Applicability of the Self-Evaluation Scale of nursing practices for improving sleep quality among patients with dementia taking sleeping pills to general nurses.

Objective: Many patients with dementia experience sleep-related problems. However, there is a lack of clarity regarding nursing practices that can address these issues. Thus, we developed a self-assessment scale for nursing practices to improve sleep quality among patients with dementia taking sleep medication and confirmed its validity and reliability. This study aimed to test the validity and reliability of this scale for adaptability to general nurses and test its applicability. Participants and Methods: The survey included basic attributes and questionnaire items related to nursing practices to improve sleep quality in patients with dementia taking sleeping pills. Data from 477 participants with no missing values in the survey items were used in the analysis. The self-evaluation scale of nursing practices for improving sleep quality among patients with dementia taking sleeping pills was based on a three-factor model, and confirmatory factor analysis was performed using structural equation modeling. Results: Goodness-of-fit indices were satisfactory, supporting the construct validity of the scale. Cronbach's α coefficients for the total score and the three factors of the self-evaluation scale of nursing practices for improving sleep quality among patients with dementia taking sleeping pills exceeded 0.7. Conclusion: The development of this scale can improve the quality of nursing practice for patients with dementia who take sleeping pills. Moreover, it can serve as evidence for general nurses to participate in drug treatment and can be considered as basic research for appropriate drug treatment in nursing practice.

"The effect of spaced learning method on the evaluation score and education quality in nursing students".

INTRODUCTION: Spaced learning is a teaching method aiming to stabilize long-term memory. The present study aims to evaluate the effect of the spaced learning method on the evaluation scores and education quality in the practical course of principles and techniques of nursing. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this quasi-experimental study, 51 nursing students in four semesters were selected by convenience sampling and randomly divided into experimental and control groups. We used the demographic characteristics form, student scores, and students' evaluations of the educational quality questionnaire (SEEQ) for data gathering. In the next step, the classes of the experimental groups were held with the spaced learning method, and the traditional methods were used for the control groups. After the end of each semester, the SEEQ questionnaire was given to the students of both groups, and their evaluation scores were extracted. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 26 using descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULTS: After ensuring the independence of the data, the results showed that the difference in the mean evaluation score of the students in the two groups is not statistically significant (p > 0.05). However, the mean score of total SSEQ in the experimental group was significantly higher than the control group. Furthermore, except for the dimension of examination assignments and group interaction, the mean score of other SSEQ dimensions in the experimental group was statistically higher than the control group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Spaced learning is an easy, low-cost, and fun learning method that affects the teaching method compared to evaluation results and effortlessly has the potential to become an appropriate alternative to traditional teaching methods.

Validation of the Simplified Chinese Palliative Care Nursing Self-Competence Scale: Two Cross-sectional Studies.

BACKGROUND: Due to the increasing burden of life-limiting illnesses, the need for palliative care has increased. Nurses' palliative care competence is a vital factor in improving its accessibility. A reliable instrument is needed to measure nurses' competence in providing palliative care. OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to translate and culturally adapt the Palliative Care Nursing Self-Competence Scale (PCNSC) into the Palliative Care Nursing Self-Competence Scale-Simplified Chinese (PCNSC-SC). METHODS: Two cross-sectional studies were conducted after content validity had been confirmed during the instrument's translation and adaption. The convergent validity, construct validity, internal consistency, and homogeneity were evaluated in both the first and second studies. Test-retest reliability was assessed only in the first study. Clinical nurses who had a registered nurse qualification certificate and at least 12 months of work experience from a tertiary hospital in Hubei, China participated in the 2 studies. RESULTS: The PCNSC-SC contains 8 dimensions and 34 items, based on goodness-of-fit indices and confirmatory factor analysis. The Cronbach's alpha of the PCNSC-SC was .984 and .990 in the 2 studies, respectively. The test-retest reliability of the PCNSC-SC after 2 weeks was .717. CONCLUSION: The PCNSC-SC can be used to evaluate perceived self-competence in palliative care of Chinese nurses with good reliability and validity.

