Descriptive exploratory study that aimed to describe the profile of a population less than one year old of age, assisted in the nursing appointment in Childcare at a Health Basic Unit, in Rio Grande-RS; and to evaluate the association between the nutritional situation and the presence of oral candidiasis, perineal candidiasis and irritative dermatitis due to the diapers. The sample was constituted by all the children's charts (96 overall) who were less than one year old and who were assisted in a nursing appointment in Childcare. Most of the children were girls and were found eutrophic; all the ones who needed a pediatric evaluation were sent to the proper evaluation; the irritative dermatitis of the diapers was the most frequent alteration, and it was associated to the unfavorable nutritional situation; breastfeeding took place, at most, up to the seventh month of the baby. The study indicates the need to sensitize the population to about the importance of childcare for the prevention of injuries and promotion of child health.

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Objective of this study was to identify the socio demographic profile and drug use in elderly enrolled in a health unit and to propose nursing actions through identification of diagnoses and prescriptions related, focused on the use of drugs, targeted to these elderly. This descriptive study was conducted in a family health unit, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, with 97 elderly. For data collection it was used a structured form. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics. it was used Risner's model of diagnostic reasoning for the identification of nursing diagnosis. The elderly used 3.46 drugs and 31.86%, five or more. Seven nursing diagnosis were identified. Those diagnoses were present in at least ten elderly for whom prescriptions related were established. The results of this study may assist in achieving effective action for the resident elderly who uses drugs.

The objective of this study was to analyze the scientific production regarding risk factors for falls in the elderly, based on the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association found in the Brazilian and international literature from 2005 to 2010. This integrative review was performed using the descriptors: accidental falls and elderly, utilizing the following databases: Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and Latin-American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature. Thirty-two articles were selected for content analysis. The results are presented according to the risk factors indicated by the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association, which are: environmental risk factors, such as rooms with excessive furniture and objects/rugs on the floor, poor illumination, and slippery floors; cognitive risk factors such as reduced mental state; risk factors in adults such as age above 65 years; physiological risk factors such as impaired balance, visual difficulties, incontinence, difficulty in walking, and neoplasms; and risk factors associated with the use of certain medications. An examination of the risk factors for falls in the elderly shows the need to develop new strategies to change environments and intrinsic components.

RESUmoOs objetivos deste estudo foram caracterizar os idosos residentes em uma Instituição de Longa Permanência quanto ao uso de medicamentos e verificar a existência de polifarmácia. Trata-se de estudo descritivo e quantitativo, realizado por meio de dados de um banco originado da pesquisa AbSTRAcTThe objectives of this study were to characterize the elderly living in a long-term care facility in terms of their medication use and verify the existence of polypharmacy. This descriptive quantitative study was performed using a database from the research: The profile of the elderly living in a long-term care institution for the aged: a proposal for nursing/health action. A total of 39 elderly individuals who used medications were selected. It was found that most were women, aged between 80-89 years, who were literate and widowed. Circulatory system diseases were the most frequent. The elderly used a mean of 3.7 medications, and 30.8% took multiple medications. The most commonly used medications were for the cardiovascular system. It was found that some individuals used medications considered inappropriate for the elderly population. We hope to sensitize health professionals to promote a rational and careful use of medications among institutionalized elderly individuals. RESUmEnEl estudio objetivó caracterizar a los ancianos residentes en un hogar geriátrico respecto del uso de medicamentos y verificar la existencia de polifarmacia. Estudio descriptivo, cuantitativo, utilizando banco de datos recopilados para la investigación Perfil de ancianos residentes en una residencia geriátrica (ILPI): propuesta de acción de enfermería/salud. Fueron seleccionados 39 ancianos usuarios de medicación. Los hallazgos evidencian predominancia de mujeres con edad entre 80-89 años, alfabetizadas y viudas. Las enfermedades del aparato circulatorio fueron las más frecuentes. Los ancianos utilizaban en promedio 3,7 medicamentos, 30,8% de ellos era usuario de polifarmacia. Los medicamentos de mayor utilización fueron aquellos para las complicaciones del sistema cardiovascular. Se verificó la presencia de medicamentos considerados improcedentes para ancianos. Se espera sensibilizar a los profesionales de salud para promover el uso racional y cuidadoso de medicamentos para los ancianos institucionalizados.

