Marcio Rossato Badke

Plantas medicinais: o saber sustentado na prática do cotidiano popular

El objetivo del trabajo fue conocer el cotidiano de las personas de la comunidad asistida por una Unidad de Salud de la Familia, en el municipio de Rio Grande do Sul, sobre el uso terapeutico de las plantas medicinales en la atencion de la salud. La investigacion cualitativa, fue realizada con colecta de datos por medio de entrevista semi-estructurada y observacion participante. Los diez entrevistados, usuarios de plantas medicinales, adscritos a la referida unidad, fueran seleccionados por medio de la red de relaciones. El analisis tematico permitio el surgimiento de las categorias. Se constato que el uso de te casero es comun entre los participantes y que la mayoria de las plantas medicinales utilizadas por los entrevistados tienen sus indicaciones terapeuticas populares similares a las encontradas en la literatura cientifica. Se cree que la investigacion tiene importancia para los enfermeros y para la sociedad, pues apunta para la necesidad de una aproximacion entre el saber popular y el conocimiento cientifico, y tambien para la creacion de proyectos que trabajan con este tema.

Práticas culturais de cuidados de mulheres mães de recém-nascidos de risco do sul do Brasil

Resumen Nowadays, the issues related to woman health, seek to get a new integrality focus. It will be able to go beyond the limited effects of a biomedical model in health. Not considering the life experience and cultural aspects of the women and their family. This study aimed to understand the influence of the cultural context during pregnancy and in the baby’s care among high risk newborn mothers. It is an exploratory-descriptive study. High risk newborn mothers hospitalized in a maternity in the southern Brazil were interviewed. After thematic analyses two main categories emerged: socio-cultural context influencing the pregnancy and the popular knowledge in the baby’s care. The results showed that the majority, among the women, were not influenced by their culture, thoughts, feelings and actions. In the conflict situations the professional knowledge won the credibility, upon the population.

Saberes e práticas populares de cuidado em saúde com o uso de plantas medicinais

The objective of this study was to identify the origin of the knowledge and practices regarding the therapeutic use of medicinal plants, by individuals living in a community in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This is a qualitative study, in which the data collection was performed through semi-structured interviews and participant observation. The participants were selected through their own relationship network. A thematic analysis of the data was performed. It was found that the participants learn how to use and manage medicinal plants in their family context; it is highlighted that women have a strong influence on the transmission of this particular knowledge; they usually obtain the plants at their own homes; and most plants that are used also have their indication supported by scientific evidence. It is believed that the present study is important for nurses and the society as a whole, as it points to the need for an approximation between popular and scientific knowledge, as well as the need to invest in projects that address this particular topic. DESCRIPTORS: Nursing. Medicinal plants. Careful nursing. Collective health.

Death and dying in the formation process of nurses from the perspective of nursing professors

This qualitative and descriptive study aimed to identify how nursing course professors approach death and dying in the university and what the implications are on the formation process. Ten professors of the undergraduate nursing course were intentionally selected and underwent semi-structured interviews, which were recorded. The thematic analysis of the data revealed that the presence of the fact caused insecurity in the interviewees and portrayed the lack of preparation in the undergraduate course, which could indicate a certain difficulty working with this theme. Furthermore, the interviewees highlighted the importance of working with death and dying. It is essential to understand the university to be a transforming agent of reflective subjects and a promoter of conditions for the student to experience the aspects involved in the care when faced with death.This qualitative and descriptive study aimed to identify how nursing course professors approach death and dying in the university and what the implications are on the formation process. Ten professors of the undergraduate nursing course were intentionally selected and underwent semi-structured interviews, which were recorded. The thematic analysis of the data revealed that the presence of the fact caused insecurity in the interviewees and portrayed the lack of preparation in the undergraduate course, which could indicate a certain difficulty working with this theme. Furthermore, the interviewees highlighted the importance of working with death and dying. It is essential to understand the university to be a transforming agent of reflective subjects and a promoter of conditions for the student to experience the aspects involved in the care when faced with death.

Saber popular sobre a utilização da planta Anredera cordifolia (folha gorda)

This study investigates the knowledge and practices of residents in a city in the Northwest of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, regarding the use of the plant Anredera cordifolia in health care. The methodological procedures were exploratory/ descriptive, structured based on a qualitative research. The selection of research subjects occurred through the network of relationships. For data collection, we used semi-structured interviews and participant observation. To analyze the data, content analysis was used. The research results were divided in two groups: the origin of knowledge on the use of the plant Anredera cordifolia and popular knowledge about the use of the plant Anredera cordifolia. This study is relevant for the health sciences and the community, appointing the need for further research to prove the therapeutic efficacy of the plant or not. DESCRIPTORS: Nursing. Medicinal plants. Anredera cordifolia. Family.

