Factors associated with the quality of life of women undergoing radiotherapy.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the skin characteristics and quality of life of patients with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy. METHOD: Cross-sectional study conducted with 60 women. The classification scales of skin changes resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (RTOG) and the validated versions in Portuguese of those that classified skin types (Fitzpatrick), symptoms (RISRAS) and quality of life (DLQI) were applied. in the period between December 2021 and October 2022. For data analysis, Fisher's Exact Test, Chi-Square and Asymptotic General Independence Test were used. RESULTS: 100% of patients had skin irritation. As the treatment progressed and the radiodermatitis appeared or worsened, there was a tendency for the intensity of signs and symptoms to increase, such as: sensitivity, discomfort or pain, itching, burning and heat, dry and wet desquamation, which may have impacted the quality of life and reflected in other aspects, such as: shopping activities or outings (p=0.0020), social activities or leisure activities (p=0.0420). CONCLUSION: Radiodermatitis is a common condition that affects women with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy, skin characteristics and quality of life of patients affected during this treatment.

Social and individual vulnerability factors associated with syphilis among populations living on islands in the Brazilian Amazon.

BACKGROUND: The repercussions of the syphilis epidemic differ according to populations. Identifying and acknowledging the differences and specificities of populations is fundamental in the design and implementation of policies aimed at assisting the groups most vulnerable to syphilis. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of antibodies against Treponema pallidum and associated vulnerability factors among riverside populations of a capital city in the Brazilian Amazon. METHODS: Cross-sectional study was conducted among residents of the periurban islands in Belém, northern Brazil, from August 2020 to January 2021. The inclusion criterion was being a resident of the riverside communities of the Combú Environmental Protection Area, aged 18 years or over. The participants responded to questionnaire and were tested for syphilis using rapid test. Data were analyzed using multiple logistic regression by Minitab version 20® software. RESULTS: Overall, a total of 325 riverine were included. Age varied from 18 to 91 years (average 40 years). Prevalence of markers for syphilis was 5.9% (95% CI: 3.3%-8.4%). The multiple regression showed that as age increases, the chances of having syphilis also increase (p = 0.001; aOR: 1.04) and riverside dwellers with more than one sexual partner in the last 6 months had more than four chances of having syphilis compared to people who had only one sexual partner (p = 0.007; aOR: 4.20). CONCLUSION: Syphilis circulates among traditional populations in the Amazon and is associated with factors of social and individual vulnerability.

Factors associated with the quality of life of women undergoing radiotherapy / Factores asociados a la calidad de vida de mujeres en radioterapia / Fatores associados à qualidade de vida de mulheres submetidas à radioterapia

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the skin characteristics and quality of life of patients with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy. Method: Cross-sectional study conducted with 60 women. The classification scales of skin changes resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (RTOG) and the validated versions in Portuguese of those that classified skin types (Fitzpatrick), symptoms (RISRAS) and quality of life (DLQI) were applied. in the period between December 2021 and October 2022. For data analysis, Fisher's Exact Test, Chi-Square and Asymptotic General Independence Test were used. Results: 100% of patients had skin irritation. As the treatment progressed and the radiodermatitis appeared or worsened, there was a tendency for the intensity of signs and symptoms to increase, such as: sensitivity, discomfort or pain, itching, burning and heat, dry and wet desquamation, which may have impacted the quality of life and reflected in other aspects, such as: shopping activities or outings (p=0.0020), social activities or leisure activities (p=0.0420). Conclusion: Radiodermatitis is a common condition that affects women with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy, skin characteristics and quality of life of patients affected during this treatment.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar las características de la piel y la calidad de vida de pacientes con cáncer de mama en tratamiento con radioterapia. Método: Estudio transversal con 60 mujeres. Se aplicaron la escala de clasificación de alteraciones cutáneas por exposición a radiaciones ionizantes (RTOG) y las versiones validadas en portugués de las que clasificaban tipos de piel (Fitzpatrick), síntomas (RISRAS) y calidad de vida (DLQI) en el período comprendido entre diciembre 2021 y octubre de 2022. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizaron el Test Exacto de Fisher, Chi-Cuadrado y el Test de Independencia General Asintótica. Resultados: El 100% de los pacientes evaluados sobre la piel. A medida que avanzaba el tratamiento y aparecía o empeoraba la radiodermatitis, hubo tendencia a aumentar la intensidad de los signos y síntomas, tales como: sensibilidad, malestar o dolor, visualización, ardor y calor, descamación seca y húmeda, que pudieron haber tenido una impacto en la calidad de vida y reflejado en otros aspectos, como: actividades de compra o salidas (p=0,0020), actividades sociales o de ocio (p=0,0420). Conclusión: La radiodermatitis es una afección común que afecta a mujeres con cáncer de mama, sometidas a radioterapia, las características de la piel y la calidad de vida de las pacientes afectadas durante este tratamiento.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar as características da pele e a qualidade de vida de pacientes com câncer de mama submetidas à radioterapia. Método: Estudo transversal com 60 mulheres. Foram aplicadas as escalas de classificação das alterações cutâneas decorrentes da exposição à radiação ionizante (RTOG) e as versões validadas em português das que classificaram os tipos de pele (Fitzpatrick), os sintomas (RISRAS) e a qualidade de vida (DLQI), no período entre dezembro de 2021 e outubro de 2022. Para a análise de dados, foram utilizados os Testes Exato de Fisher, Qui-Quadrado e Teste de Independência Geral Assintótica. Resultados: 100% das pacientes apresentaram irritação na pele. À medida que o tratamento avançou e que a radiodermatite surgiu ou se agravou, houve maior tendência de intensidade de sinais e sintomas, como: sensibilidade, desconforto ou dor, coceira, queimação e calor, descamação seca e úmida, o que pode ter impactado na qualidade de vida e refletido em outros aspectos, como: atividades de compras ou passeios (p=0,0020), programação social ou atividade de lazer (p=0,0420). Conclusão: A radiodermatite é uma condição comum que afeta as mulheres com câncer de mama submetidas à radioterapia, as características da pele e a qualidade de vida das pacientes são afetadas durante esse tratamento.

