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Health Information Systems in the Decision-Making Process in Primary Care

Objective : To identify the scientific literature on the use of health information systems, their weaknesses and potential for decision-making. Method : Study systematic literature review conducted in September / October 2014. The sample consisted of 13 articles published in the databases: LILLACS, SciELO, PubMed, Cochrane. Results : there was a small number of publications on the subject; it was pointed out as weaknesses for use of the systems: unpreparedness of the professionals, lack of training, poor access to systems; and how potential: characterization of the population profile, epidemiological, peoples living conditions, etc. Conclusion : the health information systems provide great potential for decision-making and must overcome difficulties to use, being necessary to carry out more studies on the subject.

Multi-professional team care: discourse of women in preoperative mastectomy

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the multidisciplinary team regarding the preparation of women in preoperative from mastectomy. Methods: This is an exploratory study with qualitative approach, performed in the surgical clinic of a public hospital in Joao Pessoa PB. The sample consisted of seven women who would make a mastectomy. Data collection was initiated in the period of February to May 2011, after obtaining the assent of the Committee for Research Ethics No 751/10 and No CAAE 0578.0.126.000-10, using the technique of recorded interview. Results: The data were analyzed using the technique of collective subject discourse, generating four central ideas highlighting the role of the multidisciplinary team comprising relevant guidance to the surgical procedure, preoperative psychological, spiritual and nutritional. Conclusion: We conclude that there is a need for greater integration of the multidisciplinary team to provide better care to women during preoperative care of mastectomy.Objetivo: Investigar la actuacion del equipo multiprofesional con respecto a la preparacion de las mujeres en el preoperatorio de Mastectomia. Metodos: Estudio exploratorio, cualitativo, realizado en la clinica quirurgica de un hospital publico de Joao Pessoa (PB). La muestra fue compuesta por siete mujeres que iban a hacer una mastectomia. La recoleccion de datos ocurrio entre febrero y mayo de 2011, despues de haber obtenido el dictamen favorable del Comite de Etica de la Investigacion No 751/10 y No CAAE 0578.0.126.000-10, utilizando la tecnica de la entrevista grabada. Resultados: Los datos fueron analizados mediante la tecnica del Discurso del Sujeto Colectivo, generando cuatro ideas centrales que destacan el papel del equipo multidisciplinario, que incluye las orientaciones pertinentes para el procedimiento quirurgico: preoperatorio; psicologica; espiritual; nutricional. Conclusion: Se hace necesaria una mayor integracion del equipo multidisciplinario para ofrecer una mejor atencion a las mujeres durante el cuidado preoperatorio de mastectomia.

The health of elderly people bearing Alzheimer’s disease: an integrative review / Saúde do idoso com doença de Alzheimer: revisão integrativa

Objective: The study’s purpose has been to verify the knowledge produced by the researchers with regards to the health of elderly people bearing Alzheimer’s disease. Methods: It is an integrative review of the literature where the bibliographical survey was carried out in the following databases: Biblioteca Virtual em Saude, MEDLINE and Portal de Periodicos Capes. Results: It was observed an incipient number of published scientific articles concerning the Alzheimer’s disease with a focus on the elderly’ health. Conclusion: It was verified the need for carrying out researches aiming to address the lack of scientific resource in order to investigate the elderly’s health facing the Alzheimer’s disease, and also to provide a theoretical contribution regarding the elaboration of comprehensive public health policies for the care of elderly people

Prevalence Of Burnout Syndrome And Factors Associated With University Teachers

This is a systematic review that sought to identify the prevalence and factors associated with Burnout Syndrome in university teachers. The collection of the studies was done through descriptors in databases, which resulted in the selection of 8 articles. The prevalence for burnout had a small variation, but presented worrying values. The most frequent associated factors were: work overload, accumulation of activities beyond teaching, high employment ties, devaluation of the work performed and low remuneration. Burnout is still little recognized and studied in the category of university teachers, and it is difficult to identify an exact prevalence for this category. However, the associated factors are well defined and should be considered as a starting point for the prevention of the syndrome.

Nursing Professionals And Occupational Accidents

The current study has the objective to identify main work accidents that occurs with nursing workers. This is an integrative literature review that enabled to include scientific articles indexed in the databases of Virtual Library in Health (BVS). Searches were made from october to november 2016, using the descriptors: “work accidents”, “nursing professionals”, separated between themselves by the boolean operator AND. The following criteria were adopted: fully available articles, in portuguese language, published in the last five years. Articles that presented some duplicity and didn’t meet the proposed study objectives were excluded. After searches, ten scientific productions about the subject were selected. Results indicate the occurrence of accidents between nursing professionals and the main factors were related with sharp object handling, non-utilization of IPEs, excessive workload and needle resurfacing. It is concluded that strategies are required to minimize these occurrences, as the adoption of standard precautionary measures, the adequacy of staff numbers and better work conditions to this professional category. Besides that, the need of new researches about this subject are emphasized.