Diagnóstico de calidad de los resúmenes de tesis de maestría en enfermería / Quality diagnosis in abstracts of master's thesis in nursing

Resumen Objetivo: Analizar las dimensiones de estructura del resumen y referencias bibliográficas en la calidad de las tesis de los graduados de 2015 a 2020 de la maestría en Enfermería de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Materiales y Métodos: Investigación cuantitativa, descriptiva y analítica. La muestra no probabilística estuvo integrada por 96 tesis de nivel maestría de cinco generaciones de graduados 2015-2020. El instrumento se conforma por 30 ítems, se adaptó al contexto del posgrado y fue validado por expertos en cuanto a claridad en la redacción, congruencia con la dimensión a valorar y pertinencia. Se llevó a cabo un estudio piloto en una población similar a la del estudio (14 tesis de posgrado). en las cinco dimensiones consideradas en la escala. Se utilizó la Correlación de Spearman para establecer una relación de las dimensiones y la calidad del resumen de la tesis. Se utilizó el paquete estadístico SPSS versión 21. Resultados: Las correlaciones obtenidas son positivas en todos los casos. La dimensión contenido y organización presenta una mayor correlación con las de resultados y metodología y la más fuerte con las referencias bibliográficas respecto a las otras dimensiones. La dimensión metodología obtuvo mayor significancia con resultados y discusión. La dimensión de resultados con la de metodología y la de contenido y organización. La dimensión de discusión con las dimensiones de resultados y metodología. Conclusiones: El diagnóstico permitió identificar que el resumen es fundamental para visibilizar la producción de tesis de la Maestría en Enfermería en bases de datos científicas. La estructura clara y homologada de los resúmenes y de las referencias bibliográficas es un criterio importante en la autoevaluación del programa.

Abstract Objective: Analyze the structure dimensions of the summary and bibliographic references in the quality of the theses of graduates from 2015 to 2020 of the master's degree in Nursing from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Materials and methods: Quantitative, descriptive and analytical research. The non-probabilistic sample consisted of 96 master's level theses from five generations of graduates 2015-2020. The instrument is made up of 30 items, it was adapted to the postgraduate context and was validated by experts in terms of clarity in the wording, congruence with the dimension to be assessed and relevance. A pilot study was carried out in a population similar to that of the study (14 postgraduate theses). in the five dimensions considered in the scale. Spearman's Correlation was used to establish a relationship between the dimensions and the quality of the thesis summary. The statistical package SPSS version 21 was used. Results: The correlations obtained are positive in all cases. The content and organization dimension presents a greater correlation with those of results and methodology and the strongest with the bibliographical references with respect to the other dimensions. The methodology dimension obtained greater significance with results and discussion. The dimension of results with that of methodology and that of content and organization. The discussion dimension with the dimensions of results and methodology. Conclusions: The diagnosis made it possible to identify that the summary is essential to make visible the production of the Master's theses in Nursing in scientific databases. The clear and approved structure of the abstracts and bibliographical references is an important criterion in the self-evaluation of the program.

[Correlation of patient satisfaction with nurses' time spent at the bedside: A prospective observational study]. / Zusammenhang der Patientenzufriedenheit mit der Anwesenheitszeit Pflegender am Patientenbett.

Correlation of patient satisfaction with nurses' time spent at the bedside: A prospective observational study Abstract. Background: Patient satisfaction is of high importance in quality assurance in many hospitals. The existing shortage of nursing staff and the resulting additional workload for individual nurses reduce the time available for patient care. Aim: The aim of this study is to explore a possible relationship of patient satisfaction with the time spent by nurses at the bedside and the influence of other influencing predictors. Methods: In this observational study, nursing attendance time was collected using attendance records which were verified by digital call light logs, and then evaluated using a linear regression model including patient satisfaction. Results: The nursing attendance time showed no significant influence on "patient satisfaction" (p = 0.155). The most important variables influencing "patient satisfaction" were: "no previous hospital experience" (p = 0.001), "importance of care" (p < 0.001) and "Gender" (form male) (p = 0.001). Conclusions: The time spent by nurses at the patient's bedside is not considered decisive enough to have a clear positive influence on patient satisfaction. Adaptations in nursing care are recommended, which enable a holistic relationship building and goal-oriented nursing care that favours patient satisfaction.

