Revista Eletrônica Acervo Enfermagem

Difficulties faced by nursing professionals and caregivers in assisting patients with Alzheimer's

Gabriella Carvalho de Mendonça — 2025-02-16

Objective: Describe the difficulties experienced by nursing professionals and caregivers who are responsible for the care of patients with Alzheimer's Disease. Methods: This is an integrative review of the literature and for its construction a bibliographic survey was carried out in the advanced search of the Virtual Health Library, using the following Health Sciences Descriptors: “Nursing Professionals”, “Alzheimer's Disease” and “Nursing Care”. Results: The research revealed that Alzheimer's disease not only profoundly affects the quality of life of patients, but also imposes an overload on the work of caregivers, who can suffer stress, fatigue and depression. The lack of adequate support and lack of specialized knowledge about Alzheimer's Disease among nursing professionals and caregivers worsen the challenges of routine care. The results highlight the need for better training and support for caregivers and nursing professionals, suggesting that educational interventions and support groups can help improve quality of life and reduce the strain associated with caring for people with Alzheimer's. Conclusion: The lack of adequate support and the lack of knowledge about Alzheimer's Disease significantly aggravate the challenges faced by caregivers.

Factores asociados a la coinfección VIH/ITS en pacientes atendidos en un servicio de enfermedades infecciosas del SUS

Felipe Coutinho Costa Silva — 2025-02-16

Objetivo: Investigar la asociación entre factores socioeconómicos y de salud y coinfección por VIH en una ciudad de Minas Gerais, Brasil, 2017 a 2021. Métodos: Estudio retrospectivo conducido con 298 pacientes con resultado de coinfección (sí/no). Las variables de exposición fueron: género, orientación sexual, etnia, edad, escolaridad, ingresos, estado civil, seguro de salud, pareja fija, exposición, serología de la pareja, uso del condón, tratamiento y reacciones adversas. Se utilizó la prueba de chi cuadrado de Pearson (p<0,05) y Odds Ratio (OR) por regresión univariada. Resultados: Los pacientes eran mayoría masculina, morenos, de 21 a 60 años, heterosexuales, solteros, con bajo nivel de estudios e ingresos. Tenían pareja fija y seroconcordante, contagio sexual, poco uso del preservativo, adherencia a los antirretrovirales y pocos eventos adversos. La coinfección por VIH se asoció a sífilis, gonorrea y VPH, con significación para varones (OR 4,6), bisexuales (OR 3,1), homosexuales (OR 2,7) y parejas serodiscordantes (OR 3,2). Conclusión: El estudio identificó un aumento en la prevalencia de la coinfección y enfatiza la importancia de la educación sanitaria para garantizar acciones efectivas de prevención de las coinfecciones, tratamiento y mejora de las condiciones de vida de las personas que viven con VIH/Sida.

Sociodemographic and clinical profile of users treated at a psychosocial care center

Gabrielly Sthefany Alves da Silva — 2025-02-16

Objective: To analyze the sociodemographic and clinical variables of users treated at a Psychosocial Care Center. Methods: This is a documentary, descriptive study with a quantitative approach based on the analysis of the multidisciplinary medical records of users treated at a Psychosocial Care Center II, during the years 2022 to 2023. Data were collected using a structured form, with sociodemographic, clinical and care information. Subsequently, the data were subjected to descriptive analysis using absolute and relative frequencies. Results: There was a predominance of female users (54.9%), age range from 41 to 60 years (56.1%), incomplete elementary education (32.9%) and primary diagnostic hypothesis related to mood disorders (43.9%). The main referral location was the hospital (20.7%). An association was observed between female gender and complaints related to mood disorders (p<0.001) and history of suicide attempts (p<0.001). Conclusion: This study made it possible to identify the need to implement proactive strategies in order to individualize mental health care for women.

