Aplicativos de apoio à educação sobre a segurança do paciente hospitalizado: uma prospecção tecnológica / Educational apps to support patient safety in hospitals: a technology perspective

OBJETIVO: Investigar os aplicativos móveis que foram desenvolvidos com a finalidade de orientar os profissionais, os pacientes e seus acompanhantes quanto às ações de segurança do paciente no contexto de hospitalização. MÉTODO: Prospecção tecnológica realizada nas lojas virtuais App Store e Google Play e na ferramenta de busca da Google, cujo critério de inclusão foi aplicativos voltados para segurança do paciente no contexto hospitalar sem limitação de recorte temporal. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos e analisados no estudo 25 aplicativos. A maioria dos aplicativos eram móveis, desenvolvido em inglês, com ênfase para os profissionais de saúde. Ademais, tiveram como limitação, fragilidades relacionadas ao design e características lúdicas. CONCLUSÃO: O estudo pode contribuir para desenvolvimento de novos aplicativos para educação sobre a segurança do paciente, promovendo o aumento do engajamento nas ações de prevenção de erros.

OBJECTIVE: To examine mobile applications developed to guide healthcare professionals, patients, and their caregivers regarding patient safety interventions in the context of hospitalization. METHODS: A technological prospection was conducted in the virtual stores App Store and Google Play and through the Google search tool. Inclusion criteria included applications focused on patient safety in the context of hospitalization without temporal limitations. RESULTS: 25 applications were included in the study and analyzed. The Most applications were mobile, developed in English, and focused on healthcare professionals. In addition, they had limitations and weaknesses related to design and playful features. CONCLUSIONS: The study may contribute to developing of new patient safety education applications that promote increased engagement in error prevention interventions.

Compliance with central venous catheter infection prevention practices after intervention with simulation.

OBJECTIVES: to assess the effect of an educational intervention based on clinical simulation on nursing professionals' compliance with practices to prevent peripherally inserted central venous catheter-associated primary bloodstream infections in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. METHODS: a quasi-experimental study, with preand post-intervention assessment with a single group. The population consisted of 41 nursing professionals, with 31 observations being made before and after the intervention. Analyzes were performed using descriptive statistics and the McNemar non-parametric test. A significance level of 5% was adopted. RESULTS: after the intervention, there was an increase in compliance with prevention practices of surgical antisepsis and professional hand hygiene, skin antisepsis with chlorhexidine, waiting for the time of the effect of alcoholic chlorhexidine and compliance with the sterile technique. CONCLUSIONS: the educational intervention showed an effect on increasing compliance with catheter-associated infection prevention practices.

Comparison of 3 Methods for Measuring Gastric Tube Length in Newborns: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

BACKGROUND: Incorrectly positioned gastric tubes occur in approximately 60% of infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), increasing the risk of potentially serious complications. PURPOSE: To compare 3 methods of determining gastric tube insertion length in infants in the NICU. METHODS: In this randomized triple-blind clinical trial, 179 infants admitted to the NICU were randomized to have their gastric tube insertion length determined by 1 of 3 methods: (1) the nose, earlobe, mid-umbilicus (NEMU) method, (2) a weight-based method, or (3) an age-related height-based (ARHB) method. Positioning of the gastric tube was verified by radiograph. R software was used for analyses. To compare categorical variables, Fisher's exact test, χ 2 tests, and simulated χ 2 tests were used. RESULTS: Overall, infants had a mean gestational age of 35 weeks, 115 (58.8%) were male, and the mean birth weight was 2481.5 g. Upon radiological assessment, 145 gastric tubes (81.3%) were correctly positioned in the gastric body or greater curvature of the stomach with the weight-based method having the highest percentage of correctly positioned gastric tubes (n = 53; 36.6%), followed by the ARHB method (n = 47; 32.4%) and the NEMU method (n = 45; 31.0%). No significant differences were identified between groups ( P = .128). IMPLICATION FOR PRACTICE AND RESEARCH: Despite the NEMU method being the most commonly used method in clinical practice, the weight-based and ARHB methods to determine gastric tube insertion length may be more accurate.

Desafios e possibilidades de coparticipação da puérpera e do acompanhante no cuidado seguro / Challenges and possibilities of co-participation of the puerperal woman and the companion in safe care / Retos y posibilidades de la coparticipación de la puérpera y el acompañante para el cuidado seguro

Objetivo: identificar os desafios e as possibilidades de coparticipação das puérperas e dos acompanhantes no cuidado seguro na maternidade. Materiais e Métodos: estudo qualitativo realizado com 23 puérperas e 11 acompanhantes em uma maternidade de Belo Horizonte, entre março e julho de 2019. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas com roteiros semiestruturados e submetidos à análise de conteúdo temática, segundo o referencial teórico da segurança do paciente. Resultados: emergiram duas categorias: contribuição da puérpera e do acompanhante para o cuidado seguro; e desafios e contribuições para o alcance da coparticipação das puérperas e dos acompanhantes na segurança do paciente. Conclusões: acompanhantes e puérperas se reconhecem como coparticipantes na promoção da segurança do paciente, porém foi observada a falta de conhecimento e estímulo em relação à participação desses atores. Salienta-se a importância de utilizar tecnologias educativas para incluí-los como parceiros ativos na segurança do paciente.(AU)