The patient involvement in nursing education: A mixed-methods systematic review.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects patient involvement in nursing education has on students, patients and academic staff using a specific theoretical framework. DESIGN: Mixed-methods systematic review based on Joanna Briggs Institute methodology (Prospero no. CRD42022327158). DATA SOURCES: Seven databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Cinahl, PsychINFO, Scopus, ERIC, Embase), Google Scholar and reference lists were searched. REVIEW METHODS: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method studies published from 2012 to 2022 were included. Two reviewers independently assessed the studies for eligibility and quality; any disagreement was discussed with a third reviewer. Data were extracted and analysed according to the Joanna Briggs Institute converged integrated approach. RESULTS: Twenty-one qualitative, one quantitative and five mixed-methods studies met the inclusion criteria. Data were provided from three points of view: students, patients and academic staff. Student integrated findings included: (i) students' reactions towards patient involvement in education; (ii) students' views on the learning process and (iii) on ethical issue. From the patient point of view, the integrated findings addressed (i) patients' goals and effects on students' learning; (ii) how patients teach and get involved with students; (iii) how patients perceived their role; the patients' views on facilitators (iv) and barriers (v) in education; (vi) the perceived effects of being involved in education. Four integrated findings were derived from the academic staff's point of view: (i) academics' perceptions on patient vulnerability; (ii) perceived barriers to the efficacy of patient involvement in education; (iii) effects of patient involvement in nursing education; and (iv) methodological aspects of patient involvement in university curriculum. CONCLUSIONS: This systematic review provides useful information from all stakeholders' perspectives on the effects of patient involvement in nursing education. It offers a broader view of the implications for implementation and for developing theoretical frameworks and hypotheses for future research.

Qualidade da formação em enfermagem: análise a partir de dados do sistema nacional de avaliação / Quality of nursing graduation: analysis from data from a national assessment system / Calidad de la educación en enfermería: análisis basado en datos de un sistema nacional de evaluación

Objetivo: Analisar a qualidade da formação em Enfermagem no Ceará, Brasil. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, retrospectivo, de abordagem quantitativa, a partir dos resultados do Exame Nacional de Desempenho dos Estudantes e do Conceito Preliminar de Cursos. Foram incluídas todas as Instituições de Ensino Superior que dispunham de cursos de Enfermagem e que obtiveram nota no Exame Nacional de Desempenho até 2017. Resultados: No Ceará, existem 65 cursos de Enfermagem, sendo seis públicos (9,2%) e 59 privados (90,8%). As instituições públicas apresentam melhores resultados no Exame Nacional de Desempenho, no entanto, as privadas apresentam melhores notas nos quesitos estrutura e oportunidades de ampliação da formação. Entre os 21 cursos, apenas 10 possuem conceito 4 e 5 no Exame Nacional de Desempenho e, também, no Conceito Preliminar de Cursos. Apenas 3 obtiveram conceito menor que 3 no Exame Nacional de Desempenho e todos obtiveram conceito igual ou maior que 3 no Conceito Preliminar de Cursos. Conclusão: A partir dos critérios estabelecidos pelo Ministério da Educação, os cursos de Enfermagem do Ceará podem ser considerados de qualidade, no entanto há que se refletir até que ponto os profissionais oriundos de instituições com notas 3 estão preparados para atender as demandas de saúde da população. (AU)

Objective: To analyze the quality of nursing education in Ceara, Brazil. Methods: Descriptive, retrospective study with a quantitative approach, based on the results of the National Student Performance Examination and the Preliminary Concept of Courses. All Higher Education Institutions that had Nursing courses and that obtained a grade in the National Performance Examination until 2017 were included. Results: In Ceará, there are 65 Nursing courses, six of which are public (9.2%) and 59 private (90.8%). Public institutions present better results in the National Performance Examination, however, private ones' present better marks in terms of structure and opportunities for training expansion. Among the 21 courses, only 10 have grade 4 and 5 in the National Performance Exam and also in the Preliminary Concept of Courses. Only 3 obtained a grade lower than 3 in the National Performance Examination and all obtained grade equal to or higher than 3 in the Preliminary Concept of Courses. Conclusion: Based on the criteria established by the Ministry of Education, nursing courses in the State of Ceará can be considered of quality, however, it is necessary to reflect to what extent professionals from institutions with grades 3 are prepared to meet the health demands of population. (AU)

