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View article: Physical and Mental Health of Nurses During COVID-19: A Pilot Study on the Role of Work Engagement and Musculoskeletal Symptoms
Physical and Mental Health of Nurses During COVID-19: A Pilot Study on the Role of Work Engagement and Musculoskeletal Symptoms Open
Background/Objectives: Nursing professionals were among the most affected groups during the COVID-19 pandemic, exposed to simultaneous physical demands and emotional strain. This study examined the interplay between work engagement, compas…
View article: Psychological Resilience in Latin America Nursing Students Using the Wagnild and Young Scale: A Scoping Review
Psychological Resilience in Latin America Nursing Students Using the Wagnild and Young Scale: A Scoping Review Open
Nursing students frequently experience considerable stress, impacting their mental well-being and preparedness for professional practice. Psychological resilience is paramount in navigating these demands. This scoping review synthesized st…
View article: Resilience, Quality of Life, and Minor Mental Disorders in Nursing Professionals: A Study in Challenging Work Environments
Resilience, Quality of Life, and Minor Mental Disorders in Nursing Professionals: A Study in Challenging Work Environments Open
Introduction: The mental health of nursing professionals is an escalating global concern, particularly due to the inherently challenging work conditions they frequently encounter. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Minor Men…
View article: Beyond Isolation: Social Media as a Bridge to Well-Being in Old Age
Beyond Isolation: Social Media as a Bridge to Well-Being in Old Age Open
Population aging and the digital revolution have converged, creating challenges and opportunities for the social inclusion of older adults. This study examined social media usage patterns among Brazilian older adults during the COVID-19 pa…
View article: Mental Health and Resilience in Nursing Students: A Longitudinal Study
Mental Health and Resilience in Nursing Students: A Longitudinal Study Open
Mental health challenges are increasingly prevalent among young individuals, particularly within high-stress academic environments such as nursing education. Resilience is critical for maintaining well-being and adapting to university dema…
View article: Urgent surgical patient classification: Development and validation of a novel instrument using the Delphi approach
Urgent surgical patient classification: Development and validation of a novel instrument using the Delphi approach Open
BACKGROUND: The lack of a triage system for urgent surgical patients leads to non-standardized decision-making. Developing an instrument to objectively identify the complexity of care required for each case is challenging. The aim of this …
View article: Enhancing Patient Safety Education: Cross-Cultural Validation of the APSQ-III in Brazilian Healthcare Students
Enhancing Patient Safety Education: Cross-Cultural Validation of the APSQ-III in Brazilian Healthcare Students Open
Background: This study aimed to adapt and validate the Attitudes to Patient Safety Questionnaire (APSQ-III) for Brazilian Portuguese and to compare patient safety attitudes between medical and nursing students. Given the critical role of a…
View article: Beyond Isolation: Social Networks as a Bridge to Well-Being in Old Age
Beyond Isolation: Social Networks as a Bridge to Well-Being in Old Age Open
Population aging and the digital revolution converge, creating challenges and opportunities for the social inclusion of older adults. This study examined social media usage patterns among Brazilian older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic…
View article: Enhancing Patient Safety Education: Cross-Cultural Validation of the APSQ-III in Brazilian Healthcare Students
Enhancing Patient Safety Education: Cross-Cultural Validation of the APSQ-III in Brazilian Healthcare Students Open
Background This study aimed to adapt and validate the Attitudes to Patient Safety Questionnaire (APSQ-III) for Brazili-an Portuguese and to compare patient safety attitudes between medical and nursing students. Given the critical role of a…
View article: Changes in Patient Safety Knowledge During Undergraduate Nursing Education: A Scoping Review Protocol
Changes in Patient Safety Knowledge During Undergraduate Nursing Education: A Scoping Review Protocol Open
Background/Objectives: Patient safety is a critical component of healthcare quality, yet there remains a significant gap in understanding how patient safety knowledge progresses among nursing students throughout their educational journey. …
View article: Development and evaluation of virtual assistant to assist elderly caregivers
Development and evaluation of virtual assistant to assist elderly caregivers Open
The increase in longevity in Brazil brings new challenges to the care of the elderly, with the caregiver of the elderly assuming, often without support or training, the responsibility of providing care to these demands. Technology supporte…
View article: P126: Retrospective study of the impact of Endopredict: Experience from a hospital center
P126: Retrospective study of the impact of Endopredict: Experience from a hospital center Open
The use of genomic signatures for risk stratification in patients with breast cancer allows us to guide therapeutic decisions and weigh the benefits of therapy against possible adverse effects. Endopredict is a genomic signature that helps…
View article: Gut Microbiota Diversity and C-Reactive Protein Are Predictors of Disease Severity in COVID-19 Patients
Gut Microbiota Diversity and C-Reactive Protein Are Predictors of Disease Severity in COVID-19 Patients Open
The risk factors for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity are still poorly understood. Considering the pivotal role of the gut microbiota on host immune and inflammatory functions, we investigated the association between changes in…
View article: Gut microbiota diversity and C-Reactive Protein are predictors of disease severity in COVID-19 patients
Gut microbiota diversity and C-Reactive Protein are predictors of disease severity in COVID-19 patients Open
Risk factors for COVID-19 disease severity are still poorly understood. Considering the pivotal role of gut microbiota on host immune and inflammatory functions, we investigated the association between changes in gut microbiota composition…
View article: Perceived Stress and Self-care Among Diabetes Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases
Perceived Stress and Self-care Among Diabetes Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases Open
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM2) corresponds to 90-95% of all cases of DM and has a multifactorial etiology, involving genetic inheritance and environmental factors such as: diet, physical inactivity, obesity, and advanced age. People with D…
View article: Impact of an intervention through Facebook to strengthen Self-esteem in nursing students
Impact of an intervention through Facebook to strengthen Self-esteem in nursing students Open
Objective: to evaluate the impact of the “Strengthening Self-Esteem” intervention proposed by the Nursing Interventions Classification, conducted through the use of Facebook, on the self-esteem and self-efficacy levels of nursing undergrad…
View article: Impact of an intervention through Facebook to strengthen Self-esteem in nursing students
Impact of an intervention through Facebook to strengthen Self-esteem in nursing students Open
Objective: to evaluate the impact of the “Strengthening Self-Esteem” intervention proposed by the Nursing Interventions Classification, conducted through the use of Facebook, on the self-esteem and self-efficacy levels of nursing undergrad…
View article: Coping strategies in patients with neuropathic pain
Coping strategies in patients with neuropathic pain Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Chronic neuropathic pain has a multifactorial origin and several coping strategies. The objective of this study was to identify, analyze the different coping strategies for chronic neuropathic pain, relate them w…
View article: Correlation between neuropathic pain and quality of life
Correlation between neuropathic pain and quality of life Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Neuropathic pain is a complex, painful condition, difficult to diagnose and treat with a negative impact on patients' health and quality of life.The objective of this study was to evaluate the correlation between…
View article: Health-related quality of life as a predictor of mortality in patients on peritoneal dialysis
Health-related quality of life as a predictor of mortality in patients on peritoneal dialysis Open
Objective: to characterize deaths that occurred, and the association between socio-demographic, clinical, laboratory variables and health-related quality of life and the outcome of death in patients on peritoneal dialysis, over a two year …