Claudete Moreschi

Percepção de profissionais de saúde em relação ao cuidado a pessoas idosas institucionalizadas

OBJECTIVE: To know the meaning attributed by health professionals to the care of institutionalized elderly. METHOD: Qualitative, exploratory-descriptive research, carried out in a long-term care institution for the elderly located in central Rio Grande do Sul state. Fourteen health professionals took part in the study, including nurses, pharmacist, physiotherapist, doctor, nutritionist, and nursing technicians. Data were collected between August and September 2009, through a semi-structured questionnaire. RESULTS: Data analysis has resulted in three categories: Caring for the elderly, Realizing the multidisciplinary team, and Facing the new reality. CONCLUSION: the care of the institutionalized elderly is a growing challenge for health professionals, and it needs to be coped with through multidisciplinary work.

Social reintegration of crack addicts: actions taken by the family

The aim of this study was to understand the perception of families about the actions developed by them in the search for social reintegration of their crack addict relative. This is a qualitative study conducted with 10 family members of crack-addicted individuals who were hospitalized in a detoxification treatment unit of psychoactive substances. Data were collected in April and May 2011, through the focus group technique and categorization was based on content analysis. Family members contribute significantly to the social reintegration of their relative, they feel co-responsible for their treatment, and therefore they guide them in the search for a new path. Families play an essential role in the life of drug-addicted relatives and are aware that they must be present in the relative’s life, constantly seeking strategies to help them and support them in coping with their suffering and treatment. DESCRIPTORS: Family. Crack cocaine. Street drugs. Adolescent. REINSERCIÓN SOCIAL DE LA PERSONA DEPENDIENTE DE CRACK: ACCIONES DESARROLLADAS POR LA FAMILIA RESUMEN: El objetivo de este estudio es estudiar la percepción de la familia acerca de sus medidas tomadas en busca de la reinserción social de su familiar dependiente de crack. Investigación cualitativa realizada con 10 miembros de la familia de los individuos dependientes de crack ingresados en un planta de tratamiento de desintoxicación de sustancias psicoactivas. Los datos fueron recolectados en abril y mayo de 2011, través de la técnica de grupo focal y la categorización se basó en el análisis de contenido. Los familiares contribuyen significativamente a la reinserción social de su familiar, se sienten co-responsables por su tratamiento y orientan para que el busqué un nuevo camino. La familia tiene un papel importante en la vida del dependiente de crack y se da cuenta de que debe estar presente en su vida, en constante búsqueda de estrategias para ayudarle y apoyarle en hacer frente a su sufrimiento y de su tratamiento. DESCRIPTORES: Familia. Cocaina crack. Drogas ilícitas. Adolescente. 548 http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0104-07072015001332014

Análise da utilização das informações do Sistema de Informação de Atenção Básica (SIAB): uma revisão integrativa

This paper aimed to identify instances of the use of data from the Primary Health Care Information System in the existing scientific literature. This study is an Integrative Literature Review and the search for articles was performed in May, 2013 in the Virtual Healthcare Library (MedLine, Lilacs and SciELO), considering publications from 2008 to 2012. The search for articles initially located 164 texts, though after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, this review concentrated on 12 articles. The main results showed that there are fragilities like the use of the form just for the record and the insufficient training of the teams. However, the positive aspect is that the Primary Health Care Information System is the leading source of health information and statistics, and that its information can and must be used for health planning activities. Thus, it is an information system that assists municipal management and the actions in health of its teams, alerting the community to the need for care of individual health.

The importance of waste from healthcare services for teachers, students and graduates of the healthcare sector

This study aimed to explore the perception healthcare sector teachers, students and graduates from two institutions of higher learning in Rio Grande do Sul, on the generation of waste from healthcare services. It used a qualitative research approach, performed with 13 teachers, 18 students and 12 healthcare professionals, who were collected through a focus group. The main results showed there is a perception toward the importance of proper segregation and disposal of Healthcare Service Waste, also there is a lack of concern for the reduction of these wastes. Therefore, the issue requires a broader understanding of the environment, with a view of planetary sustainability, exposing needs to provide the healthcare professionals with knowledge and awareness of the importance of handling these types of waste.