Objetivo: Analizar la calidad de la educación en enfermería en Ceará, Brasil. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo con enfoque cuantitativo, basado en los resultados del Examen Nacional de Desempeño del Estudiante y el Concepto Preliminar de Cursos. Se incluyeron todas las Instituciones de Educación Superior que contaban con cursos de Enfermería y que obtuvieron calificación en el Examen Nacional de Desempeño hasta 2017. Resultados: En Ceará, hay 65 cursos de Enfermería, seis de los cuales son públicos (9,2%) y 59 privados (90,8%). Las instituciones públicas presentan mejores resultados en el Examen Nacional de Desempeño, sin embargo, las instituciones privadas presentan mejores calificaciones en términos de estructura y oportunidades para ampliar la formación. De los 21 cursos, solo 10 tienen 4º y 5º grado en el Examen Nacional de Desempeño y también en el Concepto Preliminar de Cursos. Solo 3 obtuvieron una calificación inferior a 3 en el Examen Nacional de Desempeño y todos obtuvieron una calificación igual o superior a 3 en el Concepto Preliminar de Cursos. Conclusión: Con base en los criterios establecidos por el Ministerio de Educación, los cursos de enfermería en el Estado de Ceará pueden ser considerados de calidad, sin embargo es necesario reflexionar en qué medida los profesionales de instituciones con grado 3 están preparados para atender las demandas de salud de la población. (AU)

Consulta de enfermagem na perceção da pessoa com doença cardiovascular / Nursing consultation from the perspective of the person with cardiovascular disease / Consulta de enfermería en la percepción de la persona con enfermedad cardiovascular

Resumo Enquadramento: A consulta de enfermagem é uma ação que potencializa a mudança de comportamentos nas pessoas com doença cardiovascular a serem seguidas em ambulatório. Objetivo: Conhecer a perceção das pessoas com doença cardiovascular sobre a consulta de enfermagem em ambulatório. Metodologia: Estudo transversal, qualitativo, com aplicação de entrevista semiestruturada a pessoas com doença cardiovascular seguidas em ambulatório. As entrevistas foram gravadas e transcritas e aplicou-se a análise de conteúdo temático categorial. Resultados: Foram incluídas 20 pessoas no estudo. Três categorias emergiram de 160 unidades de registo: 1) Expectativas para a consulta de enfermagem; 2) Compreensão sobre a consulta de enfermagem; e 3) Experiência - consulta de enfermagem. Conclusão: Os usuários que não passaram pela consulta de enfermagem não conhecem o que é a consulta nem a reconhecem como parte do cuidado longitudinal. Entretanto, aqueles que já vivenciaram a experiência da consulta, reconhecem-na como um espaço de vínculo, de possibilidade de realizar mudanças efetivas de comportamentos relacionados com a saúde e de esclarecimento de dúvidas.

Abstract Background: The nursing consultation promotes behavioral changes in the outpatient follow-up of people with cardiovascular diseases. Objective: To know the perceptions of people with cardiovascular diseases about the outpatient nursing consultation. Methodology: A cross-sectional, qualitative study was carried out using semi-structured interviews with people with cardiovascular diseases in outpatient follow-up. The interviews were recorded and transcribed, and the thematic-categorical content analysis method was applied. Results: Twenty people were included in the study. Three categories emerged from 160 registration units: 1) Expectations about the nursing consultation; 2) Understanding of the nursing consultation; and 3) Nursing consultation experience. Conclusion: Patients who have not experienced a nursing consultation are not familiar with what the consultation is nor recognize it as part of longitudinal care. However, those who have already experienced the consultation recognize it as a space for bonding, making effective changes in health-related behaviors, and clearing doubts.

Resumen Marco contextual: La consulta de enfermería es una acción que potencia el cambio de conducta en las personas con enfermedades cardiovasculares a las que se hará un seguimiento en las consultas externas. Objetivo: Conocer la percepción de las personas con enfermedades cardiovasculares sobre la consulta externa de enfermería. Metodología: Estudio transversal, cualitativo, en el que se aplicó la entrevista semiestructurada a personas con enfermedad cardiovascular a las que se hizo un seguimiento en una consulta externa. Las entrevistas se grabaron y transcribieron, y se aplicó el análisis de contenido categórico temático. Resultados: Se incluyeron 20 personas en el estudio. De las 160 unidades de registro surgieron tres categorías: 1) Expectativas de la consulta de enfermería; 2) Comprensión sobre la consulta de enfermería, y 3) Experiencia - consulta de enfermería. Conclusión: Los usuarios que no han pasado por una consulta de enfermería no saben lo que es la consulta ni la reconocen como parte de la atención longitudinal. Sin embargo, quienes ya han pasado por la consulta la reconocen como un espacio de vinculación, de posibilidad de realizar cambios efectivos en las conductas relacionadas con la salud y de aclaración de dudas.

