The care on chemotherapy: the perception of the nursing team

Objective: To knowing the perception of the nursing staff of a unit of chemotherapy about care. Method: A descriptive and qualitative study, performed in a hospital of a general philanthropic and private character in Vitória/Espírito Santo, Brazil. The participants were eight nurses working in the unit. The data were recorded and collected through a semi-structured interview with the following question: What is care for you? Results: For the analysis of information followed the steps recommended for thematic analysis, resulting in structuring the analytical category called: Nursing care in chemotherapy. Conclusion: The results indicate that care requires much more than technical scientific knowledge, it requires understanding of the background of your individuality, from an interpersonal valuation of the human person, therefore contributing with the process of humanization of care

Occupational health nurse in the prevention of silicosis: an integrative review

Objective: To investigate the spread of knowledge regarding silicosis and to identify the occupational health nurse course of action to prevent it. Method: It is an integrative review of the literature held in the databases: LILACS, SciELO, BDENF and PubMed. The employed keywords were “silicosis”, “occupational health nursing” and “pneumoconiosis”, published in Portuguese, Spanish and English, in the years of 2004 to 2014. Eight articles met the inclusion criteria were selected and answered the guiding questions. Results: The selected articles seek to deepen the knowledge on silicosis, to estimate its prevalence, to establish the patient’s profile, to describe the major symptoms, to identify the major risk factors associated with the disease and to evaluate the quality of living of those afflicted by it. Conclusion: Silicosis is a public health problem with high prevalence and which requires very specific strategies to its prevention and control, especially those developed in occupational health nursing

Antitumor activity of leaves of Himatanthus drasticus (Mart.) Plumel-Apocynaceae (janaguba) in the treatment of Sarcoma 180 tumor

Himatanthus drasticus, also known as janaguba, is used popularly in Brazil's Northeastern region in the treatment of cancer. However, no scientific reports are available. The present study is the first investigation on the antitumor activity of crude methanolic extract from Himatanthus drasticus leaves against Sarcoma 180 tumor and on its side effects including acute oral toxicity. The OECD 423 methodology was used to study acute oral toxicity, and the STOCK methodology to assess antitumor activity. The crude extract showed low toxicity at the tested doses (50, 300 and 2000 mg/kg) administered orally. The histopathological analyses demonstrated alterations in liver lung, spleen and kidney. It also showed activity against Sarcoma 180 tumor in male Swiss albino mice, evidencing tumor growth inhibition of 67.7% and 68% at 300 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg doses, respectively.Himatanthus drasticus, conhecida popularmente como janaguba, tem uma longa história de emprego na cura do câncer no nordeste brasileiro, porém quase sem registro na literatura. O objetivo desse trabalho foi investigar a atividade antitumoral do extrato bruto metanólico das folhas de Himatanthus drasticus frente ao modelo experimental Sarcoma 180 e avaliar sua toxicidade aguda. A determinação da toxicidade aguda foi realizada segundo a metodologia da OECD 423 e o transplante do tumor sólido de sarcoma 180 foi realizado seguindo a metodologia de Stock. O extrato apresentou baixa toxicidade nas doses testadas (50, 300 e 2000 mg/kg) por via oral. A análise histopatológica apresentou alterações em nível hepático, pulmonar, baço e renal. A atividade antineoplásica apresentou inibição tumoral significativa em relação ao grupo controle nas doses de 300 mg/kg e 400 mg/kg de peso do animal com um percentual de inibição de 67.7% e 68% respectivamente. Na menor dose analisada, 200 mg/kg, o percentual de inibição tumoral foi apenas de 32.8%

Tecnologia assistiva e envelhecimento ativo segundo profissionais atuantes em grupos de convivência

Objective: To identify the knowledge of professionals about assistive technology and its importance in the elderly’s life. Method: Exploratory descriptive qualitative study performed with professionals working in three community groups in the city of Cajazeiras (state of Paraíba/PB). Data were collected through an interview with semi-structured script and analyzed according to the Content Analysis Technique. Results: Participation of 45 professionals. Four categories were identified, namely: Knowledge about assistive technology; Professionals’ lack of knowledge about available assistive technologies for implementation in work with the elderly; Use of assistive technology by the elderly; Impact on professional practices after implementation of assistive technology. Conclusion: Some of professionals have knowledge about assistive technology and others make a wrong interpretation by confusing it with working instruments. In spite of the positive impact of assistive technology on certain professionals’ practice, there is need for training in order to provide a better use of assistive technologies by the elderly.Objective: To identify the knowledge of professionals about assistive technology and its importance in the elderly’s life. Method: Exploratory descriptive qualitative study performed with professionals working in three community groups in the city of Cajazeiras (state of Paraíba/PB). Data were collected through an interview with semi-structured script and analyzed according to the Content Analysis Technique. Results: Participation of 45 professionals. Four categories were identified, namely: Knowledge about assistive technology; Professionals’ lack of knowledge about available assistive technologies for implementation in work with the elderly; Use of assistive technology by the elderly; Impact on professional practices after implementation of assistive technology. Conclusion: Some of professionals have knowledge about assistive technology and others make a wrong interpretation by confusing it with working instruments. In spite of the positive impact of assistive technology on certain professionals’ practice, there is need for training in order to provide a better use of assistive technologies by the elderly