The application of the checklist for safe surgery and nursing perception

Eduarda Abreu de Jesus Alves — 2025-03-19

Objective: To analyze data from the available scientific literature regarding the application of the safe surgery checklist and the perception of the nursing team. Methods: This is an integrative review with a time frame from 2018 to 2024. The guiding question was: How is the safe surgery checklist applied by the nursing team and what are the perceptions and impacts of this practice on safety of the patient? The bibliographic research was carried out in 2023 and 2024, with searches in databases such as: Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), MEDLINE (PubMed). The study followed the steps adapted from the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Results: 30 articles were identified, of which the analysis carried out on 14 chosen articles made it possible to categorize, according to meaning cores, the themes highlighted in: “fragilities”, “perception of nursing professionals” and “impacts of implementing the checklist in improving patient safety.” Final considerations: The study highlighted the importance of the safe surgery checklist, however it was observed that there are significant weaknesses in its effective application, as well as nursing perception and the possibility of effective improvements.

Epidemiological profile of dengue cases reported in Belém and Ananindeua, Pará, from 2021 to 2024

Danielle Iasmim Sarmento Pinheiro — 2025-03-19

Objective: To analyze the epidemiological profile of dengue cases reported in the cities of Belém and Ananindeua, Pará, from 2021 to 2024. Methods: This is a descriptive epidemiological study with a quantitative approach, with data collection from the Department of Information Technology of the Unified Health System (DATASUS) between 2021 and 2024. Results: During the analyzed period, 5,513 probable cases of dengue were reported. The brown race prevailed in Belém (47.50%) and Ananindeua (68.01%). Regarding sex, females led in Belém (57.9%) and Ananindeua (53.69%). The most recurrent age group was 20 to 59 years old, in the cities of Belém (61%) and Ananindeua (66%). Regarding education, the ign/white criterion prevailed in Belém (44.99%) and Ananindeua (48.9%). In most cases, there was no need for hospitalization in Belém (74.94%) and Ananindeua (18.27%). In the confirmation criterion, the laboratory led, in Belém (58.27%) and Ananindeua (67.47%). The most common serotype in both cities was DENV-1 serotype, Belém (6.97%) and Ananindeua (18.75%). In the final classification, cases reported as classic dengue prevailed, Belém (83.78%) and Ananindeua (89.58%). In terms of evolution, most evolved to cure in Belém (77.41%) and Ananindeua (81.58%). Conclusion: The highest number of cases was observed in 2024, and there is a need for more epidemiological studies in the region, as well as health actions aimed at preventing and controlling dengue fever.

First aid: knowledge of teachers in the Paraíba network

Walter Melo Pereira — 2025-04-29

Objective: To investigate the knowledge of public school teachers about First Aid for children after traumatic accidents. Methods: Field research with a quantitative approach, carried out in nine state and municipal public schools in a city in the state of Paraíba. A total of 105 teachers participated and an instrument with sociodemographic data and objective questions was applied. Results: There was a predominance of females (65.7%), postgraduate students (51.4%), age group 26 to 40 years (36%), 78% stated that the school was an environment prone to accidents. It was identified that 50.4% of teachers have already witnessed accidents in schools, 31.4% know how to perform First Aid; 66% have no training, which justifies the attitude of inertia revealed by 52.3%. It was found that 87.6% know the number in case of an accident, 95.2% understand vital signs, and 78% know how to check them, 93.3% keep the victim at the scene and wait for the Mobile Emergency Care Service to arrive, as correct, and are interested in first aid. Conclusion: The research contributes and awakens the interest of the scientific community in the area of education and health, making schools a safe environment.

Spirituality, religion, and mental health in nursing professionals: a scientometric analysis

Fabiana Gonçalves Seki Gava Romão — 2025-05-09

Objective: Identify research trends that explore the relationship between religion, spirituality, and the mental health of nursing professionals. Methods: This scientometric study analyzed articles published up to 2023 that examined the influence of religion and spirituality on the mental health of nursing professionals. Data were collected from the Web of Science, Scopus, Scielo, and PubMed databases. Results: Seventy-five articles published between 1995 and 2023, from 61 journals and 314 authors, were included. Scientific production on this topic increased significantly in 2020. Keyword analysis revealed that "anxiety," "COVID-19," "burnout," and "depression" were the most studied subjects within this theme. Final considerations: Despite the surge in scientific production on this topic, largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, most studies still focus on populations other than nursing professionals. This highlights a knowledge gap regarding the impact of religion and spirituality on the mental health of nursing professionals.