Assessment of Health Indicators in Individuals with Intestinal Stoma using the Nursing Outcomes Classification: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Aim: To determine nursing outcomes in individuals with intestinal stoma and the relationships between them and sociodemographic and clinical variables. Design: Cross-sectional study performed with 102 subjects at the General Surgery Unit of a first-level hospital. Methods: Data on the presence of nursing outcomes were collected using the Nursing Outcomes Classification. Data on sociodemographic and clinical variables were also collected. Univariate and bivariate data analyses were performed. Results: Outcomes related to participation in making health decisions and knowledge of ostomy care were assessed across the study sample. Period of care (post-operative and follow-up) was the most common significant variable (p < 0.05) among the outcomes. The outcome scores ranged from 2 to 3, indicating a moderate level of impairment in the physical, psychological, and social spheres of these patients. The scores in the indicators on Participation in making health decisions and Knowledge of stoma care improved in the period of continuity of care compared to the postoperative period, being this difference statistically significant (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The care plan for individuals with intestinal stoma needs to include indicators measuring patient participation in making decisions related to their condition, as well as indicators related to their knowledge and self-care of their stoma. Relevance to clinical practice: This study aims to determine the nursing outcomes in individuals with intestinal stoma and the relationships between them and sociodemographic and clinical variables. It provides the opportunity to plan achievable objectives with patients using a system of indicators that facilitate their assessment and monitoring.

A qualitative study on a novel peer collaboration care programme during the first COVID-19 outbreak: A SWOT analysis.

The pandemic has forced nursing teams to incorporate new programmes that modify the organization of care and the use of material resources. AIMS: The purpose of this study was to describe the perspectives of the nursing team about the strengths/opportunities and weaknesses/threats of a novel peer collaboration care programme during the first outbreak of the pandemic. DESIGN: A qualitative case study with focus groups was conducted in June 2020. METHODS: We included 23 participants (seven nurses, seven assistant nursing care technicians and nine charge nurses). Thematic and strengths/opportunities and weaknesses/threats analysis were performed. RESULTS: The strengths of the peer collaboration care programme are the optimization of care and protective equipment. Its weaknesses are that veteran nurses carry the entire burden, and the lack of personal protective equipment makes it difficult to implement the peer collaboration care programme. Finally, misinformation, lack of facilities and time to teach the peer collaboration care programme are considered threats. CONCLUSION: This strengths/opportunities and weaknesses/threats analysis has led to a comprehensive new project to improve the nursing care. IMPACT: The incorporation of the peer collaboration care programme contributed to the development of new organizational and management programmes for the COVID-19 pandemic. This study has gave empirical evidence to nurses and care managers to optimize and organize care, work, human and material resources during the pandemic.

Living with an ever-present breathlessness: Women's experiences of living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV.

BACKGROUND: Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV has a major impact on a person's everyday life. This qualitative study focuses on women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV. AIM: The aim of this study was to describe women's experiences of living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV. METHOD: A purposive sample of fifteen women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV participated in the study. Data were collected through individual semi-structured interviews that were subjected to qualitative content analysis. FINDINGS: One theme was identified, stabilizing an ever-present breathlessness by restoring strength, and three categories are as follows: managing a restricted everyday life as an expert of their illness, being afraid of contracting infections leading to suffocation and suffering and importance of continuous help and support from significant others and digital media. Breathlessness restricted women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, living with a body they have to wait for. Managing everyday life was adapted to their limited abilities and energy. This required detailed planning, good knowledge of their breathing and body. Women were afraid of contracting life-threatening infections that caused suffering, especially COVID-19. The fear leads to isolation and digital media was described as an important means of communication. Significant others gave support and help that was practical and emotional. Women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease experienced lack of continuous help and support from healthcare professionals. CONCLUSION: Stabilizing an ever-present breathlessness by restoring strength required women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV to conduct detailed planning to manage everyday life. Being afraid of contracting infections and the consequences of suffocation had increased since the pandemic COVID-19 outbreak, which led to self-isolation and an inactive everyday life. To get help, support and socialize, women used digital media.

