost between rinse-free bathing and dry bathing; however, there was less time spent by nursing professionals. Conclusion: The use of rinse-free bathing proved to be effective in terms of reducing skin microbiota, reducing the cost of nursing hours, and increasing patient and professional satisfaction. In terms of safety, one study was in favor of rinse-off bathing over conventional bathing. The findings should be interpreted with caution, based on the methodological quality of some of the studies analyzed.

Fatores associados à punção venosa periférica difícil em adultos submetidos à quimioterapia antineoplásica / Factors associated with difficult peripheral venipuncture in adults undergoing antineoplastic chemotherapy / Factores asociados a la venopunción periférica difícil en adultos sometidos a quimioterapia antineoplásica

Objetivo: identificar os fatores associados à punção venosa periférica difícil em adultos submetidos à quimioterapia antineoplásica. Método: estudo transversal, observacional, analítico e quantitativo realizado em uma Unidade de Alta Complexidade em Oncologia (UNACON) da região amazônica brasileira. Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva e inferencial, onde a razão de possibilidades foi calculada. Resultados: a maioria dos participantes foi do sexo feminino (64,6%), autodeclarados como pardos (51,2%). Em relação à localização do câncer, a maioria possuía a doença no aparelho digestório (46,4%) ou reprodutor (45,2%). Pacientes que tinham histórico de punção venosa difícil, veias não visíveis ou não palpáveis apresentaram mais chance de apresentar a punção venosa difícil (OR 1,6, 1,5 e 1,3, respetivamente). Conclusão: os preditores encontrados relacionados à punção venosa periférica difícil em pacientes adultos submetidos à quimioterapia antineoplásica foram: histórico de punção difícil e veias não visíveis ou não palpáveis(AU)

Objective: to identify factors associated with difficult peripheral venipuncture in adults undergoing antineoplastic chemotherapy. Method: cross-sectional, observational, analytical, and quantitative study carried out in a High Complexity Oncology Unit (UNACON) in the Brazilian Amazon region. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, where the odds ratio was calculated. Results: majority of participants were female (64.6%), self-declared as brown (51.2%). Regarding the location of the cancer, the majority had the disease in the digestive (46.4%) or reproductive (45.2%) systems. Patients who had a history of difficult venipuncture, non-visible or non-palpable veins were more likely to have difficult venipuncture (OR 1.6, 1.5 and 1.3, respectively). Conclusion: found predictors related to difficult peripheral venipuncture in adult patients undergoing antineoplastic chemotherapy were: history of difficult puncture and non-visible or non-palpable veins(AU)

Objetivo: identificar los factores asociados a la dificultad de la venopunción periférica en adultos sometidos a la quimioterapia antineoplásica. Método: estudio transversal, observacional, analítico y cuantitativo realizado en una Unidad de Oncología de Alta Complejidad (UNACON) en la Amazonía brasileña. Se analizaron los datos mediante estadística descriptiva e inferencial, donde se calculó el odds ratio. Resultados: la mayoría de los participantes era del sexo femenino (64,6%), se auto declaró morena (51,2%). En cuanto a la ubicación del cáncer, la mayoría tenía la enfermedad en el sistema digestivo (46,4%) o reproductivo (45,2%). Los pacientes que tenían antecedentes de venopunción difícil, venas no visibles o no palpables tenían más probabilidades de tener venopunción difícil (OR 1,6, 1,5 y 1,3, respectivamente). Conclusión: Los predictores encontrados relacionados con la punción venosa periférica difícil en pacientes adultos sometidos a quimioterapia antineoplásica fueron antecedente de punción difícil y venas no visibles o no palpables(AU)

Evaluation of fatigue and quality of life of colorectal cancer patients in chemotherapy / Evaluación de la fatiga y la calidad de vida de los pacientes con con cáncer colorrectal en quimioterapia / Avaliação da fadiga e da qualidade de vida de pacientes com câncer colorretal em quimioterapia

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate fatigue and health-related quality of life of colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Method: Descriptive study conducted with 69 patients between January and September/2019 in a public hospital in Minas Gerais. Instruments used: sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire, Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core30 and Piper Fatigue Scale, analyzed according to measures of frequency, mean and standard deviation by the software PSPP. Results: Most patients were women over 60 years old, married, retired and housewives, with an average level of education. The scores of general health status, social, physical, emotional and role functioning were considered satisfactory (means 50 to 70), cognitive function was good (mean higher than 70); the most prevalent symptoms were loss of appetite, fatigue, pain and insomnia. As for fatigue, all dimensions had a mean value <4, considered mild fatigue. Conclusion: Quality of life had satisfactory scores and fatigue was classified as mild in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar la fatiga y la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud de los pacientes con cáncer colorrectal sometidos a quimioterapia. Método: Estudio descriptivo, realizado con 69 pacientes entre Enero y Septiembre/2019 en un hospital público de Minas Gerais. Instrumentos utilizados: cuestionario sociodemográfico y clínico, Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core30 y Piper Fatigue Scale, analizados según medidas de frecuencia, media y desviación estándar por el software PSPP. Resultados: La mayoría eran mujeres, mayores de 40 años, casadas, jubiladas y amas de casa, con un nivel medio de educación. Los puntajes del estado general de salud, las funciones social, física, emocional y desempeño del papel se consideraron satisfactorias (media 50 a 70), la función cognitiva fue buena (media superior a 70); los síntomas más prevalentes fueron pérdida de apetito, fatiga, dolor e insomnio. En cuanto a la fatiga, todas las dimensiones tienen una media de <4, considerada fatiga leve. Conclusión: La calidad de vida presentaba puntuaciones satisfactorias y la fatiga se clasificó como leve en pacientes sometidos a quimioterapia.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a fadiga e a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de pacientes com câncer colorretal em quimioterapia. Método: estudo descritivo, realizado com 69 pacientes entre janeiro a setembro/2019, em um hospital público de Minas Gerais. Instrumentos utilizados: questionário sociodemográfico e clínico, Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core30 e Escala de Fadiga de Piper, analisados segundo medidas de frequência, média e desvio padrão pelo softwarePSPP. Resultados: A maioria era mulheres, acima de 60 anos, casadas, aposentadas, donas de casa, com médio nível de escolaridade. Os escores de estado geral de saúde, das funções social, física, emocional e desempenho de papel foram considerados satisfatórios (médias50-70), da função cognitiva foi boa (média>70); sintomas mais prevalentes foram perda de apetite, fadiga, dor e insônia. Quanto à fadiga, todas as dimensões tiveram média <4, considerado fadiga leve. Conclusão: A qualidade de vida apresentou escores satisfatórios e a fadiga foi classificada como leve nos pacientes em quimioterapia.