Objective: to identify the challenges and possibilities of co-participation of puerperal women and companions in safe maternity care. Materials and Methods: qualitative study carried out with 23 mothers and 11 companions in a maternity hospital in Belo Horizonte, between March and July 2019. Data were collected through interviews with semi-structured scripts and submitted to thematic content analysis, according to the theoretical framework of patient safety. Results: two categories emerged: contribution of the puerperal woman and the companion for safe care; and challenges and contributions to achieving co-participation of puerperal women and companions in patient safety. Conclusions: companions and puerperal women recognize themselves as co-participants in promoting patient safety, however, a lack of knowledge and encouragement regarding the participation of these actors was observed. The importance of using educational technologies to include them as active partners in patient safety is highlighted.(AU)

Objetivo: identificar los desafíos y posibilidades de la coparticipación de puérperas y acompañantes en la atención a la maternidad segura. Materiales y Métodos: estudio cualitativo realizado con 23 puérperas y 11 acompañantes en una maternidad de Belo Horizonte, entre marzo y julio de 2019. Los datos fueron recogidos a través de entrevistas con guiones semiestructurados y sometidos a análisis de contenido temático de acuerdo con el marco teórico de la seguridad del paciente. Resultados: surgieron dos categorías: Contribución de la puérpera y del acompañante para el cuidado seguro; Desafíos y aportes para lograr la coparticipación de las puérperas y acompañantes en la seguridad del paciente. Conclusiones: los acompañantes y puérperas se reconocen como copartícipes en la promoción de la seguridad del paciente, pero falta conocimiento y estímulo en cuanto a la participación de estos actores. Se destaca la importancia de utilizar tecnologías educativas para incluirlos como socios activos en la seguridad del paciente.(AU)

Content validity of a Safe Nursing Care Checklist for a neonatal unit.

BACKGROUND: Nursing checklists have been shown to improve communication, reduce the occurrence of adverse events, and promote safe, quality care in different care settings. However, to date, there is no validated patient care safety checklist for nurses caring for infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU). AIM: To describe development and content validation of the "Safe Nursing Care Checklist for Infants Hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit". STUDY DESIGN: Online Survey. METHODS: Based upon an integrative literature review, we developed a checklist focused on safe nursing care for infants in the NICU. Nursing experts participated in three rounds of a content validation process where they rated the items online. An agreement level ≥0.90 was required for inclusion in the checklist. Forty- three expert nurses with experience working in the NICU and who were certified in neonatal nursing or had a master's or doctoratal degree in child health provided content validation of the patient care checklist. RESULTS: The final checklist contained 45 items with content validation index scores greater than 90%. The instrument was structured into six dimensions including patient identification, effective communication, medication safety, infection prevention, fall prevention, and pressure injuries/skin injuries prevention. CONCLUSION: Content validity was established for the "Safe Nursing Care Checklist for Infants Hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit" which can identify strengths and weaknesses in safe nursing care for infants in the NICU as well as direct educational interventions to promote nursing care based on scientific evidence. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: This checklist can potentially be used by bedside nurses to promote provision of safe care to infants in the NICU and to guide corrective strategies and encourage evidence-based decision-making. Validation in the clinical setting is needed.

Influence of Sociodemographic and Occupational Factors on Safety Culture in Neonatal Intensive Care in Brazil.

BACKGROUND: Patient safety culture is influenced by factors such as professional category, experience, and age. Understanding these factors can inform initiatives to improve safety. PURPOSE: To evaluate the relationship between sociodemographic and occupational characteristics on health professionals' perception of patient safety culture. METHODS: A cross-sectional study involving 514 health care professionals from Brazilian neonatal intensive care units was conducted using the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture. RESULTS: Several sociodemographic and occupational characteristics were associated with higher perceptions of safety culture, including older age and having a higher level of education. CONCLUSION: Sociodemographic and occupational factors may influence the safety culture in neonatal intensive care units and should be considered when developing and implementing strategies to improve safety.

Compliance with central venous catheter infection prevention practices after intervention with simulation / Cumplimiento de las prácticas de prevención de infecciones del catéter venoso central después de una intervención simulada / Adesão às práticas de prevenção de infecção de cateter venoso central após intervenção com simulação

ABSTRACT Objectives: to assess the effect of an educational intervention based on clinical simulation on nursing professionals' compliance with practices to prevent peripherally inserted central venous catheter-associated primary bloodstream infections in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Methods: a quasi-experimental study, with preand post-intervention assessment with a single group. The population consisted of 41 nursing professionals, with 31 observations being made before and after the intervention. Analyzes were performed using descriptive statistics and the McNemar non-parametric test. A significance level of 5% was adopted. Results: after the intervention, there was an increase in compliance with prevention practices of surgical antisepsis and professional hand hygiene, skin antisepsis with chlorhexidine, waiting for the time of the effect of alcoholic chlorhexidine and compliance with the sterile technique. Conclusions: the educational intervention showed an effect on increasing compliance with catheter-associated infection prevention practices.

