Health literacy, a more complex concept than knowledge, is a required capacity to obtain, understand, integrate and act on health information [1], in order to enhance individual and community health, which is defined by different levels, according to the autonomy and personal capacitation in decision making [2]. Medium levels of Health literacy in an adolescent population were found in a study conducted in 2013/2014, being higher in sexual and reproductive health and lower in substance use. It was also noticed that the higher levels of health literacy were in the area adolescents refer to have receipt more health information. The health literacy competence with higher scores was communication skills, and the lower scores were in the capacity to analyze factors that influence health. Higher levels were also found in younger teenagers, but in a higher school level, confirming the importance of health education in these age and development stage. Adolescents seek more information in health professionals and parents, being friends more valued as a source information in older adolescents, which enhance the importance of peer education mainly in older adolescents [3]. As a set of competences based on knowledge, health literacy should be developed through education interventions, encompassing the cultural and social context of individuals, since the society, culture and education system where the individual is inserted can define the way the development and enforcement of the health literacy competences [4]. The valued sources of information should be taken into account, as well as needs of information in some topics referred by adolescents in an efficient health education. Schizophrenia is a serious and chronic mental illness which has a profound effect on the health and well-being related with the well-known nature of psychotic symptoms. The exercise has the potential to improve the life of people with schizophrenia improving physical health and alleviating psychiatric symptoms. However, most people with schizophrenia remains sedentary and lack of access to exercise programs are barriers to achieve health benefits. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of exercise on I) the type of intervention in mental health, II) in salivary levels of alpha-amylase and cortisol and serum levels of S100B and BDNF, and on III) the quality of life and selfperception of the physical domain of people with schizophrenia. The sample consisted of 31 females in long-term institutions in the Casa de Saúde Rainha Santa Isabel, with age between 25 and 63, and with diagnosis of schizophrenia according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). Physical fitness was assessed by the six-minute walk distance test (6MWD). Biological variables were determined by ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay). Psychological variables were assessed using SF-36, PSPP-SCV, RSES and SWLS tests. Walking exercise has a positive impact on physical fitness (6MWD -p = 0.001) and physical components of the psychological test...

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RESUMO:Pesquisa qualitativa com abordagem sócio-histórica, que objetivou historicizar a trajetória do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina partindo da percepção das coordenadoras. Foram realizadas entrevistas com seis coordenadoras do Programa. Os dados encontrados expressam três categorias de análise: 1) a criação do curso e o desafio das pioneiras; 2) a retomada do Curso de Mestrado e os avanços; 3) o Doutorado e a consagração do Programa e sua expressão no cenário nacional e internacional. O estudo possibilitou conhecer como se deram a criação do programa, os avanços, os desafios, a participação dos órgãos financiadores, a produção científica dos docentes e discentes e a contribuição do Curso no contexto nacional e internacional. Concluímos que, o programa contribui expressivamente para o desenvolvimento do saber em enfermagem e saúde, na qualificação de docentes e pesquisadores e estimulando a melhoria da prática de enfermagem no país, e no exterior.ABSTRACT: This is a qualitative study, using a socio-historical approach. Its objective is to place into a historical perspective the trajectory of the Nursing Graduate Program at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil, from the historical perspective of its coordinators. In order to so, structured interviews were carried out with six of the coordinators who served in the Program. The data found express three categories of analysis: 1) the creation of the course and the challenge of the pioneers; 2) the return of the Master's Course and advances; 3) the Doctorate and the consagration of the Program, its contribution to the national and international scene. This study made it possible to get to know more about the creation of the Program, the advances made, the challenges faced, the participation of the financial organs, the scientific production of the faculty and the students, as well as the contributions of the Course in the national and international arenas. We conclude that the program has expressly contributed towards the development of knowledge in nursing and health care, in the qualification and professional preparation of faculty and researchers, as well as contributed to the improvement of the nursing practice in Brazil and abroad. RESUMEN:Es una investigación cualitativa con abordaje socio-histórico, cuyo objetivo fue historiar, a partir de la percepción de sus coordinadoras, la trayectoria del Programa de Postgrado en Enfermería de la Universidad Federal de Santa Catarina. Para llevar a cabo tal objetivo, se realizaron una serie de entrevistas parcialmente elaboradas con seis coordinadoras que trabajaron en el Programa. Los datos obtenidos expresan tres categorías de análisis: 1) la creación del Curso y el desafío de las pioneras; 2) la retomada del Curso de Maestría y sus avances; 3) el Doctorado y la consagración del Programa así como su manifestación en el escenario nacional e internacional. El estudio nos permitió conocer cómo se realizó la creación del Programa, los avances, los desafíos, la ...

Background: Nursing Activities Score (NAS) is a promising tool for calculating the nursing workload in intensive care units (ICU). However, data on intensive care nursing activities in Portugal are practically non-existent.Aim: To assess the nursing workload in a Portuguese ICU using the NAS.Study Design: Retrospective cohort study developed throughout the analysis of the electronic health record database from 56 adult patients admitted to a six-bed Portuguese ICU between 1 June-31 August 2020. The nursing workload was assessed by the Portuguese version of the NAS. The study was approved by the Hospital Council Board and Ethics Committee. The study report followed the STROBE guidelines. Results:The average occupancy rate was 73.55% (±16.60%). The average nursing workload per participant was 67.52 (±10.91) points. There was a correlation between the occupancy rate and the nursing workload. In 35.78% of the days, the nursing workload was higher than the available human resources, overloading nurse staffing/team.

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