Eating habits: knowledge of pregnant teenagersassistedin primary care

Objective: to understand he eating habits of pregnant teenagers assisted in primary care. Method: this is an exploratory studywithquantitative and qualitative approach, conducted in the Family Health Units, Cajazeiras-Paraiba, with 24 pregnant teens. In December 2010, through interviews with semi-structured script was conducted the data collection, which, for processing, was used thematic analysis (Bardin, 2009).Results: the study evidenced that pregnant teenagers showed some nutritional deficiency, given to the low level of education, the state of development and to financial unavailability. Conclusion: the study confirms the need for a differentiated prenatal care to pregnant teenagers, by crossing two phases of development, simultaneously, suggesting valid changes in their health, being necessary effective and efficient care provisions, in order to prevent health and life risks, promote and maintain health and well-being of both mother and child

Prevalence of smokers among students of an institution of higher education in the backlands of Paraiba

Objective: the objective was to characterize the prevalence of smoking among students of an IES. Method: this is a quantitative study conducted in the city of Cajazeiras - Paraiba in an IES between February and December 2010. The sample consisted of 248 students of the courses offered by healthcare education institution studied. Data were collected through questionnaire, after the signing of the agreement by the participants. Results: it was observed the following percentage of smokers among the students researched courses: 5.6% nursing, physiotherapy and pharmacy 4.5% 5.6%. The rate of ex-smokers identified among students was: 19% nursing, physiotherapy and pharmacy 9.1% 17%. Conclusion: the rate of students of IES smokers demands the adoption of pedagogical strategies that illustrate the harm from tobacco use

CONDIÇÕES DE VIDA, SAÚDE MENTAL E GÊNERO EM CONTEXTOS RURAIS: UM ESTUDO A PARTIR DE ASSENTAMENTOS DE REFORMA AGRÁRIA DO NORDESTE BRASILEIRO

This study aims to investigate the rate of Common Mental Disorders (cmd) in rural settlements in the States of Rio Grande do Norte and Piauí, as well as the implications of conditions related to gender in producing suffering, of men and women older than 18 years of age. The methods adopted in this study were: the application of a Socio-demographic and Environmental Questionnaire, and the Self-Reporting Questionnaire (srq-20), as well as semi-structured interviews. The results highlight that the highest rates of cmd are among women, and attribute the presence of cmd to low income and lack of education. For women, mental anguish is related to an overload of domestic chores, gender violence and daily stressors, and for men, results highlight being overworked in their agricultural jobs, and the appearance of illnesses related to the loss of vitality, and physical stamina. It is significant to note that the incidence of cmd appear based on determiners such as social inequality, problems with access to health and education policies, and forms of subjectivity with regard to gender relations.Se tuvo como objetivo investigar la incidencia de Trastornos Mentales Comunes (tmc) en asentamientos rurales de los estados de Río Grande do Norte y Piauí, así como las implicaciones de las condicionalidades de género en la producción de sufrimiento, junto con hombres y mujeres mayores de 18 años. Los procedimientos metodológicos adoptados fueron: aplicación de un Cuestionario Sociodemográfico y Ambiental y del srq-20, así como entrevistas semiestructuradas. Los resultados destacan la mayor incidencia de tmc en mujeres y relacionan la presencia de tmc a menor renta y baja escolaridad. Para las mujeres, el sufrimiento mental está asociado con la sobrecarga de trabajo doméstico, violencia de género y estresores de lo cotidiano; y para los hombres se destacan la sobrecarga del trabajo en la agricultura, aparición de enfermedades y pérdida de la vitalidad física. Debe tenerse en cuenta que la incidencia de tmc se presenta a partir de determinantes tales como desigualdad social, problemas de acceso a las políticas de educación y salud y a los modos de subjetivación en torno a las relaciones de género.Se estableció como objetivo investigar la incidencia de Trastornos Mentales Comunes (TMC) en asentamientos rurales de los estados de Rio Grande do Norte y Piauí, así como las implicaciones de la condición de género en la producción de sufrimiento, junto con hombres y mujeres mayores de 18 años. Los procedimientos metodológicos utilizados fueron: aplicación de un Cuestionario Socio-demográfico y Ambiental y del SRQ-20, y la realización de entrevistas semi-estructuradas. Los resultados muestran una mayor incidencia de TMC en mujeres y relacionan la presencia de TMC con menores ingresos y baja escolaridad. En las mujeres el sufrimiento mental está asociado a la sobrecarga de trabajo doméstico, a la violencia de género y a estresores cotidianos; en los hombres se destaca la sobrecarga de trabajo en la agricultura, la aparición de enfermedades y la pérdida de vitalidad física. Cabe destacar que la incidencia de TMC se relaciona con determinantes como la desigualdad social, los problemas de acceso a políticas públicas de educación y salud, y a los modos de subjetivación en torno a las relaciones de género