Educação permanente para qualidade e segurança do paciente em hospital acreditado / Educación permanente para calidad y seguridad del paciente en hospital acreditado / Permanent education for quality and patient safety in an accredited hospital

Resumo Objetivo Compreender os desafios enfrentados pela educação permanente para o alcance da melhoria da qualidade e da segurança do paciente em um hospital público submetido à acreditação hospitalar. Métodos Estudo descritivo, transversal e com abordagem qualitativa. Realizaram-se entrevistas semiestruturadas com 22 profissionais, durando, em média, 22 minutos, as quais posteriormente foram analisadas e interpretadas por meio da análise de conteúdo temática de Bardin. Adotaram-se os softwares Iramuteq para a análise de corpus textual, e o BioEstat 5.3, para análise do perfil dos participantes. A coleta de dados ocorreu em junho de 2022, após aprovação nos Comitês de Ética em Pesquisa. Resultados Aplicou-se a análise de classificação hierárquica descendente, gerada pelo Iramuteq. Obtiveram-se três categorias: Desafios da Educação Permanente mediante o Processo de Melhoria Contínua; Educação Permanente para a Promoção da Qualidade e da Segurança do Paciente no Contexto da Acreditação Hospitalar; e Estratégias Educativas para a Melhoria da Qualidade e da Segurança do Paciente. Conclusão Identificaram-se desafios inerentes às ações de educação permanente em saúde, tais como resistência à mudança de cultura, adesão às atividades, alta rotatividade de profissionais e dificuldade para liberação da equipe de enfermagem para participar das atividades relacionadas à demanda de trabalho.

Resumen Objetivo Comprender los desafíos enfrentados por la educación permanente para lograr mejorar la calidad y la seguridad del paciente en un hospital público sometido a acreditación hospitalaria. Métodos Estudio descriptivo, transversal y con enfoque cualitativo. Se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a 22 profesionales, con duración promedio de 22 minutos, que luego se analizaron e interpretaron mediante el análisis de contenido temático de Bardin. Se utilizaron los softwares Iramuteq para el análisis de corpus textual y BioEstat 5.3 para el análisis del perfil de los participantes. La recopilación de datos se llevó a cabo en junio de 2022, después de la aprobación de los Comités de Ética en Investigación. Resultados Se aplicó el análisis de clasificación jerárquica descendente, generado por Iramuteq. Se obtuvieron tres categorías: Desafíos de la educación permanente mediante el proceso de mejora continua, Educación permanente para la promoción de la calidad y de la seguridad del paciente en el contexto de la acreditación hospitalaria, y Estrategias educativas para la mejora de la calidad y la seguridad del paciente. Conclusión Se identificaron desafíos inherentes a las acciones de educación permanente en salud, tales como resistencia a cambios de cultura, adherencia a las actividades, alta rotación de profesionales y dificultad de autorizar al equipo de enfermería para participar en las actividades relacionadas con la demanda de trabajo.

Abstract Objective To understand the challenges faced in terms of permanent education in health, for achieving quality improvements and patient safety at a public hospital undergoing hospital accreditation. Methods This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study with a qualitative approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 professionals, lasting an average of 22 minutes. The interviews were subsequently analyzed and interpreted using Bardin's thematic content analysis. The software Iramuteq was used to analyze the textual corpus, and BioEstat 5.3 was used to analyze the profile of the participants. The data collection took place in June 2022, following approval by the Research Ethics Committees. Results The descending hierarchical classification analysis, generated by Iramuteq, was applied, resulting in three categories: Challenges of Permanent Education through the Continuous Improvement Process, Permanent Education for the Promotion of Quality and Patient Safety in the Context of Hospital Accreditation, and Educational Strategies for Improving Quality and Patient Safety. Conclusion Challenges inherent to the actions of permanent education in health were identified, such as resistance to cultural change, adherence to activities, high turnover of professionals, and difficulty in releasing the nursing team to participate in activities, due to work demand.

Sociodemographic, clinical and survival profile of adult metastatic patients.