The objective was to reflect on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health and its use in nursing care for the elderly. It was conducted a brief history of the Classification; it was addressed the functional assessment of the elderly and importance to the proper planning to care actions; and it was showed the applicability of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health by nurses. The classification is able to direct the functional assessment of the elderly, by the nurses, making the integral, realizing this human being as having a body, with needs to perform activities and participation, and belonging to a context /environment.

<p>Objetivo: Identificar os diagnósticos de enfermagem descritos pela North American Nursing Diagnosis Association mais frequentes entre idosos em situação hospitalar e propor prescrições correlatas para idosos em situação hospitalar. Metodologia: Pesquisa quantitativa, realizada com 50 idosos internados em um hospital público do Sul do Brasil. Os dados foram analisados mediante estatística descritiva. Resultados: Os resultados demonstraram que os diagnósticos de enfermagem mais frequentes foram: Risco para infecções Risco para integridade de pele prejudicada Risco para nutrição desequilibrada menos que as necessidades corporais Risco de quedas Padrão respiratório ineficaz. Troca de gases prejudicada Mobilidade física prejudicada Excesso de volume de líquidos Alterações no padrão de eliminação intestinal Alterações no padrão de eliminação urinária e Percepção sensorial perturbada: visão. A partir dos diagnósticos de enfermagem identificados foi realizada uma proposta de prescrições de enfermagem. Conclusões: Espera-se que o enfermeiro perceba a importância da realização do Processo de Enfermagem como parte fundamental do cuidado ao idoso.</p>

PESQUISAAções ecossistêmicas e gerontotecnológicas no cuidado de enfermagem complexo ao idoso estomizado Submissão: 26-11-2012Aprovação: 24-11-2013 RESUMO Objetivou-se identifi car as ações ecossistêmicas e gerontotecnológicas a serem realizadas para a um cuidado de enfermagem complexo ao idoso estomizado. Realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa, descritiva do tipo Estudo de Caso. Os dados foram coletados por entrevistas, os idosos foram classifi cados quanto à Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde, realizado exame físico e observação sistemática. Participaram dez idosos de um Serviço de Estomaterapia do Sul do Brasil, de junho a agosto de 2012. Desenvolveu-se um modelo teórico e os dados foram comparados com o protocolo do estudo. Como ações ecossistêmicas identifi caram-se a construção de um ambiente terapêutico, a garantia de acesso físico / adaptações ambientais e, como ações gerontotecnológicas, o processo educativo em saúde, o encaminhamento ao grupo de apoio e o fornecimento de materiais e equipamentos necessários ao autocuidado. O cuidado de enfermagem é fundamental para o idoso estomizado enfrentar suas limitações, desmistifi cando sua defi ciência/incapacidade/saúde. Descritores: Cuidados de Enfermagem; Estomia; Idoso; Classifi cação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde; Enfermagem. ABSTRACTThe goal was to identify the ecosystem and gerontogeriatric technological actions to be done in a complex nursing care for the elderly patients of ostomy. To do so, a qualitative and descriptive research was made on a Case Study. The data were collected through interviews. The elderly were classifi ed due to the Functioning, Disability and Health. They also went through physical exams and systematic observation. Ten people from the Estomatherapy Service of the south of Brazil took part in the research along the period of June to August of 2012. A theoretical model was developed and the data were compared with a protocol. The ecosystem actions identifi ed the construction of a therapeutic environment, the guaranty of physical access and environmental adaptation. The gerontogeriatric technological actions identifi ed a health educative process, the routing to the support group and the material and necessary equipment distribution for self-care. Being the nursing care primordial for the elderly patients of ostomy, they are able to face their limitations, demystifying their defi ciency/ disability /health.