Enfermeiro do trabalho na prevenção da silicose: uma revisão integrativa Occupational health nurse in the prevention of silicosis: an integrative review

Objetivo: Averiguar a divulgação do conhecimento sobre silicose e identificar ações do enfermeiro do trabalho para sua prevenção. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura realizada nas bases de dados LILACS, SciELO, BDENF e PubMed, utilizando-se os descritores “silicose”, “enfermagem do trabalho” e “pneumoconiose”, nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol, dos anos de 2004 a 2014. Foram selecionados oito artigos que atenderam aos critérios de inclusão e responderam as questões norteadoras. Resultados: os artigos selecionados abordam a silicose, estimar sua prevalência, delinear o perfil dos portadores, descrever os principais sintomas, identificar fatores de risco associados e avaliar a qualidade de vida dos acometidos. Conclusão: A silicose é um problema de saúde pública com alta prevalência, que necessita de estratégias especificas para seu controle e prevenção, especialmente aquelas desenvolvidas no âmbito da enfermagem do trabalho. Descritores: Silicose, Enfermagem do trabalho, Pneumoconiose

Enfermeiro do trabalho na prevenção da silicose: uma revisão integrativa Occupational health nurse in the prevention of silicosis: an integrative review

Objective: To investigate the spread of knowledge regarding silicosis and to identify the occupational health nurse course of action to prevent. Method: It was employed an integrative review of the literature held in the databases: LILACS, SCIELO, BDENF and PUBMED. The employed keywords were “silicosis”, “occupational health nursing” and “pneumoconiosis”, published in Portuguese, Spanish and English, in the years 2004 to 2014. Eight articles met the inclusion criteria, were selected and answered the guiding questions. Results: The selected articles seek to deepen the knowledge on silicosis, to estimate its prevalence, to establish the patients profile, to describe the major symptoms, to identify the major risk factors associated with the disease and to evaluate the quality of living of those afflicted by it. Conclusion: Silicosis is a public health problem with high prevalence and which requires very specific strategies to its prevention and control, especially those developed in nursing work.Objetivo: Averiguar a divulgação do conhecimento sobre silicose e identificar ações do enfermeiro do trabalho para sua prevenção. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura realizada nas bases de dados LILACS, SciELO, BDENF e PubMed, utilizando-se os descritores “silicose”, “enfermagem do trabalho” e “pneumoconiose”, nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol, dos anos de 2004 a 2014. Foram selecionados oito artigos que atenderam aos critérios de inclusão e responderam as questões norteadoras. Resultados: os artigos selecionados abordam a silicose, estimar sua prevalência, delinear o perfil dos portadores, descrever os principais sintomas, identificar fatores de risco associados e avaliar a qualidade de vida dos acometidos. Conclusão: A silicose é um problema de saúde pública com alta prevalência, que necessita de estratégias especificas para seu controle e prevenção, especialmente aquelas desenvolvidas no âmbito da enfermagem do trabalho. Descritores: Silicose, Enfermagem do trabalho, Pneumoconiose

Avaliação da qualidade de um sistema de informação de pré-natal

Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade do Sistema de Informação de Pré-Natal do município de Vitória - ES.Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal com análise do Sistema de Informação Pré-natal (SISPRENATAL) de um município da região sudeste do Brasil. A qualidade do sistema foi avaliado segundo os critérios de acessibilidade, clareza metodológica, oportunidade e completitude definidos pela Comissão Econômica para a América Latina e Caribe (CEPAL). A completitude foi avaliada segundo os critérios de incompletitude propostos por Romero e Cunha e atribuídos escores em graus de avaliação quanto a: excelente, bom, regular, ruim e muito ruim. Resultados: A maioria dos resultados apresentou escore de qualidade ruim e muito ruim. Os campos com qualidade excelente ou boa para incompletitude estão relacionados aos itens de preenchimento obrigatório.Conclusão: Os profissionais precisam ser sensibilizados para o adequado registro da assistência prestada à gestante.Palavras-chave: Cuidado pré-natal. Avaliação em saúde. Qualidade da assistência à saúde. Enfermagem obstétrica