OBJECTIVE: To characterize the sociodemographic, clinical and survival profile of adult metastatic patients. METHOD: Retrospective cross-sectional study, with secondary data from an oncology care unit, analyzed using logistic regression, Chi-Square test and Fisher's exact test, Kaplan-Meier and Log-Rank tests. RESULTS: From the 678 patients, male gender, mean age 59.54 years old and low education level prevailed. The mean time between diagnosis and initiation of treatment was 89.50 days (± 58.87). Increased risk of primary cancer in the digestive tract (OR 1.42). Prevalence of adenocarcinoma (OR 1.53) and metastasis to bone (OR 2.59), lymph nodes (OR 1.75), liver and peritoneum (OR 1.42). The mean overall survival was 4.16 months and a median of 3.0 months. CONCLUSION: The main primary site was the digestive system, and the identification of metastases was predominantly unifocal liver in both genders. Overall patient survival was reduced by cancer progression.

Metástases ósseas e eventos relacionados ao esqueleto em pessoas submetidas a radioterapia: caracterização e sobrevivência / Bone metastases and skeleton-related events in people subjected to radiotherapy: characterization and survival

Objetivo: Caracterizar as metástases ósseas e os eventos relacionados ao esqueleto associando-os ao tempo de sobrevida em pessoas submetidas a radioterapia. Métodos Trata-se de um estudo retrospectivo, descritivo e transversal. Foi realizado em um Centro de Alta Complexidade em Oncologia, com prontuários de pessoas diagnosticadas com metástases ósseas. Resultados: Foram analisados 122 prontuários, a maioria dos pacientes era do sexo feminino (59,02%), com média de idade de 58,86 anos (±14,54). Os sítios primários mais incidentes foram a mama (43,44%) e a próstata (30,33%). O número de osso ou grupo de ossos atingidos foi, em média, de 3,09 (±2,14). A coluna vertebral foi a mais acometida (80,33%). Esta região também foi a mais irradiada no tratamento radioterápico (55,74%). A maioria dos pacientes recebeu 10 sessões de radioterapia (70,49%), em média 9,05 (±2,89). Quanto aos eventos relacionados ao esqueleto, 100% dos pacientes apresentavam registros de dor óssea, 32,78% sofreram fratura patológica, com tempo de sobrevida de 32,53 meses, e 10,65% apresentaram compressão medular, com sobrevida média de 41,52 meses. Conclusão: As metástases ósseas foram mais comuns na coluna vertebral. Todos os pacientes apresentaram registros de dor óssea, e a fratura patológica foi associada à menor sobrevida dos indivíduos. Descritores: Metástase Neoplásica; Osso e Ossos; Radioterapia; Enfermagem.

Objective: To characterize bone metastases and skeleton-related events associating them with survival time in people subjected to radiotherapy. Methods:This is a retrospective, descriptive and cross-sectional study. It was conducted in a High-Complexity Oncology Center with medical records of people diagnosed with bone metastases. Results:A total of 122 medical records were analyzed and most of the patients were female (59.02%), with a mean age of 58.86 years old (±14.54). The most incident primary sites were breast (43.44%) and prostate (30.33%). The mean number of bones or bone groups affected was 3.09 (±2.14). The spine was the most affected area (80.33%). This region was also the most irradiated in the radiotherapy treatments (55.74%). Most of the patients (70.49%) underwent 10 radiotherapy sessions, with a mean of 9.05 (±2.89). With regard to the skeleton-related events, 100% of the patients reported pain, 32.78% suffered pathological fractures with a survival time of 32.53 months, and 10.65% presented spine compression with a mean survival of 41.52 months. Conclusion:Bone metastases were more common in the spine. All the patients presented bone painrecords, and pathological fractures were associated with lower survival among the individuals. Descriptors: Neoplasm Metastasis; Bone and Bones; Radiotherapy; Nursing.

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.

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.

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.

LEARNHIV: development and validation of a mobile application for primary health care nurses focused on HIV care/prevention.

INTRODUCTION: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a relevant public health problem is worldwide. From the change in the health care of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Primary Health Care (PHC), nurses gained autonomy in their workflow, which requires a significant technological arsenal for the planning, organization and functioning of services. It is believed that the development of a mobile application for the care/prevention of HIV will contribute to the strengthening of care, resulting in greater autonomy and empowerment of nurses in Primary Health Care. OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a content script for a mobile application for nurses in PHC containing information about PLHIV management/care in PHC. METHODS: This is a methodological study developed in three phases: exploratory study, content elaboration process and validation by the 16 judges. RESULTS: The application was evaluated and validated satisfactorily in terms of content and appearance, with an average Content Validity Index (CVI) of 0.99 (99%), Item Content Validity Index (I-CVI) and Medium Content Validity (S-IVC/AVE) also obtained satisfactory levels. CONCLUSIONS: The construction of the prototype of an application called LearnHIV, is considered a valid instrument in terms of content and appearance, according to the judges. TRIAL REGISTRATION: None because it is not an intervention study.

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.