A importância dos resíduos de serviços de saúde para docentes, discentes e egressos da área da saúde

This study aimed to explore the perception healthcare sector teachers, students and graduates from two institutions of higher learning in Rio Grande do Sul, on the generation of waste from healthcare services. It used a qualitative research approach, performed with 13 teachers, 18 students and 12 healthcare professionals, who were collected through a focus group. The main results showed there is a perception toward the importance of proper segregation and disposal of Healthcare Service Waste, also there is a lack of concern for the reduction of these wastes. Therefore, the issue requires a broader understanding of the environment, with a view of planetary sustainability, exposing needs to provide the healthcare professionals with knowledge and awareness of the importance of handling these types of waste.

Adolescente usuário de crack: relato de experiência

Objective: to report an academic experience performed with a crack user, since his admission to the detoxification unit of psychoactive substances, to his (re) integration into family and social life. Method: characterized as an experience report, developed by nursing students in the state of Rio Grande do Sul that accompanied a teenager crack user. Three visits were conducted at the institution during his hospitalization and three home visits, previously scheduled, from August to November 2010. Results: the experience revealed that the chemical dependent, in addition to detoxification treatment, need an efficient support after hospital discharge, as often, because some actions, he is judged and discriminated, hindering his reintegration into society. Conclusion: it is stressed that the society is not properly prepared and structured to the (re) integration of former users of psychoactive substances in the social environment

Reinserção social do indivíduo dependente de crack: ações desenvolvidas pela família

The aim of this study was to understand the perception of families about the actions developed by them in the search for social reintegration of their crack addict relative. This is a qualitative study conducted with 10 family members of crack-addicted individuals who were hospitalized in a detoxification treatment unit of psychoactive substances. Data were collected in April and May 2011, through the focus group technique and categorization was based on content analysis. Family members contribute significantly to the social reintegration of their relative, they feel co-responsible for their treatment, and therefore they guide them in the search for a new path. Families play an essential role in the life of drug-addicted relatives and are aware that they must be present in the relative’s life, constantly seeking strategies to help them and support them in coping with their suffering and treatment. DESCRIPTORS: Family. Crack cocaine. Street drugs. Adolescent. REINSERCIÓN SOCIAL DE LA PERSONA DEPENDIENTE DE CRACK: ACCIONES DESARROLLADAS POR LA FAMILIA RESUMEN: El objetivo de este estudio es estudiar la percepción de la familia acerca de sus medidas tomadas en busca de la reinserción social de su familiar dependiente de crack. Investigación cualitativa realizada con 10 miembros de la familia de los individuos dependientes de crack ingresados en un planta de tratamiento de desintoxicación de sustancias psicoactivas. Los datos fueron recolectados en abril y mayo de 2011, través de la técnica de grupo focal y la categorización se basó en el análisis de contenido. Los familiares contribuyen significativamente a la reinserción social de su familiar, se sienten co-responsables por su tratamiento y orientan para que el busqué un nuevo camino. La familia tiene un papel importante en la vida del dependiente de crack y se da cuenta de que debe estar presente en su vida, en constante búsqueda de estrategias para ayudarle y apoyarle en hacer frente a su sufrimiento y de su tratamiento. DESCRIPTORES: Familia. Cocaina crack. Drogas ilícitas. Adolescente. 548 http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0104-07072015001332014

CARACTERÍSTICAS DA HEMOCROMATOSE: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA

Objetivou-se conhecer, na literatura existente, as caracteristicas da hemocromatose. O estudo e uma Revisao Narrativa de Literatura, realizada em setembro de 2013, nas bases Medical Line (MEDLINE), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciencias da Saude (LILACS), portal da Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SCIELO) e base de dados ScienceDirect, com os termos “hemocromatose” e “caracteristicas” utilizadas no idioma portugues, sem recorte temporal. A busca inicial obteve 39 producoes e a partir dos criterios de inclusao e exclusao, esta revisao elegeu 16 artigos. Os resultados possibilitaram o entendimento de como ocorre o processo da hemocromatose, caracterizando-a em hereditaria e adquirida. Tambem, foi possivel conhecer a associacao desta com outras doencas e sua relacao com etnias. Constatou-se que a hemocromatose e caracterizada pela sobrecarga orgânica de ferro, sendo mais frequente em caucasoides. Pode ser classificada em hereditaria ou primaria e adquirida ou secundaria. A hereditaria e uma doenca autossomica recessiva, geralmente associada a mutacoes no gene HFE, sendo C282Y e H63D as mais frequentes. A hemocromatose secundaria esta associada a doencas congenitas ou adquiridas, onde a anemia hemolitica ou a eritropoese ineficaz requerem multiplas transfusoes sanguineas. A hemocromatose tambem esta associada a ingestao excessiva de ferro, ao alcoolismo e a doenca hepatica cronica. E preciso alertar a populacao, principalmente a vulneravel, sobre as caracteristicas da doenca e a importância do tratamento precoce. Descritores: Hemocromatose; Sobrecarga de Ferro; Transferrina.

Reinserción social de la persona dependiente de crack: acciones desarrolladas por la familia

The aim of this study was to understand the perception of families about the actions developed by them in the search for social reintegration of their crack addict relative. This is a qualitative study conducted with 10 family members of crack-addicted individuals who were hospitalized in a detoxification treatment unit of psychoactive substances. Data were collected in April and May 2011, through the focus group technique and categorization was based on content analysis. Family members contribute significantly to the social reintegration of their relative, they feel co-responsible for their treatment, and therefore they guide them in the search for a new path. Families play an essential role in the life of drug-addicted relatives and are aware that they must be present in the relative’s life, constantly seeking strategies to help them and support them in coping with their suffering and treatment. DESCRIPTORS: Family. Crack cocaine. Street drugs. Adolescent. REINSERCIÓN SOCIAL DE LA PERSONA DEPENDIENTE DE CRACK: ACCIONES DESARROLLADAS POR LA FAMILIA RESUMEN: El objetivo de este estudio es estudiar la percepción de la familia acerca de sus medidas tomadas en busca de la reinserción social de su familiar dependiente de crack. Investigación cualitativa realizada con 10 miembros de la familia de los individuos dependientes de crack ingresados en un planta de tratamiento de desintoxicación de sustancias psicoactivas. Los datos fueron recolectados en abril y mayo de 2011, través de la técnica de grupo focal y la categorización se basó en el análisis de contenido. Los familiares contribuyen significativamente a la reinserción social de su familiar, se sienten co-responsables por su tratamiento y orientan para que el busqué un nuevo camino. La familia tiene un papel importante en la vida del dependiente de crack y se da cuenta de que debe estar presente en su vida, en constante búsqueda de estrategias para ayudarle y apoyarle en hacer frente a su sufrimiento y de su tratamiento. DESCRIPTORES: Familia. Cocaina crack. Drogas ilícitas. Adolescente. 548 http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0104-07072015001332014

Residuos de servicios de salud: comprensiones profesores, estudiantes y graduados en salud

This study aimed to explore the perception healthcare sector teachers, students and graduates from two institutions of higher learning in Rio Grande do Sul, on the generation of waste from healthcare services. It used a qualitative research approach, performed with 13 teachers, 18 students and 12 healthcare professionals, who were collected through a focus group. The main results showed there is a perception toward the importance of proper segregation and disposal of Healthcare Service Waste, also there is a lack of concern for the reduction of these wastes. Therefore, the issue requires a broader understanding of the environment, with a view of planetary sustainability, exposing needs to provide the healthcare professionals with knowledge and awareness of the importance of handling these types of waste.