RESUMEN Objetivos: evaluar el efecto de una intervención educativa basada en simulación clínica sobre la adherencia de profesionales de enfermería a prácticas de prevención de infecciones primarias del torrente sanguíneo asociadas a catéteres venosos centrales de inserción periférica en una Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales. Métodos: estudio cuasiexperimental, con evaluación pre y postintervención con un solo grupo. La población estuvo constituida por 41 profesionales de enfermería, realizándose 31 observaciones antes y después de la intervención. Los análisis se realizaron utilizando estadística descriptiva y la prueba no paramétrica de McNemar. Se adoptó un nivel de significancia del 5%. Resultados: después de la intervención, hubo aumento en la adherencia a las prácticas de prevención de antisepsia quirúrgica e higiene profesional de manos, antisepsia cutánea con clorhexidina, espera del tiempo del efecto de la clorhexidina alcohólica y cumplimiento de la técnica estéril. Conclusiones: la intervención educativa mostró un efecto en el aumento de la adherencia a las prácticas de prevención de infecciones asociadas al catéter.

RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar o efeito de uma intervenção educativa pautada em simulação clínica na adesão de profissionais de enfermagem às práticas de prevenção de infecções primárias de corrente sanguínea associadas ao cateter venoso central de inserção periférica em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal. Métodos: estudo quase-experimental, com avaliação pré e pós-intervenção com um grupo único. A população foi de 41 profissionais de enfermagem, sendo realizadas 31 observações antes e após intervenção. As análises foram por meio de estatística descritiva e pelo Teste Não Paramétrico de McNemar. Adotou-se um nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: após a intervenção, houve aumento da adesão às práticas de prevenção de antissepsia cirúrgica e higiene das mãos do profissional, antissepsia da pele com clorexidina, espera do tempo do efeito da clorexidina alcoólica e cumprimento da técnica estéril. Conclusões: a intervenção educativa mostrou efeito no aumento da adesão às práticas de prevenção da infecção associadas ao cateter.

Aplicativos sobre terapia intravenosa e prevenção de infecção de corrente sanguínea associada ao cateter: prospecção tecnológica / Applications on intravenous therapy and catheter-associated bloodstream infection prevention: technology prospection / Aplicaciones en terapia intravenosa y prevención de infecciones del torrente sanguíneo asociadas a catéteres: prospección tecnológica

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar aplicativos móveis sobre terapia intravenosa e prevenção de infecção de corrente sanguínea associada ao cateter. Método: prospecção tecnológica, com busca dos dados nas Bases de Patentes e Lojas Virtuais, a coleta dos dados ocorreu de maio a agosto de 2021. Critérios de inclusão: aplicativos móveis voltados para a Terapia Intravenosa; aplicativos móveis voltados para a prevenção de infecção de corrente sanguínea, a análise foi realizada de forma qualitativa comparativa, reconhecendo as funções desenvolvidas pelos aplicativos e seus potenciais para utilização na prática clínica. Resultados: 19 aplicativos foram selecionados e organizados em temáticas: aplicativos para auxiliar no cateterismo; aplicativos para manutenção de cateter; aplicativos sobre prevenção de infecção de corrente sanguínea; e aplicativo sobre diagnóstico de infecção de corrente sanguínea associada ao cateter. Conclusão: a identificação de poucos aplicativos sobre a temática serve de fomento para construção de novos aplicativos.

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify mobile applications on intravenous therapy and prevention of catheter-associated bloodstream infection. Method: technological prospection, with data search in Patent Bases and Virtual Stores, data collection occurred from May to August 2021. Inclusion criteria: mobile applications focused on Intravenous Therapy; mobile applications focused on the prevention of bloodstream infection. The analysis was carried out in a qualitative comparative way, recognizing the functions developed by the applications and their potential for use in clinical practice. Results: 19 applications were selected and organized into themes: applications to assist in catheterization; applications for catheter maintenance; applications on bloodstream infection prevention; and applications on diagnosis of catheter-associated bloodstream infection. Conclusion: The identification of few apps on the theme serves to promote the construction of new apps.

RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar aplicaciones móviles sobre terapia intravenosa y prevención de la infección del torrente sanguíneo asociada a catéteres. Método: prospección tecnológica, con búsqueda de datos en Bases de Patentes y Almacenes Virtuales, la recolección de datos ocurrió de mayo a agosto de 2021. Criterios de inclusión: aplicaciones móviles centradas en la Terapia Intravenosa; aplicaciones móviles centradas en la prevención de la infección del torrente sanguíneo, el análisis se realizó de forma cualitativa comparativa, reconociendo las funciones desarrolladas por las aplicaciones y su potencial de uso en la práctica clínica. Resultados: Se seleccionaron 19 aplicaciones y se organizaron en temas: aplicaciones para ayudar en el cateterismo; aplicaciones para el mantenimiento del cateterismo; aplicaciones sobre la prevención de la infección de transmisión sanguínea; y aplicación sobre el diagnóstico de la infección de transmisión sanguínea asociada al cateterismo. Conclusión: la identificación de pocas aplicaciones sobre el tema sirve de estímulo para la construcción de nuevas aplicaciones.

Knowledge and Practices for Central Line Infection Prevention Among Brazilian Nurses: A Mixed-Methods Study.