Registros de enfermagem referentes à inserção de cateteres nasogástricos e nasoenterais: não conformidades e sub-registro / Nursing records regarding the insertion of nasogastric and nasoenteral catheters: nonconformities and sub-recording / Registros de enfermería respecto a la inserción de sondas nasogástricas y nasoenterales: no conformidades y subregistros

Objetivo: O registro dos dados referentes a Terapia Nutricional Enteral (TNE) é importante para assegurar o procedimento e comunicação sistemática da assistência. Com o estudo, objetivou-se analisar os registros de enfermagem referentes à inserção de cateteres nasogástricos (CNG) e nasoenterais (CNE) considerando o sub-registro e não conformidades encontradas em prontuários e durante observação dos pacientes. Métodos: estudo observacional, transversal com abordagem quantitativa, mediante a aplicação de instrumento para coleta de dados de pacientes internados em um Hospital Universitário no Pará entre agosto de 2019 a julho de 2020. Resultados: Foram identificadas 191 inserções de cateteres por enfermeiros, sendo 43 (22,52%) reinserções sub-registradas e 148 (77,48%) apresentaram não conformidades. Discussão: O sub-registro e as não conformidades interferem na qualidade da assistência de enfermagem, fragilizam as ações de segurança do paciente, além de apresentarem repercussões legais. Conclusão: Os dados apresentados neste artigo foram primordiais para a detecção de lacunas na assistência de enfermagem. (AU)

Objective: The recording of data referring to Enteral Nutrition Therapy (ENT) is important to ensure the procedure and systematic communication of care. The objective was to analyze the nursing records regarding the insertion of nasogastric (CNG) and nasoenteral (CNE) catheters, considering the under-recording and non-conformities found in medical records and during patient observation. Methods: observational, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, through the application of an instrument to collect data from patients admitted to a University Hospital in Pará between August 2019 and July 2020. Results: 191 insertions of catheters by nurses were identified, of which 43 (22.52%) underreported reinsertion and 148 (77.48%) presented non-conformities. Discussion: Under-registration and non-compliance interfere with the quality of nursing care, weaken patient safety actions, in addition to having legal repercussions. Conclusion: The data presented in this article were essential for the detection of gaps in nursing care. (AU)

Objetivo: El registro de los datos referentes a la Terapia de Nutrición Enteral (ENT) es importante para garantizar el procedimiento y la comunicación sistemática de los cuidados. El objetivo fue analizar los registros de enfermería con respecto a la inserción de catéteres nasogástricos (GNC) y nasoenterales (CNE), considerando el subregistro y las no conformidades encontradas en los registros médicos y durante la observación de los pacientes. Métodos: estudio observacional, transversal con abordaje cuantitativo, mediante la aplicación de un instrumento para recolectar datos de pacientes internados en un Hospital Universitario de Pará entre agosto de 2019 y julio de 2020. Resultados: fueron identificadas 191 inserciones de catéteres por enfermeros, de de los cuales 43 (22,52%) subreportaron reinserción y 148 (77,48%) presentaron no conformidades. Discusión: El subregistro y el incumplimiento interfieren en la calidad de la atención de enfermería, debilitan las acciones de seguridad del paciente, además de tener repercusiones legales. Conclusión: Los datos presentados en este artículo fueron esenciales para la detección de lagunas en el cuidado de enfermería. (AU)

Satisfação com os cuidados de enfermagem de pacientes oncológicos em uso de antineoplásicos ambulatorial / Satisfaction with nursing care of oncology patients on outpatient antineoplastic drugs / Satisfacción con los cuidados de enfermería en pacientes oncológicos que utilizan fármacos antineoplásicos en régimen ambulatorio

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar a satisfação do usuário oncológico ambulatorial em uso de antineoplásicos sobre os cuidados de enfermagem. Métodos: estudo transversal com abordagem quantitativa, realizado no Serviço de Quimioterapia de um hospital universitário localizado em Belém-PA - Brasil, com 200 usuários no período de junho de 2019 a junho de 2022, através de entrevista e uso do Instrumento de Satisfação do Paciente. Aplicou-se análise de qui-quadrado de Pearson e considerou-se p-valor ≤0,05. Resultados: os usuários relataram bom índice de satisfação na média geral dos domínios (>90%), destacando o domínio técnico-profissional, seguido do educacional e confiança. As variáveis de esclarecimento sobre as orientações médicas, dar bons conselhos, tomar iniciativa após as respostas dos pacientes foram associadas à satisfação do usuário conforme a topografia do câncer e a disponibilidade da equipe àqueles com diferentes graus de estadiamento. Conclusão: este estudo auxilia gestores na identificação e planejamento de melhorias nas áreas e serviços.

ABSTRACT Objective: Evaluate the satisfaction of outpatient oncology users taking antineoplastic drugs about nursing care. Methods: Exsectional study with a quantitative approach, carried out at the Chemotherapy Service of a university hospital located in Belém-PA - Brazil, with 200 users, from June 2019 to June 2022, through interviews and use of the Patient Satisfaction Instrument. Chi-square analysis, Pearson p-value, and chi-square analysis were applied, and the p-value ≤ 0.05 was considered. Results: Users reported good satisfaction in the overall average of the domains (>90%), highlighting the technical-professional domain, followed by the educational and confidence domains. The variables of clarification of medical guidelines, giving good advice, and taking the initiative after patient responses were associated with user satisfaction according to cancer topography and staff availability to those with different degrees of staging. Conclusion: This study assists managers in identifying and planning improvements in areas and services.

RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar la satisfacción de los usuarios de oncología ambulatoria que utilizan fármacos antineoplásicos sobre los cuidados de enfermería. Métodos: estudio seccional con enfoque cuantitativo, realizado en el Servicio de Quimioterapia de un hospital universitario situado en Belém-PA - Brasilcon 200 usuarios en el período de junio de 2019 a junio de 2022, mediante entrevista y utilización del Instrumento de Satisfacción del Paciente. Se aplicó el análisis chi-cuadrado de Pearson y el valor p ≤0,05. Resultados: los usuarios declararon una buena satisfacción en la media global de los dominios (>90%), destacando el dominio técnico-profesional, seguido de los dominios educativo y de confianza. Las variables de aclaración sobre las directrices médicas, dar buenos consejos, tomar la iniciativa tras las respuestas de los pacientes se asociaron con la satisfacción de los usuarios según la topografía del cáncer y la disponibilidad del personal ante los distintos grados de estadificación. Conclusión: este estudio ayuda a los directivos a identificar y planificar mejoras en áreas y servicios.

Sociodemographic, clinical and survival profile of adult metastatic patients / Perfil sociodemográfico, clínico y de supervivencia de pacientes adultos metastáticos / Perfil sociodemográfico, clínico e de sobrevida de pacientes adultos metastáticos

ABSTRACT Objective: To characterize the sociodemographic, clinical and survival profile of adult metastatic patients. Method: Retrospective cross-sectional study, with secondary data from an oncology care unit, analyzed using logistic regression, Chi-Square test and Fisher's exact test, Kaplan-Meier and Log-Rank tests. Results: From the 678 patients, male gender, mean age 59.54 years old and low education level prevailed. The mean time between diagnosis and initiation of treatment was 89.50 days (± 58.87). Increased risk of primary cancer in the digestive tract (OR 1.42). Prevalence of adenocarcinoma (OR 1.53) and metastasis to bone (OR 2.59), lymph nodes (OR 1.75), liver and peritoneum (OR 1.42). The mean overall survival was 4.16 months and a median of 3.0 months. Conclusion: The main primary site was the digestive system, and the identification of metastases was predominantly unifocal liver in both genders. Overall patient survival was reduced by cancer progression.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Caracterizar el perfil sociodemográfico, clínico y de supervivencia de pacientes adultos metastáticos. Método: Estudio transversal retrospectivo, con datos secundarios de una unidad de atención oncológica, analizados por: regresión logística, prueba de Chi-Cuadrado y prueba exacta de Fisher, Kaplan-Meier y Log-Rank. Resultados: De los 678 pacientes predominó el sexo masculino, edad media 59,54 años y baja escolaridad. El promedio entre el diagnóstico y el inicio del tratamiento fue de 89,50 días (± 58,87). Mayor riesgo de cáncer primario en el tracto digestivo (OR 1,42). Prevalencia de adenocarcinoma (OR 1,53) y metástasis en hueso (OR 2,59), ganglios linfáticos (OR 1,75), hígado y peritoneo (OR 1,42). La supervivencia global media fue de 4,16 meses y una mediana de 3,0 meses. Conclusión: El principal sitio primario fue el tracto digestivo y la identificación de metástasis fue predominantemente hepática unifocal en ambos sexos. La supervivencia general del paciente se redujo por la progresión del cáncer.

RESUMO Objetivo: Caracterizar o perfil sociodemográfico, clínico e de sobrevida de pacientes adultos metastáticos. Método: Estudo transversal retrospectivo, com dados secundários de uma unidade de assistência oncológica, analisados por: regressão logística, teste de Qui-Quadrado e testes exato de Fisher, Kaplan-Meier e Log-Rank. Resultados: Dos 678 pacientes, prevaleceu o sexo masculino, a idade média 59,54 anos e a baixa escolaridade. A média entre o diagnóstico e o início de tratamento foi 89,50 dias (± 58,87). Maior risco de câncer primário no aparelho digestivo (OR 1,42). Prevalência do adenocarcinoma (OR 1,53) e metástase para o osso (OR 2,59), linfonodos (OR 1,75), fígado e peritônio (OR 1,42). A média de sobrevida global foi de 4,16meses e mediana de 3,0 meses. Conclusão: O principal sítio primário foi o aparelho digestivo e a identificação das metástases foi prevalentemente hepática unifocal em ambos os sexos. A sobrevida global dos pacientes foi reduzida pelo avanço do câncer.

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.

Cuidados de enfermagem aos pacientes com metástases ósseas submetidos à radioterapia: revisão de escopo / Nursing care for patients with bone metastases undergoing radiotherapy: a scoping review

RESUMO Objetivo mapear estudos sobre os cuidados de enfermagem aos pacientes com metástases ósseas submetidos à radioterapia. Métodos revisão de escopo realizada em nove bases de dados, segundo as diretrizes do Instituto Joanna Briggs. Foram incluídos artigos científicos disponíveis para acesso aberto na íntegra, em qualquer idioma, independentemente do método utilizado. Resultados foram analisados 13 estudos, com predomínio de revisões de literatura. As temáticas foram: educação em saúde a pacientes e a acompanhantes, sobre os eventos relacionados ao esqueleto; avaliação e manejo da dor; prevenção da fratura patológica; manejo da compressão medular; avaliação da hipercalcemia; garantia da segurança na administração de bifosfonatos orais; avaliação da qualidade de vida; e monitorização do progresso, eventos adversos e resultados terapêuticos. Conclusão os enfermeiros fornecem importante suporte contínuo aos pacientes, monitoram o progresso, os efeitos colaterais e os resultados terapêuticos, bem como previnem e manejam os eventos relacionados ao esqueleto. Contribuições para a prática: o estudo destacou os principais cuidados de enfermagem aos pacientes com metástases ósseas em tratamento radioterápico, sendo relevante para dar subsídio teórico aos profissionais direcionando sua assistência, especialmente na área da oncologia.

