The management of care for epidermolysis bullosa is a challenge for nursing care given the complexity and variety of its manifestations that require certain knowledge and skills from professionals in order to deal with the pediatric public and their families in the hospital setting. … Read More →
Evaluation of technology for preventing surgical site infection
Surgical site infections affect the recovery of patients and exert impact on the health and lives of those affected. Among the possible practices for preventing surgical wound infection, the use of chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated disposable cloth in the preoperative preparation of the skin of patients did not show benefits. … Read More →
Educational booklet for the prevention of falls in hospitalized patients
A printed educational booklet is effective in improving the knowledge of hospitalized patients about the prevention of falls. This is a low-cost technology that can be applied by nursing professionals to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge by patients during health education. … Read More →
Construction and validation of a board game for children with cancer
A board game for children with cancer was developed with their participation in the process of creation and validation, having their needs and perceptions incorporated. The game was validated by experts and the target audience, and enabled mediation between playfulness and reality and the sharing of information in an appropriate language. … Read More →
Why do we still talk about maternal death nowadays?
Maternal death is defined as the death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth or 42 days after childbirth. The management of all levels of complexity and hierarchy, highlighting the need for immediate intervention in a population where maternal death is mostly preventable, ensures women’s right to life after childbirth. … Read More →
Nursing diagnoses in Covid-19 adult patients hospitalized in Intensive Care Units
Adult patients admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICUs) can present different manifestations of Covid-19. These serve as diagnostic clues for the selection of 26 NANDA-I® nursing diagnoses that should be prioritized during nursing care for this population. … Read More →
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