BACKGROUND: The risk of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) increases when preventive guidelines are not adhered to. However, studies have generally been quantitative and aimed at determining the effectiveness of CLABSI prevention bundles. Few studies have used a mixed-methods approach to investigate nursing professionals' knowledge and practices regarding CLABSI prevention. PURPOSE: To determine nursing professionals' knowledge and practices regarding CLABSI prevention and identify facilitators and barriers to adherence to CLABSI prevention strategies in a Brazilian neonatal intensive care unit. METHODS: A mixed-methods approach was used. Nursing professionals answered questionnaires regarding knowledge and practices surrounding CLABSI prevention. Semistructured interviews explored barriers nursing professionals face that hinder adherence to CLABSI preventive practices. FINDINGS: Nursing professionals had moderate knowledge regarding CLABSI prevention practices. Daily assessment of the continued need for central venous lines (CVLs), hub disinfection before and after handling, and hand hygiene before handling CVLs were practices less adhered to. Interviews revealed barriers to adherence to preventive practices included lack of adequate equipment, resources for hand hygiene, and inadequate physical structure. Increased education and awareness of safe CVL practices and accountability of the entire healthcare team may improve adherence to CLABSI prevention practices. Results of this study reinforce the importance of considering current nursing practices when developing strategies to increase adherence to CLABSI prevention guidelines. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Providing continuing education may increase adherence to CLABSI prevention strategies. IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH: Research is needed to develop strategies aimed at increasing nursing adherence to CLABSI prevention strategies.

Ultrasound to Verify Gastric Tube Position in Infants and Children: A Systematic Review.

BACKGROUND: Placement of gastric tubes is commonly performed in infants and children but malpositioning is common and is associated with significant complications. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this systematic review is to identify the evidence on the use of ultrasound to verify correct gastric tube placement in infants and children and gaps in the research. METHODS: This review was performed using CINAHL, PUBMED, EMBASE and Web of Science databases. Studies were included if they used an empirical study design, were published in English, included infants or children, and evaluated the use of ultrasound to verify correct gastric tube placement compared to radiograph. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values were evaluated. RESULTS: Four articles were included in the review. Sensitivity estimates were 0.88 to 1.00 and a positive predictive value of 0.99 was reported in one study. Specificity was not reported in any of the included studies. Ultrasound may be an important method to correctly identify gastric tube placement in infants and children with less radiation exposure and cost. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Ultrasound could be a used to verify gastric tube positioning in infants and children for both initial placement and continued verification leading to reduced radiation exposure and cost. IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH: Research should focus on evaluating ultrasound specificity and the clinical feasibility of using ultrasound as a standard practice, including cost and time required to complete the exam, as well as the ability of ultrasound to verify gastric tube placement in infants weighing less than 1500 grams.

Desinfecção de hubs e conectores de cateteres intravenosos: revisão de escopo / Desinfección de hubs y conectores de catéteres intravenosos: revisión de alcance / Disinfection of intravenous catheter hubs and connectors: scoping review

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar métodos de desinfecção de hubs e conectores sem agulha dos cateteres intravenosos em pacientes hospitalizados e verificar a efetividade das intervenções para a prevenção de infecções de corrente sanguínea associada a cateter intravenoso. Método: revisão de escopo seguindo as recomendações de Joanna Briggs Institute. Busca realizada em bases de dados eletrônicas Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, Base de Dados Enfermagem e Bibliografía Nacional en Ciencias de la Salud Argentina, e estudos indicados por experts. A busca foi atemporal até setembro de 2020. Protocolo registrado na Open Science Framework. Resultados: foram incluídos 27 estudos, sendo que cinco foram Guidelines e 22 foram artigos publicados em periódicos. Existe grande variedade de métodos de desinfecção de hubs e de conectores. Para a desinfecção ativa, foram indicados Gluconato de Clorexedina, Isopropanol e Iodopovedina; para a desinfecção passiva, Gluconato de Clorexedina e Isopropanol. A quantidade do agente desinfetante variou de 0,25 mL a 0,6 mL. O tempo de fricção na desinfecção ativa variou de cinco segundos a 30 segundos, e o tempo de contato na desinfecção passiva variou de três minutos a sete dias. O tempo de secagem de agentes desinfetantes foi superior a cinco segundos. Conclusão: verifica-se variedade de métodos de desinfecção; no entanto, não há consenso sobre a melhor indicação. Necessita-se de estudos que evidenciem a quantidade de desinfetante, a pressão e o tempo de fricção e o tempo de secagem. Pesquisas com práticas de desinfecção utilizadas no Brasil e ensaios clínicos randomizados são necessários.

RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar los métodos de desinfección de los hubs y conectores sin aguja de los catéteres intravenosos en pacientes hospitalizados, y verificar la eficacia de las intervenciones para la prevención de las infecciones del torrente sanguíneo asociadas a los catéteres intravenosos. Método: revisión del alcance siguiendo las recomendaciones del Instituto Joanna Briggs. Búsqueda realizada en las bases de datos electrónicas Pubmed, Embase, Biblioteca Cochrane, Literatura Latinoamericana y del Caribe en Ciencias de la Salud, Base de Datos de Enfermería y Bibliografía Nacional en Ciencias de la Salud Argentina, y estudios indicados por expertos. La búsqueda era atemporal hasta septiembre de 2020. Protocolo registrado en el Open Science Framework. Resultados: se incluyeron 27 estudios, cinco de los cuales eran Guidelines y 22 eran artículos publicados en revistas. Existe una gran variedad de métodos para la desinfección de hubs y conectores, siendo el gluconato de clorhexedina, el isopropanol y la yodopovedina los indicados para la desinfección activa, y el gluconato de clorhexedina y el isopropanol para la desinfección pasiva. La cantidad del agente desinfectante osciló entre 0,25 mL y 0,6 mL. El tiempo de fricción para la desinfección activa osciló entre cinco segundos y 30 segundos, y el tiempo de contacto para la desinfección pasiva osciló entre tres minutos y siete días. El tiempo de secado de los agentes desinfectantes fue superior a cinco segundos. Conclusión: se comprueba la variedad de métodos de desinfección, aunque no hay consenso sobre la mejor indicación. Se necesitan estudios que evidencien la cantidad de desinfectante, la presión y el tiempo de fricción, y el tiempo de secado. Es necesario investigar las prácticas de desinfección utilizadas en Brasil y realizar ensayos clínicos aleatorios.