ABSTRACT Objective to map studies on nursing care for patients with bone metastases undergoing radiotherapy. Methods scoping review conducted in nine databases, according to the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute. Scientific articles available for full open access, in any language, regardless of the method used, were included. Results 13 studies were analyzed, with a predominance of literature reviews. The themes were: health education to patients and companions about events related to the skeleton; pain assessment and management; prevention of pathological fractures; management of spinal cord compression; assessment of hypercalcemia; ensuring safety in the administration of oral bisphosphonates; quality of life assessment; and monitoring of progress, adverse events, and therapeutic outcomes. Conclusion nurses provide important ongoing support to patients, monitor progress, side effects, and therapeutic outcomes, and prevent and manage skeletal-related events. Contributions to practice: the study highlighted the main nursing care to patients with bone metastases in radiotherapy treatment, being relevant to give theoretical subsidy to professionals directing their assistance, especially in the oncology area.

The Family Health Strategy Influence on the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Acceptance in a Peripheral Community of the Brazilian Amazon Region.

Introduction: The coverage of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine remains low worldwide. The Family Health Strategy (FHS) in Brazil has an important role in health promotion in communities. Given the FHS's close contact with assisted communities, the coverage of the HPV vaccine should be high in children. This study aims to investigate the acceptance of the HPV vaccine of parents or guardians of a peripheral community of the Brazilian Amazon region assisted by the FHS and influencing factors. Methods: A cross-sectional community-based study recruiting the residents of a subnormal agglomerate of Belém (Pará-Brazil) and covered by the FHS was conducted. Data were collected from September 30 to November 5, 2019. The questionnaire "Knowledge and Acceptability of HPV and Its Vaccine" was used. Data were analyzed through binary and multiple regression analyses. Results: A total of 247 participants were included in this study, and 85 of which (34.4%) declared that they did not vaccinate their children. Hesitation to vaccinate was related to few years of schooling (odds ratio [OR]: 0.79, p=0.008), having sons (OR: 3.14, p=0.000), inadequate knowledge about doses of the HPV (OR: 2.44, p=0.015), and knowledge of anyone who received the HPV vaccine (OR: 7.07, p=0.000). Conclusion: Results suggested the low efficiency of FHS in increasing the HPV vaccination coverage in the assisted communities. A strategy involving a dialog with assisted families and continuous health education to health professionals should be implemented to combat fake news and increase HPV vaccination coverage.

Avaliação da qualidade de vida de idosos diabéticos durante a pandemia do novo coronavírus / Quality of life assessment of elderly diabetics during the new coronavirus pandemic / Evaluación de la calidad de vida de los ancianos diabéticos durante la nueva pandemia de coronavirus

Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade de vida de idosos com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 durante a Pandemia do novo coronavírus. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo, transversal e descritivo com 27 idosos diabéticos atendidos em um hospital universitário durante a Pandemia. Utilizou-se na coleta de dados três instrumentos: perfil sociodemográfico, condições clínicas sobre o novo coronavírus e Diabetes mellitus e Avaliação de Diabetes 39 (D-39) para avaliar a qualidade de vida. Para a análise dos dados foram utilizadas as estatísticas descritivas (frequência e percentual). Resultados: A maioria dos entrevistados são idosas com idade entre 60 a 64 anos, viúvos, baixa escolaridade, aposentados entre 1 a 10 anos de diagnóstico utilizando antiglicemiantes como forma de tratamento. Os idosos consideram sua qualidade de vida boa. Dentre àqueles que se contaminaram com o novo coronavírus foi evidenciado que não houve descontinuidade do tratamento para a Diabetes, entretanto, uma minoria relatou alguma sequela do novo coronavirus (febre, fraqueza muscular e apetite diminuído). A Sobrecarga funcional e o Funcionamento sexual foram as dimensões mais afetadas com todos os itens impactados negativamente. Conclusão: Os resultados apontam boa qualidade de vida dos idosos diabéticos apesar das dimensões Sobrecarga funcional e Funcionamento sexual afetadas negativamente sugerindo maior atenção dos profissionais de saúde. (AU)

Objective: To assess the quality of life of elderly people with type 2 diabetes mellitus during the new coronavirus pandemic. Methods: Quantitative, cross-sectional and descriptive study with 27 elderly diabetics treated at a university hospital during the pandemic. Three instruments were used for data collection: sociodemographic profile, clinical conditions on new coronavirus and Diabetes mellitus and Diabetes Assessment 39 (D-39) to assess quality of life. For data analysis, descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) were used. Results: Most respondents are elderly aged between 60 and 64 years old, widowed, with low education, retired between 1 and 10 years of diagnosis and used antiglycemic agents as a form of treatment. Elderly people consider their quality of life to be good. Among those infected with the new coronavirus, it was shown that there was no discontinuation of treatment for Diabetes, however, a minority reported some sequelae of new coronavirus (fever, muscle weakness and decreased appetite). Functional overload and Sexual functioning were the most affected dimensions, with all items negatively impacted. Conclusion: The results indicate good quality of life for elderly diabetics despite the dimensions Functional overload and Sexual functioning negatively affected, suggesting greater attention from health professionals. (AU)