Popular knowledge and practices regarding healthcare using medicinal plants

The objective of this study was to identify the origin of the knowledge and practices regarding the therapeutic use of medicinal plants, by individuals living in a community in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This is a qualitative study, in which the data collection was performed through semi-structured interviews and participant observation. The participants were selected through their own relationship network. A thematic analysis of the data was performed. It was found that the participants learn how to use and manage medicinal plants in their family context; it is highlighted that women have a strong influence on the transmission of this particular knowledge; they usually obtain the plants at their own homes; and most plants that are used also have their indication supported by scientific evidence. It is believed that the present study is important for nurses and the society as a whole, as it points to the need for an approximation between popular and scientific knowledge, as well as the need to invest in projects that address this particular topic. DESCRIPTORS: Nursing. Medicinal plants. Careful nursing. Collective health.

A MORTE E O MORRER NO PROCESSO DE FORMAÇÃO DE ENFERMEIROS SOB A ÓTICA DE DOCENTES DE ENFERMAGEM

This qualitative and descriptive study aimed to identify how nursing course professors approach death and dying in the university and what the implications are on the formation process. Ten professors of the undergraduate nursing course were intentionally selected and underwent semi-structured interviews, which were recorded. The thematic analysis of the data revealed that the presence of the fact caused insecurity in the interviewees and portrayed the lack of preparation in the undergraduate course, which could indicate a certain difficulty working with this theme. Furthermore, the interviewees highlighted the importance of working with death and dying. It is essential to understand the university to be a transforming agent of reflective subjects and a promoter of conditions for the student to experience the aspects involved in the care when faced with death.This qualitative and descriptive study aimed to identify how nursing course professors approach death and dying in the university and what the implications are on the formation process. Ten professors of the undergraduate nursing course were intentionally selected and underwent semi-structured interviews, which were recorded. The thematic analysis of the data revealed that the presence of the fact caused insecurity in the interviewees and portrayed the lack of preparation in the undergraduate course, which could indicate a certain difficulty working with this theme. Furthermore, the interviewees highlighted the importance of working with death and dying. It is essential to understand the university to be a transforming agent of reflective subjects and a promoter of conditions for the student to experience the aspects involved in the care when faced with death.

ATIVIDADES EDUCATIVAS EM PRIMEIROS SOCORROS

Justificativa : Muitas situacoes emergenciais permeiam o cotidiano das pessoas e estas, poderiam ser evitadas ou conduzidas de forma rapida e eficaz a fim de promover a recuperacao da vitima. Objetivo: Objetivou-se com esse trabalho promover praticas educativas a populacao adulta, frente a situacoes emergenciais minimizando os agravos a saude. Metodologia : Diante do exposto, desenvolveram-se atividades de extensao de urgencia e emergencia em instituicao de ensino e empresas, estes, com grande concentracao de transeuntes, localizadas na Regiao Norte do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Resultados e Discussoes : As atividades foram realizadas conforme disponibilidade das instituicoes, participando em torno de 50 pessoas em cada encontro. Conclusao : Percebeu-se que e imprescindivel o esclarecimento e treinamento educacional ao publico leigo para o atendimento nas situacoes de emergencia.

Conhecimentos e conduta dos agentes comunitários de saúde frente aos primeiros socorros

Objective: to verify the knowledge of Community Health Agents (CHA) in relation to first aid in a city located in northern Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil and identify the main urgent and emergency situations that they have witnessed in their work. Method: exploratory/descriptive qualitative study conducted in August 2010, through semi structured interviews, the results were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: the participants were ten CHA selected by intentional sampling; seven reported having witnessed a first aid situation at their work. These respondents also reported having intervened in the incident, by at least in the act of calling for help. As for the actions of these seven in a cardiac arrest situation it was found that the participants believed that the victim would be dead due to lack of a pulse and respiration. Conclusion: the CHA are knowledgeable in emergency situations, but often insufficient, requiring greater knowledge

Saber popular: uso de plantas medicinais como forma terapêutica no cuidado à saúde

Aim: to know the knowledge and practices of inhabitants of the urban region of northwestern Rio Grande do Sul, which makes use of medicinal plants as a therapeutic way in health care. Method: qualitative research, an exploratory and descriptive study, with data collection based on semi-structured interviews and participant observation. Total of ten respondents, users of medicinal plants, selected through the network of social relations. The collection took place from July to September 2011. Results: From the thematic analysis, emerged the themes: types of plants and their indications; who indicated the use of the plant. Final Thoughts: most popular indications is compatible with science and knowledge is passed from generation to generation. Therefore, it is considered to be essential that the nurse inserts himself in the community to know or recognize the popular practices, approaching the scientific knowledge, providing complete care to users, respecting their habits and customs.