Valéria Giordani Araújo

Osteoporose: a epidemia silenciosa que deve se tornar pública

This paper presents a bibliographic review about osteoporosis, point out the concept, physiopathology, types and risk factors. It emphasizes how the health team must developthe assistance according the differents types of osteoporosis, mainly the prevetive measures that can retard or even stop this disease, like: the supplementation of calcium and vitamin D in the diet if necessary, the hormonal therapy and physical activity.

Revisão técnica de livros sobre diagnósticos de enfermagem: percepções de enfermeiras do sul do Brasil

A tematica desenvolvida no presente estudo aborda o relato de experiencia de enfermeiras do sul do Brasil como revisoras tecnicas de livros sobre diagnostico de enfermagem. Busca-se contribuir com colegas que venham realizar tarefa semelhante lancando alguns aspectos para discussao. E situado o desenvolvimento do diagnostico de enfermagem no Brasil. Sao identificadas as principais etapas de producao de livros traduzidos e citadas as atribuicoes de revisores tecnicos. Comentam-se os pontos positivos e as dificuldades encontradas na atividade de revisao tecnica. Sugerem-se alternativas para manter a qualidade final da obra e ampliar a oferta de textos especializados o mais fiel possivel aos seus originais.The present study is a report of an experience of nurses from the South of Brazil as technical proofreaders of books about nursing diagnosis. It aims at contributing with colleagues who might do similar task arousing some aspects for discussion. The development of nursing diagnosis in Brazil is presented. The main steps of a translated book production are identified and the attributions of technical proofreaders are cited. The positive aspects and the difficulties found in this activity are commented. Alternatives are given in order to maintain the final quality of the work and to enlarge the availability of specialized texts as faithful to the original as possible.