Lidiane Lima de Andrade

Profile of nursing diagnoses of hospitalized patients in an infectious disease unit

OBJECTIVE To define the profile of nursing diagnoses of hospitalized patients at an infectious diseases unit. METHODS This is a descriptive study based on the quantitative approach conducted at an infectious diseases unit in Paraiba, Brazil, from January to February 2014. The data collection instrument was based on the Theory of Basic Human Needs by Wanda de Aguiar Horta, followed by the classification system CIPER version 2.0 to construct the diagnoses. RESULTS Data analysis resulted in 36 nursing diagnoses statements, with a higher prevalence of impaired food intake, cachexia, impaired spontaneous bladder elimination, impaired oral cavity hygiene, exposure to contamination, rapid heart rate, insomnia, drug abuse, alcohol and tobacco abuse, social isolation, acceptance and fear. CONCLUSIONS The identification of a diagnostics profile is critical to guide nursing interventions.

Perfil diagnóstico de enfermería de los pacientes hospitalizados en la unidad de enfermedades infecciosas

OBJECTIVE To define the profile of nursing diagnoses of hospitalized patients at an infectious diseases unit. METHODS This is a descriptive study based on the quantitative approach conducted at an infectious diseases unit in Paraiba, Brazil, from January to February 2014. The data collection instrument was based on the Theory of Basic Human Needs by Wanda de Aguiar Horta, followed by the classification system CIPER version 2.0 to construct the diagnoses. RESULTS Data analysis resulted in 36 nursing diagnoses statements, with a higher prevalence of impaired food intake, cachexia, impaired spontaneous bladder elimination, impaired oral cavity hygiene, exposure to contamination, rapid heart rate, insomnia, drug abuse, alcohol and tobacco abuse, social isolation, acceptance and fear. CONCLUSIONS The identification of a diagnostics profile is critical to guide nursing interventions.

Nursing minimum data in maternal health forms: a comparative study

Aim : To compare the International Nursing Minimum Data Set in a group of data sets used in nursing record forms in the area of maternal health. Method : This is a descriptive and correlational study, based on data present in nursing record forms used in public maternity units in the municipality of Joao Pessoa, Brazil. The data was organized, categorized and analyzed according to the International Nursing Minimum Data Set. Results : In the category regarding the nursing environment, from the six items present, five were considered. In the second category, all items were considered. The majority of the forms dealt with the elements of nursing care. Conclusion : the results can alert other investigators to the need to define a set of elements that must be documented in situations of nursing care, as a means of highlighting the contribution of nursing staff to assistance with regard to maternal health.

Evaluating the care of mothers of children with diabetes type 1

ABSTRACT Objective : to investigate the care provided by mothers of children with diabetes type 1. Method : this is an exploratory study with qualitative approach and analysis of the subjects discourse analysis through the guiding questions: What do you know about diabetes? Do you know if this disease has complications? How do you measure your childs glycemia? What foods do you offer to your child and how do you prepare it? How do you apply the insulin and change the application sites? Does your child practice some physical activity? What are the difficulties in the care of your child? Participated in the investigation eight mothers registered in the Association of Diabetics who had children with diabetes, the inclusion criterium being age from 5 to 11 years. The research was approved by the Ethics Committee of FACENE, under the Protocol 0097/2006. A form applied during the interviews was used as the tool for data collection. The data obtained were analyzed under the light of the collective subject discourse technique. Results : we observed that mothers have knowledge on the disease and follow the medical guidelines, but experience difficulties with regard of the diet and insulin application. Conclusion : the mothers need to be assisted by a multidisciplinary team. Descriptors : diabetes mellitus type 1 ; mother; child. RESUMO Objetivo : investigar cuidados desenvolvidos por maes de criancas portadoras do diabetes tipo 1. Metodo : trata-se de estudo de natureza exploratoria com abordagem qualitativa e analise do discurso do sujeito a partir das questoes norteadoras: O que a senhora sabe sobre o diabetes? Sabe se essa doenca traz complicacoes? De que maneira a senhora mede a glicemia do seu filho? Quais alimentos a senhora oferece ao seu filho e qual a forma de preparo? Como a senhora aplica a insulina e faz o rodizio dos locais de aplicacao? Seu filho pratica alguma atividade fisica? Quais as dificuldades enfrentadas no cuidado com seu filho? Participaram da investigacao oito maes cadastradas na Associacao dos Diabeticos que possuiam filhos diabeticos, tendo como criterio de inclusao a idade de 5 a 11 anos. A pesquisa foi aprovada pelo Comite de Etica da FACENE, sob o Protocolo n. 0097/2006. Como instrumento de coleta de dados foi utilizado um formulario aplicado durante as entrevistas. Os dados obtidos foram analisados a luz da tecnica do discurso do sujeito coletivo. Resultados : observou-se que as maes possuem conhecimentos acerca da doenca e seguem as orientacoes medicas, porem, sentem dificuldades quanto a dieta e aplicacao da insulina. Conclusao : as maes necessitam do acompanhamento por equipe multidisciplinar. Descritores : diabetes mellitus tipo 1 ; mae; crianca. RESUMEN Objetivo : investigar la atencion de las madres de ninos con diabetes tipo 1 . Metodo : esto es un estudio exploratorio con abordaje cualitativo y analisis del discurso del sujeto desde las preguntas orientadoras : ?Que sabes sobre la diabetes ? ?Sabes si esa enfermedad tiene complicaciones ? ?Como mides la glucemia de su hijo ? ?Que alimentos ofrece a su hijo y como son preparados ? ?Como aplicas la insulina y cambias los locales de aplicacion ? Su hijo practica alguna actividad fisica ? ?Cuales son las dificultades en el cuidado de su hijo ? Participaron en la investigacion ocho madres inscritas en la Asociacion de Diabeticos que tenian ninos con diabetes, teniendo como criterio de inclusion la edad de 5 a 11 anos . La investigacion fue aprobada por el Comite de Etica de la FACENE, con el Protocolo 0097/2006 . Como instrumento para la recogida de datos se utilizo un formulario aplicado durante las entrevistas . Los datos obtenidos fueron analizados a la luz de la tecnica del discurso del sujeto colectivo . Resultados : se observo que las madres tienen conocimientos acerca de la enfermedad y siguen las orientaciones medicas , pero sienten dificultades en cuanto a la dieta y aplicacion de la insulina . Conclusion : las madres necesitan del acompanamiento del equipo multidisciplinario . Descriptores : diabetes mellitus tipo 1 ; madre ; nino.