Music as a Therapeutic Assistant: Strategy to Reduce Work Stress

Objective: to understand the influence of music as a therapeutic assistant in reducing work stress of nursing professionals in a basic health unit. Method: it is an exploratory and descriptive research with a quantitative approach, developed with 9 nursing professionals from UBS Integrated Nova Esperanca in Joao Pessoa, Paraiba. Data collection began after approval of the Research Ethics Committee of the Health Sciences Center of the Federal University of Paraiba, no. 0508/16, CAAE: 58741916.6.0000.5188. Results: we identified that 33.3% of nursing professionals presented signs of stress, of the 33.3% who presented stress, 100% demonstrated to be in the resistance phase, 100% of the nursing professionals evaluated the musical strategy in a positive way. Conclusion: the musical strategy received extremely positive evaluations by the participants of the research, about 100% of professionals said that listening to music can reduce work stress.

Professional Satisfaction Of Nurses Working In Operating Room Of A Hospital School

Objective: to characterize in a sociodemographic way the nursing staff of the surgical center; Check the degree of importance assigned to each component of satisfaction: autonomy, interaction, professional status, task requirements, organizational policies, and pay; verify job satisfaction perceived by nurses. Method: exploratory, descriptive, quantitative study, consisting of 9 nurses working in the operating room. The research project was approved by the CEP/HULW, CAAE No 24597513.2.0000.5183. Data were collected through questionnaires and then analyzed using descriptive statistics in SPSS 20. Results: We found that the standby component was considered the most important for job satisfaction and Professional Status least important. Conclusion: nurses have a low level of job satisfaction, impacting the performance of its activities. Descriptors: Job Satisfaction. Perioperative Nursing. Quality of Life.

Incarcerated Health: Profile Of The Multidisciplinary Team Provider Of Health Assistance In Prisons

Objective: draw a profile of the multidisciplinary team provider of health assistence in prisions. Method: an exploratory and descriptive study developed at the Instituto Libertador Penitentiary Silvio Porto, a medium security establishment, located in the municipality of Joao Pessoa-PB. Results: the health care of prisoners has not been developed in order to comply with the legislation established in the National Health Plan of the Penitentiary System (PNSSP), since it does not meet its numerical prerequisite. Conclusion: it is urgent to propose and implement differentiated forms of work organization that have an impact on the process and on the quality of care provided to individuals with deprivation of liberty. Keywords: Health; Prisons; Patient Care Team

Sound pressure and temperature centering of material and sterilization

Objective: Gauge the sound pressure and temperature levels emitted by the equipment of the drying and sterilization rooms of the Material and Sterilization Center and compare them with the current legislation. Method: It is an experimental study with a quantitative approach, implemented in a school hospital in Joao Pessoa-PB. The data were obtained by a sound pressure meter and a thermal stress meter in September 2016. Results and Discussion: The data evidenced high sound pressure levels, reaching a mean of 71.25 and 76.25 dB (A), in the drying and sterilization rooms respectively. The levels found do not exceed that recommended by NR15 (Regulatory Norm 15) which is 85dB(A), but NBR 10152/87 (Brazilian Norm 10152/87) indicates levels between 45 and 55 dB(A) for acoustic well-being. As for the temperature the measured mean ranged between 24.91 and 25.87 °C. Conclusion: The levels of sound pressure and temperatures found in the environment can cause physiopsychological changes in the professionals that works in this services. Keywords: Sound pressure; Temperature; Material and Sterilization Center

Predisposing factors for the development of pressure ulcers: comprehension of nursing students.

Objective: to identify the knowledge of nursing students on predisposing to the development of pressure damage; investigate the preventive measures used to reduce the UPP and analyze how they perform patient care with pressure damage. Method: exploratory study, research conducted at the Center for Health Sciences UFPB in February 2013, through the interview technique with 84 students from 6th to 9th semester Graduate Nursing. Results: increased participation was 33.3% 8th period. 90.5% cited friction as a predisposing factor for the pressure damage. Preventive measures predominant position change by 84%. As for nursing care maintenance leaves wrinkle prevailed by 47%. Conclusion: there is an interest among academics in the development of the issue and that there was 100% uniformity in.