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify disinfection methods for intravenous catheter hubs and needleless connectors in hospitalized patients, as well as to verify the effectiveness of the interventions to prevent bloodstream infections associated with intravenous catheters. Method: a scoping review following the Joanna Briggs Institute recommendations. The search was conducted in the following electronic databases: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, Base de Dados Enfermagem and Bibliografía Nacional en Ciencias de la Salud Argentina, as well as in studies indicated by experts. The search was conducted until September 2020. The review protocol was registered in the Open Science Framework. Results: a total of 27 studies were included, of which five were Guidelines and 22 were articles published in journals. There is a significant variety of disinfection methods for hubs and connectors. Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Isopropanol and Povidone-iodine were indicated for active disinfection; and Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Isopropanol, for passive disinfection. The disinfectant volume varied from 0.25 mL to 0.6 mL. Friction time in active disinfection ranged from five to 30 seconds, and contact time in passive disinfection varied from three minutes to seven days. The disinfectants' drying time was over five minutes. Conclusion: a variety of disinfection methods is verified, although with no consensus on the best indication. Studies that show the amount of disinfectant, pressure, friction and drying time are required. There is a need to conduct research studies with disinfection practices used in Brazil and randomized clinical trials.

Involvement of companions in patient safety in pediatric and neonatal units: scope review.

OBJECTIVES: to describe scientific evidence on the involvement of companions in patient safety, from their own perspective and health professionals' perspective in neonatal and pediatric units. METHODS: scoping review carried out according to The Joanna Briggs Institute's recommendations, in eight databases, following the Preferred Reporting Items checklist for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist, between 2011 and 2021. RESULTS: the 13 studies included highlighted the importance of companions' involvement in patient safety and the prevention of adverse events. However, they pointed out failures in communication and weakness in the training of professionals, which were obstacles to their involvement. The strengthening of health education, multidisciplinary rounds and educational technologies were highlighted as strategies to expand the involvement of companions. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: this study directs elements for health professionals and managers to rethink the companions' role in patient safety and development of collective strategies.

Involvement of companions in patient safety in pediatric and neonatal units: scope review / Implicación de los acompañantes en la seguridad del paciente de unidades pediátricas y neonatales: revisión de alcance / Envolvimento dos acompanhantes na segurança do paciente em unidades pediátricas e neonatais: revisão de escopo

ABSTRACT Objectives: to describe scientific evidence on the involvement of companions in patient safety, from their own perspective and health professionals' perspective in neonatal and pediatric units. Methods: scoping review carried out according to The Joanna Briggs Institute's recommendations, in eight databases, following the Preferred Reporting Items checklist for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist, between 2011 and 2021. Results: the 13 studies included highlighted the importance of companions' involvement in patient safety and the prevention of adverse events. However, they pointed out failures in communication and weakness in the training of professionals, which were obstacles to their involvement. The strengthening of health education, multidisciplinary rounds and educational technologies were highlighted as strategies to expand the involvement of companions. Final Considerations: this study directs elements for health professionals and managers to rethink the companions' role in patient safety and development of collective strategies.

RESUMEN Objetivos: describir la evidencia científica sobre la implicación de los acompañantes en la seguridad del paciente, desde la perspectiva del susodicho y de los profesionales sanitarios de las unidades neonatales y pediátricas. Métodos: es una revisión de alcance realizada entre 2011 y 2021 en ocho bases de datos, según las recomendaciones del Instituto Joanna Briggs y siguiendo la lista de verificación Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. Resultados: se incluyeron 13 estudios que demuestran la importancia de la implicación en la seguridad del paciente y en la prevención de eventos adversos. Sin embargo, se han detectado grietas en la comunicación y fragilidad en la formación de los profesionales, lo que dificulta dicha implicación. El fortalecimiento de la educación en salud, las rondas multidisciplinares y las tecnologías educativas se destacaron como estrategias para ampliar el envolvimiento de los acompañantes. Consideraciones Finales: Este estudio dirige elementos para que profesionales de la salud y gerentes reconsideren el papel de los acompañantes en la seguridad del paciente y desarrollo de estrategias colectivas.