Development and psychometric evaluation of a reflection on clinical practice questionnaire for nursing students.

BACKGROUND: Reflection on clinical practice is the core of education for nursing students. Evaluating reflection on clinical experiences requires a tool which accurately measures reflection skills. The present study aims to develop and test the psychometric properties of a tool for measuring nursing students' reflection on clinical practice. METHODS: Based on a mix-method exploratory approach, the study was carried out in two stages: in the first stage (the qualitative phase), the concept of reflection on clinical practice was established. In the second stage (the quantitative phase), the psychometric properties of the developed scale were evaluated. RESULTS: Based on the results of the exploratory factor analysis and the verification process, the final version of the scale came to consist of 36 items and 6 dimensions. The dimensions were: professional competence, internal sources of motivation, challenging situational clinical setting, dynamic organizational atmosphere, reflection-based self-management, and dynamic professional growth. Overall, 6 factors accounted for 62.79% of the variances. The factor loadings of the items ranged between 0.62 and 0.94, all of which were significant. The total intraclass correlation (ICC) of the scale was found to be 0.94. Also, evaluation of the reliability of the scale as measured through internal homogeneity yielded a total Cronbach's alpha of 0.90. CONCLUSION: The findings show that the developed scale for evaluation of nursing students' reflection on clinical practice possesses satisfactory validity and reliability, and nursing professors can use this instrument to assess students' reflection skills.

A mixed-methods assessment of the transition to a dedicated educational unit: nursing students' perceptions and achievements.

BACKGROUND: In 2019, our nursing school shifted clinical instruction from the traditional model to the Dedicated Educational Unit (DEU). OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the DEU learning atmosphere, instruction quality, clinical instructor's performance and students' grades. METHODS: A sample of 45 nursing students completed the CLES-T; 10 of them participated in a focus group. Students' grades in the DEU and traditional models were compared. RESULTS: Students (77.6%) ranked the DEU outcomes as "good"-"excellent;" "nursing care on the unit" and the "clinical faculty's ability to integrate theory and practice" were the highest and lowest ranked categories, respectively. The focus group revealed dichotomous opinions regarding the unit atmosphere and the professional performance of the nurse manager and staff. Students in the DEU framework attained higher grades than did their counterparts. CONCLUSIONS: Clinical instructors need specific training; the clinical staff and nurse managers should be informed about the unit atmosphere's impact on students' future professional decisions.

Preventing Functional Urinary Incontinence in Hip-Fractured Older Adults Through Patient Education: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether an educational intervention would reduce the incidence of functional urinary incontinence (UI) in older adults with a fall-related hip fracture. The project was conducted as a multicenter randomized controlled trial (RCT). A total of 109 patients that had been admitted to six hospitals in Castilla-La Mancha (Spain) for acute treatment of hip fracture, previously continent and without cognitive impairment, were enrolled and randomly assigned to the experimental group (EG) or the control group (CG). Intervention (on EG): urinary habit training (Nursing Interventions Classifications taxonomy) was performed during hospital stay (second to fourth postoperative day), with a telephonic reinforcement 10 days after discharge. The CG received routine care. Primary outcome measure: incidence of UI. Follow-up: telephone assessment 3 and 6 months after discharge (blinded evaluation). The incidence of UI at 6 months was 49% (CG) versus 25.5% (EG) (relative risk = 0.52, 95% confidence interval [0.3, 0.9]; number necessary to treat = 4). The mean of UI episodes was 0.54 (EG) versus 1.8 (CG), p = .007. The educational intervention prevents the development of UI and decreases the number of episodes in case of appearance, in a statistically significant way.