Objetivo: Evaluar la calidad de vida de los ancianos con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 durante la pandemia del nuevo coronavirus. Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, transversal y descriptivo con 27 ancianos diabéticos atendidos en un hospital universitario durante la pandemia. Para la recolección de datos se utilizaron tres instrumentos: perfil sociodemográfico, condiciones clínicas sobre nuevo coronavirus y Diabetes mellitus y Diabetes Assessment 39 (D-39) para evaluar la calidad de vida. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizó estadística descriptiva (frecuencia y porcentaje). Resultados: La mayoría de los encuestados son ancianos de entre 60 y 64 años, viudos, con baja escolaridad, jubilados entre 1 y 10 años del diagnóstico y que utilizan agentes antiglucémicos como forma de tratamiento. Las personas mayores consideran que su calidad de vida es buena. Entre los infectados con el nuevo coronavirus, se demostró que no se suspendió el tratamiento para la diabetes, sin embargo, una minoría informó algunas secuelas del nuevo coronavirus (fiebre, debilidad muscular y disminución del apetito). La sobrecarga funcional y el funcionamiento sexual fueron las dimensiones más afectadas, con todos los ítems afectados negativamente. Conclusión: Los resultados indican una buena calidad de vida de los ancianos diabéticos a pesar de las dimensiones Sobrecarga funcional y Funcionamiento sexual negativamente afectadas, lo que sugiere una mayor atención por parte de los profesionales de la salud. (AU)

HIV epidemic among Brazilian women who have sex with women: An ecological study.

The influences of public policies fighting HIV among women who have sex with women is scarcely studied. This study aimed to analyse the time series of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic, between 2007 and 2020, among Brazilian women who have sex with women, in order to evaluate the effect of Brazilian policies for fighting HIV in this subpopulation compared to women who have sex with men (WSM). This ecological study employed HIV and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) new cases among women who have sex strictly with women (WSW), women who have sex with men and women (WSMW), and WSM reported to the Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação from 2007 to 2020. Crude Brazilian and regional annual age-adjusted HIV/AIDS population-level incidence rates were calculated for WSW, WSMW and WSM. The rates were then analyzed using the Joinpoint regression model. A total of 102,890, 757, and 1,699 notifications of WSW, WSMW, and WSM living with HIV/AIDS were reported during the study period, respectively. South Brazilian region had the greatest HIV/AIDS incidence rates among WSM and bisexual women while the North region had the greatest incidence among WSW. In the WSM population, the temporal trends showed at least one stable or an increasing trend period from 2007 to 2013 or 2014, followed by one decreasing trend in all Brazilian regions. While among the WSMW most of the regions had a stable trend period from 2007 to 2020, in WSW group most of the trends had only one decreasing period. The decreasing trends were faster in WSM than in WSW. These results suggest a low efficiency of Brazilian policies for fighting HIV among WSW and WSMW and show the necessity of implementing new policies specific to this population.

Temporal and Spatial Analysis Techniques as Potential Tools for Combating the HIV Epidemic among Young Brazilian Amazonian People: An Ecological Study.

BACKGROUND: The main goal of this study was to analyze the HIV epidemic temporally and spatially among young people living in Pará, Brazil, from 2007 to 2018. METHODS: For the temporal analysis, we employed an integrated autoregression of moving averages model associated with the seasonal trend using the LOESS decomposition method, which allowed for predictions to be made. In the spatial analysis, the techniques of autocorrelation, spatial and spatio-temporal risk analysis, and geographically weighted regression were used. RESULTS: During the study period, there were 8143 notifications of HIV/AIDS cases. The temporal prediction indicated a trend of growth in the incidence rate in the 20-24-year-old group from January 2019 to December 2022 and a trend of stability in the 15- to 19-year-old and 25- to 29-year-old groups. There was a territorial expansion of the HIV epidemic in Pará. Novo Progresso and the Metropolitan Region of Belém (RMB) were the zones with the highest spatial and spatio-temporal risk for HIV. Social determinants including the Basic Education Development Index, the number of physicians per 10,000 inhabitants, and the municipal high school abandonment rate in the municipalities were associated with the risk of HIV/AIDS among young people in Pará. CONCLUSIONS: To eliminate HIV among young people in Pará, the access to treatment, diagnosis, and preventive healthcare services should be expanded. Sexual and reproductive health education should be reinforced in schools and communities. Furthermore, it is necessary to promote social equity and fight HIV stigma.

Recomendações nacionais a cateteres periféricos: análise do conhecimento da equipe de Enfermagem em um hospital universitário na amazônia brasileira / National recommendations to peripheral catheters: analysis of nursing team knowledge in a university hospital in the brazilian amazon / Recomendaciones nacionales a los catéteres periféricos: análisis del conocimiento del equipo de enfermería en un hospital universitario en la amazonía brasileña