RESUMO Objetivos: descrever evidências científicas sobre o envolvimento dos acompanhantes na segurança do paciente, na perspectiva desses e dos profissionais de saúde em unidades neonatais e pediátricas. Métodos: revisão de escopo realizada segundo recomendações do The Joanna Briggs Institute, em oito bases de dados, seguindo o checklist Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews, entre 2011 e 2021. Resultados: os 13 estudos incluídos evidenciaram a importância do envolvimento do acompanhante na segurança do paciente e na prevenção de eventos adversos. Entretanto, apontaram falhas na comunicação e fragilidade na formação dos profissionais, sendo esses dificultadores para o envolvimento. O fortalecimento da educação em saúde, rounds multidisciplinares e tecnologias educativas foram destacadas como estratégias para ampliar o envolvimento dos acompanhantes. Considerações Finais: esse estudo direciona elementos para que profissionais de saúde e gestores repensem a atuação do acompanhante na segurança do paciente e desenvolvam estratégias coletivas.

Methods for measuring venous peripherally inserted central catheters in newborns / Métodos de medición de catéteres venosos centrales de inserción periférica en recién nacidos / Métodos de mensuração dos cateteres venosos centrais de inserção periférica em recém-nascidos

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the results of insertion procedures of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in newborns using two measurement methods. Methods: this is a randomized clinical trial, presenting descriptive and exploratory results of variables. It was held at a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Data were collected between September 2018 and 2019. The sample analyzed was 88 catheter insertion procedures, distributed in two groups. Study approved by an Institutional Review Board and obtained registration in the country and abroad. Descriptive analysis and logistic regression of data. Results: modified measurement obtained a significant difference for the central catheter tip location. Elective removals and adverse events were not significant between groups; however, poor positioning was related to adverse events. Conclusions: between the two methods analyzed, the modified measurement obtained better results in the proper catheter tip positioning and, consequently, less risk to patients.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar los resultados de los procedimientos de inserción del catéter central de inserción periférica en recién nacidos mediante dos métodos de medición. Métodos: ensayo clínico aleatorizado, presentando los resultados descriptivos y exploratorios de las variables. Realizado en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales. Los datos fueron recolectados entre septiembre de 2018 y 2019. La muestra analizada fueron 88 procedimientos de inserción de catéter, divididos en dos grupos. Estudio aprobado por el Comité de Ética. Se obtuvo el registro en el país y en el exterior. Análisis descriptivo y regresión logística de los datos. Resultados: el método de medición modificado obtuvo una diferencia significativa para la ubicación central de la punta del catéter. Los retiros electivos y los eventos adversos no fueron significativos entre los grupos; sin embargo, la mala posición se relacionó con los eventos adversos. Conclusiones: entre los dos métodos analizados, la medida modificada obtuvo mejores resultados en el correcto posicionamiento de la punta del catéter y, en consecuencia, menor riesgo para los pacientes.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar os resultados dos procedimentos de inserção de Cateter Central de Inserção Periférica em recém-nascidos utilizando dois métodos de mensuração. Métodos: ensaio clínico randomizado, apresentando os resultados descritivos e exploratórios das variáveis. Realizado em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal. Dados foram coletados entre setembro de 2018 e 2019. A amostra analisada foi de 88 procedimentos de inserção do cateter, distribuídos em dois grupos. Estudo aprovado no Comitê de Ética. Obteve-se registro no país e exterior. Análise descritiva e regressão logística dos dados. Resultados: o método de medida modificada obteve diferença significativa para a localização central da ponta do cateter. Retiradas eletivas e eventos adversos não foram significativos entre os grupos, porém o mau posicionamento foi relacionado com os eventos adversos. Conclusões: entre os dois métodos analisados, a medida modificada obteve melhores resultados no posicionamento adequado da ponta do cateter e, consequentemente, menores riscos aos pacientes.

Participatory development of educational technology in seeking patient safety in maternity hospitals / Desarrollo participativo de tecnología educativa en busca de la seguridad del paciente en la maternidad / Desenvolvimento participativo de tecnologia educacional em busca da segurança do paciente na maternidade

ABSTRACT Objectives: to develop a booklet as an educational technology, together with health professionals, patients and companions, aiming at their involvement in patient safety in maternity hospitals. Methods: a qualitative convergent care study, carried out in three stages at a maternity hospital in Belo Horizonte. The booklet construction took place between February and April 2021, with 13 professionals, 06 companions and 11 patients. Results: data content analysis was performed, creating three categories: Knowledge and experiences about patient and newborn safety in maternity hospitals; Challenges for involving patient and companion in safety actions; Assessment of patients, companions and professionals on the booklet construction process. The booklet construction involved the participation of health professionals, users and companions in all stages of the process. Final considerations: the participatory process enabled the creation of educational technology for the involvement of patients and companions in patient safety actions.

RESUMEN Objetivos: desarrollar una cartilla como tecnología educativa, junto a profesionales de la salud, pacientes y acompañantes, con el objetivo de involucrarlos en la seguridad del paciente en la sala de maternidad. Métodos: estudio cualitativo convergente-asistencial, realizado en tres etapas en una maternidad de Belo Horizonte. La construcción de la cartilla ocurrió entre febrero y abril de 2021, con 13 profesionales, 06 acompañantes y 11 pacientes. Resultados: se realizó un análisis de contenido de los datos, creando tres categorías: Conocimientos y experiencias sobre la seguridad del paciente y del recién nacido en la sala de maternidad; Desafíos para involucrar al paciente y acompañante en acciones de seguridad; Evaluación de pacientes, acompañantes y profesionales sobre el proceso de construcción del cuadernillo. La construcción de la cartilla implicó la participación de profesionales de la salud, usuarios y acompañantes en todas las etapas del proceso. Consideraciones finales: el proceso participativo posibilitó la creación de tecnología educativa para el envolvimiento de pacientes y acompañantes en acciones de seguridad del paciente.