Competencies in health promotion by nurses for adolescents / Competências na promoção da saúde de enfermeiros a adolescentes / Competencias en promoción de la salud de enfermeras a adolescentes

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the health promotion competency domains, performed by nurses, for adolescents, according to the Galway Consensus. Method: a qualitative study based on the Galway Consensus theoretical methodological framework. Fifteen nurses from northeastern Brazil participated. Data were collected between April and May 2017 through pre-structured interviews, submitted to the content analysis technique and analyzed according to the Galway Consensus dimensions. Results: the following competency areas were found: catalyzing changes, leadership, needs assessment, planning, implementation, and partnerships. These competencies were contemplated from embracement of adolescents at health unit, guidance, teamwork, educational activities and lectures, as well as active search. Conclusion: most health promotion domains were observed; however, it is still suggested that there are challenges to an effective performance of health promotion among adolescents because some competency domains in health promotion have not been evidenced.

RESUMO Objetivo: descrever os domínios das competências da promoção da saúde, realizados por enfermeiros, para com adolescentes, segundo o Consenso de Galway. Método: estudo qualitativa à luz do Consenso de Galway. Participaram 15 enfermeiros de um município da Região Nordeste, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados entre abril e maio de 2017, por meio de entrevista semiestruturada, submetidos à técnica de análise de conteúdo e analisados segundo as dimensões de Consenso de Galway. Resultados: evidenciaram-se os seis domínios do Consenso. Essas competências foram contempladas a partir da recepção do adolescente na unidade de saúde, orientações, trabalho em equipe, realização de ações educativas e palestras, e busca ativa. Considerações finais: a maioria dos domínios de promoção da saúde foram contemplados. No entanto, ainda sugere-se que ainda há desafios para o desempenho efetivo da promoção da saúde junto ao adolescente, pois alguns domínios da competência de promoção da saúde não foram evidenciados.

RESUMEN Objetivo: describir los dominios de las competencias de promoción de la salud, realizadas por enfermeras, para adolescentes, según el Consenso de Galway. Método: estudio cualitativo a la luz del Consenso de Galway. Participaron quince enfermeras de un municipio de la Región Nordeste, Brasil. Los datos fueron recolectados entre abril y mayo de 2017, mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas, sometidos a la técnica de análisis de contenido y analizados según las dimensiones del Consenso de Galway. Resultados: se evidenciaron los seis dominios del Consenso. Estas habilidades fueron contempladas desde la recepción del adolescente en la unidad de salud, la orientación, el trabajo en equipo, las actividades educativas y conferencias, y la búsqueda activa. Consideraciones finales: se cubrieron la mayoría de los dominios de promoción de la salud. Sin embargo, todavía se sugiere que aún existen desafíos para el desempeño efectivo de la promoción de la salud entre los adolescentes, ya que no se han evidenciado algunos dominios de competencia en la promoción de la salud.

Development and Psychometric Testing of a Tool Measuring Nurses' Competence for Disaster Response.

INTRODUCTION: There is a growing awareness among governments, communities, and health care agencies of the need to evaluate roles and competencies in disaster nursing. A validated instrument was developed to evaluate nurses' competencies for disaster response. METHODS: A psychometric evaluation study was developed in 2 stages: 1) content and face validity, and 2) verification of feasibility and reliability with test-retest. Competencies were extracted from the Framework of Disaster Nursing Competencies published by the International Council of Nurses. The participants included 8 experts in emergencies and disasters who were nurses with a PhD and had more than 2 years of experience with education or clinical practice in emergencies or disasters, and 326 nurses from a mobile emergency care service in southern Brazil. The data analysis used a content validity index and intraclass correlation coefficients. The psychometric properties of the instrument included reliability assessed with Cronbach alpha, feasibility and test-retest reliability assessed with t tests and intraclass correlation coefficients, and factor analysis. RESULTS: The overall evaluation of the instrument yielded an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.92 (SD = 0.04), and the mean content validity index was acceptable at 0.88 (SD = 0.12). Out of 51 items, 41 were validated and organized in 3 domains according to factor analysis: 1) care of the community; 2) care of the individual and family; and 3) psychological support and care of vulnerable populations. The instrument demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach α = 0.96) and adequate test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient >0.7). DISCUSSION: The Nurses' Disaster Response Competencies Assessment Questionnaire showed good internal consistency, adequate reproducibility, and appropriate feasibility for use to evaluate nurses' competencies for disaster response.

Effectiveness of Nursing Interventions using Standardized Nursing Terminologies: An Integrative Review.