Objetivo: avaliar o conhecimento dos profissionais de enfermagem sobre as veias periféricas superiores (mão, antebraço e braços) para escolha do sítio de punção e as novas recomendações brasileiras sobre terapia infusional por cateter periférico. Método: estudo quantitativo, transversal, prospectivo realizado em três unidades de internação de um hospital universitário no norte do Brasil. Foram abordados profissionais da equipe enfermagem. Os dados foram descritos por frequência absoluta e relativa, desvio padrão e média aritmética, para a análise estatística foi utilizado o software EpiInfoTM, versão 7.2.2.6 empregando-se o Teste G, com p valor < 0,005. Resultados: observou-se que o percentual de acertos nas categorias analisadas foi em sua maioria aceitável, principalmente os relacionados a higiene das mãos, seleção de cateter e cuidados com o sítio de inserção. Contudo, observou-se déficit de conhecimento nos itens relacionados as coberturas dos cateteres e avaliação dos cateteres periféricos em todos os profissionais. Adicionalmente, houve divergência de conhecimento entre as categorias profissionais nos itens referentes a estabilização (p=0.005) e remoção do dispositivo periférico (p=0.002), com maior nível de acertos entre os profissionais com maior nível de instrução. Conclusão: nota-se que ainda existem lacunas no conhecimento dos profissionais, indicando a necessidade de educação continuada para melhoria da assistência. (AU)

Objective: To evaluate the knowledge of nursing professionals about the upper peripheral veins (hand, forearm and arms) to choose the puncture site and the new Brazilian recommendations on infusion therapy by peripheral catheter. Methods: Quantitative, cross sectional, prospective study carried out in three inpatient units of a university hospital in northern Brazil. Professionals from the nursing team were approached. The data were described by absolute and relative frequency, standard deviation and arithmetic mean. For statistical analysis, the EpiInfoTM software, version 7.2.2.6 was used using the G Test, with p value <0.005. Results: It was observed that the percentage of correct answers in the analyzed categories was mostly acceptable, mainly those related to hand hygiene, catheter selection and care with the insertion site. However, there was a lack of knowledge in items related to catheter coverage and evaluation of peripheral catheters in all professionals. Additionally, there was a divergence of knowledge between the professional categories in the items referring to stabilization (p = 0.005) and removal of the peripheral device (p = 0.002), with a higher level of correct answers among professionals with a higher level of education. Conclusion: It is noted that there are still gaps in the knowledge of professionals, indicating the need for continuing education to improve care. (AU)

Objetivo: Evaluar el conocimiento de los profesionales de enfermería sobre las venas periféricas superiores (mano, antebrazo y brazos) para elegir el sitio de punción y las nuevas recomendaciones brasileñas sobre la terapia de infusión por catéter periférico. Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, transversal, prospectivo, realizado en tres unidades de internación de un hospital universitario en el norte de Brasil. Se contactó con profesionales del equipo de enfermería. Los datos se describieron por frecuencia absoluta y relativa, desviación estándar y media aritmética. Para el análisis estadístico, se utilizó el software EpiInfoTM, versión 7.2.2.6, utilizando la prueba G, con un valor de p <0.005. Resultados: Se observó que el porcentaje de respuestas correctas en las categorías analizadas era en su mayoría aceptable, principalmente las relacionadas con la higiene de las manos, la selección del catéter y el cuidado con el sitio de inserción. Sin embargo, hubo una falta de conocimiento en los ítems relacionados con la cobertura del catéter y la evaluación de los catéteres periféricos en todos los profesionales. Además, hubo una divergencia de conocimiento entre las categorías profesionales en los ítems referidos a la estabilización (p = 0.005) y la extracción del dispositivo periférico (p = 0.002), con un mayor nivel de respuestas correctas entre los profesionales con un mayor nivel de educación. Conclusión: Se observa que todavía hay lagunas en el conocimiento de los profesionales, lo que indica la necesidad de educación continua para mejorar la atención. (AU)

Factors associated with low knowledge about sexually transmitted infections in subnormal agglomerate, in the Brazilian Amazon.

BACKGROUND: Populations living in subnormal agglomerates in urban areas are more vulnerable to infections, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In these groups, inadequate knowledge about sexually transmitted infections can further increase the risk of contracting STIs. AIM: We investigated the factors associated with low knowledge about STIs in a peripheral population in the Brazilian Amazon. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Belém, in the Amazon region that has a high percentage of subnormal agglomerates in an urban area and a high incidence of STIs. Random sampling was adopted which resulted in a sample of 320 participants. To assess knowledge about STIs, the self-administered Sexually Transmitted Disease Knowledge Questionnaire was used. To assess aspects of vulnerability, a questionnaire was constructed which is linked to individual, social, and programmatic factors. The chi-square test, G test, and ordinal regression analyses were all performed. FINDINGS: The sample of this study was composed of 320 participants. The mean age of the participants was 46.09 years. 37.5% (120), 50.6% (162), and 11.9% (38) showed low, medium, and high knowledge, respectively. Multiple analysis revealed that the factors associated with higher chance of having smaller knowledge about sexually transmitted infections were single/separated/divorced/widow(er) marital status (AOR: 1.80, CI: 1.15-2.84, P = 0.01); income equal to or less than one minimum wage (1.98, CI: 1.21-3.17, P = 0.00); equal to or over than 52 years old (AOR: 1.99, CI: 1.25-3.17, P = 0.00); lack of guidance by a health professional (AOR: 1.59, CI: 1.01-2.51, P = 0.04). Our results show that this community suffer from suboptimal levels of knowledge on STIs, which are linked to individual, social, and programmatic factors. Characterising the risk and vulnerabilities factors allows for carrying out appropriate interventions for populations living in subnormal agglomerates in urban area.