Impacts on the quality of life of adult patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Carolina Ameno Martins — 2025-05-09

Objective: To identify, analyze, and describe the impacts on the quality of life of adults after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT). Methods: This is an integrative literature review study. The bibliographic survey was carried out in September 2024, using controlled descriptors and Boolean operators AND and OR to promote the search strategy in the LILACS, SCIELO/BVS, and PubMed databases. A total of 2,693 articles were found and, according to the inclusion criteria, 10 were selected for this study. This study was organized into three categories of well-being: physical, social, and psychological. Results: Physical well-being includes challenges such as cognitive decline and malnutrition after HSCT. In the social aspect, social support before and after transplantation proved to be crucial for quality of life. In psychological terms, factors such as self-efficacy and regret impacted the quality of life of survivors, highlighting the importance of interventions to improve post-transplant outcomes. Conclusion: It is concluded that HSCT affects physical, emotional and social aspects, such as pain, fatigue and isolation. Psychological, social and family support is essential to improve quality of life and facilitate patients' adaptation after treatment.

The importance of nursing care in the reception of adolescents after a suicide attempt

Barbara Fernanda Araújo Sales — 2025-05-09

Objective: To describe the importance of nursing care in welcoming adolescents, highlighting practices that promote treatment adherence, mental health promotion, and the prevention of new self-harm attempts. Methods: This is an integrative literature review covering the last ten years, conducted in research databases. Results: The analyzed studies indicate that the main factors associated with self-harm attempts in adolescents include violence, family conflicts, social exclusion, and challenges inherent to life cycle transitions. These findings reinforce the importance of nursing professionals in providing support, facilitating treatment adherence, and encouraging the search for specialized care. Final considerations: Self-harm attempts among adolescents represent a significant public health issue, in which nursing care plays a fundamental role. The nurse’s role involves a holistic approach, risk factor identification, mental health assessment, and implementation of therapeutic interventions. Furthermore, individualized care and health education are essential for promoting mental health and preventing suicide. Further studies are needed to improve nursing strategies, considering the psychosocial demands of adolescents undergoing follow-up due to self-harm attempts.

Developmental care for premature newborns provided by nursing professionals in the neonatal ICU

Natasha dos Santos Piá Andrade — 2025-05-09

Objective: To identify and analyze the developmental care for premature newborns provided by nursing professionals in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Methods: This is an integrative review of the literature, using the following DeCS/MeSH descriptors for the search: Nursing, Premature Newborn and Neonatal Intensive Care Units. The databases used were through the Virtual Health Library (VHL) and the Web of Science portal. 300,112 articles were identified and after the inclusion and exclusion criteria and using the flowchart called Main Items for Reporting Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), 17 articles were listed for the present study. Results: Regarding development-oriented care, pain management was the main topic covered in articles n=9, (52.94%). Furthermore, it was possible to identify the nursing team's practices regarding care for premature newborns. Final considerations: The nursing team demonstrated autonomy and protagonism when it comes to developmental care for premature newborns. Furthermore, it was possible to understand weaknesses in the topic.

Nursing performance in the puerperum of women with postpartum depression

Thâmara Almeida Santos — 2025-05-09

Objective: To discuss the importance of nursing consultation in coping with the triggers of postpartum depression. Methods: This is an integrative review study. Searches were conducted in the following databases: MEDLINE, Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS) and Acervo+ Index Base, and after selection, 14 articles were included to compose the article. Results: Postpartum consultation is an essential intervention to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality, through prevention, early detection and treatment of complications, and provision of counseling on contraception. Final considerations: It is essential to encourage and stimulate the puerperal woman to talk about herself, question what she feels, what her dissatisfactions and insecurities are and, with this, seek to offer support, advice and clarification. It is necessary to identify risk factors in prenatal care to facilitate the diagnosis and early treatment of any emotional disorder that may exist.