The purpose of this integrative review is to synthesize recent literature that used NANDA International diagnoses, Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC), and Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) to determine the effectiveness of nursing interventions and cost-analysis and to identify the direction for future effectiveness research using standardized nursing terminologies (SNTs). A search was performed using the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Scopus, and KoreaMed, covering the period from 2003 to 2018. A total 267 articles were identified, and 24 articles were analyzed for this review. Eighteen studies evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions based on outcomes, and of those 18 studies, four examined the effectiveness based on the development of NNN linkages. Six studies analyzed the cost of nursing interventions. Integrating SNTs into electronic health records (EHRs), developing NNN linkages, and further effectiveness studies using SNTs are required to determine the value of nursing care to improve patient outcomes.

Carrying out systematic literature reviews: an introduction.

Systematic reviews provide a synthesis of evidence for a specific topic of interest, summarising the results of multiple studies to aid in clinical decisions and resource allocation. They remain among the best forms of evidence, and reduce the bias inherent in other methods. A solid understanding of the systematic review process can be of benefit to nurses that carry out such reviews, and for those who make decisions based on them. An overview of the main steps involved in carrying out a systematic review is presented, including some of the common tools and frameworks utilised in this area. This should provide a good starting point for those that are considering embarking on such work, and to aid readers of such reviews in their understanding of the main review components, in order to appraise the quality of a review that may be used to inform subsequent clinical decision making.

Contributions of the nurse's clinical practice to Primary Care / Las contribuciones de la práctica clínica del enfermero a la asistencia en la Atención Primaria / Contribuições da prática clínica do enfermeiro para o cuidado na Atenção Primária

ABSTRACT Objective: To understand the repercussions of the nurse's clinical practice on Primary Health Care. Method: Qualitative research with the theoretical and methodological contribution of Grounded Theory. Data collection took place between May and October 2016 in Florianópolis' Primary Care service. The theoretical sample was comprised of 18 nurses divided into two groups. Results: nurses' clinical practice has repercussions on the consolidation of the trust bond between individuals, families and communities, by amplifying the problem-solving efficacy of the Primary Health Care professional's clinical practice. This is due to the implementation of clinical nursing protocols, and also the use of the International Classification for Nursing Practice. Final considerations: Nurses' clinical practice has positive repercussions on the health of Primary Health Care users.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar cómo la práctica clínica del enfermero influye en la asistencia a los usuarios de la Atención Primaria a la Salud. Método: Investigación cualitativa, utilizándose como marco teórico-metodológico la Teoría Fundamentada en los Datos. La recolección de datos ocurrió entre mayo y octubre de 2016, en el servicio de Atención Primaria de Florianópolis, Brasil. El muestreo teórico comprendió a 18 enfermeros, siendo que fueron divididos en dos grupos. Resultados: La práctica clínica del enfermero influye en la consolidación del vínculo de confianza con los individuos, la familia y la comunidad por medio de la ampliación de resolutividad de la práctica clínica del profesional en la Atención Primaria a la Salud por la implementación de los protocolos clínicos de enfermería y por el uso de la Clasificación Internacional para la Práctica de Enfermería, en este escenario, y sus contribuciones a una práctica clínica efectiva y de calidad. Consideraciones Finales: La práctica clínica del enfermero influye positivamente en la asistencia a los usuarios de la Atención Primaria a la Salud.

RESUMO Objetivo: Compreender como a prática clínica do enfermeiro repercute no cuidado aos usuários na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método: Pesquisa qualitativa com aporte teórico metodológico da Teoria Fundamentada nos Dados. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre maio e outubro de 2016 no serviço de Atenção Primária de Florianópolis. A amostragem teórica compreendeu 18 enfermeiros divididos em dois grupos. Resultados: A prática clínica do enfermeiro repercute na consolidação do vínculo de confiança com os indivíduos, família e comunidade através da ampliação da resolutividade da prática clínica do profissional na Atenção Primária à Saúde pela implementação dos protocolos clínicos de enfermagem e, também, do uso da Classificação Internacional para a Prática de Enfermagem nesse cenário e suas contribuições para uma prática clínica efetiva e de qualidade. Considerações finais: A prática clínica do enfermeiro repercute de maneira positiva no cuidado à saúde dos usuários na Atenção Primária à Saúde.