RESUMO Objetivos: desenvolver uma cartilha como tecnologia educacional, juntamente com profissionais de saúde, pacientes e acompanhantes, visando ao envolvimento destes na segurança do paciente na maternidade. Métodos: estudo qualitativo convergente-assistencial, realizado em três etapas em uma maternidade de Belo Horizonte. A construção da cartilha ocorreu entre fevereiro e abril de 2021, com 13 profissionais, 06 acompanhantes e 11 pacientes. Resultados: realizou-se análise de conteúdo dos dados, criando-se três categorias: Saberes e experiências sobre a segurança da paciente e do recém-nascido na maternidade; Desafios para o envolvimento da paciente e acompanhante nas ações de segurança; Avaliação das pacientes, acompanhantes e profissionais sobre o processo de construção da cartilha. A construção da cartilha envolveu a participação profissionais de saúde, usuários e acompanhantes em todas as etapas do processo. Considerações finais: o processo participativo possibilitou a criação da tecnologia educacional para o envolvimento das pacientes e acompanhantes nas ações de segurança do paciente.

Methods for measuring venous peripherally inserted central catheters in newborns.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the results of insertion procedures of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in newborns using two measurement methods. METHODS: this is a randomized clinical trial, presenting descriptive and exploratory results of variables. It was held at a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Data were collected between September 2018 and 2019. The sample analyzed was 88 catheter insertion procedures, distributed in two groups. Study approved by an Institutional Review Board and obtained registration in the country and abroad. Descriptive analysis and logistic regression of data. RESULTS: modified measurement obtained a significant difference for the central catheter tip location. Elective removals and adverse events were not significant between groups; however, poor positioning was related to adverse events. CONCLUSIONS: between the two methods analyzed, the modified measurement obtained better results in the proper catheter tip positioning and, consequently, less risk to patients.

Coexistence and prevalence of obstetric interventions: an analysis based on the grade of membership.

BACKGROUND: Obstetric interventions performed during delivery do not reflect improvements in obstetric care. Several practices routinely performed during childbirth, without any scientific evidence or basis - such as Kristeller maneuver, routine episiotomy, and movement or feeding restriction - reflect a disrespectful assistance reality that, unfortunately, remains in place in Brazil. The aims of the current study are to assess the coexistence and prevalence of obstetric interventions in maternity hospitals in Belo Horizonte City, based on the Grade of Membership (GoM) method, as well as to investigate sociodemographic and obstetric factors associated with coexistence profiles generated by it. METHODS: Observational study, based on a cross-sectional design, carried out with data deriving from the study "Nascer em Belo Horizonte: Inquérito sobre o Parto e Nascimento" (Born in Belo Horizonte: Survey on Childbirth and Birth). The herein investigated interventions comprised practices that are clearly useful and should be encouraged; practices that are clearly harmful or ineffective and should be eliminated; and practices that are inappropriately used, in contrast to the ones recommended by the World Health Organization. The analyzed interventions comprised: providing food to parturient women, allowing them to have freedom to move, use of partogram, adopting non-pharmacological methods for pain relief, enema, perineal shaving, lying patients down for delivery, Kristeller maneuver, amniotomy, oxytocin infusion, analgesia and episiotomy. The current study has used GoM to identify the coexistence of the adopted obstetric interventions. Variables such as age, schooling, skin color, primigravida, place-of-delivery financing, number of prenatal consultations, gestational age at delivery, presence of obstetric nurse at delivery time, paid work and presence of companion during delivery were taken into consideration at the time to build patients' profile. RESULTS: Results have highlighted two antagonistic obstetric profiles, namely: profile 1 comprised parturient women who were offered diet, freedom to move, use of partogram, using non-pharmacological methods for pain relief, giving birth in lying position, patients who were not subjected to Kristeller maneuver, episiotomy or amniotomy, women did not receive oxytocin infusion, and analgesia using. Profile 2, in its turn, comprised parturient women who were not offered diet, who were not allowed to have freedom to move, as well as who did not use the partograph or who were subjected to non-pharmacological methods for pain relief. They were subjected to enema, perineal shaving, Kristeller maneuver, amniotomy and oxytocin infusion. In addition, they underwent analgesia and episiotomy. This outcome emphasizes the persistence of an obstetric care model that is not based on scientific evidence. Based on the analysis of factors that influenced the coexistence of obstetric interventions, the presence of obstetric nurses in the healthcare practice has reduced the likelihood of parturient women to belong to profile 2. In addition, childbirth events that took place in public institutions have reduced the likelihood of parturient women to belong to profile 2. CONCLUSION(S): Based on the analysis of factors that influenced the coexistence of obstetric interventions, financing the hospital for childbirth has increased the likelihood of parturient women to belong to profile 2. However, the likelihood of parturient women to belong to profile 2 has decreased when hospitals had an active obstetric nurse at the delivery room. The current study has contributed to discussions about obstetric interventions, as well as to improve childbirth assistance models. In addition, it has emphasized the need of developing strategies focused on adherence to, and implementation of, assistance models based on scientific evidence.

Avaliação de dor do recém-nascido durante punção arterial: estudo observacional analítico / Assessment of newborn pain during arterial puncture: an observational analytical study

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a intensidade de dor durante a punção arterial realizada em recém-nascidos internados em uma unidade de cuidados progressivos neonatais e avaliar a percepção do profissional em relação à dor neonatal. Métodos: Estudo observacional analítico, em que foram observadas 62 punções arteriais realizadas em 35 neonatos. Avaliou-se a dor durante a coleta pela escala Premature Infant Pain Profile. Os profissionais responsáveis pela coleta avaliaram a dor pela escala numérica verbal de zero a dez. Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística descritiva por meio do programa Statistical Package for the Social Science. Resultados: Entre os recém-nascidos, 30,6% (n = 19) não tiveram dor ou tiveram dor leve (0 - 6), 24,2% (n = 15) apresentaram dor leve a moderada (7 - 11) e 45,2% (28) dor intensa (12 - 21). Constatou-se que os profissionais identificam a dor durante o procedimento. Conclusão: A punção arterial é considerada um procedimento doloroso e pode resultar em dor leve a intensa, sendo necessária a adoção de estratégias sistematizadas de avaliação, possibilitando a intervenção terapêutica adequada.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate pain intensity during arterial puncture performed in newborns admitted to a neonatal progressive care unit and to evaluate the perception of health professionals regarding neonatal pain. Methods: This was an observational analytical study in which 62 arterial punctures were performed in 35 neonates. Pain was assessed during collection using the Premature Infant Pain Profile scale. The health professionals responsible for collection evaluated pain using a verbal numerical scale ranging from zero to ten. The data were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis using the Statistical Package for the Social Science software. Results: Among the newborns, 30.6% (n = 19) had no pain or mild pain (0 - 6), 24.2% (n = 15) had mild to moderate pain (7 - 11) and 45.2% (28) had severe pain (12 - 21). It was found that health professionals identified pain during the procedure. Conclusion: Arterial puncture is considered a painful procedure that can result in mild to severe pain. The adoption of systematic evaluation strategies is necessary to enable appropriate therapeutic intervention.

Adherence of the nursing team to patient safety actions in neonatal units.

OBJECTIVES: to describe the nursing team's adherence to patient safety actions in neonatal units using a validated instrument. METHODS: a cross-sectional study, carried out through direct observation of the nursing team and descriptive analysis of 182 records of the "Checklist for patient safety in nursing care during hospitalization in Neonatal Intensive Care Units" in a hospital in the municipality of Belo Horizonte. RESULTS: there was evidence of adherence greater than 90.0% in the units concerning the use of the identification wristband and guidance of the companions. It was identified 79.0% of absence on the checking of wristband identification and 59.0% of the absence of an evaluation of the crib wheels' locks. Three of the 21 items included in the checklist did not show non-conformities. CONCLUSIONS: partial adherence to patient safety actions was observed, especially regarding the target of patient identification and prevention of falls, which exposes newborns to preventable adverse events.

Assessment of newborn pain during arterial puncture: an observational analytical study. / Avaliação de dor do recém-nascido durante punção arterial: estudo observacional analítico.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate pain intensity during arterial puncture performed in newborns admitted to a neonatal progressive care unit and to evaluate the perception of health professionals regarding neonatal pain. METHODS: This was an observational analytical study in which 62 arterial punctures were performed in 35 neonates. Pain was assessed during collection using the Premature Infant Pain Profile scale. The health professionals responsible for collection evaluated pain using a verbal numerical scale ranging from zero to ten. The data were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis using the Statistical Package for the Social Science software. RESULTS: Among the newborns, 30.6% (n = 19) had no pain or mild pain (0 - 6), 24.2% (n = 15) had mild to moderate pain (7 - 11) and 45.2% (28) had severe pain (12 - 21). It was found that health professionals identified pain during the procedure. CONCLUSION: Arterial puncture is considered a painful procedure that can result in mild to severe pain. The adoption of systematic evaluation strategies is necessary to enable appropriate therapeutic intervention.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a intensidade de dor durante a punção arterial realizada em recém-nascidos internados em uma unidade de cuidados progressivos neonatais e avaliar a percepção do profissional em relação à dor neonatal. MÉTODOS: Estudo observacional analítico, em que foram observadas 62 punções arteriais realizadas em 35 neonatos. Avaliou-se a dor durante a coleta pela escala Premature Infant Pain Profile. Os profissionais responsáveis pela coleta avaliaram a dor pela escala numérica verbal de zero a dez. Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística descritiva por meio do programa Statistical Package for the Social Science. RESULTADOS: Entre os recém-nascidos, 30,6% (n = 19) não tiveram dor ou tiveram dor leve (0 - 6), 24,2% (n = 15) apresentaram dor leve a moderada (7 - 11) e 45,2% (28) dor intensa (12 - 21). Constatou-se que os profissionais identificam a dor durante o procedimento. CONCLUSÃO: A punção arterial é considerada um procedimento doloroso e pode resultar em dor leve a intensa, sendo necessária a adoção de estratégias sistematizadas de avaliação, possibilitando a intervenção terapêutica adequada.